2005 Honda CR-V Electrical Problems

Master Power Window Control Switch failed operating the Passenger power window regulator. While driving, the front passenger regulator popped and the window started falling down all by itself. It happened by a glass repair company, so I asked them what happened. He said when the voltage going to the regulator is not uniform, the regulator will pop and the window will drop down. He offered to repair it for $200 including parts which I thought was a fair price. I went to a website where they tell you if any parts on your vehicle have been recalled. It did include a master power window control switch for a 2005 Honda CR-V. So I called Middletown Honda, (NY) and they said the master Power Window Control Switch was $405. My car was not included in the recall (which only included switches made in the U.K) and they would only see the car if they could get a new Master Power Window Switch. I proceeded to tape up the window which dramatically reduces visibility to the rear view mirror and to side traffic on the highway. I don't have comprehensive insurance on my car and don't want to report it to my insurance company as I am [XXX] old reducing the chances of getting insurance from another company. The airbag light has been coming on and off since this incident leaving me with another unknown electrical problem. I told Middletown Honda that I would probably junk the car, but due to the car's age, they offered no comment, (the car is a 2005 Honda CR-V EX AWD). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11743268

Incident

May 1, 2026

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 runs in saying there's a car on fire outside so I walked outside and saw it was my car. A fire extinguisher was used the battery and driver side headlight was melted fire damage on driver side only

NHTSA ID

11614585

Incident

Dec 9, 2022

The contact owns a 2005 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the vehicle had previously been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V768000 (Visibility, Electrical System), and the power window switch on the driver’s side was replaced with a water-resistant switch. The contact stated while opening the front driver’s side door, the power window switch was wet from previous rainfall. In addition, the contact noticed after attempting to roll down the four windows, the power window switches failed to respond. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

NHTSA ID

11595438

Incident

Jun 19, 2024

Mileage

170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 2 MPH, the rear passenger’s side window became inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V768000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,900.

NHTSA ID

11550181

Incident

Sep 1, 2023

Mileage

121,900 mi

Approximately 2-3 months ago as I was driving I smelled a warm, buring electical smell coming from the left door. Immediately after this I had noticed my driver side lock, power mirror controls, would not work on the drivers side. After speaking with my mechanic I was told that this issue has a current safety bulletin opened for it. Today I took my car to Apple Honda of York to have the recall taken care of. The issues persisted and Honda refused to inspect the door wiring. The remedy of this solution was to be as follows: Remedy Please call any authorized Honda dealer and make an appointment to have your vehicle repaired. The dealer will replace the power window master switch and INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR PROBLEMS, replacing it if necessary, for free. For additional questions or to get help locating a dealer, owners may contact American Honda Customer Support and Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. This dealership only replaced the switch but did not inspect the wiring or wiring harness in detail for issues that certainly could have occurred due to this safety recall. I still wonder from time to time while driving if the wiring will short causing a fire and explained this to the Honda dealership. I have followed up with Honda of America to report this issue which is currently being investigated by a case worker. (Incident #: [XXX]) I believe the dealership was not interested in resolving my safety concerns regarding this matter. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID

11489246

Incident

Aug 1, 2022

Driver's side window has never operated properly. I sent in the recall form from Honda about 1 year ago today, and heard nothing from them. NHTSA RECALL # 20V-768

NHTSA ID

11457547

Incident

Mar 20, 2022

My driver power window switch melted and failed in the same way described in the current recall for the same model and year vehicle, just not under the SHS vin numbers that are covered. I suspect this recall should cover more cars than previously thought. I noticed this problem after heavy rains, first my windows stopped rolling up and down, then I began noticed a burring/melting plastic smell coming from the drivers door. I took the door apart and tracked the smell down to the power master switch. After inspecting the switch, it was indeed the switch that melted on the circuit board. It seems to have damaged the driver wiring door harness as well, also like the current recall states. All just as described in the current safety recall which I have attached below. **Safety Recall: 2002-06 CR-V Driver’s Power Window Switch (Only VINs that start with SHS) ''under severe conditions, water or other liquid may enter the driver’s window and reach the power window master switch on the door panel. Liquid in the switch can damage the switch’s printed circuit board (PCB), causing the switch to fail. In rare cases, the damaged PCB creates a short circuit that overheats the switch connectors and melts them, leading to a possible fire.'' All affected vehicles, even those previously repaired under S/B 12-067, must have the driver's power window switch replaced under the current recall.

