2005 Model Year

Honda CR-V

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
476
Recalls
1
Crashes
40
Severe
79

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

04V526000 Nov 2004

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

Power door locks do not work and driver side door lock can't be push down at all and will not open when locked.

Engine
Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2005 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact stat...

Suspension
Mar 2025

As I was driving home from work last week 04/22/25, I noticed a drop in the rear passenger side and an odd noise I had never heard before. I only live...

Air Bags
Jan 2025

I have read of several air bag recalls. This car has an air bag light that comes on the dash.

Electrical System Fire
Sep 2024

There was no tell tail signs, my son and I got out of the vehicle and walked inside the Hampton Inn in deming nm standing in line waiting some lady ru...

Air Bags
Jul 2024

Airbag light on , recall notice

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2005 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the vehicle had previously been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V768000 (Visibility, El...

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
May 2024

I was driving in town so, each block has either a stop sign or a traffic light. I realized that my brake pad seemed to get spongy. At the red light as...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2024

The Passenger side has water coming in from the windowshield (I think that's were it is from) when it rains to the point it completely soaks and somet...

SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2023

Passenger rear trailing arm broke off from body mount. Vehicle is still available for inspection. Coming to a stop sign and car came to an abrupt st...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2005 Honda CR-V has 476 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 40 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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