2006 Honda CR-V: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jan 31, 2025 · Lights · 200,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2006 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH at night, the driver's side low beam headlight had failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the high-beam headlights operated as needed; however, the driver's side low-beam headlight was inoperable. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local mechanic who replaced the driver's side headlight bulb. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure and had recently occurred to the passenger’s side low beam headlight. The contact researched online and became aware of similar failures with other vehicles. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · MD

Every few months one of my low beam headlamps goes out, and I replace it to stay in compliance with local traffic laws. Within the last week, both low beam headlights went out, and both sockets show burn damage that is similar to the issue reported in the federal safety agency recall: 04V086000. I am concerned that even if I replace both the lights and the sockets, there may be something else going on that could cause a fire. I'd like the federal safety agency to look into this please. Thank you

Filed Oct 15, 2021 · Lights · VA

Low-beam headlight bulb repeatedly fails in 2006 Honda CR-V, more often on the driver’s side, requiring replacement two to three times per year. This has occurred since the car was purchased in 2011 over ten years ago. Recall is needed for this common problem.

Filed Dec 17, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 60,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the interior lights and dome light flickered. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights became inoperable. The contact stated that the front driver's side power window switch worked intermittently. The vehicle was taken to autosport honda (1201 us-22, bridgewater township, nj 08807) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was an electrical failure in the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.*dt consumer stated she also had brake issues as they seized up and pieces of the bottom was rusted.

Filed Dec 19, 2019 · Engine, Lights · 125,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. While driving varoius speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The headlights were replaced, but the failure recurred every three weeks. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Nov 17, 2019 · Lights · 150,000 miles · PA

Problem: headlight bulb blowout at any time; driving or stationary. The headlights on this vehicle according to honda are designed to run off the battery, not the alternator. If the battery voltage drops significantly, the car is designed to push the battery voltage back up. This causes voltage spikes that blow out the headlight bulbs. This is described online at www.carcomplaints.com. For example: cr-v176,000 miles passenger side low beam does not function... Have replaced bulb every few months for the past several years, but this time (since feb. 2019) there is no recovery. I have replaced the bulb, socket and connector, checked fuses...hi beam and parking/signal bulbs all fully functional, but no low beam on passenger side. This is a dangerous and well known defect that a recall was issued for in the 2005 models. Honda, in certain model years, of which 2006 is one, has so far refused to offer remedy. There are more than enough instances of this unique hazard to justify a recall, and one is long overdue.- stockton, ca, USA takata recall low beam headlight stops working headlight bulbs continue to blow. Then can blow after a couple of months- merced, ca, USA cr-v 150,000 miles headlight bulbs continue to blow. Then can blow after a couple of months or a year after installation. But they blow often enough that when they go, I immediately go to the store to buy replacements. Just this evening, I had a the right side go when I replace the left side just yesterday. I fear that both may go at the same time when my wife or I are behind the wheel with our infant in the backseat. The bulbs have blown while going down the road, as well as when parked. Since we acquired this vehicle in 2009, I have replaced over a dozen bulbs. I have only recently started saving receipts to better track this issue.- north kingstown, ri, USA

Filed Oct 23, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · MD

Headlights, brake lights, turn signal lights continue to burn out. On a monthly basis we are paying to have them replaced. Then we get stopped for one being out, take it to our mechanic and they are working. Nothing short of frustrating. These occur when driving and when stopped. All driving situations. This has been going on for the 20 or so months and appears to be coming more frequently.

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Lights · 77,000 miles · ID

Headlights go out every 2-3 months so constantly changing bulbs. Very inconvenient and dangerous.

Filed May 27, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 176,000 miles · CA

Passenger side low beam does not function... Have replaced bulb every few months for the past several years, but this time (since feb. 2019) there is no recovery. I have replaced the bulb, socket and connector, checked fuses...hi beam and parking/signal bulbs all fully functional, but no low beam on passenger side. This is a dangerous and well known defect that a recall was issued for in the 2005 models. Honda, in certain model years, of which 2006 is one, has so far refused to offer remedy . There are more than enough instances of this unique hazard to justify a recall, and one is long overdue.

Filed Mar 15, 2019 · Lights · 178,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. The contact stated that both headlights were faulty and failed to operate, especially the passenger side headlight. The passenger side headlight was replaced, but it was still inoperable. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and recommended that the contact take the vehicle to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 178,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2019 · Lights · 130,000 miles · OH

Vehicle was purchased used in may 2018. The driver's side headlight has burned out every 4-7 weeks since. No solutions from two different honda mechanics. Have read many similar accounts. Have tried h1 bulbs from different manufacturers, battery was checked for power surges, no moisture, no reported accidents, rubber boots in place, didn't touch the bulbs, replaced the 'socket' with oem part, etc. No one has a solution. About 130,000 miles when first took place during my time so far. Seems to go out when driving. Bulb has slight burn mark on it after going out.

Filed Jul 21, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 246,000 miles · VA

The low beam headlights have stopped working over six (6) times in two plus (2+) years (car purchased used, 11/2015). Spent a couple hundred dollars on replacement bulbs; replaced the housing unit to see if that corrected the issue and it worked for a few months; finally in april 2018 went to hall honda (virginia beach, va) to diagnose the issue. They just said the bulb was bad and replaced it. I drive with lights on during the day and yesterday (7/20/2018) I noticed that my lights weren't reflecting on the cars in front of me while driving. Once parked, I checked and low beams not operational, but high beams work. This morning I called hall honda and have an appointment to go in today (7/21/2018) at 1:45 pm. I have printed out info from online complaints about this same issue. There was a recall, but it only went to the car year 2005. This is an obvious safety issue since headlights are needed when driving in rain (it is the law here in va) or when it is dusk/dark. Listing yesterday as the date this happened, although it happened first to me february 2016. I also checked off the electrical and lighting boxes, since I am not qualified to determine what is the cause of this safety issue.