2003 Honda CR-V engine problems
The 2003 Honda CR-V has 92 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
92
Engine complaints
16%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“6 DAYS AFTER HAVING THROTTLE CABLE RECALL AND A/T SHIFT CABLE RECALL AND O/C, CAR BURST INTO FLAMES (TOTALED) WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH. HONDA SAYS NOT DEFECT? CAR HAD 8200 MILES ON ODOMETER. NO EVIDENCE THAT OIL FROM O/C CAUSED FIRE. HONDA INVESTIGATIONS HAS NO ANSWER. FIRE STARTED OR WAS FIRST…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2003 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA has 92 complaints about the 2003 Honda CR-V engine — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.