2026 Honda CR-V
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 172
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
None on file
None on file
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2026: 172 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 128 |
| 1999 | 127 |
| 2000 | 129 |
| 2001 | 142 |
| 2002 | 515 |
| 2003 | 468 |
| 2004 | 501 |
| 2005 | 479 |
| 2006 | 398 |
| 2007 | 887 |
| 2008 | 962 |
| 2009 | 386 |
| 2010 | 481 |
| 2011 | 554 |
| 2012 | 402 |
| 2013 | 382 |
| 2014 | 587 |
| 2015 | 673 |
| 2016 | 394 |
| 2017 | 1,775 |
| 2018 | 2,156 |
| 2019 | 1,106 |
| 2020 | 368 |
| 2021 | 340 |
| 2022 | 273 |
| 2023 | 524 |
| 2024 | 393 |
| 2025 | 261 |
| 2026 | 172 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Forward collision avoidance
22% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
We were pulling into a parking space and were almost completely stopped. Suddenly the gas engine revved and we jumped the curb and crashed through the glass front of the restaurant we had ordered food from.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14
Electrical system
19% · 33 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Car burst into flames after sitting idle for 9 hours.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-12
Visibility/wiper
16% · 27 reportsPower train
12% · 21 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While accelerating having made a right turn from a stop at an intersection, the drive train lost power for several seconds and the car slowed before accelerating…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Steering
10% · 17 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2026 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 38 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 27 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2026 Honda CR-V reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2026 Honda CR-V is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda CR-V?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Honda CR-V have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.