2005 Honda CR-V engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Honda CR-V — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle becomes a hazard due to faulty PCM/ECM software. The sudden loss of power and hesitation creates an unpredictable driving environment, leaving the driver and others vulnerable to T-bone collisions or rear-end accidents. This is a documented software glitch identified in Honda TSB 08-089…”
filed Apr 2, 2026
“The contact owns a 2005 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The…”
filed Mar 31, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 8 | 6% |
| 2025 CR-V | 24 | 10% |
| 2024 CR-V | 26 | 7% |
| 2023 CR-V | 21 | 4% |
| 2022 CR-V | 19 | 7% |
| 2021 CR-V | 32 | 10% |
| 2020 CR-V | 39 | 11% |
| 2019 CR-V | 112 | 10% |
| 2018 CR-V | 527 | 25% |
| 2017 CR-V | 529 | 30% |
| 2016 CR-V | 101 | 26% |
| 2015 CR-V | 243 | 36% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.