| Issue ID | 768651 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10312888 |
| Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Model | CR-V |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/02/10 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 cr-v: the low beams burn out constantly at an accelerated rate. The two bulbs burn out virtually back-to-back within 10 days of each other. I have been forced to drive with only my brights. I have had several occurrences of this in 150,000 miles of driving... Once on vacation, no less. I have spoken to two other owners of same model with same complaint. For the record, i owned a 2002 cr-v where i rarely replaced any bulbs in 200,000 miles! This is unacceptable and creates a potentially dangerous situation. Obviously, something is wrong with the design - perhaps the designed voltage is greater than the bulbs can accept resulting in frequent bulb failure far above (what i believe) a statistical analysis would deem within an acceptable margin. Please investigate! The consumer no longer owns the vehicle put continuously receives recall notices. The manufacturer was notified. *js |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | ELKTON, MD |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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