Honda CR-V reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 10,765 complaints about the Honda CR-V with NHTSA since 2010, most often about engine and steering. Honda has filed 16 warranty extensions and 3 service campaigns for it, and there are 39 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Honda CR-V? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the CR-V a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 10,765
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 16
- Filed by Honda
- Service campaigns
- 3
- Filed by Honda
- Safety recalls
- 39
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the CR-V with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 151 | Other or unspecified (24%) | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 254 | Steering (21%) | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 391 | Steering (32%) | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 515 | Steering (63%) | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 263 | Steering (53%) | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 334 | Steering (34%) | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 354 | Automatic emergency braking and collision warning (21%) | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1,103 | Automatic emergency braking and collision warning (27%) | 8 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2,156 | Engine (25%) | 5 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1,773 | Engine (30%) | 7 | 3 |
| 2016 | 393 | Engine (26%) | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 671 | Engine (36%) | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | 587 | Engine (32%) | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 382 | Engine (25%) | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | 403 | Engine (22%) | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | 554 | Airbags (53%) | 13 | 13 |
| 2010 | 481 | Airbags (45%) | 15 | 12 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single CR-V model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Honda
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Honda filed with NHTSA for the CR-V, in its own words. A warranty extension means Honda pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionJan 2024· Visibility· model years 2017–2022
Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak.
- Warranty extensionMar 2020· Airbags· model years 2010–2011
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionMar 2020· Airbags· model years 2010–2011
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionAug 2019· Airbags· model years 2010–2011
Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028)
- Warranty extensionApr 2019· Equipment and accessories· model years 2017–2018
This bulletin is replaced by S/B 19-032, Warranty Extension: 2017-18 CR-V: Software Update with A/C Replacement; DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, or P0172; Whirling Noise from Engine.
- Warranty extensionApr 2019· Engine· model years 2017–2018
Dealer Message - Today, April 5, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2016-18 Civic and 2017-18 CR-V vehicles due to drivability concerns.
- Warranty extensionJan 2019· Airbags· model years 2010–2011
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionJun 2018· Airbags· model years 2012–2014
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionJun 2018· Airbags· model years 2015–2016
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionJun 2018· Airbags· model years 2010–2011
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionJun 2018· Airbags· model years 2010–2011
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionJun 2018· Airbags· model years 2010–2011
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionMay 2018· Equipment and accessories· model years 2010–2011
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionOct 2015· Engine· model years 2010–2011
American honda is extending the warranty coverage on the piston rings and pistons for 201011 cr-v 2WD and 4WD to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- Warranty extensionJun 2014· Body and structure· model years 2010–2011
Warranty extension for forms of corrosion, rust spots or stains on chrome trim and tailgate dissimilar metals. Model 2007-2011 Cr-v.
- Warranty extensionMay 2014· Equipment and accessories· model years 2010–2011
A warranty extension, on some vehicles, due to A/C compressor clutch was wearing out with symptoms of poor performance, not working or blowing warm air or making noises. Model 2007-2011 Cr-v.
- Service campaignFeb 2013· Fuel system· model years 2010
The fuel injector and vtc timing at cold start ay create deposits on the oil control rings that could lead to increased oil consumption. *rm updated 10/24/11. *pe updated 11/28/11. *pe updated 6/28/13.
- Service campaignApr 2011· Wheels· model years 2011
Water may leak into the rear seat because of sealant in the wheelwell. 2011 Cr-v.
- Service campaignDec 2010· Engine and cooling· model years 2011
A manufacturing problem is causing a small amount of oil to leak from the cylinder head cover.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every CR-V model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Engine2,131 (20%)
- Steering1,480 (14%)
- Electrical system1,477 (14%)
- Other or unspecified1,392 (13%)
- Automatic emergency braking and collision warning1,326 (12%)
- Fuel and propulsion1,042 (10%)
- Brakes707 (7%)
- Airbags680 (6%)
Safety recalls
39 recalls cover at least one CR-V model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
The steering transmission assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
The tire identification number (TIN) is missing the four-digit date code.
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size information.
An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame to corrode and possibly detach the rear trailing arm.
A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a crash.
The clip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly and may detach, which can cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system.
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.
The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate.
The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
And 24 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- EA24002Engineering analysis· opened Apr 2024, still open· Automatic emergency braking and collision warning· model years 2017–2022
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- EA23003Engineering analysis· opened Nov 2023, closed Jan 2025· Steering· model years 2023–2024
Momentary Increased Steering Effort
Led to recall 24V744.
- PE22011Preliminary evaluation· opened Nov 2022, closed Jul 2024· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2018–2022
Rear Differential Seizure
- PE22003Preliminary evaluation· opened Feb 2022, closed Apr 2024· Automatic emergency braking and collision warning· model years 2017–2019
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
- EA21002Engineering analysis· opened Sep 2021, still open· Airbags· model years 2012–2015
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- EA19001Engineering analysis· opened Apr 2019, closed Sep 2024· Airbags· model years 2012–2016
Electrical overstress
Led to recall 20V024.
- EQ12002Investigation· opened Feb 2012, closed May 2012· Airbags· model years 2012
Autoliv Air Bag Propellant Mixture
NHTSA's own page for the 2027 Honda CR-V has the complaint text and every document.
Common questions
Is the Honda CR-V reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 10,765 owner complaints, 16 warranty extensions and 3 service campaigns Honda filed, and 39 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2018 (2,156), 2017 (1,773), 2019 (1,103). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Honda CR-V?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name engine (20%), steering (14%), electrical system (14%). Honda has filed 16 warranty extensions covering the CR-V, listed on this page.
Which CR-V model years have the most complaints?
2018 (2,156), 2017 (1,773), 2019 (1,103). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the CR-V with each other rather than with other models.
Has Honda extended the warranty on the CR-V?
Yes: visibility (model years 2017–2022); airbags (model years 2010–2011); airbags (model years 2010–2011), and 13 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a CR-V?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 39 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.