Lowbeams went out when I got off work but highneams were working. I bought new bulbs the next day and the problem unchanged. So I checked all fuses and relays those were all fine. I proceeded to remove the steering column cover and disconnected the connectors and the gray one had what looks like Rust and or melted. This is very alarming because until I can replace the connector I have to drive home at nights with high beams. This may cause an accident and or me getting pulled over for having highbeams on. I do have a picture of said connector I took today 8/16/21.
2003 Honda CR-V: headlights failing or too dim
37 of the 468 complaints about the 2003 Honda CR-V describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 37
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 126,720
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
My low beams do not work on 2003 honda crv. I bought the car in 2015, and see there was a low beam headlight recall in march/ april of 2012. Since the issue just started in my vehicle, and there was a prior recall on this issue, I would like the recall to be sent to me. Also, my vehicle is showing a code p1259 vtec system malfunction showing up.
While driving down the road at 6:30am this morning my low beams headlights went out. Not able to see I pulled over and put my crv in part. I noticed that my light switch was still on but I did not have any lights. I pushed the light control forwards and noticed I did have use of my high beams. Luckily I was driving to work and only had about 5 more mile to go being saturday on coming traffic was minimal. While at work I had time to research what the problem may possibly be that's when I stumbled upon a few recalls. Need my heads lights I went to autozone and bought a replacement switch but while plugging in the new switch I noticed that one of the connections was burnt. I.e. The recall in ?. I'm concerned that this is going to happen again so I would like to know the steps I need to take so that I can get this properly taken care of. While looking at this recall I found 3 more alarming recalls. Both air bags shooting out metal fragments and a driver side window switch that could possibly catch fire. I'll be parking outside just in case but any advice about how to get this fixed would be great. Being a 14 year old car I feel like I will have troubles with the dealerships I hope that's not the case the crv is in very good condition and I would like to keep it that way.
Low beams went out, then the battery burned up. Replaced bulbs and battery both worked fine for a week then headlights went out both low beams and high. Marker lights are flashing like strobe lights. The brakes are grabbing when you apply them. One side of the rear brakes wear out faster than the other side. The ABS and brake light come on until you turn on the fan or lights then they flash on and off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. While driving at various speeds, the low beam headlights failed. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
2003 honda crv. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle headlights, passenger and driver airbag recall notices issues. * the consumer stated the dealer would not provide a loaner.
Both low beam headlights not working, both high beams still work. Replaced headlight lamps, low beams still not working. Found defect report online for same system failure. (the federal safety agency action number: ea11012 the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 12v136000) talked to honda corporate and told that this vehicle was not covered by recall, even though it is the same issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights low beam went out without warning. The contact stated that the high beams had to be used to continue the trip. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 03/30/15*lj updated 9/25/2017
Driving kids to school in early morning both headlights simultaneously burned out at same time leaving only parking lights for illumination. Drove in dark back home. Later discovered high beams to be functional. Was searching online for fix and ran across many people who had same problem and complained of burnt wiring. I removed steering column cover and found no burnt wires at any connection. Checked bulbs and indeed they were both burned out. Seems odd both lights burned out at exactly the same time??
Lost low beam headlights on 2003 honda cr-v. Service bulletin 04-015 describes the exact issue for the honda civic. I can visibly see the burnt combination light switch 16p connecter when I remove the steering wheel cover. This should be a recall. Very dangerous. There are numerous complaints about this issue with this vehicle on-line.
While driving at night with the headlights on they all went out suddenly and I could not see the road. The headlights came back on and went out again 3 times in a 5 mile drive home.
The low beam lights stop to work simultaneously while the high beam and parking lights are fully functional.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cr-v; model year 2003 through 2005 pilot; and model year 2002 and 2003 civic vehicles. In march 2012, honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2002 through 2004 cr-v and certain model year 2003 pilot vehicles. In august 2012, honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 820,789 vehicles including certain model year 2004 and 2005 pilots and model year 2002 and 2003 civics. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,375,217. Due to tension from the combination switch wiring harness, wear on the surface of the electrical terminal can occur, yielding copper oxide, which increases electrical resistance. Increased electrical resistance may cause the terminal ends to melt within the wiring harness connector.
- Risk
- If the terminal ends melt within the wiring harness connector, the low beam headlights may become inoperative, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the low beam terminal harness or replace the lighting switch as necessary, free of charge. The original recall began in april 2012. Owners of vehicles involved in the september 2012 expansion will be notified in september 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 12V136000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Honda CR-V headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2003 Honda CR-V?
37 of 468 owner complaints about the 2003 Honda CR-V (8%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Honda CR-V?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Honda CR-V
Airbag light 34Fire 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
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2003 Honda CR-V?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history