2019 Honda CR-V: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jan 31, 2025 · Lights · IL

I am filing a complaint regarding a premature failure of the LED turn signal on my 2019 Honda CR-V at only 81,000 miles. The turn signal is a critical safety component, and its failure presents a serious risk of accidents due to decreased visibility to other drivers. Unlike traditional bulbs that can be easily replaced, Honda’s LED turn signals require replacing the entire headlight assembly at a cost of $1,200.00, which is an unnecessary and expensive repair for a basic safety feature. The failure of an LED component at this mileage suggests a defective part that should be investigated. Given that turn signals are an essential part of vehicle safety, I believe Honda should issue a recall or provide an extended warranty for this defect. Safety Concerns: •The LED turn signal failed unexpectedly, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of an accident. •Unlike traditional bulbs, the LED failure requires an expensive full headlight replacement, making it inaccessible for many drivers to afford repairs. Requested Action: I urge the federal safety agency to investigate this issue and consider issuing a recall or safety bulletin to ensure Honda takes responsibility for fixing this problem. This is a serious safety concern, and I believe it is unfair for consumers to bear the high cost of replacing an entire headlight assembly for what should be a long-lasting LED component. I appreciate your time and consideration in reviewing this matter. Please let me know if any additional information is needed.

Filed Oct 1, 2024 · Driver assistance · MN

Yesterday, my car was working fine. This afternoon October 1, 2024, when I turned on the engine I saw a prompt “CMBS problem” on the screen. Warning signs/lamps lit up as well, 1. Adaptive control cruise problem, Road departure mitigation system problem, collision mitigation system problem, and auto high beam problem. I have not contacted the dealership about this current issue because I plan to go to the dealership to do my oil change this coming Saturday 10/05/2024. Just an FYI, they still haven’t addressed my recall ( the 2017-22 fuel pump mtr saf recall exp2). At this time, no injury happened, but I am definitely scared of my safety using my car.

Filed Nov 18, 2022 · Electrical · AL

Last night as we were driving home our headlights went off for a few seconds and came back on. This is the second time this has happened. Concerning that they may go off and not come back on. This happened in the Auto setting, which we pretty much leave it set there 98 percent of the time. I

Filed Jul 10, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

The car was running perfectly fine we were going to load some things into the trunk my wife was backing up and the car began to shake. All the sensors were in error: power steering, brakes system, high beams, tire pressure, tpms, engine light and some other sensor. The emergency brake was activated and we were unable to remove it, the brake light was flashing on the dashboard. The vehicle turned off and wouldn’t turn on. The vehicle had its battery checked and was fine. The vehicle has been taken to a Honda Dealership for diagnostic testing.

Filed Feb 20, 2021 · Electrical · 17,500 miles · AK

I am having an issue with automatic high beam'it stays on with on coming traffic or when following behind the vehicle, it basically does not turn off when it should. Sometimes, it would not turn on when it should. I have it all on video, but the dealer states since they can't duplicate it, they can't fix it even when shown the video of the issue. It is illegal to drive with high beam on with on coming traffic (although I can turn the feature off), it is still very frustrating that they refuse to address the safety issue due to the intermittent nature of the problem.

Filed Jan 13, 2020 · Lights · 4,700 miles · NY

Driving in the early morning while it was still dark outside, I was following another car about 5 car lengths back and the automatic high beams came on. The person in the car ahead became annoyed and slammed on his brakes and proceeded to drive 5 MPH until I tuned off the road. I turned off the car and headlights to reset the system. The automatic high beam system is supposed to recognize a car in front of you or oncoming headlights and automatically turn off the high beams. I brought the car to advantage honda in manhasset, ny. They said they checked the system and it's working properly

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Visibility · 1,600 miles · NY

I purchased my new 2019 honda cr-v in june, thinking I would be as safe, comfortable and satisfied as I was with my 2016 honda cr-v for 3 years. However, I live in a rural area and am unable to drive after dark because the top half of my front windshield turns black whenever my headlights dim and I only have clear vision for a few yards n front of me. After 3 windshields, many hours of diagnostics, and my wasted time and frustration, my insurance agent, family, friends and I agree this is a serious manufacturing defect and I am stuck with a vehicle I can only drive safely in the daylight. A dealer employee told me the new LED lights present this problem in most newly manufactured vehicles, but apparently I am the only owner who attempts to drive in a rural area at night. I am especially in danger now that we are in hunting season and deer are crossing the roads at all hours commencing at sunset.

Filed Sep 12, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 5,000 miles · VA

Under certain lightning or glare conditions, the cr-v's automatic braking comes on. It recently happened to me on three occasions. In the first it was on the t. R. Bridge, leading into dc, at 7 am, when the sunlight from the east was causing glare. The cr-v braked automatically while going at about 45 MPH when there was no vehicle in front of mine. In the second and third instances, it was when I was on I-66 east on the overpass over the capital beltway at 8:30 pm traveling at about 55 MPH. The cr-v's "brake" warning came on when there was no vehicle in front or next to the vehicle. The glare from the overhead lighting for the highway signs is quite strong in that location. This is a serious safety issue, since the vehicle can brake without warning in the middle of a highway at highways speeds, potentially causing the driver to lose control or to be rear ended at high speeds.

Filed Mar 29, 2019 · Lights · 450 miles · FL

Purchased 4 weeks ago & while driving in the rain moisture intrudes into driver side headlight causing severe fogging which reduces visibility at night. The headlight doesn't carry sufficient illumination thru the fogging to safely see forward coming traffic or road obstructions. Dealer said it was "normal" & did nothing.

Filed Feb 4, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 800 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 honda cr-v. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shook, vibrated, and began to decelerate. Also, the electric parking brake, transmission, brake system, brake hold, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation system, road departure mitigation system, blind spot information system, and auto high beam system warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 800.