2007 Honda CR-V Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 232 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2007 Honda CR-V, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 82,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “door lock” (39% of reports).
- 232latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 82,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $430typical repair cost reported by owners
- 11%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 91 of 232 complaints (39%)
- Front passenger: mentioned in 43 of 232 complaints (19%)
- Stay locked: mentioned in 23 of 232 complaints (10%)
- Locks itself: mentioned in 12 of 232 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical latches/locks/linkages repair on the 2007 Honda CR-V at $430, and half of them between $350 and $640.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2014), 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 latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 206 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 232 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Honda CR-V latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 800 |
| 2024 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 7,300 |
| 2018 CR-V | 2 | 0% | 32,500 |
| 2017 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 74,000 |
| 2014 CR-V | 2 | 0% | 38,000 |
| 2013 CR-V | 2 | 1% | 121,000 |
| 2012 CR-V | 7 | 2% | 7,029 |
| 2011 CR-V | 10 | 2% | 136,000 |
| 2010 CR-V | 16 | 3% | 53,896 |
| 2009 CR-V | 17 | 4% | 58,800 |
| 2008 CR-V | 200 | 21% | 72,000 |
| 2007 CR-V | 232 | 26% | 82,500 |
| 2006 CR-V | 3 | 1% | 72,500 |
| 2005 CR-V | 13 | 3% | 69,000 |
| 2004 CR-V | 14 | 3% | 87,000 |
| 2003 CR-V | 17 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 2002 CR-V | 12 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2001 CR-V | 4 | 3% | 62,000 |
| 2000 CR-V | 3 | 2% | 110,000 |
| 1999 CR-V | 10 | 8% | 60,000 |
| 1998 CR-V | 4 | 3% | 82,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages 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.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the front passengerâs and rear passengerâs side locked automatically immediately after using the key fob or power lock control to unlock the doors. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or…
The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the front and rear passengerâs side doors failed to latch securely. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the rear passengerâs side and the rear hatchback door actuator. The vehicle was repaired but continued…
In our 2007 CRV the passenger front and rear door locks lock automatically right after using the fob or power lock control. I have to stand right at the door handle to grab it the moment I click the unlock button to be able to open the door. Our safety is jeopardized by the lock malfunction because…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Honda CR-Vs have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 232 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2007 Honda CR-V (26% 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 latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 82,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2007 Honda CR-V?
Owners report a typical cost of $430 (half paid between $350 and $640), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2007 Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “door lock”, in 91 of 232 complaints, followed by “front passenger” (43).
Other 2007 Honda CR-V problems
- Air Bags problems (267)
- Electrical System problems (264)
- Structure problems (77)
See all 2007 Honda CR-V problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all CR-V years.