Honda CR-V Complaints

16,579 consumer complaints on file.

#11713911January 28, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact's daughter owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at highway speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted and failed to accelerate above 30 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Upon restarting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was no longer illuminated, and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The following day, the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer determined that there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #1. Upon investigation, the contact discovered an open investigation under NHTSA Action Number: PE25016 (Engine) and related the failure to the open investigation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and agreed to assist with paying the deductible the repair. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713590January 27, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Car was assessed for recall related to service bulletin 23-032. Recall was performed, but the mechanic who performed the recall says the car is not repaired because the rear frame corrosion, as described in bulletin 23-032, is so severe that a large piece is missing from the rear frame. The mechanic says the repair as described in the bulletin is not enough to fix the car. The service bulletin remedy was only performed because the rear trailing arm bolts were able to be removed, but the car is still unsafe due to rear frame corrosion that Honda has admitted to as per the recall. The car is considered unsafe due to the frame damage and likely cannot pass state inspection. After calling Honda, Honda says the repair is complete even though the mechanic who performed the recall says the repair is not complete and the car is unsafe due to issues with rear frame corrosion that led to the recall in the first place. Honda is refusing to discuss the issue any further. A screenshot of the damaged part of the rear frame has been attached. This is part of a video taken by the mechanic who performed the recall. In this video the mechanic also states that “this is not a repair.” He also states that part of the damage is obscured by the brace that was attached to the frame, so the image provided does not show the full extent of the damage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713608January 27, 2026
STEERING
Our steering rack has failed on our 2020 CRV with 23,000 miles on it. There are recalls out there for earlier CRV's as well as the 2023-2025 CRV'S. It cost us $5300 to repair it. If there is an obvious safety defect, why are the 2020's not covered in this recall. There is obviously a long standing safety issue here.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713631January 27, 2026
AIR BAGS
On October 2025 there was a mass incident in different areas of Queens NY in were airbags from Honda CRVs were stolen. The vehicle was sent to a body shop to have the airbag replaced but American Honda Motor Co., Inc does not have any available to distribute. We have reached out to them but there respond has been " We apologize for any inconvenince or delay this matter has caused you. Currently the part(s) ETA is to be determined." No dealer has extra parts and the part cant be found anywhere else. We are looking to get this resolved being that 3 months have now passed and there is no "ETA" of the part being available for costumers. It is not something that should be happening to a loyal costumer that has purchased a vehicle without having the option to get parts (as per American Honda they are not out of stock and they are manufacturing but they are just not available for distibution).In cases like this parts should be available to be replaced in cases of an emergency, let alone a safety part like an airbag.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713667January 27, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This vehicle is haven issued with loss power at any moments not matter the speed can lost power at 25 miles per hour and can lost power at 55 miles per hour do to head gasket issue I contacted American honda they say they know about the issue because the turbo engine have high pressure issues they refuse to repair or get a solution for this even if more than 1,000 people have been complaining about the head gasket on the turbo engine vehicle with the problem from people the i know 2017 to 2022 honda crv and according to and civic and some few acura mdx
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713778January 27, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery went dead when car was less than 4 years old!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713683January 27, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The vehicle's defroster system and wiper sweep are unable to provide sufficient visibility in winter weather. At 10F at speeds of 65 and below, the wipers stay frozen. The defroster cannot defrost the wipers or the left and right areas of the windshield. Instead, ice builds up on the sides of the windshield. The frozen wipers cannot clear the windshield from splatter since the wiper fluid is passed over by the frozen wipers. This is unsafe. Even in town driving doesn't doesn't provide enough heat to the windshield. I saw no other cars with ice build up like mine, and my car is brand new. I submitted a complaint to Honda Motor Company and my dealer and have received no response.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713583January 27, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The driver side mirror cracked. It occurred overnight during the first freeze since purchasing the vehicle. The crack was not a result of any physical impact to the mirror.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713293January 26, 2026
ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Issues with 1.5L turbo engine and fuel injector causing safety features to be disabled and flash on dashboard repeatedly, also heard of many issues with head gasket failure in this specific engine which could lead to driving in limp mode on a highway(20miles or less). These safety concerns could potentially be LIFE THREATENING if these issues occur on a highway
