Srs light came on 2 months ago. Fear for my safety. Recall please. Electrical. Back rt window and rt front door lock cannot be operated from front driver door. Lighting. Back interior light does not turn off automatically. Paint is peeling from all over the car, especially on the front of it. Looks ghastly.
2003 Honda CR-V: airbag warning light
34 of the 468 complaints about the 2003 Honda CR-V describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical repair cost reported
- $800
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- recalls
- 9
Is there a fix? There are 9 recalls and 77 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
The SRS light in my Honda CRV recently went on, and remains on, when the vehicle is in operation. Last week, I took the car to Honda of Princeton (local Honda dealer), who diagnosed the problem as a DTC 15-3 Faulty OPDS Sensor, and further explained that this faulty sensor could potentially cause the passenger-side airbag (replaced in a prior Honda CRV recall) to NOT deploy in the event of an accident. Indeed, the repair documentation included a dealer statement that I had been made aware of the issue. I paid for this diagnostic work, which was overseen by [XXX], who is a service lane manager at the dealer (Tel: [XXX]). The dealer said it would NOT assume financial responsibility for the replacement of this faulty sensor since the defect is not currently the subject of a Honda product recall, and stressed that this defect is not covered by the various Honda airbag recalls, even though the faulty sensor could impair airbag deployment in an accident. This faulty sensor may cause non-deployment of the passenger-side airbag, and it would therefore seem self-evident that the defect places the safety of any front-seat passenger in my Honda CRV at grave risk. Today, I called American Honda Motor Company (Tel: 888‑234‑2138) concerning the faulty sensor, and spoke with "[XXX]", who opened Case #[XXX] based on our call. [XXX] said the faulty sensor is not currently the subject of a Honda product recall. She also confirmed (I had already found the bulletin online and asked about it) that the Honda CRV's faulty OPDS sensor was the subject of Honda Service Bulletin 06-006, which extended the warranty to 10 years for the faulty sensor, but she noted that the faulty OPDS sensor was no longer covered by this service bulletin or warranty. [XXX] said that American Honda Motor Co. would not assume financial responsibility for the faulty OPDS sensor on this basis, but suggested that I try to 'work with' the local Honda dealer to address the problem. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U
Was told by local dealer SRS light LED to seat belt buckle.. Would not fix without big diagnosis fee and cost of part. Did some research on web and found this looks like a very common problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. The contact stated that there was an active unknown recall on his vehicle due to defective air bags. The air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to curry honda georgia (5525 peachtree industrial blvd, chamblee, ga 30341, (770) 451-2700) where the recall remedy was performed. After the repair, the air bag warning indicator continued to illuminate. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle would have to be diagnosed for the failure to be resolved. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. Every time the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the warning indicator had been illuminated for approximately one week. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 231,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,000.
On 07-07-16 I had my car serviced at superior honda of omaha due to an SRS light illuminating on my dashboard. I was told by the service technician that the light could be a result of seatbelt failure because the SRS system is a component of the seatbelts. When I had my 2003 crv serviced at superior honda of omaha due to an SRS light problem diagnosed, the issue was with the SRS control module. The technician informed me that this part was not covered under the honda lifetime warranty for seatbelts and I was charged 820.35 to have it replaced. The service technician told me that when the SRS illuminates, then it is possible the airbag and seatbelt system will not function correctly, so for safety concerns I agreed to the replacement. The following week, I contacted honda corporate offices and spoke to a customer service representative (nicky). She gave me a complaint reference # 04820522 and I was then referred to her supervisor liz. Liz contacted me earlier this week and reiterated that the SRS module is not a component of the seat belt system in honda vehicles and that honda is not responsible for reimbursing me for the repair. I disagree. Attached you will find a copy of my bill from superior honda, a copy of a service news article from honda that clearly states the SRS is a component of the seatbelt system and a copy of the page in my owner's manual that states honda's lifetime warranty and component coverage. I would like to be reimbursed for this bill. Thank you
The signal SRS appears in the monitor. I received the last recall for the air bags on 2015, and the service center take action of this but about 1 month ago, the SRS is on the monitor while the car is turn on.
"takata recall at my local honda dealers request I made an appointment to get my airbag repaired according to the recall. Upon repair my car was returned with the "SRS" light continually on. I inquired about this issue and was informed the SRS system failed this was never a problem before the repair and honda called the incident coincidental. The repair resulted in having no airbag system at all. I realize the car is a 2003, and I'm not as upset as I am disappointed (just to be clear), but this doesn't feel right to me and found your website in an article in consumer reports magazine and am wondering if this is a valid complaint report-able to you
On 7-29-15 I took my vehicle in for re-call work on dr side and pass side airbags. After the work the SRS light came on. On 8-8-15 I took the car back and was told that SRS light was code 7-2 and usually caused by jumping veh. After they re-set the SRS light, it came back on next day. I returned on 9-24 and was told they can't re-set the SRS light and it would cost $750 to fix SRS control unit. I was told air-bags will not work. I feel that their working on the car caused the light to come on..
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the part needed for repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator was intermittently illuminated on the instrumental panel. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
- This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
- AS THE RESULT OF TAKATA DEFECT DETERMINATIONS AND the federal safety agency DIRECTIVES, AMERICAN HONDA HAS...
- Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment...
- Dealer message - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall...
- Video - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that...
- In certain vehicles, the front passenger airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during...
- Dealer message
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. 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 absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
Recall number 19V499000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. 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 absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
Recall number 19V501000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. 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 containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
- Risk
- An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Recall number 19V182000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- Risk
- An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Recall number 18V268000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda CR-V vehicles, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 19, 2001, to July 12, 2003, 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 19, 2002, to June 19, 2003, 2003 Honda Element vehicles manufactured June 25, 2002, to July 31, 2003, and 2003 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured November 26, 2001, to August 21, 2003. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On December 18, 2015 Honda informed the federal safety agency of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2004 Honda CR-V vehicles in addition to additional model year 2003 CR-V vehicles.
Recall number 15V370000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. 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 to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1‑800‑382‑2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V‑593, 09V‑259, 10V‑041, 11V‑260, 14V‑351 and 15V‑153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
Recall number 15V320000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 14V700000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- 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 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 14V353000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the wire harness of the driver's front air bag was incorrectly wired.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the air bag inflation rate would be incorrect, which could increase the risk of injury to the driver.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the wiring. Owner notification began on june 16, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 04V255000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Honda CR-V airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2003 Honda CR-V?
34 of 468 owner complaints about the 2003 Honda CR-V (7%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
How much does it cost to fix airbag warning light on the 2003 Honda CR-V?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $800 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Honda CR-V?
There are 9 recalls and 77 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Honda CR-V
Headlights 37Fire or smoke 25No deployment 19Door locks 19Check engine light 16Overheating 11Sudden acceleration 11Grinding brakes 9Adaptive cruise 8Seat belt 8Stalling 7Jerking 6Harsh shifting 5Tire blowout 5
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