2010 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 48 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Honda CR-V, 10% of that year's 481 total complaints, including 4 crashes and 4 injuries. Honda issued recall 11V004000 for an engine wiring harness connector that could cause stalling or intermittent spark firing.
- Electrical System complaints
- 48
- 10% of 481 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 481
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 73,650 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Dashboard lights and speedometer briefly went blank or dropped to 0 mph at highway speed, requiring the engine to be restarted.
- The vehicle stalled or shut off unexpectedly while braking near standing water, in one case leading to a loss of control and a crash into a tree.
- Headlights and taillights dimmed noticeably whenever the climate control fan was running, an issue that persisted even after a battery replacement.
- Headlights reported as too dim to properly illuminate the road at night, with the problem recurring after a dealer adjustment.
- Owners described acceleration delay or throttle lag when merging, which a dealer attributed to electrical impulses tied to the vehicle's design.
When 2010 Honda CR-V electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 17, 2010, latest Feb 14, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Honda CR-V
- NHTSA 11V004000Jan 6, 2011Electrical System2,277 vehicles
Electrical system
Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 honda accord and cr-v vehicles. There is a potential failure with the engine wiring harness connector which may cause intermittent spark firing or the engine to stall.
Risk: An engine stall will increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the ignition wiring harness connector free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 24, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Electrical System complaints by CR-V model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2010 Honda CR-V have?
- NHTSA lists 48 electrical system complaints for the 2010 CR-V, which is 10% of the 481 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda CR-V's electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 11V004000 covers a potential failure of the engine wiring harness connector that could cause intermittent spark firing or engine stall on 2010 Accord and CR-V models.
- Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 4 injuries linked to electrical system complaints on the 2010 CR-V, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2010 CR-V?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2010 CR-V is 73,650 miles.
- How does the 2010 CR-V compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2010 CR-V's electrical complaints made up 10% of its total complaints, lower than the 2005-2008 CR-Vs which ranged from 23% to 41%, but similar to 2009 and 2011.