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2003 Honda CR-V Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026

31Exterior Lighting complaints
6.6%Of all 467 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS102 · 21.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM54 · 11.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM32 · 6.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING31 · 6.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING30 · 6.4%

Share of the 467 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Honda CR-V overview page.

Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Honda CR-V have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Honda CR-V: 31 of 467 complaints on file (6.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 Honda CR-V have in total?

467 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 44 involved a crash, 24 involved a fire, 38 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.