repaired · 2022 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
2005 Honda CR-VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 479 owner complaints about the 2005 Honda CR-V, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-499 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Honda CR-V has problems
479 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
129Air bags26 crash/fire/injury
122Exterior lighting2 crash/fire/injury
77Electrical system8 crash/fire/injury
27Suspension
25Power train
24Visibility
23Steering
20Engine and engine cooling
16Engine
11017 other systems19 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 129 | 26 |
| Exterior lighting | 122 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 77 | 8 |
| Suspension | 27 | 1 |
| Power train | 25 | 2 |
| Visibility | 24 | 6 |
| Steering | 23 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 20 | 7 |
| Engine | 16 | 1 |
| 17 other systems | 110 | 19 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2005 Honda CR-V recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other…
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repaired · 2019 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. If the switch fails, it could overheat, smoke, and cause a fire.
no report yet
Air bags: side/window
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, SUCH AN OUT-OF POSITION OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED BY A DEPLOYING SIDE AIRBAG.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
90kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 51 air bags complaints. 53% were reported before 100,000 miles.
10under 30k miles27under 100k miles24100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other CR-V year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CR-V median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Honda CR-V safety ratings
2005 Honda CR-V w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
6 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Honda CR-V, and the recalls they led to.
- UNDERHOOD FIRESNo recall
- Driver's Power Window Master SwitchLed to recall 11V-456
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 15V-285
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Driver's Master Power Window SwitchLed to recall 11V-456
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 13V-172
In owners' words
What CR-V owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2005 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, she rear-ended a vehicle in front. The other vehicle's windshield shattered during the impact. Both vehicles were severely damaged. The air bags did not deploy. No one was injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. DURING THE DEPLOYMENT, THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A DIAGNOSTIC FEE OF $165 IN ORDER TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE…
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