Low beam headlights fail every few months, sometimes while driving, necessitating replacement. It is a serious safety hazard. Many people with the 2006 cr-v have complained about this issue to honda, the federal safety agency and all over the internet. Why hasn't honda issued a recall? Honda did have a recall for the 2002-2004 cr-v for the same issue, but not for the later years, saying that the headlight system was different in newer models. Maybe, but clearly the defect/hazard is in the 2006 model as well. I have reported this issue to honda before and did so again today, and it is american honda case # n012014-12-2301127. I insisted that they take a hard look at complaints about low beam headlight failure in the 2006 cr-v that have been filed with honda and the federal safety agency and issue a recall, as they did for the older models.
2006 Honda CR-V lights complaints
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Driver side headlamp suddenly went out. New bulbs only last about a year, as I have replaced this bulb 4 times now
2006 honda crv since april 2013 I have gone through 17 headlight bulbs. That is the most I have ever had to put in any of my cars. If you type in troubleshooting problems with 2006 headlights you will see that there are many other people that are having this very same issue. I would like to think that you as a company would want to get this problem fixed or at least look at getting a fix. When I talked with my area dealer he didn't seem to think that this was a problem. I have had professional people install them that know better than to touch the bulb and they have gotten to the point that they won't install them for me anymore. They are worried that it may came back to them. I really hope that you will at least give me a thought as to look at your computer.
My vehicle has been going through headlights like crazy for the past two years. Approx. Every two months either the right or left side goes without warning. Most recently I decided to install higher end bulbs thinking that maybe the little 8.00 dollar ones were the problem. Wrong! I put a set of 50.00 bulbs in each side at the same time and less than a month later the drivers side went out! I drive on very dark rural roads at night coming home from work and if both of these lights fail at the same time I could be seriously hurt.
2006 honda crv low beam headlights keep failing on passenger side. Bulb replacement does not fix problem. Dealer has not identified problem.
After the headlight bulb has been replaced numerous times, the right (passenger side) low beam headlight no longer lights. The bulb has been replaced with new, the old bulb is completely intact (filament as well as glass- no burned marks at all), and the fuses are not blown. The internet is full of complaints about this issue, and in fact honda has recalled 550,000 previous pilot and cr-v models for this failure. Seems the wiring harness is too short, and disconnects the low beam headlights. This is a clear safety issue, and is not due to owner error. Thank you.
My low beam headlamps burn out every 5-7 weeks, especially the driver's side. I live in a rural area with constant road hazards such as deer, winding unlit roads and icy patches. When the headlamp blows it creates a huge safety hazard since one light is not enough to safely avoid the numerous hazards I face on a daily basis. I return home from work after dark and am never sure if my lights will make throughout the entire commute. There are thousands of similar complaints from 2006 honda crv owners and something has to be done.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the low beam headlights failed to operate. The contact replaced the bulbs on several occasions but the failure persisted. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
I was driving on the highway at night when I noticed it was very dark in front of my car. It turned out both of my lowbeams had failed at the same time. Thank goodness my highbeams kept working, although that meant shining a light in oncoming drivers' eyes. I thought this was just an odd problem that happened to me, but after reading other people's stories, I know it was part of a larger problem honda has. This is a safety issue. You cannot be driving at night and have both of your headlights go out.
I purchased my 2006 crv in 2010. Since that time I have had to replace my driver's side headlight multiple times. I do not have exact dates, not realizing there was a problem until july 2014 when I had my mechanic do a diagnostic check and found there to be a short in the wiring in the steering column. After researching this, I found that almost one million crv's have been recalled since 2002 for the same problem. I spoke to honda's customer service/resolution center and they informed me that there is no recall on my vehicle specifically although the problem is the exact same one all of the recalled crv's have. Honda would not assist me further and told me that I need to fix this problem out of pocket. I have already had both headlights go out simultaneously while driving to work in the dark almost causing an accident. This happened on two occasions, although it is commonly the drivers side bulb that burns out several times a year. I have been pulled over not knowing my headlight was out. This continues to be a problem and I am told the cost of the repair will be over $300. Based on the number of crv's with the same defect, I feel that honda should be responsible for this repair and a recall should be issued for my vehicle before I cause an accident as a result of losing my headlights while driving in the dark again. Thank you for your time.
