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2006 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026

74Electrical System complaints
18.6%Of all 398 complaints
#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How electrical system ranks on this vehicle

EXTERIOR LIGHTING106 · 26.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM74 · 18.6%
AIR BAGS70 · 17.6%
Unspecified / other21 · 5.3%

Share of the 398 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“MY LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED AT LEAST 4 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. AT ONE POINT BOTH HEADLIGHTS WERE OUT WHEN I WENT TO START…”NHTSA complaint 10479742 — filed 10/11/2012
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CR-V. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED WHEN HALF OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL COMPLETELY MELTED…”NHTSA complaint 10469350 — filed 08/06/2012
“VEHICLE BEGAN SURGING THEN LOST POWER. DASH WARNING LIGHTS FOR VSA, ENGINE, AND "!" CAME ON AS VEHICLE LOST POWER THEN STALLED. TURNED OFF IGNITION…”NHTSA complaint 10463069 — filed 06/25/2012

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Electrical System complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Honda CR-V have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Honda CR-V: 74 of 398 complaints on file (18.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Honda CR-V have in total?

398 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 27 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.