Honda CR-V Complaints

16,579 consumer complaints on file.

#11690491September 30, 2025
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was a loud explosion on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the exterior passenger’s side glass mirror had suddenly shattered. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that no object had impacted the vehicle to cause the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 11,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690338September 29, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am writing to report a safety-related defect in my 2018 Honda CRV. My car started smoking, all dashboard lights flashing, slow acceleration. Took it to a Honda repair shop and gave codes for turbo failure. I have googled and see that this make and model has this issue. I know it says VIN specific but all models 2017-2020 I believe have turbo failure. It is very dangerous to drive and unsafe. I urge the NHTSA to investigate this serious safety defect to prevent potential injuries or fatalities. My personal identifiers may be shared with the manufacturer to help facilitate their investigation. I am available to provide any further information required for your investigation. Turbo Charge This abrupt flashing of all dashboard lights and immediate slowing down almost caused me to wreck. The smoking from the tailpipe, I didn't know what was going on. Sons Honda Code p0299 Yes No I have read that some common problems for the 2018 Honda CR-V include engine oil dilution from the 1.5L turbo engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690391September 29, 2025
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the driver’s side front seat belt failed to latch securely. There was an abnormal dinging sound detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V158000 (Seat Belts). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the latch was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690394September 29, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
New battery dies after sitting for one night. Had checked after driving a couple of miles to autozone. Battery test Good. Next morning battery was dead again. There is some sort of peristent drain on the battery that kills the battery overnight.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690453September 29, 2025
STEERING
Steering sticky when driving car on road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690092September 27, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The headlights were on after I replaced the battery. Did a little bit of research and found that the body control module or (BCM) would be going out. Got a new one sent and tried replacing it and the part didn't end up working. Took it to a non honda dealer. Got it taken care of, but the new BCM wouldn't work. All warning lights came on and now I have to deal with the BCM going out again and not able to return the part back to Honda.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690096September 27, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
On this vehicle, the washer fluid sprays intermittently by design. In theory, this would save fluid but the timing of the spray makes it so a majority of the right/passenger side windshield stays completely dry or gets just enough spray to smear around any obstruction that is on the windshield. I have had several times now where I need to clean my windshield from dirty road spray and end up needing to pull in to a gas station to get out and clean my windshield. There are online forums that talk extensively about this issue and seems to effect all 23 and newer Honda CRVs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689982September 26, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
On 9/25/25, while exiting the freeway with no cars in front of mine for as far as I could see, the "BRAKE” indicator light flashed once and. the car came to a jolting stop. As soon as I pressed on the accelerator the car engaged and I was able to drive normally. A new light was on my dashboard with two white lines beneath the “ACC” and “LKAS” lights. A similar incident occurred to while driving the car on 12/15/24 and a NHTSA complaint was filed (#11632264). Honda followed up and the car was assessed by a technician who could not recreate the same response and determined that the radar was "misaligned". To the best of my knowledge the issue was addressed by Honda.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689999September 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
First incident. 9/20/2025: car went forward when gear shift was in reverse. I had pulled my car into space on a slight incline in a parking garage. The space inclined downward toward a wall. I needed to back my car back a few inches away from the wall. I put my car into Reverse and applied light pressure on the accelerator. The car moved forward. I applied the brake, visually inspected the shift lever to make sure it was in reverse, and applied light acceleration again. Again the car moved forward. I put the car in Park, turned it off, restarted it, and put it into Reverse again, at which point it worked. Second incident, 9/24/2025: car lurched forward when I removed my foot from the accelerator. In a different parking garage, on level ground, I was driving under 7 MPH when I needed to slow down as another car approached from the side. I lifted my foot off the accelerator to slow (but had not applied the brake) and the car lurched forward. I braked, took my foot off the brake, and the car worked normally. These incidents put my car at risk of collision with a wall and another car coming toward me, respectively. The system is available for inspection on request. It has not yet been inspected by anyone, but is scheduled to go to the dealer for inspection. I did not see any messages or warning lamps.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689598September 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
