2003 Honda CR-V: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jul 15, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

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.

Filed Aug 26, 2021 · Electrical · KY

Door locks are all malfunctioning. Only 2 work some of the time and the other 3 none of the time. Key works sometimes in 2 of the locks and not at all in the back door.

Filed Mar 9, 2020 · Airbags, Fuel system · 233,407 miles · GA

I purchased the 2003 honda crv from anthony auto sales in thomson, ga on 2/21/2020. After purchase I noticed my cigarette lighter/charging port didn't work. Did a fuse test on it only to discover half of the fuses weren't working in the fuse box under the hood. I called to the dealership and they told me it may be an electrical problem I couldn't get the vehicle in because I was having surgery the following week. On february 25 while driving on the interstate the vehicle slowed down but picked its speed back up and for some reason it seems to get poor gas mileage. I like my vehicle I just want to know of any future and past recalls and would like to have them rectified since I now own the vehicle. Past reports have also shown problems with the airbags as well. There's a problem with the door locks as well.

Filed Apr 21, 2018 · Electrical · NY

The driver's side door lock does not work and causes the locks not to work. I am not able to open the driver's door with a key or automatic key. This is a recurring problem which was repaired by way of a temporary repairs by my mechanic in 2013. I was at least able to get into the driver's side with my automatic key but could not open it with the key. Now the driver;s side does not work at all. I can only climb in through the passenger side using the key only. Back in 2013 before the temp repairs were made I contacted honda to see if they had a recall and based on my VIN # there was no recall the the locks.

Filed Dec 7, 2017 · Electrical · 10,000 miles · CA

The air conditioner unit has broken over and over. I've paid thousands of dollars repairing it. I'm disabled and get very ill in the heat. There was a recall but I was not told of it until I had too many miles on my car because I used to use my car for work as a social worker. But it starting breaking long before the miles were too high. It's defective. And breaking again. There are other issues such as the automatic windows and door locks. The passenger front window does not work at all. And the driver door lock does lock with the auto locks. And the key hole is broken. So every time I drive I have to lock the front door from the back seat and then use the auto lock. The driver visor has been broken for years. It just hangs. So I have to drive with it to the side. And it hangs lower than normal. Which is dangerous because it obstructs my view and I can't use it to block out the sun. I took it in to the dealer and they were going to charge an outrageous amount just to look at it & determine the problem. Which is faulty design. Because these things have been broken for years. I haven't driven much in the last 8 years since I've been permanently disabled. And these issues started long before that. I don't remember the exact date I first got my AC fixed. But I believe it was in 2005. I can search my glove box for paperwork if needed.

Filed Sep 21, 2017 · Electrical · 123,350 miles · NY

Automatic door locks malfunction. Locks do not respond to signal from keyf fob nor from actual door control buttons on door. The vehicle is sitting in a parked position. I believe the door lock actuator is faulty. I suspect it to be a known defect by honda. Is there a recall for this problem? I have a 2004 honda cr-v with the same problem.

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Electrical · 162,531 miles · DE

All locks except driver door will not lock when using the keyless entry. They all stopped working at the same time. What is going on. Off course it is not under warranty or is it under warranty and they just don't tell you. Please advise. Vehicle was stationary

Filed Jan 20, 2016 · Body · 85,000 miles · KS

The door locks will not allow key to be inserted. Been this way for a number of years and it started with locks difficult to turn. Now no locks work after frank ancona honda of olathe kansas "repaired" them a few years back and even made new keys. They just told me to force the keys in and twist hard then tried to charge me for something that wasn't fixed. I did not pay for the unsatisfactory work. I've replaced door locks on several other make vehicles and have cars that are 35 years older and those door locks work perfectly. Online I've noticed numerous similar complaints of very disgusted people. This problem prevents us from being able to locks the doors when leaving the car anywhere. As a road police officer of 30-31 years now I know the importance of security of belongings or even when sitting stationary in a bad neighborhood. Honda doesn't know how to repair the crv's door locks. They put defective equipment into the crv. I just gave up and don't keep anything in the crv with any hint of personal information on it or property I'm not prepared to lose. I don't want to lose the car due to theft. Or have someone pull the hood release and steal battery, engine parts,... Honda is worthless.

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · 140,000 miles · TX

I am unable to insert key into driver side door and as a result can not open the door to get in. I have to go through the passenger side, open the door to driver's side. Driver side front door lock does not turn and we are stranded as the door doesn't open. I am hoping to call honda and suggest they have a recall as this look like wide-spread issue based on the feedback on the web.

Filed Apr 20, 2015 · Locks · 110,405 miles · VA

Door lock failed/jammed on rear door.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 120,000 miles · PA

Almost 100% of the time I use the remote to unlock and lock the 2003 honda cr-v ex. When recently trying the key, it did not work in the driver's door lock. As a result of discovering this defect, I try the key occasionally for the purpose of seeing what happens in the driver's door lock. Other key/lock observations: 1. Usually the key doesn't even go into the lock. 2. Sometimes the key goes in the lock all the way, but won't turn either way. 3. Occasionally the lock works perfectly, with no resistance or apparent problem, leading me to believe that this is a mechanical or electrical issue with the lock. 4. Each of these sporadic issues happen with two other honda-made "sidewinder" keys for the car, which are like new. (the main key is always used for the ignition and is worn therefrom.) 5. The other locks on the car (ignition, front passenger & 5th door) do not experience these problems. Honda service claims the locks pins have worn out. How can the lock pins wear out when they are barely used? If the pins have worn out, why does the key go all the way into the lock sometimes? And why does the lock work perfectly sometimes? This is a personal safety issue, as well as an issue regarding a basic function of the car. Despite service bulletin 03068 (the federal safety agency id numbers 10004794 and 10012644), honda service insists that the consumer pay to have the part(s) fixed. This appears to be either a manufacturing or materials defect, or a mechanical or electrical issue which consumer couldn't cause, and for which the consumer should not have to bear the cost to fix.

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 131,755 miles · NJ

Both rear doors stopped responding to the main lock at the drivers side from inside.they can only be unlocked manually from the inside of the car. The interior driver door lock when moved up or down manually only works on front two doors. Sometimes the key is sticking and not turning in the driver side door lock. Must try multiple times to finally get it to work. It's only a matter of time before the front door malfunctions as well.