Both low headlights went out at same time. The day before they worked. Usually one goes at a time but that shouldn't happen twice a year. Should it? I have never owned a vehicle where I have to change the bulbs so much. And now both! Something is definitely wrong especially when I read so many other owners having the same problem. I respectfully request that honda issue a recall and see if my2006 is having same problem as other recalled model years.
Driving vehicle when both low beam lights went out. Bulbs have been replaced multiple times and bulbs were replaced again. Now, it appears that drivers side light bulbs are much dimmer (almost not visible) in comparison to the passengers side bulbs. Operation of the bulb also appears to be sporadic. Vehicle is not drive-able at night due to concerns with exterior lighting.
Headlights have repeatedly blown out over the past year unexpectedly. Have changed each bulb 4 times over the course of a year.
The lowbeam headlights on our 2006 honda crv have failed/burned out numerous times. Several times, both lowbeams (right and left) have failed while we were driving, which is a major safety hazard. Since approximately 2008, the lights have burned out several times a year, every year. We have contacted the honda dealership as well as the american honda corporate office and have been given the runaround. They refuse to issue a recall or even inspect the lights. We have been told to have a "diagnostic" conducted by the dealership for $120 out of our pocket. Honda should be responsible since this is clearly an issue related to their faulty product. They issued a recall for this exact issue for the 2003 and 2004 crv models. The same issue is occurring with the 2006 model. There are numerous complaints all over the internet, yet honda refuses to take care of the problem. This is a serious safety hazard and a potential class action. Honda should be proactive and offer a voluntary recall for those who are affected by the headlight failures. Please file a complaint with american honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Since buying this car new I have had multiple low beam headlight bulbs burn out. A total of 25 bulbs have failed since 2007. After reviewing the information on the internet and this web site it is an obvious safety problem which should be investigated and addressed by a recall to fix the electrical problem. This was done on earlier cvr models.
Low beams keep burning out after 2 to 4 months of use. I have replaced both headlights at least 5 times in the lat 3 years. Just ridiculous. Dealership just replaces bulbs and the bulbs continue to burn out way to quickly. Even purchased longer life headlights and replaced both at same time, one bulb still burned out within 3 months. Honda needs to address this problem which many are experiencing on their 2006 crv.
I own a 2006 honda cr-v (bought in 2009). I am constantly having to change the headlamp bulbs as they simultaneously burn out. Now I am plagued with my console lights burning out...I have read that there are many issues with owners of honda cr-v involving the wiring harness. I have an appt. This afternoon to have yet another service call made on my honda...honda had a recall previously for the same issues back in 2002-2004 cr-v and obviously the situation has carried over into the 2005-2006 models...honda needs to do a recall on the 2005, 2006 and any other year models that are having the same issue(s). How do we as consumers go about filing complaints so that honda is prompted to do a recall? I have always driven honda vehicles for the most part but am seriously considering a different car in the near future. Kia...toyota.....ford escape.....I am tired of taking my cr-v in for headlamp and wiring issues the past 4 years now.
We have changed the headlights on this vehicle numerous times that I have lost count. We have brought the vehicle back to honda and they can't find anything wrong with it. I find it ironic that there was a recall for headlight problems for the same vehicle but different year and honda is not taking any blame for this problem because their is no recall for this year. Currently my daughter has this vehicle away at college four hours from home and she has to deal with a car and no headlights !
Repeatedly the headlight bulbs blow out. Purchased car used 10/2012, replaced bulb 12/2012, again 6/2013 and now another one blown 10/2013.
Wiring harness on passenger side headlight is breaking leading to marker light, turn signal and headlamp failure. The wires are breaking at the point where they leave the wire sleeve in the harness. In this location, the conductors are protected from stress only by heat shrink tubing and the wire insulation. Stress from the weight of the rising wire harness and transferred strain from the back of the lamp connectors is highest at this point. Melting of the wire insulation and heat shrink tubing was found.
