Honda CR-V Complaints

16,579 consumer complaints on file.

#11738843May 19, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY/WIPER
The moonroof glass on my 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport shattered unexpectedly without any known impact, collision, or road debris strike. The vehicle was being normally operated/parked when the tempered glass suddenly failed. There was no visible impact point or exterior damage to the roof surrounding the glass. The shattered glass created a potential safety hazard to vehicle occupants and other drivers. I am requesting investigation into possible spontaneous tempered-glass failure or manufacturing defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738728May 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While accelerating from a stop and executing a right turn, at a speed of roughly 15 mph, the power train partially lost power and the car slowed for several seconds before accelerating normally.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738726May 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving at roughly 20 mph and executing a right turn, the power train partially lost power and the car slowed for several seconds before accelerating normally
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738724May 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While accelerating from a stop and executing a right turn, at a speed of roughly 15 mph, the power train experienced a partial loss of power and the car slowed for several seconds before accelerating normally
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738483May 18, 2026
STEERING
The steering is sticking when driving. This is especially concerning on highway driving or on curved roads. I have to fight the steering wheel to move, even slightly. The known recalls were for newer models. This recall needs to be extended to cover older models as it is a known issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738486May 18, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The sun visor on the driver's side of my CRV is broken & will not completely stay up. The visor stays about 2" down from the top, making it not only a nuisance, but a huge safety concern in the event of an accident as it would impact the driver's head. The when brought down, it will not stay in place, either. This is a KNOWN issue with Honda CR-V & the dealer is unwilling to address it without significant cost.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738534May 18, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2017 Honda CR-V's air conditioning system has repeatedly failed to cool properly over the past several years, occurring approximately 4 to 5 times. The AC blows warm or insufficiently cold air, making driving uncomfortable and unsafe during hot weather, particularly for passengers including children and elderly individuals. I have researched this issue and found that Honda has acknowledged two known defects related to this problem through Technical Service Bulletins TSB 19-091 (AC condenser manufactured out of specification, causing refrigerant leaks) and TSB 23-040 (AC compressor shaft seal defect causing refrigerant and oil leaks). Honda extended the warranty on these components to 10 years with no mileage limit, however no formal safety recall has been issued and owners are not proactively notified. This is a recurring defect affecting thousands of CR-V owners across multiple model years (2017–2022). I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this pattern and compel Honda to issue a formal recall so that all affected owners are automatically notified and repaired at no cost, rather than requiring owners to discover the warranty extension themselves.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738550May 18, 2026
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contact multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738621May 18, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I was driving at 33 mph on 5/17 at 11:33 and the cars automatic brakes suddenly when on full blast out of no where with nothing around me on a clear day!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738655May 18, 2026
STEERING
Sticky steering, steering feels like it is catching or bumping, worse at high speeds
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738477May 18, 2026
STEERING
When driving, the steering wheel sticks and I have to jerk it to correct. Sometimes it overcorrects making it dangerous. I only have 47000 miles on it. It is now doing it really frequently. Was only at high speeds, now all speeds. I took it in but dealer said they couldn't duplicate it. There is a recall but only for newer models. There needs to be one for older models also.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738418May 17, 2026
STEERING
Steering wheel sticks at high speeds and after driving longer periods of time. Presents a danger by needing to over correct the steering to “unstick” it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738384May 17, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
While driving at 60 mph, automatic braking feature activated slamming on brakes unexpectedly. There was no car in front of me when this occurred. This has occurred several times. In this instance, we were driving on a 4 lane HWY in the right lane. A car passed me in the left lane and just after passing me the braking system slammed on the brakes. The other vehicle was still in the left lane while we were in the right lane.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738224May 16, 2026
STEERING
When turning on gradual curves at highway speeds the steering sticks then suddenly releases resulting in the need to correct the steering in the opposite direction rapidly. This could cause the driver to over-correct the steering leading to a potential accident. From what I understand, Honda is recommending a full steering rack replacement which is estimated between $3k-$5k+. Serious issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738269May 16, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving, car engine stutters and stops. The infotainment system went black while driving. The system is hard to steer often while turning. The trunk would not open when touching button for it to open. Took out the key fob and it also would not respond. Used the door release from dash and still would not open. Cancel the control unit then tried again and key fob worked that time. I went to dealer and it was reset, and this all happened after the reset. Car was inspected on May 6 at Ed Napleton Honda St. Peters. Miles 8766. Car purchased at 6500 miles. Recall SRS Software was performed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738265May 16, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Enter the parking spot and vehicle accelerated, hitting a building and a tree.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11738172May 15, 2026
ENGINE
The contact’s daughter owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 80 MPH. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 169,893.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738119May 15, 2026
STEERING
Steering is ‘sticky’ at highway speeds, doesnt hold on center, steering wheel gives impression of being stuck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738090May 15, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Driver's side mirror has a distorted view and vibrating, most noticable at highway speeds, especially at night. Took it to a dealership and they were not able to recreate the problem both times it was taken to them. This puts my safety and the safety of others at risk as the mirror has a distorted view, making it extremely difficult (nearly impossible) to accurately judge if a car is in the lane next to me when I wish to change lanes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738016May 15, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Formally lodging a complaint regarding a severe manufacturing defect in my newly purchased 2026 Honda CR-V and to demand an immediate windshield replacement under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. I purchased this vehicle less than six months ago. It currently has under 6,000 miles on the odometer and has been driven exclusively on local back roads, not highways. Despite this exceptionally light and careful use, a hairline stress crack has spontaneously developed on the windshield. The crack originates completely hidden beneath the black frit at the extreme edge of the glass and spread inward without any external impact, rock strike, or user error. Extensive research indicates that this is a widespread, documented engineering failure on Honda's part, not an isolated incident. The automotive industry and consumer protection forums are flooded with identical complaints regarding the 2023–2026 CR-V generations. To meet weight and fuel economy metrics, Honda is clearly utilizing excessively thin, lower-quality glass that cannot withstand the standard structural flexion of the vehicle's frame. This exact phenomenon of spontaneous edge-stress fracturing has been the subject of extreme consumer backlash, ongoing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database trends, and prior class-action litigation (such as *Hasan v. American Honda Motor Co.*) targeting Honda’s refusal to honor warranties for this exact structural defect. A vehicle less than six months old should not suffer a spontaneous windshield failure, nor should the consumer bear the financial burden of replacing substandard factory materials. Furthermore, the failure of this glass inherently compromises the forward-facing Honda Sensing camera, posing an active safety and calibration risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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