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Honda CR-V 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Honda CR-V: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

468Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
13Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
20Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
85Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags127 complaints

127 complaints; 9 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V255000, 14V353000, 14V700000, 15V320000, 15V370000, 18V268000, 19V182000, 19V499000, 19V501000.

Engine92 complaints

92 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System63 complaints

63 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting46 complaints

46 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V136000.

Vehicle Speed Control32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 12V486000, 20V768000.

Unknown Or Other24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V274000.

Brakes20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

03V274000Reported July 29, 2003 - 247,019 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 247,019 vehicles across all affected models.

04V255000Reported June 7, 2004 - 130,617 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 7, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 130,617 vehicles across all affected models.

12V136000Reported March 30, 2012 - 1,375,217 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on March 30, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 1,375,217 vehicles across all affected models.

12V486000Reported October 5, 2012 - 268,655 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 268,655 vehicles across all affected models.

14V353000Reported June 20, 2014 - 133,207 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 133,207 vehicles across all affected models.

14V700000Reported November 4, 2014 - 0 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 0 vehicles across all affected models.

15V320000Reported May 28, 2015 - 6,281,043 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 6,281,043 vehicles across all affected models.

15V370000Reported June 15, 2015 - 3,498,481 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 3,498,481 vehicles across all affected models.

18V268000Reported April 26, 2018 - 1,335 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,335 vehicles across all affected models.

19V182000Reported March 6, 2019 - 1,101,534 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,101,534 vehicles across all affected models.

19V499000Reported June 27, 2019 - 3,947 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 3,947 vehicles across all affected models.

19V501000Reported June 27, 2019 - 1,657,752 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,657,752 vehicles across all affected models.

20V768000Reported December 10, 2020 - 268,655 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 268,655 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA04027Opened September 9, 2004 - Closed January 19, 2005

UNDERHOOD FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA11004Opened April 11, 2011 - Closed October 24, 2012

Driver's Power Window Master Switch. Resulted in recall campaign 11V456000.

EA11004Opened April 11, 2011 - Closed October 24, 2012

Driver's Power Window Master Switch. Resulted in recall campaign 11V456000.

EA11004Opened April 11, 2011 - Closed October 24, 2012

Driver's Power Window Master Switch. Resulted in recall campaign 11V456000.

EA11012Opened September 12, 2011 - Closed September 17, 2012

Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating. Resulted in recall campaign 12V136000.

EA11012Opened September 12, 2011 - Closed September 17, 2012

Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating. Resulted in recall campaign 12V136000.

EA11012Opened September 12, 2011 - Closed September 17, 2012

Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating. Resulted in recall campaign 12V136000.

EA11012Opened September 12, 2011 - Closed September 17, 2012

Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating. Resulted in recall campaign 12V136000.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04018Opened February 19, 2004 - Closed July 1, 2004

OIL FILTER FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04018Opened February 19, 2004 - Closed July 1, 2004

OIL FILTER FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11017Opened April 29, 2011 - Closed September 23, 2011

Low Beam Headlights Stop Working. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11017Opened April 29, 2011 - Closed September 23, 2011

Low Beam Headlights Stop Working. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11017Opened April 29, 2011 - Closed September 23, 2011

Low Beam Headlights Stop Working. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11017Opened April 29, 2011 - Closed September 23, 2011

Low Beam Headlights Stop Working. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20022
200334
200460
200529
200629
200714
200825
200921
201029
201129
201223
201318
201416
201570
201617
201711
201813
20196
20204
20219
20223
20231
20242
20252
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.