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2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid

Based on reports from 153 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

153

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 153 complaints, 10 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

32 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 25K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (10 reports) • Median: 25K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (32 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine32 (21%)

Electrical23 (15%)

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking17 (11%)

Fuel System14 (9%)

Speed Control13 (8%)

Other13 (8%)

Drivetrain9 (6%)

Brakes8 (5%)

2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 25K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

23V844000Jan 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

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 crash.

24V064000Mar 2024

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Honda Cr V Hybrid is the 2020 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 153 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Honda Cr V Hybrid Model Years

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2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid is related to the engine, with 32 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid reliable?

The 2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid has 153 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes, the 2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Honda Cr V Hybrid problems start?

Based on 16 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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