2004 Honda CR-V air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 103 complaints for the 2004 Honda CR-V, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 103 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 106,000 miles 50 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 22 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 16 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 50 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 106,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 22 crashes, 16 injuries.
What owners wrote
Takata recall - I was stopped attempting to make left turn and was suddenly hit from behind causing me to hit a parked car in front of me. Airbags did not deploy and I consequently hit the front windshield. Car was taken in 9/2015 to replace airbag. Have been receiving recall notices right after accident for airbag. Attached is the paperwork for 2015 recall and accident report from this year. Recall notice for 2016 is on phone.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda crv. The contact stated that the SRS warning indicator was illuminated when the vehicle was started and remained illuminated until the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the air bag control module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Honda CR-V
- Engine 104 complaints
- Electrical system 73 complaints
- Cooling system 51 complaints
- Lighting 46 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 20 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Seat belts 17 complaints