Equipment Problems of Honda CR-V - part 2

Due to excessive corrosion the spring/strut broke while driving. The tire is off at an angle and could have come completely off endangering the driver and other drivers. There was no warning light or any other indication that this was going to happen. The car was taken to a local garage and at the insistence of Honda, it was also towed to a Honda dealership. Both locations deemed the car irreparable and a total loss due to excessive rust and corrosion. Honda has been contacted multiple times and refuses to acknowledge any issues. Even though we were given a case number, there hasn't been any closure to the case.

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Car has been having all of the dashboard lights come on. I search up this and there are so many same gen Honda crv 2017-19 having the same issue happen repeatedly. I have came across atleast 50+ people online that keep having this issue come back. Also at times it will says engine is too hot and to park safely. This is 3rd time where my car is in idle and the car shuts off and says engine is too hot to which I then turn it off. When I proceed to try to start car after waiting it does not stay on. I went to 2 different Hondas and they stated battery, alternator, starter are good. This car is no good if everyone is having the same issues.

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My sunroof exploded on my 2021 Honda crv1.

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Yes had it inspected rear frame is rusting out affecting the sway bars which I will also need a new exhaust due to the rust. I did see Honda has a recall but not in my state.

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Subject: safety recall concern - VIN: [xxx] - location: ukraine message: "I am writing to report a safety concern regarding my 2024 Honda Cr-v (VIN: [xxx] ), which was originally manufactured for the u. S. Market and is currently located in ukraine. According to the official Honda mygarage portal, my vehicle has two active and unremedied safety recalls: NHTSA recall 24v-763 (manufacturer code: pjw) - high-pressure fuel pump leak. Nhtsa recall 24v-744 (manufacturer code: smm) - steering gearbox (eps) friction issue. Given the serious nature of these defects—specifically the risk of fuel leaks/fire and the potential loss of steering control—I am concerned about the safety of operating this vehicle. As the car is now in ukraine, I would like to request assistance in ensuring that the necessary improved parts (the high-pressure fuel pump and the steering gearbox components) are made available to an authorized Honda dealer in ukraine to perform these critical safety repairs. I look forward to your guidance on how to proceed with these safety remedies internationally. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Car burst into flames after sitting idle for 9 hours.

While driving, I used the factory wireless phone charger in my Honda Cr-v with an iphone 15 pro. The phone was placed directly on the charging pad with no case and apple carplay was in use. During an extended drive, the phone failed to charge beyond approximately 50% and became excessively hot. Charging appeared inconsistent or stopped while heat continued to increase. I am concerned that the wireless charging system may cause overheating that could damage devices or present a potential fire or safety hazard. This occurred during normal, expected use of the vehicle’s built-in equipment.

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When driving on a state route vehicle began to slow down. Going 55mph with other vehicles going the same speed behind me, I was stopped in the middle of the road and barely was able to get to the side of the road before possibly getting hit. There is a warning light that came on stating “emission system problem”. I am currently getting it towed to a Honda dealership to get it assessed. I’ve only had this vehicle for a year.

Three times in the past week, I have found the front and rear windows all the way down. I contacted the dealer and was told it's a cooling feature. Then when I told them it's winter rime, I was told that if you tap the remote three times it makes all the windows go down. I have never tapped my remote three times.

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The alarm and key fob system has a defect, causing me to lose my vehicle via theft. Police and insurance adjuster informed me that Honda crv’s such as mine are vulnerable to key fob cloning and silent theft. This happened to me on December 4, 2025, between 4:56-4:59am.

All warning lights appear (flickering) while driving and also audio display gets completely black and only shows warning sentences happened 2 times. First time fixed to remove battery. Second time doesn’t work . Still shows signals.

I was driving on the freeway when my sunroof exploded spontaneouly. It was not hit by anything nor was the weather unusually cold for the location. If I had the sunroof screen open, I would have been hit by shattering glass while driving 70 mph. I understand this has happened to others who have Hondas and acuras 2015-2022 and there is a class action lawsuit against Honda.

