2004 Honda CR-V visibility problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2004 Honda CR-V — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while seated in the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the driver’s side door and the power window master switch was melted. The contact refenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V768000 (VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the VIN was not…”
filed Apr 15, 2026
“The contact owns a 2004 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while rolling down the driver's side window, smoke briefly emanated from the window switch, prompting the contact to roll up the window, after which the window switch lost functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was…”
filed Jun 27, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2024 CR-V | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 CR-V | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 CR-V | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 CR-V | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 CR-V | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 CR-V | 9 | 0% |
| 2017 CR-V | 7 | 0% |
| 2016 CR-V | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 CR-V | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 CR-V | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.