2005 Honda CR-V: engine stalls while driving

6 of the 479 complaints about the 2005 Honda CR-V describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 34,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2026
1
2025
2
2024
7
2023
2
2022
4
2021
8
2020
11
2019
59
2018
146
2017
106
2016
31
2015
53
2014
9
2013
12
2012
12
2011
3
2010
18
2008
8
2007
10
2006
8
2005
6
2004
14
2003
7
2002
19
2001
10
2000
7
1999
17
1998
14
1997
12

What owners say

Filed Mar 31, 2025 · Engine · 209,300 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2005 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure recurred, and the contact parked the vehicle and had not driven the vehicle due to the safety concern. The failure mileage was approximately 209,300.

Filed Dec 9, 2020 · Engine · 136,367 miles · OK

Bought vehicle in august, used with 136,000 miles. The first week, the A/C compressor went out. The 2nd week, the condenser. 2 weeks later the car stalled out. Check engine light, vsa and warning light came on. Was able to get it restarted and it was throwing 4 codes. P1009 61-1 62-1 83-1. Took it in under dealer warranty. The changed the o2 sensors and gave it back. 2 weeks later, same thing only now it was burning oil and gas and running really rich. The oil smells like gas even. They did a whole engine swap and a new starter, among other things. And 2 weeks later it stalled out again. And the crank shaft and vtec solenoid needed replaced. As well as the starter. 9 times I've had it and now after the same burning through oil and gas issues it's started smoking and making a grinding sound while idling.

Filed Nov 9, 2006 · Engine · 34,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. It was maneuvered off the road and restarted. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem.

Filed May 9, 2006 · Engine · 12,250 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled on september 6, 2005, april 30, 2006, and may 4, 2006 at various speeds. Each time the vehicle was moved safely to the side of the road and immediately restated. Following each incident the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who has been unable to identify or repair the serious safety problem.

Filed Oct 13, 2005 · Electrical · 3,000 miles · CA

Vehicle was being driven at approximately 35 miles per hour during evening in low traffic on 4 lane urban road. The engine stalled abruptly and all warning lights came on and gauge indicators fell to zero. Coincident with the stall, the car lost steering (the steering wheel could be moved no more than 1-2 inches to the left or right, with reference to steering wheel circumference), would not brake (with full weight pressure on pedal), and was brought to a stop by engine drag and application of emergency brake. Restarting required several attempts. Had this problem manifested in heavy traffic on a curve at freeway speed, a serious accident would likely have been inevitable.

Filed Sep 11, 2005 · Fuel system · CA

Honda cr-v, 8,000 miles, year 2005, engine stalled , loss of power steering and brakes, restarted ok, dealer checked out car and could not find problem. Occurred in city driving at 25 miles per hour.