2003 Honda CR-V latches/locks/linkages problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2003 Honda CR-V — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Both passenger rear doors stopped responding to the keyless remote. They can only be unlocked manually from the inside of the car. Driver door stopped responding shortly there after. Have to manually unlock/lock the door with the key. The interior driver door lock can not be moved up or down…”
filed Jun 2, 2014
“I could not unlock my car and I had to call aaa to unlock the vehicle, I got a ticket for parking during street sweeping time. The key seams to bind into the lock and will not unlock. I took my cr-v in to miller honda where I purchased the vehicle and they quoted me a very high price to fix the…”
filed May 28, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CR-V | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 CR-V | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 CR-V | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 CR-V | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 CR-V | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 CR-V | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 CR-V | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 CR-V | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 CR-V | 16 | 3% |
| 2009 CR-V | 17 | 4% |
| 2008 CR-V | 200 | 21% |
| 2007 CR-V | 232 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Honda CR-V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.