2007 Honda CR-V: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jan 11, 2026 · Electrical · TX

Complaint: Both rear doors and the front passenger door no longer lock or unlock electronically using the key fob or interior switch. The failure began gradually and worsened over time. I recently had the driver door replaced by A Honda dealer as part of the warranty but the passenger and back door were not part of the warranty and dealership has also confirmed the lock failures. This creates serious safety risks: •Doors randomly unlock while driving and while parked •Cannot reliably open doors in an emergency •At times, the vehicle must be left unlocked •I transport young children, making manual locking unsafe Additionally, the vehicle has a persistent engine oil leak that mechanics cannot permanently fix. Oil loss between changes risks engine damage, loss of power, or fire. I request the federal safety agency investigate these defects and consider a recall for the failing door locks and the engine oil leak.

Filed Nov 20, 2023 · Electrical · NC

I am having door lock issues with all my locks on my car. It started with my front passenger and now both rear are also having issues. When I click the unlock button on the keyfob they unlock then lock again. Same with the unlock button on the drivers door. When I'm driving (accelerating), the drivers door will click as if it is trying to lock even though it already is.

Filed Aug 29, 2023 · Locks · 64,217 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the front and rear passenger’s side doors failed to latch securely. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the rear passenger’s side and the rear hatchback door actuator. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the front driver’s side door actuator to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the rear passenger’s side door actuator and the rear passenger’s side door handle to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the front passenger’s side door actuator to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the front passenger’s side door actuator to be realigned. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the front passenger’s side door actuator and the front passenger’s side door latch to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,217.

Filed Jun 22, 2023 · Locks · NC

In our 2007 CRV the passenger front and rear door locks lock automatically right after using the fob or power lock control. I have to stand right at the door handle to grab it the moment I click the unlock button to be able to open the door. Our safety is jeopardized by the lock malfunction because if I don’t have the key in hand I cannot open the passenger side doors and if you have kids this is a big concern. This happens every time we use the vehicle which is daily. We have not taken it to a dealership at this time. This specific problem has not been inspected. This problem just began several months ago and has occurred everyday since.

Filed May 31, 2023 · PA

My front passenger door lock is malfunctioning. When one tries to unlock the door, the lock immediately goes back to the lock position. It is easily demonstrated for inspection. It is unsafe for the passenger in case he needs to quickly exit the car in an emergency. After researching this problem today, I just learned that there was a class action suit against Honda concerning this issue and the plaintiffs won. But unfortunately for me the time period that Honda agreed to cover the cost of repairs expired in 2015. I purchased my pre-owned 2007 Honda CRV in 2016 and my passenger lock began malfunctioning in 2018. I looked up a recall on this issue but did not find one. I did not come across information on the law suit at that time.

Filed May 26, 2023 · Electrical · IN

Passenger Door Lock Actuators are not working properly on front passenger and rear doors. Doors may be unlocked from the outside or inside but will immediately lock again with 1-2 seconds. This is a major safety issue in the event of an emergency as one may be trapped in the car or not be able to get to a person in the car even once the doors are 'unlocked' they will only remain unlocked for 1-2 seconds. I do not feel safe nor do i feel safe having my wife or kids in the car as a result of this issue.

Filed Apr 3, 2023 · Electrical · CA

passenger door locks sticking and now movin down to both rear passenger and trunk latches aswell sometimes locking me out of my own vehicle or in sometimes.

Filed Feb 15, 2023 · Locks · 132,254 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 28 MPH, the rear driver’s side door unlocked independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that after exiting the vehicle and locking the doors with the key fob, the rear driver’s side door failed to lock as needed. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing all the door lock actuators to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,254. The contact stated that the manufacturer is well aware of the defect but no help has been offered yet. It was recommended to the contact to get all four door locks replaced but the parts are not currently available.

Filed Jan 14, 2023 · Body · IL

Passenger side rear door lock stuck in locked position Passenger in rear can not get out of vehicle Have not taken to dealer

Filed Oct 12, 2022 · Electrical · VA

The passenger side door lock and unlock while driving. The passenger door does not lock.

Filed Feb 21, 2022 · CT

I have a 2007 Honda CRV , I am the original owner. I have had issues with the locking system from the beginning. I brought it to the dealer and was told they couldn't find a problem. I went back for a recall and the dealer told me they didn't have the parts at the time. I should bring it back. My fault here, life got in my way (divorce, pandemic, etc.) I went back to the dealer, they replaced the drivers side door lock (still warenteed) but said the other locks were no longer under warrenty and it would cost approx 300$ for my passenger side lock. Additionally, they fixed the drivers side lock and now the trunk hatch won't open

Filed Feb 12, 2022 · IN

The front passenger door locks by itself almost immediately after unlocking the door. The rear driver's side door makes a loud noise every time the doors are locked/unlocked.