2007 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 264 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2007 Honda CR-V, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door lock” (36% of reports).
- 264electrical system complaints
- 80,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $570typical repair cost reported by owners
- 13%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door lock: mentioned in 95 of 264 complaints (36%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 31 of 264 complaints (12%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 25 of 264 complaints (9%)
- Stay locked: mentioned in 18 of 264 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2007 Honda CR-V at $570, and half of them between $530 and $1,100.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2021), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 210 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 264 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Honda CR-V electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 28 | 18% | 1,600 |
| 2025 CR-V | 18 | 7% | 13,525 |
| 2024 CR-V | 35 | 9% | 6,200 |
| 2023 CR-V | 28 | 5% | 894 |
| 2022 CR-V | 14 | 5% | 4,000 |
| 2021 CR-V | 34 | 10% | 14,800 |
| 2020 CR-V | 43 | 12% | 11,500 |
| 2019 CR-V | 164 | 15% | 7,000 |
| 2018 CR-V | 284 | 13% | 14,941 |
| 2017 CR-V | 402 | 23% | 19,500 |
| 2016 CR-V | 64 | 16% | 24,000 |
| 2015 CR-V | 84 | 13% | 28,750 |
| 2014 CR-V | 77 | 13% | 8,832 |
| 2013 CR-V | 38 | 10% | 32,420 |
| 2012 CR-V | 68 | 17% | 30,000 |
| 2011 CR-V | 55 | 10% | 53,731 |
| 2010 CR-V | 43 | 9% | 79,000 |
| 2009 CR-V | 44 | 11% | 62,000 |
| 2008 CR-V | 218 | 23% | 80,000 |
| 2007 CR-V | 264 | 30% | 80,000 |
| 2006 CR-V | 75 | 19% | 75,400 |
| 2005 CR-V | 77 | 16% | 88,175 |
| 2004 CR-V | 73 | 15% | 90,000 |
| 2003 CR-V | 62 | 13% | 96,750 |
| 2002 CR-V | 95 | 18% | 110,448 |
| 2001 CR-V | 7 | 5% | 179,840 |
| 2000 CR-V | 15 | 12% | 137,000 |
| 1999 CR-V | 27 | 21% | 134,000 |
| 1998 CR-V | 38 | 30% | 124,100 |
| 1997 CR-V | 31 | 29% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2007 Honda CR-V. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I bought the 2007 Honda CRV in 2022. Approximately 1 month ago my keys were locked inside. 3 reputable locksmiths could not unlock any doors. My extra fob or extra key will not unlock any doors. The passenger door had been making a ticking then grinding noise when it locks itself. All 3 locksmiths…
Complaint: Both rear doors and the front passenger door no longer lock or unlock electronically using the key fob or interior switch. The failure began gradually and worsened over time. I recently had the driver door replaced by A Honda dealer as part of the warranty but the passenger and back door…
The passenger car door unlocks for no reason. It used to automatically lock when I start driving , now it starts to open and will not remain locked while driving, or when I lock my car door when I park. When I use the key fob the car alarm goes off and the door is still unlocked. This car has had a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Honda CR-Vs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 264 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2007 Honda CR-V (30% of the 887 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Honda CR-V electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2007 Honda CR-V?
Owners report a typical cost of $570 (half paid between $530 and $1,100), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2007 Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “door lock”, in 95 of 264 complaints, followed by “rear passenger” (31).
Other 2007 Honda CR-V problems
- Air Bags problems (267)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (232)
- Structure problems (77)
See all 2007 Honda CR-V problems or electrical system problems across all CR-V years.