The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's door failed to latch as intended. In addition, the front passenger's door had independently unlatched. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed door lock actuator. The contact was informed that the front passenger's side door actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and a case was filed. The contact referenced an unknown Technical Service Bulletin with a similar failure; however, the contact was informed that the TSB had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
2008 Honda CR-V locks problems
200 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 72,000.
- owner complaints
- 200
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 72,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Doors: latch6
- Electronic lock/latch actuator1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda CR-V locks problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Honda CR-V locks
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2008 Honda CR-V owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side door was making locking sounds unintendedly and had failed to unlock as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the door actuator was replaced, and the door was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that front passenger's side door and the tailgate had failed to unlock as needed. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under an unknown recall because the recall had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) and an unknown door latch recall; however, while driving after the vehicle was returned, the contact became that the doors were no longer closing securely, and the vehicle failed to respond immediately while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the dealer had stated in the recall repair work order that the recall repair of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) could not be completed on the vehicle due to severe frame corrosion and that the sub frame needed to be replaced; however, the dealer installed support braces on the vehicle and marked the recall as Complete. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake caliper had seized. The independent mechanic notified the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 402,685.
Door locks they lock and unlock by themselves and make a noise when locking. Also paint on car doors and back hood paling off car you see medal.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and driving, within minutes the front driver’s side door erroneously unlocked. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Door lock actuator failed.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated she locked her child and dog inside the vehicle and was unable to open any doors with the key. The contact stated she sought roadside assistance to open the door. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the door lock actuator to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while pulling out a parking lot, she attempted to lock the doors to the vehicle however, the locks failed to operate as designed. The contact attempted to lock the doors unsuccessfully. The contact stated that she had received an unknown recall notification previously for Latches/Locks/Linkages and the vehicle was repaired under recall. The contact was unsure about the recall campaign information. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the contact was informed that the rear passenger’s side door failed to latch and the door latch needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the recall had expired 11/7/2015. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 223,035.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the front and rear passenger's side doors failed to lock as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the driver's side passenger door latch failed. The contact was unable to latch the door manually and the door also failed to latch with the master latch door system. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 161,250.
Questions about the 2008 Honda CR-V locks
Does the 2008 Honda CR-V have locks problems?
Owners have filed 200 complaints about the locks of the 2008 Honda CR-V, 21% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Honda CR-V locks problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 72,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda CR-V locks?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda CR-V have the most locks problems?
The Honda CR-V model years with the most locks complaints are 2007 (232 complaints), 2008 (200 complaints) and 2003 (17 complaints).
Other 2008 Honda CR-V problems
Airbags 325Electrical 218Body 95Steering 70Engine 42Suspension 38Transmission 37Brakes 21Acceleration 16Tires 15Seat belts 14Visibility 13Wheels 12Driver assistance 8Fuel system 7Seats 6Lights 4
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