2005 Honda CR-V Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
10/100
#19 most-complained of 21 CR-V years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Honda CR-V has 479 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 10 out of 100 — #19 highest of 21 CR-V model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (170 complaints, 35% of the total). Complaints report 40 crashes, 18 fires, and 29 injuries.
- Complaints
- 479
- Recalls
- 12
- Crashes / fires
- 40 / 18
- Injuries / deaths
- 29 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 20 city / 25 hwy
Top 2005 Honda CR-V problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System170 (35%)
- Airbags129 (27%)
- Engine49 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires47 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers31 (6%)
- Other26 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain25 (5%)
- Steering23 (5%)
- Brakes22 (5%)
- Structure & Body22 (5%)
2005 Honda CR-V recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V768000Dec 10, 2020Visibility & Wipers268,655 vehicles
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles. Moisture may enter the driver side power window master switch, causing the switch to fail or melt.
Risk: If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window master switch and inspect the wiring harness for damage, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is P9D.
- NHTSA 19V499000Jun 27, 2019Airbags3,947 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
- NHTSA 19V501000Jun 27, 2019Airbags1,657,752 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
2005 Honda CR-V fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other CR-V years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Honda CR-V a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Honda CR-V ranks #19 of 21 among CR-V model years (Complaint Index 10/100, verdict: Best). It has 479 complaints and 12 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda CR-V?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (170 complaints), airbags (129 complaints), and engine (49 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 75,000 miles.
- Does the 2005 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2005 Honda CR-V, most recently reported 2020, covering visibility & wipers and airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Honda CR-V?
- EPA rates the 2005 Honda CR-V at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.