Owner complaints for this model most often concern:
Engine5,200 (12.2%)Official recall records for this system: 4, covering model years 2015–2016.
Electrical system4,976 (11.7%)Official recall records for this system: 13, covering model years 1997–2019.
Air bags (restraint system)4,790 (11.2%)Official recall records for this system: 76, covering model years 1997–2022.
Where a mileage was given (15,500 reports), it averaged 54,429 miles.
These are counts of records held, not a failure rate: no vehicles-in-service figure exists in this data, so no reliability score can be derived from it.
Give these systems extra attention Model-specific · evidence-led
These systems are listed first because owner complaints for the Honda CR-V most often concern them. That is where records concentrate — it is not a finding that any individual car has a fault.
Engine5,200 complaints classified here (12.2% of classifications)
Check for oil leaks and the oil level; ask how often it needs topping up between changes.
Listen for knocking or ticking at idle and under light acceleration.
Electrical system4,976 complaints classified here (11.7% of classifications)
Test every electrical item: windows, locks, lights, infotainment, instrument cluster and charging ports.
Ask about battery replacement history and any recurring electrical faults.
Air bags (restraint system)4,790 complaints classified here (11.2% of classifications)
Check the airbag (SRS) warning lamp comes on at start and then goes out.
Run the VIN through the official recall lookup specifically for open air-bag recalls, and ask for completion proof.
Driver-assistance systems3,898 complaints classified here (9.1% of classifications)
Check that driver-assistance features switch on without warnings (lane keeping, collision warning, cameras).
Ask whether the windshield or front bumper has been replaced; sensors can need recalibration.
Good practice for any used car Generic
Documents & seller questions
Run the VIN through the official recall lookup (NHTSA in the US, Transport Canada in Canada) and ask for proof that open recalls were completed.
Ask for service records, and when the transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid were last changed.
Ask whether the car has been in a collision or a flood, and whether any warning light has been on recently.
Before starting
Arrange to see it with the engine cold — ask the seller not to warm it up first.
Look for uneven panel gaps, mismatched paint and fresh underseal, which can indicate repair work.
Cold start
Watch every warning lamp light up with the ignition on, then go out once the engine runs.
Listen for rattles, knocks or a rough idle in the first minute, and look for smoke from the exhaust.
Engine bay
Check the oil and coolant levels and condition; note any milky oil or oily coolant.
Look for fresh leaks, wet hoses and signs of recent cleaning that could hide leaks.
Test drive
Drive at town and highway speeds; note hesitation, vibration, pulling or unusual noise.
Check that every gear engages smoothly, including reverse, from cold and when warm.
Underbody & leaks
After the drive, look under the car for fresh drips.
Have a mechanic check the underside for corrosion, damaged components and leaks on a lift.
An inspection checklist, not a diagnosis. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is the reliable way to assess a specific car.
Short answer
If you are checking a used Honda CR-V, start here. This hub collects compact SUV buyer checks, future common-problem pages, OBD clues, and year-window risk notes as they are reviewed.
Key takeaways
This Honda CR-V page is a vehicle hub, not a final reliability verdict. Verify open recalls by VIN, scan for stored codes before buying, and use sourced fault/year pages when they are available.
The Honda CR-V is covered in CarFaultIQ's structured records across 6 generations, 1997–2026, with engines from 1.5 to 2.4-litre, 4-cylinder configurations on regular gasoline, with hybrid variants. The CR-V does not yet have a documented Fault, a linked recall campaign, or a complaint-category aggregate in CarFaultIQ's records, and none of its generations has a dedicated page yet.
If you are checking a used Honda CR-V, this hub is the starting point. It is built to gather the practical questions a buyer or owner actually has: what usually goes wrong, which year windows deserve caution, what warning signs matter, and what to check before money changes hands.
The Honda CR-V is tracked here as a compact SUV coverage hub. This page is a researched coverage page, not a final reliability verdict. Specific defect claims should come from sourced child pages, not guesswork.
Before buying or ignoring symptoms, verify open recalls by VIN, scan for stored OBD codes, check service history, and use any linked CarFaultIQ fault or symptom pages to decide the next practical step.
Evidence-backed model intelligence
Honda CR-V diagnostic overview
Structured coverage spans 1997-2026. Use the exact model year and symptoms when narrowing a fault.
Vehicle coverage
Powertrain evidence: Electricity and Regular Gasoline
Electrification: Electric and Hybrid
Drivetrain coverage: 2-Wheel Drive, 4WD, 4WD/AWD, 4X4, AWD and FWD
Start with the evidence you have
A symptom and an OBD code are separate evidence channels. Use either one; do not assume a stored code proves a particular repair.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have…
24V508000 — model years 2024
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 CR-V vehicles. The tire identification number (TIN) is missing the four-digit date code. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for…
Manufacturer service communications are not safety recalls and do not prove that every vehicle has the described condition.
11035781 — model years 2017, 2018, 2019
Service Bulletin - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver assist system (ADAS) decelerates the vehicle or the extent of deceleration. The software covers Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigation…
11035777 — model years 2017, 2018, 2019
Dealer Message - Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), unexpected vehicle deceleration may occur.
11035885 — model years 2017, 2018, 2019
Service Bulletin - American Honda has identified a condition that may affect Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) operation. Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), unexpected vehicle deceleration may occur.
An investigation records a regulator review of a suspected defect. It is not automatically a finding or a recall.
EA24002 — model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On February 21, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22003) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), an automatic emergency braking (AEB) system, in model year 2017-2019 Honda CR-V and 2018-2019 Honda Accord vehicles. The…
EA23003 — model years 2023, 2024
On November 29, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles). The complaints received by…
PE22011 — model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On November 29, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE 22-011 after reviewing field reports alleging rear differential seizure in 2018-2022MY Honda CR-V and HR-V vehicles equipped with all wheel drive. To date, ODI has not received any consumer complaints. Some of the…
Distinct ODI complaint identifiers, deduplicated across component and product rows. Reports are allegations, not confirmed defects, failure rates or reliability scores.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 2,287 reports
AIR BAGS: 2,284 reports
ENGINE: 2,257 reports
A report can name several components. Do not add component totals together.
Evidence is served from a locally stored official-source snapshot. No external API is called to render this page. These records do not replace inspection or diagnosis. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Used-car checks
No structured used-car checks are verified on this model hub yet.
Recall/safety notes
No hand-written safety notes have been added to this hub. Official recall, bulletin and investigation records held for this vehicle are listed under documented evidence on this page — the absence of a note here does not mean no records exist. Always confirm by VIN.
That describes the current state of CarFaultIQ's records for the CR-V, not the vehicle itself, and new model-specific evidence is added as it is verified. For a current problem on a specific Honda CR-V, the site-wide OBD code and symptom tools remain useful, and a VIN check against the official database is the reliable way to confirm any recall.
