Problems with 2014 Honda CR-V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

While it is stationary, the tailgate cannot be open externally when in cold temperature like 35 degrees. there is no way to open it inside and thus no way to escape through the tailgate from inside. not safe. here are links for complaints. it happens to 2012 to 2016 and even 2019 on hrv models. after reading complaints, the only solution is a replacement of the switch. they said it stopped working again even after replacing it. i don't want to spend money for diagnositics and repairs until it works for good. the problem has been getting worse for the last five years. https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t45488_ds632303 https://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/cr-v/2014/body_paint/tailgate_not_working_properly.shtml http://www.city-data.com/forum/honda-acura/2282486-2013-honda-cr-v-tailgate-wont.html

2014 honda crv. consumer writes in regard to a software issue bulletin 15-086 with vehicle that causes a surge, vibration or judder felt while driving under light acceleration. *as *js

My vehicle was stalled in the early morning of july 17, 2019 in a parking lot and towed to a honda dealership nearby. the mechanic's diagnosis was that the vehicle stall was caused by the shortage of all fuses in the primary fuse box due to leaking oil from the timing chain cover of the engine. the mechanic mentioned that the oil leak occurred for a while so it shorted out the fuses through the incased electrical wires. i think that it definitely is a safety issue because my life could be in a danger if the shortage occurred when i drove this vehicle on the highway. therefore, i wanted your agency to raise this safety issue related to honda crv to honda manufacturer and consumers who are currently driving a similar type of the vehicle. i am currently cooperating with a representative from honda customer service for an investigation of this serious safety issue. sincerely, (xxxx) p.s. attachment is the repairing statement from curry dealership. redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but declined assistance due to an expired warranty. *js

I had my tires rotated and car serviced on 6/21/19 and on 6/22/19 my tire pressure light came on after driving only 2 miles on the interstate. i pulled over and checked my tires and all were at 40lbs. i reset the tire pressure censure, and a few days later i was yet again driving on the highway and the light came on again. i check my pressure again and all were 40lbs. before my tires were rotated my light never came on, and now it comes on at least 2-3 times a week. not sure if it is the sensor that has gone bad or if there is something wrong with how the tires are rotating. my car has 34,500 miles on it. check tire light only comes on while driving straight; no pot holes were hit and the roads were not uneven.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. while driving at any speed, the tire pressure monitor sensor illuminated. the vehicle was taken to bosak honda michigan city (located at 710 e hwy 20, michigan city, in 46360, (219) 874-4293) where it was diagnosed that the software needed to be updated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 23,500. *tr note: the tire pressure for all tires (including spare) is checked and adjusted frequently when the tires are cold. the tpm is then reset per the honda owners manual but the light soon comes back on.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. when the vehicle was started, the power steering, stability, tire pressure, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. the local dealer (huggins honda, 7551 ne loop 820, north richland hills, tx 76180) stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and advised the contact to schedule a service appointment. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the local dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

The compass indicator light will continuously flash the wrong direction. this can happen when starting the car as well as when the car is running either in motion or stationary. following the recalibration instructions in the manual (driving slowly in tight circles) will usually fix the problem temporarily. this fix may last a day or as little as 10 minutes.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low beam and high beam headlights failed to provide the proper light coverage. the contact replaced the low and high beam bulbs; however, the failure was not corrected. the contact also stated that the high and low beam headlights were adjusted to the lower position, but it did not correct the lighting failure. the contact stated that the low beam headlights did not provide wide range lighting and prevented the contact from seeing a pedestrian in the distance. the contact was only able to see pedestrians at a close distance with the low beams activated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was 28,000.

Battery provided very slow starts and other electrical/electronic anomalies on a number of occasions within a month or so prior to testing and replacement on 01/24/17. vehicle (and the oem battery) had 22,119 miles at time of failure, and had been in service for appr. 17 months. no evidence of abuse. honda reimbursed for diagnosis & replacement at independent shop.

Tpms light comes on every time i drive over 60 mph for more than a few miles. the bumpier the road, the sooner the light comes on. all air pressures are correct per manufacturer recommendations.

