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Honda CR-V 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Honda CR-V: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

479Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
12Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
12Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
78Complaints 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 Bags130 complaints

130 complaints; 10 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V526000, 14V353000, 14V700000, 15V320000, 16V344000, 17V029000, 18V268000, 19V182000, 19V499000, 19V501000.

Lighting128 complaints

128 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System77 complaints

77 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility32 complaints

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

Suspension28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 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.

04V526000Reported November 8, 2004 - 6,976 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 6,976 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.

16V344000Reported May 23, 2016 - 1,790,894 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,790,894 vehicles across all affected models.

17V029000Reported January 10, 2017 - 308,884 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 308,884 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.

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.

PE10047Opened November 22, 2010 - Closed April 15, 2011

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

PE10047Opened November 22, 2010 - Closed April 15, 2011

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

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.

200542
200619
200712
200814
200914
201032
201125
201239
201332
201451
201540
201656
201732
201823
201914
20206
20216
20224
20236
20245
20254
20263
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.