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713450January 26, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the morning, and in the evening, the fire department knocked on the contact's door, advising that neighbors had called to report that there was a significant amount of smoke coming from the contact's garage. The contact stated that the garage was detached and was located in the rear of the residence. The contact stated that upon opening the garage door, the contact noticed a significant amount of smoke. The contact noticed that the front end and the hood of the vehicle had caught on fire, and the fire had spread to the entire garage. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire; however, the contact later noticed a spark of fire on the rear wooden wall of the garage after the fire department had left. The contact called the fire department, and the fire department returned, extinguished the fire, and removed the garage's wooden wall for safety precautions. A fire department report was filed. The police arrived at the scene, but it was unknown whether a police report was filed. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle had significantly burned, and the engine and other unknown parts were dismantled. There was property damage. The contact sustained cough and breathing issues due to smoke inhalation. The contact was a medical physician and had contacted a colleague, who brought a steroid inhaler to the contact. The vehicle remained parked in the garage and was awaiting inspection from the insurance company. The dealer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The contact was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11713496January 26, 2026
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES
my 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid regarding the vehicle's stability when shifted into "Park." Upon selecting "Park" and releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle exhibits an excessive rocking motion, surging forward and backward approximately four times before coming to a rest. This is not the standard "settling" common in automatic transmissions; it is a repeated oscillatory movement that suggests a failure in the parking engagement or a lack of coordination with the brake system. This creates a safety hazard, as the vehicle does not feel securely anchored, increasing the risk of a roll-away or injury to passengers exiting the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713314January 26, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
nothhing
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713308January 26, 2026
AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE:BODY, SERVICE BRAKES
no problem
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713305January 26, 2026
AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE:BODY, SERVICE BRAKES
thank you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713176January 25, 2026
SUSPENSION
Rear trailing arm mount rusted out frame , had have towed to my house , not drivable and its only vehicle i have
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713265January 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
When it rains, back up camera footage becomes hazy, unclear, blurred, unreadable- cause rain water falls on to the rear camera. So backing up becomes very difficult and unsafe, when it rains. Can’t see clearly what’s behind of the car. This is a serious safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713251January 25, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The alarm and key fob system has a defect, causing me to lose my vehicle via theft. Police and insurance adjuster informed me that Honda CRV’s such as mine are vulnerable to key fob cloning and silent theft. This happened to me on December 4, 2025, between 4:56-4:59am
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713223January 25, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Safety defect in my 2021 Honda CRV. Until 11/23/2025 the rearview camera had perfect view. 11/24/2025, camera view became obstructed by the camera Lense black rim in the permanent housing. On 11/28/2025 saw my local mechanic. Told after visual inspection that the lense had slipped down in the housing. This would have to be repaired by Honda. Appt.11 AM on 12/18/2025 at Crown Honda Pinellas Park Fl. I viewed Honda manual for 2021 Honda CRV camera problems. Had to be taken to a Honda dealership for repair. Honda forums, and Honda repair technician blogs stated backup camera lense is a defect, has to be repaired by Honda. At Crown Honda on 12/18/2025 at 10:45 AM, I was checked in by a manager. This guy ran the outside car take in. He looked at the problem in driveway. After 15 min, I was told its “Normal” he said “I looked at the same year in lot and it looks the same.” I told him the camera lense housing is loose and needs repair,“ no its not” he said. I explained the backup camera lense dropped further since 11/24/2025 and almost resulted in a pedestrian injury twice. Backing out of my drive way and in a shopping center parking lot. Both times from the rear right side of the car, a known blind spot in Honda CRVs. Both times the camera did not see the cross-traffic movement. I insisted a mechanic look at the car. Another shop manager comes and says its normal. I showed both of them the proof it is not normal, my obstructed view is a safety concern. At 12:07 they finally agreed to have mechanic # 971716A look at it. The second manager says “nothing is wrong.” I said, “if an injury occurs which is a result of this obstructed view, I will hold you/him accountable.” I said” check the housing holding the camera” he said “No, and the truth is; not enough people are complaining for Honda to pay for this repair”. I am truly concerned this is a serious safety hazard that can result in injury or death due to an obstructed view of rear camera.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713204January 25, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
At 17,000 miles and 17 months of ownership the car started clattering badly on startup. The check engine light came on as well as an advisory that there might be an emissions problem, and to take the car to the dealer. We had it towed in (inconvenient as we were out of town). The problem was diagnosed as faulty fuel injectors which are being replaced under warranty. We were told this is not an uncommon problem for the 2025 hybrid CR-V.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713068January 24, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is a new vehicle with around 800 miles purchased in early December, 2025. I started the vehicle and let it warm up at least 10 minutes. I was able to drive to my destination around 5 miles from home. 20 minutes later when I planned to drive home, many dashboard lights came on with some flashing and one beeping. Vehicle started but was cold and limp. Would not accelerate beyond around 20 mph. Had to drive home with flashers on. Based on reading, it may be caused by an inadequate 12v battery. Have service appt at Honda dealer on 1/26/2026. Talked to Wilde Honda service dept. staff immediately after incident, and they mentioned that they had recently seen other CRV hybrid vehicles with multiple warning lights. I scheduled a service appt for 1/26/2026 but am concerned about driving safely to dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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