2008 Honda CR-V Latches/locks/linkages Problems
NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How latches/locks/linkages ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 960 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Honda CR-V overview page.
What owners report
“PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS WITHIN SECONDS OF OPENING MANUALLY AND WITH KEY FOB.”NHTSA complaint 10503556 — filed 03/19/2013
“LEFT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK WHEN LOCK OR UNLOCKED MAKES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. FRONT DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH MANUAL KEY. I HAVE SEEN…”NHTSA complaint 10501928 — filed 03/07/2013
“MY LEFT BACK DOOR DOESN'T LOCK ANYMORE. WHEN I LOCK IT SLOWLY UNLOCKS ITSELF ON ITS OWN. SO A WHILE IT WOULD REMAIN LOCKED IF…”NHTSA complaint 10501360 — filed 03/05/2013
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Latches/locks/linkages complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Honda CR-V have latches/locks/linkages problems?
Latches/locks/linkages is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Honda CR-V: 194 of 960 complaints on file (20.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Honda CR-V have in total?
960 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 44 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 43 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
