2006 Honda CR-V Problems & Complaints

Most common 2006 Honda CR-V problems

• Lights~78,000 miles
  11930%
• Electrical system~76,000 miles
  7519%
• Air bags~89,000 miles
  7419%
• Transmission & drivetrain~67,000 miles
  256%
• Brakes~44,000 miles
  246%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~89,000 miles
  246%
• Engine & cooling~73,000 miles
  236%
• Other / not specified~120,000 miles
  215%
• Suspension~65,000 miles
  205%
• Stability & traction control~68,000 miles
  195%
• Steering~45,000 miles
  174%
• Body & structure~120,000 miles
  164%
• Speed control & acceleration~80,000 miles
  154%
• Wheels & tires~49,000 miles
  103%
• Seat belts~73,000 miles
  103%
• Equipment & accessories~113,000 miles
  41%
• Seats~100,000 miles
  41%
• Fuel & propulsion system~30,000 miles
  31%
• Locks & latches~100,000 miles
  31%
• A/C & heater~74,000 miles
  31%
• Driver assistance
  10%

Share of the 398 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Honda CR-V complaints by model year

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2006 Honda CR-V recalls (12)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 5 possible defects involving the 2006 Honda CR-V:

What 2006 Honda CR-V owners say

Lights all 119 →

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. …

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 NHTSA 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 NHTSA to look into this please. Thank you

Electrical system all 75 →

The Vechile Stability Assist (VSA) light came on and took it too my Honda mechanic and confirmed that the Anti-lock Brake System(ABS) module needs to be replaced and this disabled the VSA. Parts+labor over $2,600+ to fix. Called the Manufacturer (Honda) and told me that I would have too first get it fixed and then submit the bill to them and they may reimburse me some of the cost or nothing. Since the ABS component controls brake and stability this a safety issue and therefore subject to a recall. I looked on the web and in the United Kingdom and Canada that Honda has paid in full. In the US, Honda doesn't consider it a defect and thus won't reimburse the owner's for fixing the vehicle. Once again because this an safety issue I believe that Honda should recall these vehicles and cost should be covered by Honda

About 4 months ago I discovered that the electric operator on the front passenger window no longer worked. I recently had a mechanic try to repair it and he found that the motor worked well. He replaced the switches in both the passenger door and the driver's door but window only goes down and not up. The mechanic checked online and discovered that this vehicle model was recalled in December, 2020, for this problem. When I checked on getting my vehicle repaired through the recall, I discovered that my specific vehicle was not included in the recall. Because I am now aware of the risk of fire, I request that my vehicle be included in the recall so I can have it repaired. Thanks for your consideration of this request.

Air bags all 74 →

The contact owns a 2006 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification and post cards regarding Takata Air bags recall and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Honda CR-v. The contact stated that an unknown recall repair was performed on the vehicle, but it did not remedy the failure. While traveling approximately 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained whiplash, head, and back pains, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer's investigator determined that the air bags did not have a failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The NHTSA campaign number and failure mileage were not available. Ma 08/10/15 the consumer stated that the manufacturer advised that the air bags don't always open at a 30 mile front end crash. Updated 1/30/2015

2006 Honda CR-V engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.