2003 Honda CR-V vs 2005 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Honda CR-V | 2005 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 467 | 479 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 209 | 99 |
| Investigations | 8 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 24 | 18 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,500 mi | 79,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 124 | 129 |
| Exterior Lighting | 39 | 122 |
| Electrical System | 62 | 77 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 86 | 20 |
| Power Train | 23 | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 14 |
| Visibility | 18 | 24 |
| Suspension | 13 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2003 Honda CR-V
2005 Honda CR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.