NHTSA ID

11447490

Incident

Dec 23, 2021

Y 2005 CRV SE driver window stops after rolling halfway up. I have to press window button a 2nd time. The driver window will roll down on it's own. Some 2005-2007 crV were recalled because this problem can start a fire.

NHTSA ID

11432493

Incident

Sep 10, 2021

MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR AND MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED; IT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. I THEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION SEVERAL MONTHS LATER REGARDING THE POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH REPLACEMENT - I BELIEVE MY MASTER WINDOW MOTOR MALFUNCTION IS RELATED TO THIS RECALL

NHTSA ID

11396981

Incident

Sep 23, 2020

THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WONT GO DOWN INTERMITTENTLY WHICH I CONSIDER A DANGER AS WE HAVE A BRIDGE THAT CARS HAVE BEEN SHOVED OFF INTO THE WATER AND IT SCARES ME THAT IT COULD HAPPEN TO ME AND I WOULD NEED THAT WINDOW TO GO DOWN SO I CAN ESCAPE BEFORE THAT WINDOW FAILS OR THE WHOLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO CHECK IT MULTIPLE TIMES BUT OF COURSE IT WONT DO IT WHILE AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAR IS ALMOST ALWAYS STATIONARY WHEN THE WINDOW WONT GO DOWN. IT HAPPENS AT THE ATM AND OTHER DRIVE THRUS. THE RECALL NUMBER IS 20V768 BUT SO FAR MY CAR ISN'T LISTED EVEN THOUGH I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS.

NHTSA ID

11386302

Incident

Dec 30, 2020

Mileage

66,000 mi

HAVE LOST POWER TO BOTH LOW BEAM LIGHTS CONSECUTIVELY AND RANDOMLY EVERY MONTH OVER THE PAST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP OF THIS VEHICLE HAVE REPLACED HEADLIGHTS MULTIPLE TIMES AND LOST LOW BEAMS ESPECIALLY ON DRIVERS SIDE DURING COMMUTE AT NIGHT ON THE FREEWAY.

NHTSA ID

11385706

Incident

Dec 25, 2020

Mileage

138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED AND WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN ONE YEAR. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT COULD NOT VIEW THE GAUGES. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PROVIDED REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE CAUSE OF THE ELECTRICAL FAILURES WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ALSO EXHIBITED TIRE CUPPING FOR THE REAR TIRES. THE TIRES HAD BEEN REPLACED EVERY 2.5 YEARS DUE TO EXCESSIVE TREADWEAR ON THE REAR TIRES. THE CONTACT HAD THE TIRES ROTATED EVERY 3,000 MILES; HOWEVER, THE REAR TIRE CUPPING CONTINUED. FIRST TEAM HONDA (3444 WESTERN BRANCH BLVD, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23321, (757) 337-6597) AND WILLIAMSBURG HONDA (7101 RICHMOND RD, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188, (757) 564-4671) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

NHTSA ID

11210556

Incident

Jan 5, 2006

Mileage

10,000 mi

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WIRING HARNESS MELTED AND CAUGHT FIRE, BATTERY MELTED. DRIVING ABOUT 35MPH, STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE AND THE VEHICLE ENGINE CUT OUT. ROLLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, CALLED FOR HELP AND NOTICED THE SMOKE GETTING WORSE AND THEN SEEN THE FLAMES. EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH THE HELP OF BYSTANDERS AND RESIDENTS LIVING NEAR BY

NHTSA ID

11182136

Incident

Jul 18, 2018

Mileage

215,000 mi

HEADLIGHT RECALL. I AM AWARE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SOME HEADLIGHT RECALLS ON PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS OF HONDA CRV. I HAVE A 2005. THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS BURN OUT AND/OR FAIL VERY FREQUENTLY. I HAVE OWNED THE CRV FOR MAYBE 5 YEARS AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS 4 TO 5 TIMES. NOW THE RIGHT HEADLAMP WILL NOT WORK EVEN WITH A BRAND NEW BULB. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE HEADLIGHTS COULD FAIL WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. PLEASE LOOK INTO IT. THE DATE ENTERED BELOW IS JUST THE MOST RECENT FAILURE.

