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2005 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Honda CR-V has 26 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Honda CR-V

Airbags
123
Lights
95
Electrical
71
Engine
26
Suspension
23
Steering
23
Powertrain
21
Other
19
Visibility
14
Brakes
12
Tires
11
Latches & Locks
10
Speed Control
9
Structure
7
Wheels
6
Seat Belts
4
Fuel System
3

26

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 31, 2026ENGINEThe vehicle becomes a hazard due to faulty PCM/ECM software. The sudden loss of power and hesitation...
Jan 17, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2005 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Aug 17, 2020ENGINEBOUGHT VEHICLE IN AUGUST, USED WITH 136,000 MILES. THE FIRST WEEK, THE A/C COMPRESSOR WENT OUT. THE ...
Jul 8, 2019ENGINEAC COMPRESSOR / CONDENSER ORIGINALLY WENT BAD SUMMER 2017 AND WAS REPLACED. WORKED FOR REMAINDER OF...
Jul 9, 2014ENGINEI STOPPED AT A GAS STATION AND GOT GAS. I TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING BEFORE TURNING OFF THE ENG...
Sep 5, 2012ENGINETHE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR. AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PROBLE...
Jul 17, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR CONDITIONER MADE A HIGH PITCH SOU...
Jul 9, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAC COMPLETE FAILURE WITH NO WARNING AT 90000 MILES. ITS TWIN CAR, 2006 CRV HAD EXACT SAME PROBLEM A...
Feb 1, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGPARKED IN A SPOT IN FRONT OF PARTY CITY, FOOT WAS ON BRAKE AND I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK. REMOVED MY ...
Aug 10, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2005 HONDA CRV AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM COMPLETE FAILURE
Aug 2, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY 2006 HONDA CRV SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED WHILE SITTING IN FRONT OF MY HOME. IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN ...
Jul 18, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY A/C COMPRESSOR IN MY 2006 HONDA CRV BLEW UP CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM....
Jun 13, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2005 HONDA CR-V. CONDENSER FAN MOTOR SHORTING OUT. SOME HAVE EVEN BURNT WIRES IN THE HARNESS TO THIS...
Oct 31, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHEROUR INSURED TOOK THEIR 2006 HONDA CRV FOR MAINTENANCE. ONE WEEK LATER AFTER OIL CHANGE & DIFFERENTIA...
Jul 17, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2006 HONDA CRV CONSUMER FOUND AN ENGINE OIL LEAK. *BF THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS LEAKING. OIL WAS ...
May 6, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY 2005 CR-V HAD THE "BLACK DEATH" ISSUE LAST MAY OF 08. THAT SEEMED ODD ENOUGH TO ME THAT A COMPRES...
May 6, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK IN THE HEAD CA...
Oct 9, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS MANEUVERE...
May 4, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, APRIL 30, 2006, AND MAY 4, 2006 A...
Jan 27, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENTMY WIFE WAS DRIVING A 2005 HONDA CRV AND THE CAR STARTING SMOKING AND LEAKING OIL. THE HONDA DEALER...

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