My 2014 cr-v ex-l began to give me starting problems since late 2016. it occurs randomly, and can occur either in morning or daytime. the first time it occurred and i took it to honda dealership they blamed it on some charging software issue and said they fixed it by installing a software update. it worked fine for a few weeks after but the problem reoccurred later. it can happen in summer or winter, and totally randomly. honda dealer service assured me multiple times they can't find any problem with battery or electrical system. at this point i am totally at loss about what to do. i can get a new battery, but what am i going to do if the same problem occurs again. i can never predict when or how it will show up. it can start without any problems even on a really cold day, or it would not start after i make a 20 minute stop at the grocery store. never expected this when i bought a honda.

Safecar.gov 2-20-17 i keep hearing a sound when i start my vehicle in the morning. sometimes it happens after work when i start the car to go home. this problem started in december 2016 after my vehicle reached approx 12,000 miles. it's like a grinding sound and is only on for a few seconds. my local dealer said it is normal with honda. that didn't sound right to me. in addition, after my tire pressure light keeps going on when i'm driving approx 25 miles on the expressway. this has been going on since my vehicle hi check up, 12,170 miles. then my battery died at 13,129 miles a month and a half after my my multi-point inspection, tire rotation, and oil change. the aaa road side representative said i had bad cells. today, i read online consumer reports of grinding noise complaints from others who drive a 2014 honda cr-v. i called the honda corporate office who denied hearing the grinding noise complaints. they did give me a case number regarding my premature battery failure. the corporate rep did refer me to your site stating there are no recalls on my vehicle. i am reporting this issues as i think it is strange that all of a sudden at around 12,000 i've suddenly had these weird issues with the vehicle. could these issues be connected by an electrical short? is the light going on from a short? is the battery going dead from a short? is the grinding connected to a short? i'm frustrated because, i can't keep taking time off from work to deal with vehicle problems. i've attached 2 receipt documents and i can email a recording of me starting my vehicle. also, here is a link to a 2014 crv owner's public posted video about the same noise: https://youtu.be/0o_p8bjpweq also here is a link to other online public posts: http://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-element-cr-v-156/2014-cr-v-grinding-noise-start-up-3228595/ i home you can help get some answers to my problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. on several occasions, the vehicle stalled while idling. the contact stated that the vehicle also surged while idling and the rpms fluctuated. the dealer diagnosed that the abs module caused the failure. due to the abs module failure, the transmission module software could not be updated to prevent the surge while the vehicle was idling. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 23,790.

The passenger door will no open from the outside or inside when the door is unlocked. being parked at home, i went to open the door from the outside and was unsuccessful. dealership says the door actuator is out and they see this on honda's very frequently. i consider this a major safety feature and feel it should have already been recalled if it has been known. apparently this is not uncommon for honda's and they have had a recall on this in prior year models.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer failed and needed to be updated. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 11,265. updated 12/13/16*lj *tr

Out of the blue, my honda cr-v 2014 won't start, i have to jump it, and went to the auto parts store, got my battery check out and everything level of the battery came back normal. lucky me, it was happened on the weekend and i had someone who happened to be around and help me. i was so afraid that it could happened to me any time, so i decided to buy a new battery. maybe the cashier thinking i had enough money to waste and not worry about burning my money for unnecessary things. i paid: $144.93 (tax included) i don't think this is acceptable for a 2 years old car and battery test came out normal, not weak. hope this is not a major thing, but who knows.

We have 4 instances where we have been unable to start the crv because of a low battery problem. this necessitated using a jump starter to start the car. i have measured the voltage with a multi meter and after driving for a while the voltage will be about 12.4 volts and the next morning it will be about 11.8. my load tester indicated a weak rating. so obviously it appeared to me that the battery needed to be replaced under warranty. bought the car to honda subaru of santa fe in nm on 4/20/16 and dealt with james the service manager. he said that they performed a software update to remedy the problem and that the battery operated within specs. upon arriving home, 100 miles away, the same sub standard condition reoccurred. contacting james with my situation, james said that because the battery was within specs he was not able to replace the battery. maybe 12.4 volts is acceptable because the vehicle has been driven causing a surface charge but if it drops to 11.8 overnight something is askew. if they had performed a load test that problem would have been evident. we now carry a jump starter with us but my wife is not able to use it which i consider a safety problem. judging from all of the problems on this site, honda should be much more responsive to the safety and performance needs of its customers. after reading these posts, most potential buyers of honda products would have serious reservations. we travel full time in a motorhome and will need to have this problem addressed at another dealership.

