The contact owns a 2004 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the power lock would not engage on the passenger’s side front door. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent however, had gradually become constant and all the door locks failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the battery would be drained by the door lock actuators and had to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the liftgate warning light would be illuminated with the liftgate closed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that all the door lock actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 14-083 and 14-084 Door Actuators (Latches, Locks, and Linkages). The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
2004 Honda CR-V: doors won't lock, open or latch
15 of the 501 complaints about the 2004 Honda CR-V describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 130,000
- recalls
- 0
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
Door locks leep failing
Honda refused to correct the door locking system for 2002 to 2006. There was a recall for only to 2007 to 2009 which have the same kind of problem. For second times, I was stuck because the driver door locked and cannot open and then forced myself to exit through the passenger door. My major concern for my safety reason in case if into accident or else. Honda dealer wants over a thousand dollars to replace parts for both front doors. I am not sure about rear doors but I learned some crv has a problem with all door locks. I was deeply discouraged your agency did not do with this situation with 2002-2006 crv. I spoke with a representative. He said due to an old car high mileage vehicle will not pay for the replacement parts and labor. I told him regardless of age or mileage but my point is my safety issue. He suggested me to junk my vehicle and buy a new one will resolve my situation. I am retired and have a fixed income from social security which I cannot afford to buy a new car. My vehicle is running very good. There are a lot of people frustrated with this safety-related issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the front driver's side door lock, power steering, and ignition switch malfunctioned. Wolfchase honda (2982 n germantown pkwy, bartlett, tn 38133, (901) 255-3700) stated that the door locks needed replacement, but there was no guarantee that this would remedy the failure. In addition, the power steering was leaking fluid, but the dealer did not know if it was the steering pump or hose. The dealer stated that they would have to disassemble the power steering to diagnose the failure. The contact was informed that the power steering may last until march. The contact also had difficulty placing all four keys in the ignition. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Faulty door locks causing the need to manually use the key and in the case of the rear doors - the inability to unlock from the outside. Issue started with one door lock (driver rear) and now has started on the drivers door. This is a permanent default as it now does not function.
The door locks do not operate properly. You have to use the key in the drivers door to manually open it. The interior door lock switch will only unlock the front passenger door. You have to climb around inside the vehicle to open rear doors. To lock the doors you have to walk around to each door and open it to manually lock them to secure vehicle or crawl back through the vehicles interior to lock the doors. The remote can only open the front passenger lock even though you hear noises occurring trying to unlock the other doors. The remote is useless. This is not just an inconvenience but is a serious safety issue.
The driver and passenger side door locks have failed. I cannot lock my car with the key on either side. I can only open from the inside. I'm resorting to keeping my driver's side door unlocked (a very dangerous thing). I first was unable to open the driver's side and days later, the passenger side also stopped working.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that a sensor for the catalytic converter also illuminated. The contact also stated that the front passenger's side door lock seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Consumer stated engine light comes on and off continually. Just had brakes fixed- broken pads, now light is on again, trim around windshield blew off... 50,000 miles light in interior fell down ( it is rotted). It is a lemon with apparent electrical problems, sensors on all the time. Updated 05/31/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. While the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger door and tailgate door locks would not engage and the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the front passenger and driver's side power door locks failed to latch and unlatch when being accessed. In addition, the rear passenger's side power door lock would not function when entering and exiting the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the power door locks would activate independently and without her using the key. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. The current mileage was unknown.
Faulty door lock actuators in honda crv. Three of my door lock actuators have failed since purchasing the vehicle new. The driver side door failed within 5 yrs, then the passenger side door, and now one of the rear doors. The car is not driven often and has under 70,000 miles on it. A failure of 3 doors causes great concern of quality and safety.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2004 Honda CR-V door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 2004 Honda CR-V?
15 of 501 owner complaints about the 2004 Honda CR-V (3%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Honda CR-V?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Honda CR-V
Fire or smoke 49Headlights 38Airbag light 36No deployment 16Stalling 14Engine failure 12Grinding brakes 9Check engine light 9Overheating 6Sudden acceleration 6Seat belt 5Tire blowout 5
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