Major Problems with Honda CR-V Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Honda CR-V

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Honda CR-V.

Model Year Complaints
2020 CR-V
1
2019 CR-V
146
2018 CR-V
582
2017 CR-V
826
2016 CR-V
202
2015 CR-V
492
2014 CR-V
415
2013 CR-V
289
2012 CR-V
295
2011 CR-V
437
2010 CR-V
387
2009 CR-V
320
2008 CR-V
847
2007 CR-V
791
2006 CR-V
362
2005 CR-V
444
2004 CR-V
472
2003 CR-V
446
2002 CR-V
498
2001 CR-V
93
2000 CR-V
93
1999 CR-V
100

Worst 3 Honda CR-V complaints

2014 Honda CR-V AIR BAGS Victims: 11 Mileage: 24000 miles

2016 Honda CR-V AIR BAGS Victims: 5 Mileage: 5000 miles

2002 Honda CR-V UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 4

Browse Honda CR-V complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda CR-V owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
AIR BAGS
i bought a new honda crv 2014 model on 10/04/2013. on 10/24/2013 i wore flip flops while going to pick...
1904
~ 22134 miles
ENGINE
i bought at 2014 crv end of sept/oct of 2013. upon the first snow fall i drove the vehicle and...
1341
~ 24067 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tire pressure monitoring system is inoperative as warning light stays lit constantly. warning light came on immediately upon drive home...
1294
~ 65135 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the tire pressure monitoring system light comes on for no reason indicating tire pressure is incorrect. when i check the
795
~ 31385 miles
POWER TRAIN
i bought at 2014 crv end of sept/oct of 2013. upon the first snow fall i drove the vehicle and...
505
~ 41845 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
defective door locking systems in 2013 honda cr-v vehicle. we have had to replace 3 door lock actuators on our...
485
~ 88901 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
since the day i picked up the new cr-v it has had an intermittent problem when trying to accelerate. this...
440
~ 13252 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the exterior low beam head lights work normally as expected when switch is in low beam position. the problem is...
415
~ 69123 miles
STEERING
accelerating up to travel speed on a highway the wheels start shimming we could not control the car. talking to...
343
~ 39861 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
on june 21 2014 at approx 9:34 am as i was coming out of my parking space to turn left...
338
~ 28108 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i bought a new honda crv 2014 model on 10/04/2013. on 10/24/2013 i wore flip flops while going to pick...
333
~ 40974 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
my honda crv was broken into while on vacation in florida. i was only about 300 feet away from the...
210
~ 61435 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i became extremely ill from the offgassing of the toxic chemicals in my new car. it made me dizzy nauseous...
186
~ 44522 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
the windshield wiper causes visibility problems when it comes back to the center. the rain was mild to moderate and...
163
~ 35929 miles
SEAT BELTS
the driver's seat belt needs a gadget to prevent the belt from injuring the driver's throat. these gadgets ( i
149
~ 40025 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
i stopped the car but the car kept going out into traffic. later that day i pressed the brakes and...
148
~ 32417 miles
WHEELS
tire pressure monitoring system is inoperative as warning light stays lit constantly. warning light came on immediately upon drive home...
144
~ 29749 miles
SUSPENSION
i bought a new honda crv 2014 model on 10/04/2013. on 10/24/2013 i wore flip flops while going to pick...
139
~ 38842 miles
TIRES
the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light came on while driving on freeway. took car to dealer who checked...
129
~ 29495 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 honda crv-compressor needs replacing 65 000 miles at the time the compressor went out. honda warranty only covers 36...
115
~ 70849 miles
SEATS
the headrests are totally uncomfortable in my new cr-v. i've had to purchase a lumbar support & neck rest (pillow)...
114
~ 27459 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. while the vehicle was stopped excessive exhaust fume odors emitted inside the...
106
~ 58207 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda crv. when driving 55 mph he felt hesitation in the motor. the vehicle...
