| Issue ID | 956386 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10489596 |
| Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Model | CR-V |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/05/11 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Why has **2005** cr-v not been recalled for headlight / safety malfunction? Driving in the dark, rain, or heavy (mn) snow all extremely unsafe. Have had 2005 passenger (right) side low-beam headlight replaced ~10 times in 18 months, driver side ~4 times. Passenger-side low-beam last replaced two weeks ago and is already out. Mechanic(s) find no cause. ***yes, i have seen that nhtsa dir ea11012 states, "analysis of complaint and honda data show that a complete low beam headlight circuit failure occurs in models with 2-bulb headlight systems (i. E., a single bulb on each side for high and low beam). Models with 2-bulb systems include my 2002-2004 cr-v... Models with 4-bulb headlight systems (i. E., two bulbs on each side, one for high and one for low beam) have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism as the 2-bulb system... Honda introduced the 4-bulb headlight system in cr-v in my 2005. ***whatever the mechanics of the problem--2-bulb or 4-bulb system--a simple search gives ample evidence that there is, in fact, a serious headlight and safety problem with the **2005** cr-v (emphasis added). It's a problem that's affecting a critical mass of drivers. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RICHFIELD, MN |
| VIN pattern | JHLRD78825CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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