MY HONDA CR-V 2007 JUST STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEM WITH THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SYSTEM. I STARTED TO NOTICE THE PROBLEM PROBABLY IN NOVEMBER 2013. THE CAR LOCKING DEFAULT SET-UP WAS AT 15MPH (MEANING EVEN IF I FORGET TO LOCK THE DOORS, THEY WILL BE LOCKED WHEN THE CAR REACH 15MPH). HOWEVER, ONE OF THE DOOR JUST UNLOCK ALL BY ITSELF RIGHT-AFTER IT GET LOCKED. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN IF YOU HAVE K…
2007 Honda CR-V electrical problems
moderate 252 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
252
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
> DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONING - (ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT) LEFT REAR DOOR LOCK DOES NOT REMAIN IN LOCKED POSITION. ALL DOORS LOCK, EXCEPT FOR REAR DOOR LOCK ON DRIVER'S SIDE, ENGAGES BUT SLOWLY REVERTS TO UNLOCKED POSITION, WHICH POSES SECURITY RISK TO LIFE (SELF, CHILDREN AND PETS) IN ADDITION TO UNSECURED PROPERTY... THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND THE SECOND TIME WE ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM, AND HAD TO…
PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK WILL NOT STAY LOCKED! AND THE OTHER THREE DOORS LOCK SECONDS AFTER UNLOCKING THEM WITH REMOTE? *DT
ALL CAR LOCKS MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHEN UNLOCKING/LOCKING. ONLY DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL STAY UNLOCKED WHEN YOU UNLOCK. OTHERS WILL TYPICALLY LOCK IN 1-2 SECONDS MAKING IT A PAIN TO ALLOW SOMEONE INTO THE VEHICLE. DRIVER SIDE LOCK SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 9,197 MILES. PROBLEM RESURFACED 3 OR 4 YEARS AGO, BUT WE;VE JUST BEEN TOLERATING IT SINCE WE DIDN'T WANT TO SPEND THE MONEY ON 8 YEAR OLD…
2007 CRV PURCHASED NEW. 198,000. CAR HAS BEEN FAILING TO FURN OVER INTERMITTENTLY FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS ON FIRST TRY. ALL LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD LIGHT UP, BUT ONLY A LOW WURRING NOISE. TURN KEY BACK, WAIT A SECOND OR TWO AND IT STARTS RIGHT UP. TODAY, WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 3 - 4 MILES, BOTH THE VSA LIGHT AND THE TRANGLE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE C…
I MADE THE DECISION TO BUY THIS CAR FOR SAFETY REASONS. NOW I CAN LOSE MY KEY AT ANYTIME OR LEAVE ME STRANDED BC THE FOB ENCASING IS WEAK AND THEY KNOW THIS BECAUSE THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP IN MY TOWN FELT BAD AND TOOK PITY ON ME AND "REPLACED" THE CASING FOR ME TWICE NOW AND 'ONLY' CHARGED ME $40 EACH TIME. THE DOOR INTERMITTENTLY LOCKS ME OUT OR COMES ON AND OFF. I WENT TO HAVE IT …
BOTH PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. THEY MAKE A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LOCK/UNLOCK. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THEY WILL ONLY STAY UNLOCKED FOR A BRIEF MOMENT BEFORE MOVING BACK TO THE LOCKED POSITION. MANUALLY MANEUVERING THE LOCK IS NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE, WHICH CREATES A BIG SAFETY HAZARD OF THE VEHICLE POTENTIALLY LOCKING PASSENGERS INSIDE WITH NO MEANS OF OPENING THE DOORS. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2007 Honda CR-V?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 252 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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