94
~ 32144 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
i was driving out of a parking lot of an outdoor shopping mall suddenly the car did not move at...
62
~ 27650 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
my wife drove a honda crv 2009 which we purchased last year and had a front collision with a tree...
57
~ 28274 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. while driving approximately 35 mph the headlights were dim and restricted the
53
~ 73054 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the tire sensor...
52
~ 9702 miles
VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v . the contact stated that there was a line on the driver's...
52
~ 48372 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
this is a supplement to 10615142 filed earlier. the tpms on my cr-v does not work. honda can not keep...
50
~ 25679 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda crv. the contact state that the top edge of the front doors were...
47
~ 76136 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
my honda crv 2014 - from a stop it hesitates when i accelerate nothing happens then it jumps ahead. this...
42
~ 33253 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
i have a 2014 honda crv with 21 751 miles. i always have had service by honda regularly and never...
37
~ 23575 miles
EQUIPMENT
2010 honda crv exl ac popping sound. the 1st 2010 crv that we test drove had a random popping sound...
36
~ 64905 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
in may 2014 the right rear power window quit working and would not go back up after having it completely...
35
~ 127621 miles
STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda crv. the contact stated that the headrest could not be adjusted and was...
29
~ 22345 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
moonroof spontaneously shattered without any impact from a foreign object. *tr...
28
~ 51297 miles
COMMUNICATION
tl* the contact owns a 2019 honda cr-v. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v383000 (steering air bags...
27
~ 750 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. the contact stated he was unable to turn the key in the...
27
~ 23013 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the front passenger side door latch and the...
26
~ 50677 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low beam headlights stopped illuminating. a local...
21
~ 89971 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
the heater seems to be overheating and melting my vents. i have taken it to honda and they stated that...
19
~ 45456 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
my honda crv was broken into while on vacation in florida. i was only about 300 feet away from the...
19
~ 55489 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
vehicle began experiencing steering wheel shimmy/vibration at highway speeds (65-80ish) and slight pull to the right. rotated tires. had tires
19
~ 8482 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
bought new honda crv 2008 in aug 2008 from the dealer. sidewall blowout 1075 miles on the car. traveling at...
18
~ 21189 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. while the vehicle was stopped excessive exhaust fume odors emitted inside the...
17
~ 33433 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. while driving various speeds the contact smelled smoke emitting from the vehicle....
16
~ 28807 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
attempted to park my vehicle and was unable to turn the key to eject it from the ignition. this has...
16
~ 38726 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2006 honda crv. consumer states while driving the hood of the vehicle flew up and smacked the driver's window so
14
~ 13720 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS
2008 honda crv hit in driver & rear driver side doors by older full size chevrolet pickup that was coming...
14
~ 32352 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. the contact stated that there would be an abnormal noise coming from...
12
~ 13809 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2012 honda crv. consumer writes in regards to vehicle gas pedal.*smd the consumer stated when he stepped on the accelerator...
12
~ 20504 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
had 2 cracks on my 2010 honda cr-v windshield in 3 days. latest one happened when i was driving home...
12
~ 12753 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i purchased a honda crv lx (4wd) in nov'06 from fairfax honda va. the car had ~ 4400 miles on...
12
~ 20179 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
2010 honda crv bought new. we have a driveline vibration noticed the day we took it home. we have 5...
11
~ 28565 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2014 honda crv. consumer writes in regards to vehicle tire pressure and brake system issues. *smd the consumer stated while...
10
~ 3346 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda cr-v. the rear middle seat belt hooks to the seat. as a result the...
10
~ 8900 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the rotors rusted without warning. the vehicle was...
9
~ 29393 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
2012 honda crv makes a rear end hydraulic noise from the rear differential that has gotten progressively worse during the...
9
~ 39833 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2010 honda cr-v. the driver experienced a vehicle malfunction and the vehicle suddenly stalled. the driver was then rear...
9
~ 50670 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
tl*the contact owns a 2010 honda crv. when the contact started the ignition the front passenger side air bag warning...
