2008 Honda CR-V Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 200 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2008 Honda CR-V, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door lock” (35% of reports).
- 200latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 72,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 15%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 69 of 200 complaints (35%)
- Stay locked: mentioned in 20 of 200 complaints (10%)
- Unlocks itself: mentioned in 13 of 200 complaints (7%)
- Locking unlocking: mentioned in 13 of 200 complaints (7%)
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 2008 Honda CR-V at $550, and half of them between $350 and $700.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2014), 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 168 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 200 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 2008 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 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's door failed to latch as intended. In addition, the front passenger's door had independently unlatched. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed door lock…
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side door was making locking sounds unintendedly and had failed to unlock as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the door actuator was replaced, and the door was repaired. Additionally, the…
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) and an unknown door latch recall; however, while driving after the vehicle was returned, the contact became that the doors were no…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Honda CR-Vs have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 200 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2008 Honda CR-V (21% of the 962 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 2008 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 72,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2008 Honda CR-V?
Owners report a typical cost of $550 (half paid between $350 and $700), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2008 Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “door lock”, in 69 of 200 complaints, followed by “stay locked” (20).
Other 2008 Honda CR-V problems
- Air Bags problems (325)
- Electrical System problems (218)
- Structure problems (94)
- Steering problems (70)
See all 2008 Honda CR-V problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all CR-V years.