DOOR LOCKS. WHEN UNLOCKING DOORS THEY LOCK RIGHT BACK. *JS
2008 Honda CR-V electrical problems
moderate 208 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
208
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK. PROBLEM IS RELATED TO THE DOOR ACTUATOR. CAR FOB OR INTERNAL DOOR CONTROLS WILL NOT UNLOCK FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. CONCERN IS THAT A PASSENGER IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO QUICKLY EXIT THE CAR IF REQUIRED IN AN EMERGENCY WITHOUT CLIMBING ACROSS TO ANOTHER DOOR. ISSUE OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS OR WHEN CAR IS IN THE PARK POSITION. *TR
FRONT PASSANGER DOOR LOCK WILL BRIEFLY UNLOCK THEN ON ITS OWN LOCK ITSELF. YOU HAVE TO FORCE THE DOOR LOCK OPEN JUST TO GET OUT AND ONCE THE LOCK OPENS IT SLOWLY LOCKS ITSELF. THE KEY FOB AND LOCK SWITCH WILL BRIEFLY UNLOCK THE LATCH. (WE DO HAVE FACTORY INSTALLED ALARM). MY WIFE ALSO NOTICED DOME LIGHT NO LONGER COMING ON (MIGHT JUST BE DEAD BULB). THIS COULD BE A HUGE ISSUE IN AN ACCIDENT…
THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR AND TRUNK CANNOT BE UNLOCKED. THERE IS NO RESPONSE WHEN I TRY TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WITH THE REMOTE. THE DOOR ALSO DOES NOT OPEN WHEN I TRY TO UNLOCK THE DOOR MANUALLY. THIS IS DEFINITELY A LIFE THREATENING SAFETY ISSUE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ESCAPE BECOMING NECESSARY.
I PURCHASED A USED 2008 HONDA CRV ON 07/19/2017. ABOUT A WEEK AGO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK WAS UNLOCKING BY ITSELF. WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 5 TO 20MPH THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK UNTIL YOU GET TO HIGHWAY SPEED. THE REAR DRIVER DOOR WOULD STAY UNLOCKED. I WENT TO A HONDA DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND THEY SAID THE ACTUATOR WAS BAD AND THE REAR PASS…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2008 Honda CR-V?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 208 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.
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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