2019 Honda CR-V
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 128 |
| 1999 | 127 |
| 2000 | 129 |
| 2001 | 142 |
| 2002 | 515 |
| 2003 | 467 |
| 2004 | 501 |
| 2005 | 478 |
| 2006 | 398 |
| 2007 | 884 |
| 2008 | 960 |
| 2009 | 386 |
| 2010 | 480 |
| 2011 | 551 |
| 2012 | 399 |
| 2013 | 381 |
| 2014 | 585 |
| 2015 | 668 |
| 2016 | 388 |
| 2017 | 1729 |
| 2018 | 2080 |
| 2019 | 1060 |
| 2020 | 330 |
| 2021 | 307 |
| 2022 | 233 |
| 2023 | 504 |
| 2024 | 362 |
| 2025 | 228 |
| 2026 | 96 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
24% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 254 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Vehicles harness leading to auto dimming rear view mirror was defective and a wire split rendering all my braking capability. The ABS system felt like it was reversing the brakes EVERYTIME I stepped on the pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230906
17% of complaints: steering — 180 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY14% of complaints: electrical system — 145 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Vehicles harness leading to auto dimming rear view mirror was defective and a wire split rendering all my braking capability. The ABS system felt like it was reversing the brakes EVERYTIME I stepped on the pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230906
12% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 126 distinct reports on file.
CRASH10% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 105 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 19V383000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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 this recall is A5I.
Campaign 19V569000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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 service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 19V694000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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 customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 19V865000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
Remedy: 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: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Campaign 21V215000 — check if this car was fixed
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
Rear Differential Seizure
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 23V158000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
Remedy: 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 are KGC and KGD.
Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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...
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2019 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (254 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (180 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (145 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 19V383000 (air bags, electrical system, steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V569000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V694000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V865000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V215000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V158000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Honda CR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Honda CR-V is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda CR-V?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda CR-V have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.