Honda CR-V 2017–2022 problems by year and mileage
5th generation · RW1/RW2, RT5/RT6 (hybrid)
NHTSA data through 24 September 20266,210 complaints, 2,357 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2017 Honda CR-V
Close- Median failure report
- 18,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,768
- Recalls naming this year
- 7
At least 40% of the complaints about the 2017 were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading. The median here rests on the earlier reports and likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported on the 2017
- Engine529 reports · median 15,000 mi
- Electrical system398 reports · median 20,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system348 reports · median 14,000 mi
7 recall campaigns name the 2017: Air bags — sensor; Fuel system, gasoline — delivery; Equipment — other. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2018 Honda CR-V
Close- Median failure report
- 12,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 2,141
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
At least 40% of the complaints about the 2018 were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading. The median here rests on the earlier reports and likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported on the 2018
- Engine527 reports · median 6,000 mi
- Forward collision avoidance394 reports · median 35,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system369 reports · median 4,000 mi
5 recall campaigns name the 2018: Air bags — sensor; Fuel system, gasoline — delivery; Seat belts — front. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2019 Honda CR-V
Close- Median failure report
- 12,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,099
- Recalls naming this year
- 8
At least 40% of the complaints about the 2019 were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading. The median here rests on the earlier reports and likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported on the 2019
- Forward collision avoidance298 reports · median 22,000 mi
- Steering195 reports
- Electrical system162 reports · median 7,000 mi
8 recall campaigns name the 2019: Air bags — sensor; Fuel system, gasoline — delivery; Seat belts — front. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2020 Honda CR-V
Close- Median failure report
- 17,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 435
- Recalls naming this year
- 9
Most reported on the 2020
- Forward collision avoidance88 reports
- Engine59 reports
- Electrical system56 reports
9 recall campaigns name the 2020: Air bags — sensor; Fuel system, gasoline — delivery; Electrical system — 12v/24v/48v battery. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2021 Honda CR-V
Close- Median failure report
- 28,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 433
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2021
- Steering117 reports
- Forward collision avoidance109 reports
- Engine67 reports
5 recall campaigns name the 2021: Air bags — sensor; Fuel system, gasoline — delivery; Electrical system — 12v/24v/48v battery. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2022 Honda CR-V
Close- Median failure report
- 19,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 334
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 2022
- Steering144 reports
- Forward collision avoidance56 reports
- Electrical system36 reports
6 recall campaigns name the 2022: Air bags — sensor; Fuel system, gasoline — delivery; Electrical system — 12v/24v/48v battery. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
Each tile shows the median mileage at which that model year’s failures were reported. † marks a year whose median likely understates the mileage: much of its reporting came after 2020, when most complaints stopped recording an odometer reading. The 2021 reports latest and the 2019 earliest, but part of that gap is age: the 2019 has had 2 more years on the road to accumulate mileage.
The short answer
“Is the 2017–2022 Honda CR-V reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 15,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 70,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 2,357
- Recalls
- 18
At least 40% of this generation’s complaints were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading, so the median likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported
- Engine21.3% of complaints · median 10,000 mi
- Forward collision avoidance19.7% of complaints · median 36,000 mi
- Electrical system16.0% of complaints · median 15,000 mi
Owners filed 6,210 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017–2022 Honda CR-V; the engine leads with 21.3% of them, and half of the 2,357 that record an odometer reading came by 15,000 miles. A count like this can’t rate reliability on its own: NHTSA records what owners chose to report, not how many of each car were sold.
44% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 14.1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2017–2022 Honda CR-V last?
Complaint records can’t measure how long a car lasts; they show when reported failures happened. On the 2017–2022 Honda CR-V, half of the 2,357 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 15,000 miles and 90% by 70,000 miles.
21 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 6 past 200,000 — each one proof that a CR-V reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Honda CR-V 2017–2022 · 2,357 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 563 complaints.
- First 12,000 miles — 44% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 6 complaints (0.3%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 1,300
- 25%
- 5,000
- Median
- 15,185
- 75%
- 36,600
- 90%
- 70,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 563 | 23.9% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 335 | 14.2% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 243 | 10.3% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 193 | 8.2% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 157 | 6.7% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 125 | 5.3% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 108 | 4.6% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 93 | 3.9% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 84 | 3.6% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 58 | 2.5% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 55 | 2.3% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 43 | 1.8% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 39 | 1.7% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 25 | 1.1% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 38 | 1.6% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 19 | 0.8% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 28 | 1.2% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 9 | 0.4% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 27 | 1.1% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 12 | 0.5% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 18 | 0.8% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 12 | 0.5% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 12 | 0.5% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 8 | 0.3% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 6 | 0.3% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Common CR-V problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Honda CR-V 2017–2022
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Fuel and propulsion system960 reports7,5003,000–17,000Fuel and propulsion system: 960 reports, median 7,500 miles, middle half 3,000 to 17,000 miles.