Every 14-15 days, i am having to get a jump because the car would not start. i had the battery checked and was told that there is not problem with the battery. when driving the car, the car "shudders" when approaching 20 mph and 40mph.

I bought my car brand new at the end of 2013. on old morning and sporadically and cool mornings in the spring and fall there is a loud grinding sound under the hood. it looks like many people have this issue. i have taken it in 3 times now to a honda dealer and every single time they are they can't replicate the issue and do not hear it themselves. they are unable to fix or repair it yet it seems to be such a common problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal grinding noise during cold weather. in addition, the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

My cr-v is 18 months old and since last dec. has the grinding sound when first started. the tire pressure signal lights up on occasion but when tire pressure is checked no tire is low. took car to dealer and they said it could be fixed while under warranty. hope so, but after seeing other complaints not so sure. bought this car based on friends recommendations and honda's reputation. wish i had known about this website prior to purchase!

Car is only 13 months old and had a dead battery twice when nothing was left on. this is unacceptable because i spent $30,000 on this car and my loan is for 4 more years. honda dealership says battery and charging system is fine. not what i was expecting from honda, car is not reliable at all. i'm scared to take it far because i will get stranded. this needs to be fixed.

It started about 1yr after getting this crv, upon cranking making a grinding noise i took to shop several times they did they couldn't find anything wrong, now here lately i've had to boost of my crv several times, do i took to shop to check battery which is fine, i don't have time nor money to keep going to shop to not have anything done. i desperatly am afraid to go anywhere other than work in fear it wont crank. it acts like it wanrs to turn over but doesn't then sometimes it cranks right up. i feel as though this is a lemon & honda should have to do something for the ones that are going through this crap. i thought honda was a reliable vehicle. i traded in nissian for this ughh

After being in the off mode, the ignition battery power does not start engine with out a powerful battery boost. this has happened1t least 13 times with no warning sign. vehicle has been taken to two dealerships and they declared nothing has been. honda of ca said that they investigated and declared that no issue had been found. i have purchased a high power booster as an intermediary fix.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. upon turning the key in the ignition switch, the instrument panel gauges and all the warning lights flickered. the contact stated that the key hesitated to start the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition wiring harness connector frayed causing a loss of connection to the computer or instrument cluster. the technician stated that further diagnostic testing was required in order to determine the failure. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v004000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60. updated 10/06/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. the contact stated when the vehicle jerked after a complete stop and during acceleration the vehicle hesitated then jerked. in addition, the contact stated that vehicle's alarm activated and failed to deactivate. as a result, the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alarm module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the technician could not determine the failure of the vehicle jerking. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 15,000. updated 04/20/16*lj the consumer stated the transmission was replaced in march 2016. updated 03/22/17.*jb

I started my car with the remote start and a little over ten minutes later went out to clean off my car and i didn't want my car to turn off when the remote start timed out so i put my key in the ignition and turned it so the car would stay turned on while i cleaned off my car. as i was cleaning off my car i heard the doors lock with the keys in the ignition. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 mph and all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician stated that rodents were chewing the harness wires. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on february 4, 2014 where it was diagnosed that the crank sensor and harness wires needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 3,000.

The tpms warning light has been coming on since not long after the car was purchased new. we are told by the dealer that the latest software upgrade has been installed. annoying, useless light. constantly re-setting. *tr

During cold winter months there is a grinding noise for about 2 seconds when first starting the vehicle, even in garage. taking to honda dealer this week. looking at all similar complaints online, i am not expecting much to be done. seems honda is aware of this problem on crvs but can't diagnose???????!!!! *tr