9
~ 28537 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS
tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. while driving 55 mph the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle....
9
~ 13123 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
my wife was driving down the road and the engine caught on fire. she was in town doing about 30...
9
~ 5920 miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
tl* the contact owned a 2017 honda cr-v. while driving approximately 25 mph the collision avoidance system malfunctioned and the...
8
~ 24183 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. while driving various speeds the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was...
8
~ 1591 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
cpsc: 2013 honda cr-v: consumer stated he is only able to hear the turn signal if the air conditioner and
8
~ 3135 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL
2004 honda crv. consumer writes in regards to recall notices concerning low beam headlight circuit and airbag inflator. *tgw the...
8
~ 13332 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
premature brake wear - rear brake pads worn out at 25000 miles. *kb...
8
~ 16093 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING
2006 honda crv came with a british dashboard cannot read instrument panel. instrument panel lights only come on when its...
8
~ 41652 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
driver and rear center seat belt unbuckled after being buckled. rear center seat belt had a child seat installed when
8
~ 51698 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda cr-v. the contact stated that both rear driver and passenger side doors failed...
7
~ 43836 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
sirs we have taken this car to the dealership 6 documented times to repair or replace a distractive driving issue...
7
~ 22088 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 21012 honda crv. the contact stated that he rear lift gate window was struck by...
6
~ 59226 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
body structural defect- missing spot weld of the rear control arm torque box to frame. *tr...
6
~ 5871 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
on 11/24/04 i was driving on a major interstate when my engine and battery lights suddenly came on. i felt...
6
~ 49462 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE
just purchased a honda cr-v (new). when the gas tank is filled up at the pump there is gas spillage...
6
~ 1884 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
when i shift the gear in drive or reverse and then release the brake there is a loud clicking noise...
6
~ 19269 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. while driving at any speed the tire pressure monitor sensor illuminated. the...
5
~ 7121 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the front passenger side door latch and the...
5
~ 48800 miles
PARKING BRAKE
engaged parking brake the dash indicator light did not light. this was an intermittent fault (at times it would light...
5
~ 6600 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start and would also...
5
~ 43100 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
this incident concerns the horn. it is a joke and a dangerous on at that. as i was driving on...
5
~ 87470 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while driving at night my low beams stopped working and i could smell smoke. it was very dangerous to just...
5
~ 76410 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
in cruise control mode on highway when set in the range of 50 to 65 miles per hour the car...
5
~ 10250 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the driver's seat head rest was protruding out...
5
~ 740 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
when driving at a low rate of speed or making turns the 2005 honda crv would grind or chatter due...
5
~ 22460 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
my car had been parked for several hours at a relatively flat area at the top of a hill. when...
5
~ 3000 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
problems with front brakes on 2003 honda crv.*mr there was a clunking noise coming from the brakes. when the dealer...
5
~ 32629 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT
consumer request about info for a 2006 honda crv. consumer would like any information regarding incorrect information in the honda
5
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda cr-v. while driving at an unknown speed the contact rear ended another vehicle...
4
~ 16746 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
the windshield washer on this vehicle and my daughter's similar car are a defective design. they do not work in
4
~ 16679 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda crv. the contact stated that while utilizing the manufacturer's jack to rotate the...
4
~ 39500 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
while driving at night my low beams stopped working and i could smell smoke. it was very dangerous to just...
4
~ 134063 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda cr-v. while driving approximately 55 mph the contact heard a loud banging noise...
4
~ 12022 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS
tl*the contact owns a 2011 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the left and right rear seat head rests were...
4
~ 15058 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
vehicle: 2003 honda crv with 5 speed manual transimission. on january 23 2007 during normal driving the manual transmission on...
4
~ 42500 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE
dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's steering froze up while driving at 30 mph during wet road conditions. the problem...
4
~ 25516 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
on 11/24/04 i was driving on a major interstate when my engine and battery lights suddenly came on. i felt...
