2005 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026

71Electrical System complaints

14.9%Of all 478 complaints

#3Most-reported category

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

How electrical system ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS120 · 25.1%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING116 · 24.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM71 · 14.9%

STEERING22 · 4.6%

Unspecified / other22 · 4.6%

Share of the 478 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“OUR INSURED TOOK THEIR 2006 HONDA CRV FOR MAINTENANCE. ONE WEEK LATER AFTER OIL CHANGE & DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE - AUTO CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN…”NHTSA complaint 10249038 — filed 11/17/2008

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Electrical System complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Honda CR-V have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Honda CR-V: 71 of 478 complaints on file (14.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Honda CR-V have in total?

478 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 40 involved a crash, 18 involved a fire, 29 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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.