2003 Honda CR-V: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jul 6, 2023 · Electrical · TX

There was a recall for 2003 CRV will water getting into master door look switch. This switch would cause fire. The smell off burning plastic and smoke came from the door look switch. The the rear driver window didn't work. I don't use the window so it wasn't important. About 6 months later it happened again the smoke almost caused an accident. The passenger side front door wouldn't work. I changed both blown fuses. And smoke started right away and pooped both fuses. I removed the door look master switch. There are burns and melted plastic on switches and plastic body. I called Honda and they say it's the same symptoms but they're not covering it. There was a recall for this on Honda CRVs of this year for the same reason. Please tell me why some vehicles are covered and some are not when it's the same thing happening. So I am going to send this complaint to you and I'm also going to talk to my attorney.

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Electrical · 131,200 miles · WI · fire

Vehicle window master switch started on fire when vehicle was not in use in driveway

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · 145,000 miles · PA · fire

On 2/23/2018, my 2003 honda crv caugh on fire.it was parked in a spot at my apartment complex. I 1st noticed smoke and some fire in left front wheel well. Then bursted into flames. I didn't do any unusal driving. Went to work that day. 3 miles round trip. Did some local driving. About 9pm went and got some gas. Came home, parked car.I was inside for sevral minutes.then as I said earlier, I came out and saw the smoke and the fire starting. Since this happened 3 plus weeks ago. I have of course notified my insurance, to which it was a total loss. Then some peolpe said I should look into any recalls. And I did notice that there was recalls on this make, model and year. Is there anything that can be done on your end to do additional research?

Filed Dec 23, 2017 · 194,000 miles · CA · fire

I was driving my 2003 honda cr-v on the highway, when suddenly smoke began coming from the center vents; within seconds the car was fully engulfed in flames. My car was in fantastic condition, and maintained to honda's specifications. I found on-line that this is a reoccurring issue among 03 cr-vs.

Filed Mar 19, 2017 · Electrical · 58,000 miles · CT · fire

On tuesday march 14, 2017 the car window motor started acting up, the window would go down on its own. As I started the car I started I began to smell smoke, it appeared to be coming from driver side door near the window. Upon turning the car off and removing the negative end to the battery the car began smoking more and in seconds the drivers door was up in flames. I had to run and grab a fire extinguisher from inside. The fire was put out however the door was completely destroyed, the car seat was burned as well as the steering wheel. The vehicle was luckily stationary, and the event occurred on my property where I was able to put the fire out without causing more extensive damage. I noticed online that there were previous recalls for honda and the window switch causing a fire. There had been no previous issues with the window.

Filed Aug 17, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 132,050 miles · CA

While using the driver side master window switch I smelled an electrical burning smell. Earlier on the same day the right front window failed to move when I used the master switch to control it. The burning smell continued to worsen every time I used the master window switch. My mechanic tracked the problem to the master window switch and removed it. The master switch had melted and the mechanic stated that it could have caused an electrical fire had I continued to use it. Honda has since issued recalls on the master window switch for 2002-2006 honda crvs, however mine was not included; honda stated that the recall was VIN-specific and my vehicle was not included. The recall announced on oct. 6, 2012 stated "over time, exposure to water and other fluids can cause electrical resistance in the switch, which ultimately can cause the switch to overheat and melt, damaging the switch and potentially damaging an associated wire harness. Additionally if a switch melts, it could produce smoke and potentially cause a fire, creating a risk to motor vehicle safety." this describes exactly what happened in my 2003 crv, yet honda has refused to include my vehicle stating that it does not qualify for the recall. On june 28, 2013 honda announced an identical recall---this time for the master power window switch in the 2007-08 honda fit. The description of the reason for this recall is identical to the one issued for the 2002-2006 crvs, and identical to the problem I experienced in my 2003 crv. I would like the federal safety agency to investigate these dangerous, recurring incidents in honda vehicles and expand the recall of the crvs. My repair cost totaled $476 and I should be reimbursed that amount by honda. More importantly, however, is this recurring safety hazard to honda drivers. I have the master switch that was removed from my vehicle and am willing to provide it for inspection.

Filed Aug 27, 2011 · Lights · 165,000 miles · NH

Both headlights went out at the same time; new bulbs did not work; fuses were fine. Upon looking online, saw that there were similar problems and brought the vehicle in. The technician immediately went to the steering column and found wires were burned. The headlight switch and wire harness had to be replaced. Prior to this, I had occasionally noticed a burning smell while driving and brought the vehicle in to the honda dealership. I was told that they could not duplicate the smell. It resulted in both headlights going out while driving on the highway at night. Updated 09/27/11 *bf updated 2/28/12

Filed May 15, 2007 · IN

2003 crv - air conditioner started making clanging noise, then smoke came from under hood. Turned off air, took it to the dealer. They referred to the problem as the black death"because metal shards went everywhere and ruined the whole air conditioning assembly. Vehicle was 200 miles away from the end of the honda extended warranty of 100,000 miles. Warranty covered completely new air conditioning system. If not for the warranty, dealer said , that the whole assembly alone at their cost would be $3800, not including labor.

Filed Jan 10, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 10,000 miles · FL · fire

Consumer complained about an engine. Problem. Vehicle began leaking oil, and caught on fire under the hood. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and was told by the dealer that repairs would be paid by the consumer.

Filed Dec 2, 2004 · Engine · NJ

Concerned with recent reports of fires associated with 2003 vehicle8n`sugest the federal safety agency reopen investigation possible design flaw of vehicle. *bf consumers responded to an article in the new york times in reference to fires that have occurred in vehicles like the vehicle they own. They found 80 crv's nationwide suddenly without warning fill up with smoke leaving just moments for passengers to escape before the cars were engulfed into flames and destroyed.

Filed Oct 15, 2004 · Engine · GA · fire

2003 honda crv, ann morris driving to work alone, approximately 7.30am, smelt a gas type smell in side car and then noticed smoke coming out of underneath the dashboard. Immediately ann pull of the road into a near by k-mart plaza. Ann then called aaa for assistance. The crv was taken by a aaa agent to the nearest honda dealer, lanier honda, near buford, ga. Honda found no problem with vehicle, only a leaky oil filter. The crv oil was changed in july at the walmart in suwanee, ga. This was the second oil change, at the same walmart. It was noticed that oil was leaking following the second oil change with oil stains under the car in the garage, immediately following the 2nd oil change, but the it stopped or seemed too. I will be in contact with honda as my wife and I are seriously concerned. Although my wife only saw smoke, there is no smoke without fire!!!*ak the suituation make us were nervous... Ann & bob morris - oct 15, 2004

Filed Oct 8, 2004 · Engine · 9,700 miles · DE · fire

While driving, the vehicle caught fire. The oil was changed on yesterday. The consumer was waiting for a response from the manufacturer.