2003 Honda CR-V electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 63 complaints for the 2003 Honda CR-V, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 63 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 55 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 55 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 9 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I owned a 2003 honda cr-v that was purchased from the local honda dealer(honda windward) october 2003. On the 11th of this month of january 2004, while operating the vehicle, the car suffered a fire that totaled out the car. I managed to get out in time, suffering only a twisted knee.
Low beams went out, then the battery burned up. Replaced bulbs and battery both worked fine for a week then headlights went out both low beams and high. Marker lights are flashing like strobe lights. The brakes are grabbing when you apply them. One side of the rear brakes wear out faster than the other side. The ABS and brake light come on until you turn on the fan or lights then they flash on and off.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Honda CR-V
- Air bags 127 complaints
- Engine 58 complaints
- Lighting 46 complaints
- Cooling system 34 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Latches & locks 17 complaints