- Engine1,323 reports10,0004,000–23,000Engine: 1,323 reports, median 10,000 miles, middle half 4,000 to 23,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise704 reports10,0003,000–23,000Problems owners could not categorise: 704 reports, median 10,000 miles, middle half 3,000 to 23,000 miles.
- Brakes547 reports14,0006,000–27,000Brakes: 547 reports, median 14,000 miles, middle half 6,000 to 27,000 miles.
- Electrical system991 reports15,0004,500–34,000Electrical system: 991 reports, median 15,000 miles, middle half 4,500 to 34,000 miles.
- Forward collision avoidance1,226 reports36,00019,000–53,000Forward collision avoidance: 1,226 reports, median 36,000 miles, middle half 19,000 to 53,000 miles.
- Steering889 reports42,00023,000–68,000Steering: 889 reports, median 42,000 miles, middle half 23,000 to 68,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,323 | 21.3% | 10,000 | 4,000–23,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1,226 | 19.7% | 36,000 | 19,000–53,000 |
| Electrical system | 991 | 16.0% | 15,000 | 4,500–34,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 960 | 15.5% | 7,500 | 3,000–17,000 |
| Steering | 889 | 14.3% | 42,000 | 23,000–68,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 704 | 11.3% | 10,000 | 3,000–23,000 |
| Brakes | 547 | 8.8% | 14,000 | 6,000–27,000 |
| Fuel system | 395 | 6.4% | 65,000 | 31,000–92,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 295 | 4.8% | 18,000 | 7,000–36,000 |
| Airbag system | 205 | 3.3% | 14,000 | 3,000–34,000 |
System by system, in words
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 15,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The engine accounts for 21.3% of complaints (1,323 reports, 772 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 10,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 4,000 and 23,000 miles.
Forward collision avoidance accounts for 19.7% of complaints (1,226 reports, 166 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 36,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 19,000 and 53,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 16.0% of complaints (991 reports, 436 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 15,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 4,500 and 34,000 miles.
The fuel and propulsion system accounts for 15.5% of complaints (960 reports, 349 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 7,500 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 3,000 and 17,000 miles.
The steering accounts for 14.3% of complaints (889 reports, 165 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 42,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 23,000 and 68,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 11.3% of complaints (704 reports, 284 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 10,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 3,000 and 23,000 miles.
Known problems with the 2017–2022 CR-V
Engine 2017–2018
1.5L turbo oil dilution: incomplete combustion in cold weather and on short trips lets gasoline seep past the rings into the crankcase, raising the dipstick level, thinning the oil, producing a fuel smell and in some cases hesitation or stalling. Honda ran a product update in October 2018 for five cold-weather states, expanded to 21 states in December 2018, revising engine control and HVAC software, and extended the powertrain warranty to six years with no mileage limit on 2017-2018 1.5T cars.
Hvac 2017–2019
A/C condenser leaks, frequently at the seam, causing loss of cooling; a high-volume complaint on early model years.
Engine 2017–2018
Hard starting and stalling reported on early 1.5T cars, related to the same fuel-in-oil mechanism.
Before you buy a 2017–2022 CR-V: the 3-minute check
Generated from 2,357 mileage-tagged complaints, 18 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 18 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Ask for engine repair records. Reports on this area come at a median of 10,000 miles — a newer example may not have reached that mileage yet, so ask what was repaired under warranty and what the warranty still covers.
- Ask for fuel and propulsion system repair records. Reports on this area come at a median of 7,500 miles — a newer example may not have reached that mileage yet, so ask what was repaired under warranty and what the warranty still covers.
- Check engine on 2017–2018, complaints continue into 2019 cars. 1.5L turbo oil dilution: incomplete combustion in cold weather and on short trips lets gasoline seep past the rings into the crankcase, raising the dipstick level, thinning the oil, producing a fuel smell and in some…
- Check hvac on 2017–2019 cars. A/C condenser leaks, frequently at the seam, causing loss of cooling; a high-volume complaint on early model years.
- Check engine on 2017–2018 cars. Hard starting and stalling reported on early 1.5T cars, related to the same fuel-in-oil mechanism.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer of a newer example: 44% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, and many of these cars have not covered that yet. The early window may still be ahead, so check what the factory warranty still covers and whether any recall on the VIN is open.
