Honda CR-V Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 571 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Honda CR-V across 21 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (232). The words owners use most often: “door lock” (35% of reports).
- 571latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $570typical repair cost reported by owners
- 19%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 199 of 571 complaints (35%)
- Front passenger: mentioned in 83 of 571 complaints (15%)
- Stay locked: mentioned in 43 of 571 complaints (8%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 42 of 571 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 Honda CR-V at $570, and half of them between $360 and $740.
Based on 25 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2014), 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 474 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 571 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 5 an 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 (1)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Model years: 2012
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable connecting the interior door handle to the door latch mechanism may become loose and move out of position. There is a possibility that the cable can move far enough out of position to prevent the door from properly latching.
Risk: If the door is not fully latched, the door may open while driving or in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front door latch assemblies in the affected vehicles, free of charge. Additionally, the interior front door handles in certain Honda CR-Vs will also be replaced, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, August 16, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH approaching a red light, the rear trailing arm detached from the tire. No warning lights were illuminated. The driver was able to dive to a parking lot. The vehicle was transported on a trailer by her father. The…
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the hood was fluttering. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while exceeding 50 MPH and was more significant whenever a semi-truck drove by the vehicle on a two-lane road. The vehicle was taken…
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 owned a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after parking at a gas station/store, she locked the doors, and with the key fob in her hand, went into the store. The contact stated that the stranger had approached her at her residence prior to the incident. The contact reported that a…
The contact owns a 2024 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passengerâs side door failed to latch as intended. The contact stated that the front passengerâs door was independently unlatched and opened. The contact stated that the failure occurred…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda CR-Vs have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 571 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Honda CR-V. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda CR-V latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 1 safety recall list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the Honda CR-V?
Owners report a typical cost of $570 (half paid between $360 and $740), from 25 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “door lock”, in 199 of 571 complaints, followed by “front passenger” (83).
Other Honda CR-V problems
- Electrical System problems (2,505)
- Air Bags problems (2,393)
- Engine problems (2,276)
- Steering problems (1,765)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (1,351)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,182)
- Power Train problems (1,017)
- Service Brakes problems (845)
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