I have replaced the low beam bulbs 4 times the past 2 years on the passenger side and 2 times on the drivers side. This time the drivers side went out and after trying 2 new bulbs they still will not illuminate. I also have an issue with the dash light not coming on. The vehicle is scheduled for a check in 4 days. Over the life of this car the bulbs seem to last a very short time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight stopped illuminating intermittently and the passenger's side headlight would not illuminate at all. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Both low beams suddenly stopped working leaving the road in complete darkness. This seems to be the same problem as was discovered and resulted in a previous honda crv recall whiyh was not extended to my vehicle: recall subject : low beam headlight report receipt date: mar 30, 2012 the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v136000 component(s): exterior lighting
The low beam headlight on this vehicle has burned out 6 times for each side (I've replaced 6 on the passenger's side & 6 on the driver's side) since I bought the vehicle less than 6 years ago. The ironic thing is that I used to own a 2003 cr-v and I recently received a recall in the mail for the 2002-2004 models for "potential failure with the wiring of the low beam headlights which may cause the low beam headlights to fail". I did a bit of research and several people have the same issues. Below are a couple of links you can check out: 1) http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums/27-miscellaneous-general-cr-v-discussions/17512-06-cr-v-headlights-burning-out-frequently.html 2) http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/honda-cr-v/tlnd3jkaui93fs68g/p3 I would appreciate it if you could investigate this issue and let me know what may be done about it. Thank you.
Both low-beam headlights failed on november 25, 2012 while on a cross-country trip. A honda dealer checked the electrical system the following morning and reported no problems. The dealer replaced both bulbs and advised that honda cr-vs were prone to headlight problems. On the evening of april 23, 2013 (less than five months after the first double failure, vehicle mileage approximately 106,800 miles), both low-beam headlights failed again. The dealer where we purchased the vehicle checked the electrical system the following morning and reported no problems. This dealer also replaced the bulbs and advised that honda cr-vs were prone to headlight problems. In both instances, we noticed the low beam headlight failures at dusk, after starting the vehicle. We purchased this vehicle new in november 2005 and these are the only instances of headlight failure.
Beginning in 2008 I began noticing that I was changing my headlamp bulbs on a fairly frequent basis. As much as 3 or 4 times a year. Mostly on the drivers side. Recently the low beam went out again, april 2013, and when I replaced the bulb the low and high beams both shined very dimly and when I switched on the high beams both lamps went out. I am at a loss but suspect that there is a switch problem. Honda also recently recalled my vehicle for a faulty master window switch.
This vehicle blows out headlights constantly. We replace nearly every couple of weeks; this vehicle, and its twin, our 2005 crv. We have repeatedly notified honda of the problem, they deny a problem. I can't believe headlights only work for a few thousand miles each. We even have searched amazon, ebay to see if they sell them in hundred packs, its that ridiculous. We were heading to the store to buy a headlamp once--10 minute trip, tops, and the other blew out on the way, leaving us driving illegally with the high beams. This is a very expensive, and dangerous, irritation with these cars. No one should have to keep several bulbs on hand as a condition of owning a car.
My wife and I have owned our honda crv since early 2006. It has had numerous electrical issues, specifically issues with the headlights and interior lights. We have had to replace the headlight bulbs at least once a year since purchasing the crv. It is clearly a major defect with the honda crv electrical system. I have seen numerous complaints on the internet by others with this same issue. Honda is responsible and needs to recall the crv and fix the issue. I will never purchase another honda again.
Ambler pa, passenger side low beam headlights have blown out three times in 11 months. Feb 2012, january 2013 and last night 02/02/13 during a snow storm. Driver side has blown out once in the past year. This situation is very dangerous. Considering the number of similar complaints with the 2006 honda cr-v, a recall is probably an appropriate action.
I have replaced numerous low beam bulbs on our 2006 honda cr-v. I replaced the left one this past week end. The bulb I removed tested fine, but I put a new bulb in anyway but still had no low beam! Then after checking fuses which were ok, it worked. Now it is out again. I checked to make sure everything had tight connections. The low beam is still not working even with the new bulb. This has happened on both the left and right sides. I had the right side go out a month ago and replaced that bulb. This a continuing problem. I decided to do some research and discovered I am not the only honda cr-v owner with headlight low beam problems. I read where a recall is coming for model years 2002-2004. I am one of many honda cr-v owners who believe the recall should extend through the 2006 model year. I have owned vehicles for over 50 years and can't recall a vehicle that has gone through so many bulbs. We purchased this vehicle from a honda dealer with 33,000 miles on it in april of 2009. Please investigate this safety issue! Thank you.
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