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A class action settlement was reached with American Honda Motor Co., Inc.  to resolve allegations that the door locks in its Honda CR-V from model years 2007 -2008 and certain 2009 Honda CR-Vs are defective. If you purchased or leased a Honda CR-V from one of these model years, you may be eligible for the benefits from this class action settlement.
The Honda CR-V class action lawsuit was filed in January 2013 by plaintiffs Kevin Davitt, Scott Carter and Mark Tudyk, who are from New Jersey, California, and Florida. It was filed after an extensive investigation was conducted into the allegedly faulty door lock systems.
The plaintiffs alleged that the actuator, which is part of the door lock system, is defective and that Honda knew about the defect in CR-V models in years 2007 through 2011, but kept this information from Honda CR-V owners and lesses so the automaker would not have to cover the repair under the three-year warranty.
Davitt, Carter and Tudyk allege that the door lock does not lock or unlock properly when the door is locked with either the switch inside the vehicle or with the button on the key fob.
Under the terms of the Honda class action settlement Class Members are entitled to a free replacement of the driver’s door lock actuator, even if it is functioning properly, as long as it had not already been replaced. Class Member must take their Honda CR-Vs to an authorized Honda dealer to receive the replacement.
Alternatively, Class Members who have already incurred out-of-pocket expenses may be reimbursed for those expenses if they file a valid claim form, including the proper documentation and a proof of payment.
Honda has also agreed to extend the warranty on the four occupant door lock actuators for the Honda CR-V class vehicles.
Honda denies the allegations in the Honda CR-V defective door lock class action lawsuit but agreed to the class action settlement to avoid the cost and risk of trial. The Honda CR-V class action lawsuit was preliminarily approved by a New Jersey federal judge on Nov. 5, 2014.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the Honda CR-V defective door lock class action settlement include any one who purchased or leased 2007-2008 Honda CR-Vs and certain 2009 Honda CR-Vs.
Potential Award
There are two potential awards for this Honda class action settlement:
- Replacement: Class Members will receive a free replacement of the driver’s door actuator on their Honda CR-V at an authorized Honda dealer, even if the actuator is functioning properly and has not already been replaced with the appropriate part.
- Reimbursement: Class Members who have already incurred out-of-pocket expenses to have the driver’s door actuator replaced in their 2007-2008 and certain 2009 Honda CR-Vs qualify for a reimbursement of those expenses if they submit a valid claim form with the proper documentation, such as a repair invoice, and a proof of payment.
Proof of Purchase
Class Members who are seeking a reimbursement must provide the original proof of repair and costs.
Claim Form Deadline
07/06/2015
Case Name
Kevin Davitt, et al. v. America Honda Motor Co., Inc., et al., Case No. 2:13-cv-00381, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Final Hearing
05/07/2015
Settlement Website
www.DoorLockSettlement.com
Claims Administrator
Honda CR-V Door Lock Settlement
Settlement Administrator
PO Box 2722
Torrance, CA 90509
Class Counsel
CHIMICLES & TIKELLIS LLP
Defense Counsel
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP
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20 thoughts onHonda CR-V Defective Door Lock Class Action Settlement
Yes I’m having the same problem with my 2011 Honda CR-V. The door locks keep cycling when I drive and I can not lock my car up after turn it off . It cycles with the key but the drivers side door and the rear hatch will NOT lock. Can I get some help please??
Wow, I’m having the same problem, on my 2011 Honda CR-V, called today to the dealership and they said the 2011 were not included, I can’t believe this!!!!! I I have been having this problem for a couple of years, but today the door was locking and unlocking by self, even when the car was turned off:::::::
Yes. It is still happening. I have a 2007 CRV and the door locks keep cycling when I drive and the doors don’t lock. Please help us that have been left behind!
My 2007 Honda CR-V right front & right rear door locks cycle between locked and open when driving or parked creating a safety hazard. Honda did replace driver’s door actuator 2015 but never discussed other door locks being replaced at that time and the now defective locks were working at that time. Now I have contacted Honda North America who tells me my car is out of warranty plus class action settlement time is closed so I am responsible to replace them at my own cost. I’ve had a problem with right rear power window control malfunctioning periodically but then working other times.
I have a 2003 honda crv that has this issue, will there be a suit that will include other years that this is occurring?
I have a 2007 Honda CRV, which was brought to Honda in January 2015 to have the driver’s door lock repaired. At that time they were to replace all locks as per the settlement but failed to do so. Now my passenger door lock stays locked all the time and they tell me that this is not their issue to cover? It’s stated right in the settlement on your site, how is this possible?
I saw that this claim is for the Honda CR-V made in the years 2007-2009 but I have had the same issue with mine as well and I have a 2006 CR-V. I think Honda needs to replace ALL years of these instead of only the few they say are defective because it sounds like it is from the time they began making the CR-Vs to me. I guess I will just deal with mine until another recall or suit comes out so I can have it fixed – if it holds out that long.
Does anyone have an issue with a 2010 air conditioner/compressor. My car is blowing hot air!!! I have always owned Hondas and I don’t think I ever will again. I just had to pay $700 for new 02 Sensors and now this! So annoying. And my key lock doesn’t work. I now have had it replaced twice and I can’t lock the doors with it!
Wow…I have a 2003 with similar lock deficiency. Upon acknowledge of issue I consulted with a local dealership that denied other claimers. It’s unfortunate that Honda Corp doesn’t accept claim of faulty manufacturer. This is insulting. As a corporation you lack integrity.
The same problem has occurred in my daughter 2001 CRV, is Honda taking any responsibility? It seem as though this is a common problem for every year of the Honda CRV.
I have the same problem with my 2002. They denied any problems with locks and the corporation denied me because of the age of my car. I only have 151,000 miles on it! I feel that they should at least fix the drivers door. I have to climb in through the backend of the car to unlock because it’s the only one that works! I will never buy another Honda . Their service and personnel are the absolute worse!
SAME thing with my 2011- CRV-Honda… we are NOT happy about this cost we are going to have to in cure to get it fixed! My daughter and I were locked IN MY CAR last night 10/27/2015) !! Couldn’t get ANY electrical components to work!
Were you able to file a claim?
I have a 2013 Honda CRV and have problems with its door locks — the car locks itself after I get out — at least 75% of the time — sometimes right away — sometimes a few minutes later — sometimes longer. Service Departments at Honda Dealers have told me they know nothing of this type of problem — and even the Honda Corporate Customer Service number played dumb — never heard of this type of problem — my CRVs year (2013) wasnt mentioned in this class action lalwsuit — but the problem seems to continue