NHTSA ID

11164725

Incident

Nov 15, 2018

Mileage

90,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED WHILE THE HIGH BEAMS CONTINUE TO WORK. THIS SAME FAILURE IN OTHER HONDA MODELS MERITED A SAFETY RECALL. PLEASE SEE HONDA SERVICE BULLETINS 12-056 AND 04-15. THE 2005 CR-V HAS THE SAME PART, FAILURE, AND REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE LIGHT SWITCH WIRE HARNESS LOCATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I FEEL A SAFETY RECALL SHOULD APPLY TO MY VEHICLE, SINCE IT IS THE SAME FAILURE, SAME PART TO REPLACE AND SAME DANGER. THIS IS A WIDELY REPORTED ISSUE ON THE HONDA SERVICE BOARDS.

NHTSA ID

11162000

Incident

Oct 1, 2018

Mileage

116,097 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 HONDA CRV IN 2018 OF FEBRUARY IN OZARK MISSOURI. IT WENT THROUGH A MISSOURI SAFETY CHECK AND PASSED A FEW MONTHS LATER I NEEDED TO COME BACK TO CALIFORNIA AND SINCE I'VE BEEN BACK WITHIN THREE MONTHS TIME MY ENGINE MY BELTS MY BRAKES MY STARTER MY ELECTRICAL SENSORS MY FUEL THEY HAVE ALL SEEM TO HAVE FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED BY A MECHANICAL I PAID IN DECEMBER 2018 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE TO TAKE MY CAR IN SO THE AIRBAGS CAN BE CHECKED THE WHOLE ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEED CHECKING AS WELL BECAUSE IT'S NOT A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE AND I'VE BEEN FEELING THAT FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. IT STARTED OFF AS A GOOD CAR BUT ONCE I CHANGE THE ENGINE OIL EVERYTHING SEEM TO MALFUNCTION AND GO DOWN LIKE DOMINOES CAR HAS FAILED TO START SEVERAL TIMES HAS SHUT OFF WITHOUT NOTICE

NHTSA ID

11157186

Incident

May 11, 2018

THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH HAS FAILED AND WINDOW WILL NOT OPEN.

NHTSA ID

11143384

Incident

May 1, 2018

Mileage

115,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHT BULBS BURN-OUT AFTER ONLY 4-6 WEEKS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS. THE SHORT-BULB-LIFE EVENT OCCURS ABOUT 70% ON THE DRIVER SIDE, AND ABOUT 30% ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THERE IS NO SIGN OF MOISTURE ENTERING THE BULB/LIGHT AREA. THIS IS A CONSTANT SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME SINCE THE PROBLEM MEANS I AM OFTEN DRIVING WITH ONLY ONE HEADLIGHT. THIS PROBLEM IS ALSO VERY EXPENSIVE-- APPROXIMATELY 12-15 NEW BULBS PER YEAR ! THE BULBS BURN OUT WHEN DRIVING ON ROADS OF ALL TYPES. ON THIS FORM BELOW, WHERE "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?" IS REQUESTED, I HAVE ENTERED THE DATE OF THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE (BULB BURNED OUT AFTER ONLY 5 WEEKS OF LIFE) ALTHOUGH AS STATED ABOVE,THIS EVENT HAS BEEN HAPPENING REGULARLY FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS.

NHTSA ID

11111660

Incident

Jul 16, 2018

Mileage

100,000 mi

THE MASTER SWITCH FOR THE POWER WINDOWS INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT WORK - WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. I HAVE NOW HAD IT DISCONNECTED BECAUSE THE SAME SWITCH IN OTHER HONDA C-RVS 2002-2006 HAS CAUSED MELTING OF THE SWITCH AND EVEN FIRES. MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE CURRENT RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 12V-486) FOR THIS SWITCH DEFECT BUT I WONDER IF IT SHOULD BE? I HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE TO HONDA AND IT HAS BEEN RECORDED AS CASE # 05298119.