Case #16014967 topic: recalls/campaigns VIN: [xxx] vehicle mileage: 64,935 description: subject: transmission recall concern – 2015 Honda Cr-v cvt dear american Honda customer service / NHTSA, I am reporting transmission problems with my 2015 Honda Cr-v that appear directly related to the cvt transmission recall and service bulletin for 2015–2016 models. Timeline of events: • Aug 25, 2025: vehicle lost battery charge despite a new battery; aaa confirmed battery was good but required a jump. • oct 29, 2025: battery failed again; required another jump. • Nov 30, 2025: battery dead once more; aaa again confirmed battery was good but not charging. After replacement, the car stalled mid-road, “d” light disappeared, and only restarting allowed me to move briefly. • Dec 1, 2025: mechanic confirmed transmission fluid was fine. Shortly after, vehicle experienced jolts, “d” light disappeared, and car stalled completely near home. It would only move in reverse and had to be rolled back to the mechanic. Diagnostic results: • p0741 – torque converter clutch circuit performance/stuck off • p0780 – shift malfunction • p0746 – pressure control solenoid a performance/stuck off • p1898 – cvt drive pulley pressure control valve stuck on/off these codes match known cvt transmission issues documented by Honda, including hydraulic pressure regulation failures and belt slippage. My vehicle has never received recall updates or pcm reprogramming, yet it is now showing the exact failures described in Honda’s bulletin. Although my VIN does not currently appear in Honda’s recall database, I request that Honda review my case and extend recall or goodwill coverage, as the defect is clearly present and poses a serious safety risk. I also ask NHTSA to record this complaint since my vehicle is excluded despite being the same year/model with identical failures. Please confirm recall eligibility and advise on next steps for repair. I information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6.

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2017 Honda cr v- hybrid (under 10 year under 150,000 miles) all warning lights on the dashboard—including the check engine light, oil pressure warning, battery warning light, tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) light, brake system warning, abs (anti-lock braking system) light, fuel level warning light, and engine temperature warning light—activated intermittently. This issue intermittently occurred each time the vehicle was started, with symptoms lasting from a few days up to several weeks. The warning lights would temporarily resolve, with periods lasting from a few days to several months. The vehicle's battery was replaced twice within one year, which seemed to temporarily alleviate the issue; however, the warning lights recurred afterward. Recently, Honda was able to conduct a thorough diagnosis with the lights going off and seems to have identified the root cause, leading to the replacement of the spark plugs and fuel injectors at an approximate cost of $2,000. If unaddressed, this issue could pose safety risks such as rough idling, decreased fuel efficiency, engine misfires, difficulty starting, poor acceleration, unexpected stalling, sudden complete loss of power, and electrical problems. This issue is recognized by Honda and is currently covered under a recall for the 2023-2025 Honda pilot and the 2023-2025 Honda accord hybrid. While the Honda accord hybrid and Honda Cr-v hybrid share the same fuel injection system as part of Honda’s two-motor hybrid-electric powertrain, the Honda Cr-v hybrid has not yet been included in this recall. Nonetheless, many Honda Cr-v hybrid owners are experiencing similar issues and are incurring repair costs out of pocket.   Honda, please consider including our Honda Cr-v hybrid in your recall for your fuel injection system issue.  including all within the 10 yr 150k miles that are using this faulty fuel injection systems.

The cmbs activated when driving when no other vehicle was in front of my vehicle. The car came to a stop.

I am reporting a safety concern involving my 2018 Honda Cr-v. Vehicle history reports indicate that the VIN had a prior theft record before I purchased the vehicle. This information was not disclosed to me at the time of sale. After purchasing the vehicle, it became the target of multiple theft attempts. During one incident in November 2025, I was violently assaulted during an attempted carjacking involving the vehicle. I suffered injuries and lost approximately three weeks of work. I submitted vehicle history reports documenting the prior theft record to the California department of motor vehicles during a complaint investigation. However, I was informed that this information was considered insignificant because it was not part of the carfax report used by the dealership or recognized by the dmv. I am submitting this report to document the safety risks associated with this vehicle and the lack of consideration given to theft history information contained in VIN reporting databases. This information would have impacted my decision to purchase the vehicle and could have prevented the physical and financial hardship I experienced. As a result of these circumstances, the vehicle was ultimately repossessed. I lost the vehicle and nearly lost my life due to the lack of transparency regarding the vehicle’s history at the time of sale. This report is not a car accident it was an attempted car jacking and yes I was injured severely. The system did not let me upload the most import part of my compliant the report of the theft. Thank you imelda post.