4
~ 9900 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
in morning daylight 50 degree temperature in columbus ohio i was astonished to see a honda crv traveling at 65...
4
~ 64855 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING
steering wheel and air bag. position either puts driver at risk of injury from air bag or driver cannot see...
4
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the clamps on the radiator were not properly sealed at the time the vehicle was manufactured. as a result the...
4
~ 59255 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
car skips and hesitates when accelerating between 35 & 50 mph. has caused 3 near accidents mainly due to being...
4
~ 16850 miles
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING > FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the automatic brake system indicator illuminated but there...
3
~ 24767 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the power steering fluid was leaking. the vehicle...
3
~ 90033 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the roof was leaking and mildew was present...
3
~ 38833 miles
CHILD SEAT
i was tightening the strap on my sons carseat ( peg perego viaggio 5-70) when a plastic piece broke off...
3
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
2006 honda cr-v. consumer states lost control of vehicle while driving *tgw the consumer stated he had to struggle to...
3
~ 52341 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
audio system does not display folder names as indicated in owners manual. the system operates the same on all 2010...
3
~ 8333 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
i was in an accident where the car slid off the road in a snow storm. when the car hit...
3
~ 24303 miles
COLUMN > STEERING
my 2010 crv sometimes doesn't start the first time. this happened more frequently over the last 6 months. what happens...
3
~ 17156 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. while driving at an unknown speed another motorist informed the contact that both...
3
~ 29420 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS
my story begins (2/14/09) when my husband was taking off the left front tire. during removal using a manual lug...
3
~ 16051 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the consumer's 2004 honda crv experienced corrosion and 4 wheel disc brake pad seizing into position which caused them to...
3
~ 7883 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
honda cr-v 8 000 miles year 2005 engine stalled loss of power steering and brakes restarted ok dealer checked out
3
~ 5535 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
2005 crv tailgate ajar light illuminates when on rough surfaces or on the highway. *ts the light indicated that the...
3
~ 12000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
the consumer's vehicle was rear ended while at a stop and the driver's seat reclined back. the consumer suffered minor
3
~ 29000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
consumer stated that vehicle caught on fire after the first oil change. after oil change consumer pulled out into the...
3
~ 25519 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
calipers locked up causing replacement of complete brake system. calipers pads and rotors on all four wheels. 17 000 original
3
~ 10000 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cr-v. while driving 25 mph the vehicle shuddered. the contact stated that the...
2
~ 28000 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v. while attempting to start the vehicle there was an abnormal grinding noise...
2
~ 56500 miles
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the front driver side seat belt webbing was...
2
~ 80216 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT
i was tightening the strap on my sons carseat ( peg perego viaggio 5-70) when a plastic piece broke off...
2
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE
whilst driving on the highway out of nowhere the hood flipped up over the windshield and blocked all view. i...
2
~ 42000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda cr-v. while driving approximately 55 mph the contact heard a loud banging noise...
2
~ 26500 miles
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT
i have a sunshine kids juvenile products brand radian xtsl. there have been four occurrences including today specifically the latch...
2
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES
2006 honda cr-v exterior spare tire carrier safety problem. my vehicle recently required the spare tire be removed from the...
2
~ 24500 miles
RIM > WHEELS
2006 honda crv with cracked tire rim. consumer stated that the tire would not hold air. when it was inspected...
2
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
wipers quit working when the washer function is used. wipers stay up and won't go down. *tr...
2
~ 15950 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
my honda crv ex 2003 brakes lights fail. the only light for braking is the third light. this has occurred...
2
~ 49680 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
left and right turn signal lever does not return to the off position during lane changes - no loud alarm...
2
~ 11250 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. while driving 20 mph the vehicle began pulling to the right and then...
2
~ 23739 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY
i had taken my son to a local park for batting practice and when we were ready to leave i...
2
~ 57000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
safety hazard- 2007 honda crv unstable when being driven on grooved highway. vehicle oscillates severely diagonally from front to rear...