My elderly mother died in a fire in her 2014 honda cr-v. there were no witnesses to the origin of the fire. the car was first seen when fully engulfed by flame, 10 to 20 minutes after my mother was seen getting into her car. unknown if she let it idle before driving. she drove about 1200 feet. her car was found in wet ivy at the side of the road. her key was in her hand, and she was leaning towards the passenger side of the car, apparently trying to escape the fire. (because the car was on a hill, leaning towards the passenger side, flames from beneath the car were strongest on the driver side and would have blocked her exit. the passenger side was not completely burned.) it is improbable that the ivy ignited because it was late fall in the pacific northwest and the weather had been very wet for days. i believe that a fire ignited somewhere in the vehicle and this fire caused my mother to go off the road. an autopsy showed she died of smoke inhalation and burns. the car was in good condition with recent servicing. no signs of recent oil leakage in garage. we have located other 2012-2014 cr-v fires that began spontaneously. some blamed on leaves trapped in vehicle, another on fluid leaks, including two on safercar.gov. (nhtsa nos. 10654938 and 10546273). i retain the vehicle. ## vin passed ## honda crv 2014 ##

We bought the car in august 2014. within 2 months of purchasing the vehicle, the light indicating that the tires needed air turned on. we had the wheels inflated and the light still remained on. we took it to the dealer and they did something to make the light indicating the tires needed to be inflated turn off. in about two months after that, the light turned on again. the vehicle was stationary and when we turned on the ignition, it happened again. this time we have ignored it. since we do not have time to be taking it into the dealer, it remains on whenever we drive the vehicle. it is annoying and can be dangerous.

Tpms warning light appeared on dashboard. stopped at honda dealership. tires were at correct pressure. we were shown where the button was on the dashboard to clear the tpms warning light. this has happened at least twice since the first incident. it was brought to the dealership the next time and we were told the tire pressure on all 4 tires was fine and they canceled the warning light on the dashboard. all of this at no cost to us. the third time it happened i canceled the warning light. the issue must be a engineering or design failure/problem otherwise why would they have a button on the dashboard so the driver could cancel the warning light? we feel we can't trust the warning light anymore and quite frankly wonder how safe the tires and vehicle is to drive.

My crv started making grinding noises with ignition in sept 2014, approx. 6 months after i purchased it from kings honda in cincinnati, oh. during routine service at kings honda i inquired about the grinding and was told that " it was the vtc actuator in the crvs and this was a known problem to honda." the service manager told me that honda was issuing a recall for the problem soon. i haven't seen a recall yet and i want this problem fixed while my car is still under warranty. please advise on what further action i need to take. thank you *tr

First thing in the morning on cold days, sometimes a grinding sound occurs when starting the engine that lasts about a second. it doesn't happen every cold morning, but it happens fairly regularly on cold mornings. i see that many people have complained about this problem and honda has not developed a solution. this problem needs to be fixed to ensure no damage is occurring to the engine. *tr

Leaving for 4 hour vacation drive; as we were about 60 miles from home the tpms (tire pressure monitoring system) low-tire light illuminated. we proceeded to pull off at a safe spot, examine the tires, check the tire pressure and found nothing wrong. the vacation ended there as we turned around and came home because we can no longer trust this vehicle. the tpms light has been coming on since day one! originally i suspected the pre-delivery tire check and calibration was missed so i performed it myself. the light came on again and i took it to honda who found no problems and acknowledged the condition stating we are working on a re-programming of the computer 12/2013. the light continued to illuminate until i couldn't take it any more and called honda usa again who magically said we have a fix. back to dealer who installed a vsa modulator control unit software update for different driving conditions 6/2014. light illuminated again 8/19/2014 as stated above. called honda usa, took to dealer today for vsa repair kit fit usa 13-040. this seems fishy as it is a repair kit for a honda fit not specifically for a crv. time will tell but we can not trust this vehicle as i am handicapped! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the tpms warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the tires were checked and the tpms warning indicator was disabled; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

My 2014 honda crv is experiencing some grinding noise upon start up in the morning or whenever it is cold outside. the vehicle is always parked. then after a few seconds it goes away. it has been happening every since i purchased it in 2014. took it into the dealer and they said that it is known issue and honda is working on it. it has been two years now and nothing has happened. i've heard that it could the vtc actuator. dealer has to check it once again. so many complaints about this same problem. has not been resolved or resolved properly. i'm afraid if i keep driving it with this honda known problem something seriously could go wrong with the engine.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. the contact stated he was unable to turn the key in the ignition. the contact mentioned the steering wheel also became difficult to turn. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 2,000.

