The service and repair manual for the 2003 Honda CR-V — the 2.4L I4 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | LX Sport Utility 4-Door · EX Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 580 complaints · 180 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2003 CR-V manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 374
- General Information 1,680
- Accessories & Equipment 354
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 64
- Body & Frame 197
- Maintenance 64
- Brakes 129
- Restraints 123
- Drivelines & Axles 58
- Steering 157
- Electrical 934
- Suspension 54
- Engine Mechanical 176
- Transmission 318
- Engine Performance 522
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2003 CR-V
- Exterior Lighting — headlights › switch · 12V136000If the terminal ends melt within the wiring harness connector, the low beam headlights may become in.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 03V274000If the vehicle operator fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V501000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 19V499000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal · 04V255000In the event of a crash, the air bag inflation rate would be incorrect, which could increase the ris.
- Electrical System · 12V486000If the switch fails, it could overheat, smoke, and cause a fire. a switch failure, and a fire, coul.
Owners have filed 580 complaints and Honda has issued 180 technical service bulletins for the 2003 CR-V. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2003 CR-V manual
Is this manual specific to the 2003 CR-V?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2003 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 across the LX Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 2003 CR-V problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2003 CR-V, covering exterior lighting, power train, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 2003 CR-V wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2003 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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