2
~ 50 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
when attempting to pass another vehicle i pressed the accelerator down and starter around the other vehicle when i had...
2
~ 10320 miles
POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > DRAG > LINKAGES
while driving and trying to make a turn steering wheel froze and the car became uncontrollable. dealer's service manager drove...
2
~ 3525 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
after having the shift cable linkage corrosion recall repair performed while driving 30/35 mph the vehicle caught on fire from...
2
~ 17180 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
while driving at 60 mph the vehicle shifted gears without warning. *ak the shift lever was not designed to lock
2
~ 750 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING
the steering wheel locked/hung while turning off of an exit ramp. i was unable to straighten out the steering wheel...
2
~ 66790 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
dealer was unable to hook up wiring harness on tow bar that goes up to the motor home. consumer feels...
2
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while driving 35 mph accelerator pedal stuck. after tapping pedal twice it became unstuck. then at 40 mph uphill pedal...
2
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
i would just like to register a complaint with what i and apparently honda of north america consider a safety...
2
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
the "protection propeller shaft" is installed on the honda 2004 and 2005 cr-v incorrectly. it serves no purpose with the...
2
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN
vehicle's 4 wheel drive transfer case failed while driving. ...
2
BLIND SPOT DETECTION > LANE DEPARTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2019 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the audible indicator of the blind spot system...
1
~ 232 miles
TUBE > TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda cr-v equipped with cooper cs4 tires size: 225/65r17 (na). while driving 60 mph...
1
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
blue ox patriot braking system/2013 honda crv. consumer writes in regards to vehicle being towed with a supplemental braking system....
1
CONVERTIBLE > SHELL > CHILD SEAT
i was tightening the strap on my sons carseat ( peg perego viaggio 5-70) when a plastic piece broke off...
1
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
tl* the contact owns 2012 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph the steering wheel became stiff...
1
~ 1795 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY
tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while loading groceries into the rear the rear...
1
~ 42000 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
the info button on my navi stopped working. i can slide left but i cannot slide up down or right.
1
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the drivers seat over heated and resulted in second...
1
~ 60000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
rear brake pads stuck and had to replace brakes. *tr...
1
~ 45000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the abs and vsa lights on the instrument panel...
1
~ 31030 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. while stopped at a traffic light the contact attempted to accelerate and the...
1
~ 74000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
left firestone auto to get an il change on univeristy blvd after oil change proceeded onto university blvd made a...
1
~ 80434 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
on february 20 while driving on the new york state thruway our car shimmied and then the engine light came...
1
~ 105713 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY
the tailgate latch and handle is rusted and the latch and handle assembly needs to be replaced on my 2000...
1
~ 120000 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT
in 2007 we purchased a 2007 honda crv to tow four wheels down. we purchased the blue ox aventa...
1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. the contact stated while driving at various speeds the tire pressure vsa...
1
~ 33000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
windshield washer nozzle freezes up making it impossible to see clearly in freezing weather. i even stopped at autozone and...
1
~ 20000 miles
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION
tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda cr-v. the vehicle was parked and securely locked in the contact's driveway. he stated...
1
~ 24000 miles
VALVE > TIRES
today i had a 4th valve stem failure that has occurred on my 2006 honda crv that i purchased used...
1
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT
today i had a 4th valve stem failure that has occurred on my 2006 honda crv that i purchased used...
1
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
windshield wipers fail- will not turn off / turn off and stop in the middle of windshield does not differentiate...
1
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
the brake rotor on my honda crv 2005 is defective. it looks like steel is not carbonated evenly and there...
1
~ 16300 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL
purchased a new honda crv from bob barbour honda in greenville nc. in july. after 2 300 miles the rear...
1
~ 2335 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the back seat needs a lap shoulder/combination belt in...
1
U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS
tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. while driving 15 mph without warning the front axle of her vehicle broke....
