Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Honda CR-V
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Honda CR-V has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 501 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V768000 Driver Side Power Window Switch May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V501000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V499000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V268000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V370000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V320000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V700000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V353000 Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V486000 Driver Side Power Window Switch May Fail or Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V136000 LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V255000 HONDA/AIR BAG WIRING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 142 complaints
- Air Bags 103 complaints
- Electrical System 73 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 39 complaints
- Equipment 35 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
Of the 501 complaints on file, 34 report a crash and 39 a fire; across all 501 complaints, owners report 31 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Honda CR-V experiences several airbag-related recalls, primarily due to inflator defects. Electrical system issues, particularly with power windows, are also notable. These factors contribute to a moderate reliability rating. While the vehicle has manageable maintenance costs, airbag repairs and electrical concerns present potential risks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag inflator | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| Power window switch | 70,000–100,000 miles | $100–$200 | common |
| Headlight switch | 90,000–120,000 miles | $50–$150 | occasional |
| Engine cooling system | 100,000–150,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Fuel pump | 90,000–120,000 miles | $450–$700 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Cooling system flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 90,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive power window
- Airbag warning light
- Overheating engine
- Dim headlights
- Fuel smell in cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Honda CR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.