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2004 Honda CR-V electrical system problems

The 2004 Honda CR-V has 74 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

74

Electrical System complaints

12%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

12V486000Electrical SystemOctober 5, 2012 · 268,655 units

Defect

Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles, manufactured from February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006. The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.

Consequence

If the switch fails, it could overheat, smoke, and cause a fire. A switch failure, and a fire, could occur even if the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the recall repair has been performed.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the switches, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 2, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

What owners report

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 WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO A 360 DEGREE SPIN. AS THE DRIVER TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL THE VEHICLE HEADED TOWARD A PARKED SEMI TRUCK, AND…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 29, 2005 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2004 Honda CR-V have?

NHTSA has 74 complaints about the 2004 Honda CR-V electrical system — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2004 Honda CR-V electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 12V486000.

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.