1
~ 43197 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
abs light came on intermittently in 2002 honda crv. honda wanted $500 to replace abs control unit. i called honda...
1
~ 54000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY
dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway the rear hatch door opened without warning. the vehicle...
1
~ 59000 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION
dt*: the contact stated while having the vehicle inspected the independent repair shop determined there was noise coming from the
1
~ 16448 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1999 crv. my wife and i purchased the car new from anderson honda (now bloomfield honda bloomfield hills mi). my...
1
~ 60000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
our honda dealer serviced our 2003 honda cr-v the last week of june in preparation for a round-trip from miami...
1
~ 33434 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the rear interior well cover is a pull out 17lb plastic table. it has a 'd' ring latch that is...
1
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
in january of 2005 i ecnountered that my gas gauge intermittently does not go to full when i fill up...
1
~ 32500 miles
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
this new 05' honda cr-v ex has had numerous problems with no resolve from the dealer. it has a continued...
1
~ 5 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
while driving away from a riverside campsite tried to straddle some ruts on the access road. vehicle slipped into the...
1
~ 46250 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
while backing out of the drive way (5-10 mph) the consumer heard a loud cracking noise and noticed the front...
1
~ 35000 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
i just bought my honda crv on 09/09/04 in third day i found that the washer container or bottle leak...
1
~ 30 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
under fuel tank cap there is a vent hole and a plastic extension (scoop shape). this plastic is pointing upward...
1
~ 5800 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
my wife owns a 2003 honda crv purchased from jeff weler honda of cincinnati. the passenger side mirror is broken....
1
~ 14500 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY
tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda crv lx. the contact noticed oil leakage coming from the transmission and engine...
1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
in the first three months after purchase in 2003 the passenger side rear brake started making a loud rubbing/grinding noise...
1
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
our 1999 honda cr-v lx required both front axles replaced at 40 900 miles. no explanation from the dealer as...
1
~ 40900 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
shortly after the first oil change was performed smoke starting coming from the engine while driving home. this occurred because...
1
~ 4000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
problems concerning with a/t shift cable.*mr consumer question whether or not dirt could cause the cable to slip rather than...
1
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
clunking noise from front brakes when brake is applied. dealer says this is a normal sound no other car makes
1
~ 500 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
my mom's 2003 honda cr-v ex awd automatic transmission has this clicking sound whenever we drive it around. on occasion...
1
~ 9500 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
steering hangs in a turn causing dangerous loses of control steering wheel must be forced back to staighten out. dealer...
1
~ 15 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
april 5 2003 it was about 9:00 pm. i had just paid my toll on the new jersey side of...
1
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
april 5 2003 it was about 9:00 pm. i had just paid my toll on the new jersey side of...
1
SPRINGS > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
april 5 2003 it was about 9:00 pm. i had just paid my toll on the new jersey side of...
1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
april 5 2003 it was about 9:00 pm. i had just paid my toll on the new jersey side of...
1
DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
when backing up and pressing the brakes slightly there is a loud clunk noise. the noise can be heard from...
1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the srs light came on so i contacted the dealer. they replaced the sensor. i haven't had anymore problems with...
1
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. after parking the vehicle it was impossible to shift the gear lever...
1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
problem started approx 7500 miles. i was getting loud popping noises from front and rear brakes. occurred when backing up...
1
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
applying brakes to exit interstate consumer heard metallic grinding sound braking distance okay. consumer took wheel off and found lining
1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE
while driving bumper assembly caught on fire. dealer has been notified.*ak...
1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
my rather large mother-in-law fits in the front passenger seat fine but the seat belts are too short to go...
1
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
the rear hatch back window malfunctioned while the vehicle was parked in the driveway. the consumer was very concerned because
1
~ 75000 miles

FAQ

What year Honda CR-V is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 22 years, Honda CR-V models of 2020, 2001, 2000 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Honda CR-V?

Honda CR-V models of 2008 and 2017 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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