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#BS-2019-HONCRV-31782019 Honda CR-VProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 1,581 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 1,581 complaints, 56 crashes, 2 fires, and 8 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.1x the class average.
Top reported problems
dead battery
38 complaints • Severity 7.4/10
infotainment system malfunction
11 complaints • Severity 7.6/10
fuel dilution in oil
8 complaints • Severity 9.5/10
random parking brake engagement
5 complaints • Severity 10/10
steering stick when making minor corrections
5 complaints • Severity 8.8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
259 owners reported forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking issues — failures commonly reported around 10K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (300 reports) • Median: 10K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (259 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Honda CR-V: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda CR-V, with 259 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 10,129 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 10K-mile mark.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda CR-V, with 251 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda CR-V, with 198 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda CR-V, with 153 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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 2019 Honda CR-V. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (8 recalls)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
+ 3 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2019 Honda CR-V NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Rear Differential Seizure
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
The worst model year for the Honda CR-V is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2019 Honda CR-V vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
1,581
Class avg
381
4.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,581 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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