The Lemon Index2005 Honda CR-V.
The 2005 Honda CR-V is better than average by owner complaints: 87 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 84, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about suspension, it has 14 recalls, and it gets 21 to 23 mpg combined. The best Honda CR-V year is 2001.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 479 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Honda CR-V year. 2005 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 30K to 115K miles on the car (309 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 60K–143K miles
- lights complaints mostly came at 50K–125K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 50K–134K miles
Recalls 14
- visibility 2020
Moisture may enter the driver side power window master switch, causing the switch to fail or melt.
- speed control 2019
The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind.
- airbags 2019
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
Show all 14 recalls
- airbags 2019
These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high a…
- airbags 2019
The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containi.
- airbags 2018
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- airbags 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator t…
- airbags 2014
Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S.
- airbags 2014
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 200…
- electrical 2012
The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.
- visibility 2007
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BRE…
- airbags 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM'S SIDE SENSOR IS NOT INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT POSITION AND MAY FAIL TO SHUT OFF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG IF THE OCCUPANT IS OUT-OF-POSITION.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 99 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Noise when turning left
- Low mileage a/ts can leak from axle seals
- Engine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- OpenAir bag inflator rupture2015
- ClosedAir bag inflator rupture2014–2015
- ClosedDriver's power window master switch2011–2012
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side — · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Dt*: the contact stated while making right turns and accelerating at any speed, the steering wheel jerked to the right. The dealership determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured.
2005 Honda CR-V owner · NHTSA complaint 10164913
More owner reports
2005 Honda crv pulls to the right under normal driving and acceleration conditions. Noticed within first couple of days of leasing the vehicle. I was told this was normal.
NHTSA complaint 10161616
Consumer curious as to why no investigation has begun regarding 2005 Honda crv problems pulling to the right.
NHTSA complaint 10117863
Quick answers
Is the 2005 Honda CR-V reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 84; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda CR-V year by this measure since 2010 is 2011.
What are the most common 2005 Honda CR-V problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are suspension (23%), steering (21%) and airbags (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2005 Honda CR-V have?
14 safety recalls (latest: visibility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Honda CR-V get?
21 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2005 Honda CR-V problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 30,500 and 115,000 miles. The middle report was at 75,000 miles, from 309 complaints.
Does the 2005 Honda CR-V have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2005 Honda CR-V cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2005 Honda CR-V have?
2.4L 4-cyl.
What Honda CR-V year is better than the 2005?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2010 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works