2004 Honda CR-V Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

92Air Bags complaints

18.4%Of all 501 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS92 · 18.4%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING56 · 11.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM56 · 11.2%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM51 · 10.2%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING35 · 7%

Share of the 501 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE CONSUMER HIT A DEER IN HER 2004 HONDA CRV. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD FRONT END DAMAGE THE AIR BAGS DID…”NHTSA complaint 10113728 — filed 03/21/2005

“WHILE DRIVING AT AN ESTIMATED SPEED OF 20-25 MPH VEHICLE ROLLED OVER A PATCH OF ICE, AFFECTING DIRECTION CONTROL. DRIVER BY INSTINCT HIT THE BRAKES…”NHTSA complaint 10110930 — filed 02/07/2005

“I OWN A HONDA CRV 04. I HAVE TAKEN IN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES TO GET THE SRS LIGHT FIXED ON MY…”NHTSA complaint 10096487 — filed 10/27/2004

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Honda CR-V have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2004 Honda CR-V: 92 of 501 complaints on file (18.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Honda CR-V have in total?

501 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 34 involved a crash, 39 involved a fire, 31 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS 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.