On inspection, the engine and forward collision avoidance are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 10,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
CR-V problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer reading, or read the common mileages in the table. Your marker lands on the timing chart above and on the curve below.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi87% below | At 90k mi94% below | At 120k mi98% below | At 150k mi99% below | At 200k mi100% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4,000–23,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Forward collision avoidance | 19,000–53,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 4,500–34,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 3,000–17,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Steering | 23,000–68,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 3,000–23,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Brakes | 6,000–27,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Honda CR-V 2017–2022 · 2,357 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 87% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 94% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 98% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 100% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it above
The staircase tops out at 100%: the remaining 0.3% of reports (6) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
2017–2022 Honda CR-V recalls (18)
NHTSA records 18 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the fuel system (5), the airbag system (3), equipment (3). Several campaigns against one area can mean a remedy that did not hold, or separate defects in parts filed under the same heading; the summaries below name each defect.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
May 2026 · 2017–2022 · Air BagsAir bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V…
What can happen. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for…
Feb 2024 · 2020–2021 · Air BagsAn air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020…
What can happen. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Dec 2023 · 2017–2022 · Fuel System, GasolineFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda…
What can happen. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall…
Dec 2023 · 2020–2022 · Electrical SystemAn overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a…
What can happen. An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this…
Jul 2023 · 2017, 2020, 2022 · EquipmentAn incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. 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. As…
What can happen. An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for…
Mar 2023 · 2017–2020 · Seat BeltsAn unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel…
What can happen. An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023.…
May 2022 · 2020 · Fuel System, GasolineAn inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V vehicles. The clip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly and may detach, which can cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
What can happen. An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is…
Dec 2021 · 2022 · Power TrainDriveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
What can happen. Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or…
The free fix. Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service…
Nov 2021 · 2021–2022 · Seat BeltsAn unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can…
What can happen. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Mar 2021 · 2018–2019 · Fuel System, GasolineFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit…
What can happen. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note…
Dec 2020 · 2020 · Electrical SystemA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. The DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.
What can happen. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at…
Dec 2019 · 2019–2020 · StructureA separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.
What can happen. A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Honda…
Sep 2019 · 2019 · EquipmentIf the front passenger does not correctly understand how the airbag functions, they may be at an increased…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
What can happen. If the front passenger does not correctly understand how the airbag functions, they may be at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners and provide a sticker with the correct information to be added to the owner's guide, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owner's may contact Honda customer…
Aug 2019 · 2019 · Fuel System, GasolineThe failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
What can happen. The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for…
May 2019 · 2019 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to deploy without warning.
What can happen. In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury. An uncommanded deployment of the driver's air bag also increases the risk of injury and a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the steering wheel core and replace clockspring and the harnesses within, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019.…
Sep 2018 · 2017–2018 · SteeringThe unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become…
What can happen. The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.…
Jul 2017 · 2017 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the pipe disconnects, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CR-V 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel supply pipe that may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the pipe disconnecting and leaking while driving.
What can happen. If the pipe disconnects, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the disconnected pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk…
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number…
Apr 2017 · 2017 · EquipmentIf the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to…
What can happen. If the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 6,210 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 175 (2.8%)
- Fires
- 13
- Injury reports
- 138
- Fatality reports
- 1
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
CR-V problems by model year
The 2018 drew the most complaints of this generation, 2,141, most of them about the engine, and the 2022 the fewest, 334. A typical year drew about 767.
That makes the 2018 stand out at roughly 2.8 times a typical year. A count like this follows how many cars of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as how often they failed, so it is not by itself evidence of a worse year; what each year's reports name, in its card and row, is the useful part.
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,768 | 957 | 18,000† | Engine (529) | 7 |
| 2018 | 2,141 | 885 | 12,000† | Engine (527) | 5 |
| 2019 | 1,099 | 311 | 12,000† | Forward collision avoidance (298) | 8 |
| 2020 | 435 | 106 | 17,000 | Forward collision avoidance (88) | 9 |
| 2021 | 433 | 62 | 28,000 | Steering (117) | 5 |
| 2022 | 334 | 36 | 19,000 | Steering (144) | 6 |
What CR-V owners reported
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was sticking. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was…
2017 · 58,000 miles · Steering
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and turning right, the steering wheel was sticking. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was…
2018 · 52,000 miles · Steering
The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. While the contact's wife was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle operated sluggishly with an engine misfire. The contact's daughter used a scan tool and retrieved information of a misfire in cylinder #2. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that cylinder…
2020 · 155,000 miles · Engine
The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his daughter was sitting at a red light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle bucked and sputtered and failed to accelerate as intended, before losing power. The check engine, air bag, power train, and other unknown warning lights were…
2017 · 127,000 miles · Engine and its cooling system
Built from 2,357 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-09-26 · open data · how it is built
Other CR-V generations
- CR-V 1997–2001 245 reports with mileage, most about the airbag system
- CR-V 2002–2006 1,603 reports with mileage, most about the airbag system
- CR-V 2007–2011 1,643 reports with mileage, most about the airbag system
- CR-V 2012–2016 1,658 reports with mileage, most about the engine
- CR-V 2023–2025 128 reports with mileage, most about the steering