All dashboard lights ( warnings) will light up and has stayed on for 4 days. Will randomly clear on its own. Car will also jerk while accelerating speed from 30 to 40 miles and above. Car has been inspected by a mechanic shop and has checked fuses and has had a tune up. This has happened over several months this year starting back in March. Issue still continues. Mechanical shop has reported 3 more cars like mine Honda CRV has come in with the same issue and issue remains unknown and unresolved at this time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689638September 25, 2025
SEATS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For some weeks, the driver’s heated seat began to heat to excessive temperatures without me turning on the seat warmer. The seat heating system intermittently reaches temperatures high enough to cause painful burn-type irritation to my back and buttocks. I have experienced repeated episodes where normal seat heating settings produced dangerously high heat. I returned the vehicle multiple times to Townsend Honda for diagnosis and repair (repair orders are on file with the dealer and with Honda corporate). Despite multiple service visits, the dealership has been unable to permanently resolve the overheating condition. On 09162025 and 09222025 repairs or diagnostics were attempted but the defect persists. Honda corporate has since opened Case #15869482 for further review but I have not heard from Honda corporate till now.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11689720September 25, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The frame on my Wisconsin-owned vehicle has rotted out to the point I am unable to safely have it repaired. The control arm simple pulled out of the frame as the frame was so rusted. The shop says they cannot in good conscience repair it. The manufacturer has recalled frames for this issue, but mine is apparently not included. Honda has refused to help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689754September 25, 2025
STEERING
The steering sticks. The sticking is making it difficult to control the vehicle without excessive jerking. According to mechanic, it's the gearbox.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689759September 25, 2025
STEERING
The steering has started sticking. The sticking makes it difficult to control the vehicle in turns. According to mechanic, it's the steering gearbox. There have been recalls on the 2018 crv for this very issue and somehow this vehicle does not fit into the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689791September 25, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle's Apple Carplay was not able to sync with my Apple I-phone. Dealer salespeople and service technicians were not able to sync their own phones either. This seems to be a systematic problem on 2025 and newer Honda motor vehicles. My Honda CRV is currently in the dealerships service departments possession. My loaner vehicle ( 2026 Honda Odyssey) also had the same problem. I could not sync my I-phone into the loaner car. Two different cars from Honda with the same problem that I personally experienced. I believe that this is a huge safety issue. If a driver needs to keep their eyes on the road, they should be able to keep communications available by not looking at their cell phones.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689779September 25, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES
Unintended acceleration. On August 8, 2025, Honda C-RV Hybrid 2025 (sport touring) accelerated into a wall without the driver touching the gas pedal. The vehicle is deemed a constructive total loss by the insurance carrier. Since it can’t be driven, we are unable to reproduce the problem. A case is open with Honda since the date of the accident; however, there is no urgency to move the case forward.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11689201September 23, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled on the interstate. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway. After waiting for a while, the vehicle was restarted with several unknown warning lights flashing on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the intake cam, the high-pressure fuel pump, the fuel injectors, and the spark plugs were replaced. The high-pressure test was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 144,532.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689268September 23, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My case has only 40k miles on it and the Body Control Module failed costing me $1k+
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688803September 22, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 9 MPH before the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who retrieved DTC: P0087 (High-Pressure Fuel Pump failure). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The fuel pump was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V215000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was called, but there was no response. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688746September 21, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
After vehicle was shut down for about 5 to 10 minutes while in a store, all lights on the dashboard came on with warnings that most all safety related systems had "problems" (Tire Monitoring System, Emissions System, Brake System, Brake Hold, Power steering , Variable Steering Assist Problem, Hill start assist, Adaptative Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation, Road Departure) Vehicle would otherwise run fine and could be driven home. Emergency brake still seems to operate. This has happened twice in the last six months and renders the vehicle less safe to operate without these systems fully functional.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

← Back to Honda CR-V