2006 Honda CR-V: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 15, 2020 · Electrical · 99,171 miles · DE · fire

Upon stationary ignition, driver's side door started smoking and caught fire, melting the wiring harness, and interior window master switch (and cover) and the window motor. I pushed the car away from the house. We removed the door panel and heard a loud band and flames started pouring out of the door. I took it to martin honda dealer to be repaired. The charged me 1800. To replace the melted components, although they did not replace the mirror switch, which failed as a result of the fire. I found a recall number 12v‑486 dated 10/4/2012. Power window master switch, which describes exactly what happened. I contacted honda and they opened a case as I am looking for reimbursement t and also to have the additional repair performed. They told me that the recall had been previously performed on this car. And it happened again???? Now, I'm afraid to drive it!

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 100,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 honda cr-v. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn before the vehicle shut off. Moments later, the vehicle caught fire and the fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department determined that the fire was due to an electrical failure in the vehicle. There were no injuries and a report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 120,000 miles · WV · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. While the vehicle was idling, the vehicle had trouble starting. Upon inspection, the driver side door began smoking. The contact noticed flames coming from the driver side door. The contact was able to extinguish the flames and disconnect the battery. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v486000 (electrical system, visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · LA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. While driving various speeds, the contact smelled smoke emitting from the vehicle. The contact merged the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and exited her children from the vehicle. Suddenly, the cargo area of the vehicle engulfed in flames. A police and fire report were filed and there were no injuries reported. The fire department stated that the failure was related to faulty wiring in the passenger side panel. It was not yet determined if the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Oct 4, 2012 · Body, Engine · 73,000 miles · PA · fire

3:30am - as I was sleeping, I heard an explosion. As I looked out my bedroom window, I could tell something was on fire in driveway. I ran outside and cr-v was completely engulfed in flames. Called 911, fire dept arrived and put fire out. Chester county fire marshall arrived @4:30am, nothing suspicious noted. Car and contents were a total loss. Driveway was ruined, but fortunately no other structures were involved.

Filed Dec 14, 2011 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and shut off for approximately one hour when the front driver's door caught on fire. The fire department appeared on the scene to extinguish the fire. The fire department also stated that the fire was due to faulty wiring within the door panel. The contact also stated that prior to the failure, he left the front driver's window down slightly during rainy conditions. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance facility. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v456000 (electrical system). The failure and current mileages were 80,000. Updated 12/19/11 *bf.....update 01/20/12 *bf updated 02/29/12 updated 06/04/12 updated 08/09/2012

Filed Mar 7, 2011 · Body · 91,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda crv. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the driver side door. She pulled to the side of the road where the vehicle was turned off. Once restarted, the failure ceased. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileage was 91,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 9, 2011 · Electrical · 81,000 miles · CO · fire

We have a 2006 honda cr-v and tonight my wife was driving the car and out of nowhere the power window switch started to smoke and was on fire!!

Filed Jul 18, 2010 · Electrical, Visibility · 50,000 miles · NY · fire

While driving my 2006 honda cr-v I noticed a very strong burning smell that smelled like an electrical fire. It was very strong and I thought it was coming from the vehicle in front of me. I was at an outlet center in lk george , ny with 4 others in my car. We all were overwhelmed on how strong the odor was. I pulled out of the outlet driveway to get into the road so I could turn into the next outlet entrance. As I turned into the next outlet entrance , my driver's side window went down on its own a few seconds later I noticed smoke coming from the master window control and from my speaker panel below it. I stopped the car and had everyone get out. .911 was called and a firetruck came. The firemen took the inside panel of my car door off and found there were burned electrical wires that had caused melting within the door. There is no recall on this model honda. I looked up this problem online and found that the honda fit was recalled for this very problem in january,2010. The entire window master switch and it's corresponding wires had to be replaced as well as the inside door panel.

Filed Mar 23, 2010 · Electrical · 43,460 miles · IL · fire

On march 16, 2010, the main power window controls (located on drivers door), began having problems. I could no longer close the front right window from this control. I was able to open the front right window and was able to open and close the three remaining power windows. The power window switch on the front passenger door did work (to open and close that window). On march 23, 2010, I turned on the ignition for my crv as I got ready to go to work. I noticed an intense burning smell (of plastic) and was able to trace it to the driver's door within several minutes. I turned off my vehicle and tried to examine the door further. Smoke came out of the openings (like the speaker cover) of the door panel. I noticed that the control switch for the front right window was now sticking. I pulled out the power window fuse from the engine fuse box and took my vehicle to my mechanic. Upon disassembling the front driver side door, the mechanic was able to examine the wiring inside the door and all looked normal (no sign of burns). They took out the main power window control switch and disassembled that and found clear burn marks underneath one switch and on the motherboard attached to it. They will be installing a brand new switch tomorrow that was ordered from honda. Until the switch is replaced, I do not have control of the power locks from the inside, opening or closing the windows, or adjusting the rear view mirrors. I do have the original switch available for review of the damage. While I did not see flames, I do believe that there was a small fire inside the power window switch and had the car run any longer, the smoke and fire would have spread and could have LED to more serious consequences if I had been driving (and not parked) when this occurred.

Filed Feb 7, 2010 · Electrical · 146,000 miles · PA · fire

On monday, january 25, 2010, my 2006 honda crv was parked in a lot, turned off, for at least 10 min. While I sat in the driver's seat making follow-up sales calls. A white cloud of smoke began to rise from the main power window control switch specifically coming from the rear left button. It smelled like an electrical fire. Within 5 seconds, flames started coming out of the button. Afraid, I grabbed my bottle of water, pouring half of it on the flames. The flames actually stopped, the smoke continued. I poured the rest of the bottle on it and finally the smoke subsided. It was very frightening and late. I went home and told my husband what had happened. He suggested I stop at our nearby service station and ask what they thought. The next day I did just that. Tuesday, january 26 I pulled into that same station, where I have most of my vehicle service work done. They removed the whole control panel to find it had actually melted and burn marks remained on the fabric covering the door. I then headed for the honda dealership where I had purchased the car. With the control panel in hand, I showed and explained to them the obvious problem. I was then told they had never heard of anything like this and it would only take a day or two for them to replace the switch, which cost me $187.00. They gave me a free loaner car and sent me on my way. Thursday january 28, I picked up my car, paid the bill and left. As I was driving on friday, january 29, listening to 1210 radio, where they spoke of the honda recall of the fit for the exact same problem! I had already called the honda national number, spoke with a customer service rep. And then had a claim agent return my call. These calls occurred on tuesday, prior to my arriving at the honda dealership. His response was the same as the honda dealer only more rude and defensive. Someone had the first fit which had a window switch fire! Perhaps I had the first honda c-rv which had a window switch fire!