My tpms light keeps coming on. after i reset it, my tires pressure is right. but it still comes on. *tr

Since we purchased this vehicle (new) it makes periodic electrical shorting noises when starting the vehicle (turning the ignition key). there is obviously an electrical problem with the ignition switch. it doesn't happen every time the vehicle is started, but many times. our family is afraid the vehicle is eventually going to shock our hands - the vehicle now has about 15k miles on it but it has happened since the vehicle came from the dealership.

Battery dies randomly and car will not start without a jump. dealerships could not find problem with battery or car. after a year or so of this honda replaced battery. it's happening again within about a year. stopped on the shoulder of busy hwy...no way to escape! there are too many people with the same issue. this needs to be adressed.

Tire pressure monitor systemp (tpms) light come on every few miles. we had reseted it 50 time by now. all speed & temperatures. dealers serviced this problem 3 times so far. checked everything out ok. customer forum mentioned a vehicle stability control firmware "vsa/abs software update" & "sb#14-006 update". dealer applied firmware update may 8. but tpms lights still came on. problem not fixed by the firmware update. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the after parking the vehicle, it failed to start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 1,500.

Vehicle becomes unresponsive to star up procedure w/o prior indication or warning. has happened approx., on 12 instances. have called for road called & taken it to dealership without final resolution. contacted honda of carson ca. final resolve after two months was to have vehicle towed to dealer for appraisal of situation.

Rapid and uncontrolled deceleration of the vehicle in an unsafe manner while driving.we were almost hit by the following car.we lost of all instrumentation,all of the warnings lights indicate failure, speedometer,tachometer,airbags,vsa,brakes,abs,etc.. the car has been repaired 4 times. #1(4/4/14) replaced vsa module and bleed brakes+ reset codes,#2 (4/8/14) replace 2 wiring harnesses and verify connections+ reset codes,#3(5/8/14) measure all can buss voltages & drive with meter+ reset codes, #4(6/10/14)dealer thinks they have found a loose ground & replaced ecm/pcm module+reset codes, drove a couple hundred miles then returned. the loose pin may have been from replacing the harness and removing connectors multiple occasions. vehicle has been in for 30 days of service combined. in 1857 miles the vehicle has failed 4 times. you have no speed indication while driving during and after the event. feels like the brakes come on or car is forced into low gear throwing passengers forward and causing following cars to evade the car . there are many error codes during these events. after shutting the car off and restarting car multiple times all indicators will return to normal except for the check engine light. we have pictures and video of three of the events. *tr

Tpms light is on again for about the 5th or 6th time since i purchased the vehicle 3 weeks ago. have attempted to reset per the vehicles manual, put car in park, turn on, push the tpms button, will flash twice and then drive for 30 minutes at a speed of between 30 and 60 mph. i did this and apparently the vehicle still did not calibrate. new car, totally frustrated especially to see that there are so many complaints regarding this issue. i will take to dealer again tomorrow morning. *tr

Ref complaint 10574247... tpms light... honda motor has put out a fix for this in the 2014 cr-v... the fix was put in my car on 3/24/2014 and the problem has now been corrected. *tr

The tpm went on indicating low tire pressure. dealer check: all tires ok, reset tpm. this has happened many times since, it's back on as this data is being entered. a search on-line indicates that many 2014 owners have the same problem (one web site: http://www.carproblemzoo.com/honda/cr-v/2014/2014-honda-cr-v-tire-problems.php) . this is a safety issue because owners can't trust the tpm system: is a tire going flat, or is the tpm malfunctioning again. this is only for 2014 (and newer?) years when honda went to a new system that monitors the rotational speed of wheels rather than actual tire pressure. thanks *tr

Tire pressure monitoring system has not worked properly since before i took the vehicle off the lot. despite multiple checks, the light does not seem to stay off and has no relationship to the actual pressure of the tires. the tire pressure itself seems fine. i had the dealer conduct a software upgrade on 3/30/14 and the light has been on three times since. the dealer is suspecting that cell phone interference it a possible culprit. *tr