2008 Honda CR-V latches/locks/linkages problems
200 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2008 Honda CR-V — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's door failed to latch as intended. In addition, the front passenger's door had independently unlatched. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed door lock…”
filed Oct 21, 2025
“The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side door was making locking sounds unintendedly and had failed to unlock as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the door actuator was replaced, and the door was repaired. Additionally, the…”
filed Jul 5, 2024
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% |
| 2007 CR-V | 232 | 26% |
| 2006 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.