NHTSA ID

11091613

Incident

Apr 1, 2017

Mileage

110,000 mi

THE REAR DOOR LIGHT WARNING GO OFF AND ON ALL THE TIME AND THE REAR DOOR HINGES ARE WEARING OUT A LOT.. I FEEL THE REAR DOOR EVERYTIME I HIT A POTHOLE IS MOVE

NHTSA ID

11085031

Incident

Sep 21, 2017

HAD TO REPLACE ENGINE MOUNT2X , SUSPENSION, ' CONTROL FOR WINDOW ON DRIVERS SIDE HALF WORKS. . FOR NO REASON DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SOME HOW FELL OUT OF THE SUPPORT OR GUIDING TRACK AND AND BROKE INSIDE THE DOOR PROBLEM NOW 3/17/18 FOR 5 MONTHS TGE WINDOW CONTROL ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOESN'T ROLL UP THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE YOU CAN KIND PUT IT DOWN . THEN LAST NIGHT TGE WINDOW ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FALL OUT OF THE TRACK AND BREAKS INSIDE THE DOOR. SO NOW WE CAN NOT REALLY SAFE LICK THE CAR, LEAVING IT OPEN !! WITH POSSIBLE RAIN. ' HEADLIGHT CABLE- HEAD LIGHT BULB KEEPS BURNING OUT . ' ENGINE MOUNTS

NHTSA ID

11080063

Incident

Mar 16, 2018

AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON/OFF AT WILL, DASH LIGHT STOP WORKING, AND THE GAGES STOP/GLITCH AT WILL WHEN IT IS EITHER HOT/COLD/NORMAL OUT SIDE. AND THIS ALL HAPPENED STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET, OR A HIGHWAY, TURNING, BRAKING, ETC. AND IT IS A PROBLEM THAT CREATED THE UNSAFE CONDITION. AND I AM A MECHANIC AND I AM MOST CERTAIN IT COULD BE A COMPUTER ARE WIRING FACTORY DEFECT FOR ANY MORE QUESTION? U MAY CALL[XXX] AT [XXX] OR E-MAIL AT [XXX] OR MAILING TO ADDRESS TO [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID

11053649

Incident

Nov 2, 2017

Mileage

182,880 mi

I RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE TAKATA AIRBAGS, FROM THE PERFECTION HONDA 2603 AMERICAN RD SE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124, I TOOK THE HONDA IN FOR THOSE REPAIRS, THAT CAUSED A ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND DAMAGE TO BATTERY AND PARTS, THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR THEIR DAMAGE, THE DAMAGE LIGHT IS STILL ON, I ASKED THEM FOR REPAIRS, TO NO AVAIL, [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

NHTSA ID

11053575

Incident

Jun 15, 2016

Mileage

15,000 mi

ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO SOME OF THE PANEL LIGHTS WENT OUT. HONDA TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD BE EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE ONLY A FEW OF THEM AND IF I COULD MANAGE AS IT IS NOW, TO WAIT UNTIL MORE LIGHTS STOP WORKING, THEN REPLACE THEM.

NHTSA ID

11042101

Incident

Jul 1, 2005

Mileage

38,500 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT, THIS IS MY SECOND REPLACEMENT IN 3 WEEKS. DON'T KNOW IF THE LEFT ONE WILL GO OUT TOO BUT I LIVE IN A WOODSY AREA AND AM TERRIFIED THAT AS I AM DRIVING DOWN THE WINDING ROAD I WILL BE LEFT WITHOUT LIGHTS. I CARRY A FLASHLIGHT WITH ME NOW. IT'S MANDATORY. HONDA PLEASE ISSUE RECALLS FOR THE FAULTY HEADLIGHTS.

NHTSA ID

11035562

Incident

Oct 20, 2017

Mileage

123,000 mi