TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
2008 Honda CR-V airbags problems
severe 314 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
314
Recalls
0
Crashes
25
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECIEVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR KEPT ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TAKATA RECALL I AM FOLLOWING UP ON NHTSA COMPLAINT # 10881965. IT WAS SUBMITTED IN JULY 2016. THE COMPLAINT PERTAINED TO HONDA'S AIR BAG RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED IN MARCH 2016. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO DATE. ALSO, WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THE NHTSA SINCE SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT (SEE COMPLAINT NUMBER ABOVE) .
I REAR ENDED VEHICLE WHICH HIT OTHER VEHICLES AND MY AIR BAG EXPLODED LEAVING A HORRIBLE CHEMICAL BURN ON MY HAND RESULTING IN A SCAR. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Honda CR-V?
It's a meaningful issue. 314 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags 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 $1,100 for airbags 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 airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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