While driving at a normal speed (55mph) on I-5 north in bellingham, wa when the sunroof on my Honda Cr-v imploded. It sounded like a very loud gunshot. The shock of the incident startled my passenger and I and I immediately began looking her over to see if there was any blood. I looked up and saw very small shards of glass falling through the sunroof and a large hole. It was fortunate those shards did not cause damage. I immediately closed the sunroof and exited the highway. There were no rocks in the car, very little glass entered the car and a large hole was in the sunroof. The dealer did not believe it was due to a glass defect, he felt that something large had hit the car. This was not possible- we were on a clear highway and there was no sign of anything in the car or on the sunroof that would explaijn the damage. I do not want other people to have this experience- it is frightening and could lead to accidents.

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Blown head gasket leaked coolant in to cylinder. All warning alarms started rotating across dash, while all driver assist technology was also disabled. Car then lost ability to accelerate, but kept running, and we were able to drive about one mile home at about 10mph. We towed car to Honda (it was always maintained by a Honda dealership). Honda dealership confirmed blown gasket and replaced gasket and then injectors for $7,600 total repair bill. We did not see or receive the replaced parts. We have since learned that Honda is well aware of this particular design fault of their 1. 5 engines from 2016 thru 2023 years. Even independent mechanics know of the trouble, as well as any internet search. We were totally unaware til now!.

After stopping the car I shut off the engine while the gear/selector was still in d (drive). The car began rolling forward since the driveway has a slope. My car hit the car parked before my car. The front bumper has been damaged. Later. I've checked several times this situation: if engine shuts off while selector is in d, the vehicle rolls instead of holding on a slope. This is a serious safety issue! many driveways have slopes.

The moon roof shattered as we were driving. Luckily the inner sun shade was pulled. Crazy to have tempered glass above you. We could have not had that cover closed and glass could have rained down on us.

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After my last oil change on October 29, 2025, I began noticing a persistent gasoline smell outside the car. Concerned, I took the vehicle to prince Honda tifton and explained the issue in detail. They inspected it but reported no leaks and said everything looked fine. However, the odor continued. Starting December 1, 2025, I began smelling gasoline inside the car, with a particularly strong odor when starting the engine. I believe this poses a serious health risk and a potential fire hazard while driving.

Closed the hatch to the crv and the glass shattered. Looked up on line and there was a voluntary product update campaign requested.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the a/c compressor seal may be leaking under certain conditions. The component is available for inspection by an authorized Honda dealer or service center. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? if the compressor fails completely while driving in hot weather, the lack of air conditioning can cause discomfort and distraction to the driver, potentially increasing risk of unsafe driving conditions. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? the issue has not been reproduced, but Honda has issued an extended warranty for this known problem. A dealer in puerto rico stated that action is only needed if the system fails completely. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? the component has not been formally inspected yet; the dealer only provided a verbal assessment. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? no warning lamps or messages appeared. The system is still operational but may exhibit leakage over time. What happened? in your own words, tell us what happened. The vehicle is a Honda Cr-v touring 2021. I received a notice regarding an extended warranty for the a/c compressor seal. When visiting a dealer in puerto rico, they stated that the issue only requires action if the a/c fails completely. I am reporting this because the extended warranty indicates that any potential leakage should be inspected and addressed, and I want the vehicle properly checked to ensure the compressor seal is not failing.

Engine light turns on saying emissions test, take to dealership. Car shakes when idle. At 24768 miles.

Driving in mild foggy conditions, going 44 mph. My crv dash had the brake warning flashing and locked up my brakes. There was nothing in front of me do cause this. There was a car behind me that could of hit me. Everything in my car flew off the seats and it jarred my neck and back. My lowered back has been hurting and I am seriously concerned for my safety in this vehcle.

2016 Honda Cr-v’s Smart locking system failed. The Smart locking system caused the car battery to drain if it wasn’t driven within 24 hours. After numerous car battery replacements, a Honda auto repair replaced the door handle and repaired the Smart locking system. If $639 was not paid for the needed repair, the car battery would drain and therefore the car would not function. After reaching out to Honda for a reimbursement, they declined. This is frustrating because I have researched online and several others have experienced this issue with their Honda Cr-v. The issue simply happened one day and was not caused by a vehicle accident.

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Recall #ue3 2007-11 Cr-v rear frame brace safety recall.

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Electrical system problem //I am writing to formally raise a complaint regarding a recurring and serious issue with my 2019 Honda Cr-v. Multiple dashboard warning lights turn on simultaneously without clear explanation. These lights are extremely distracting while driving and present a significant safety concern. What’s even more troubling is that we have no idea why these lights are coming on. This uncertainty puts us in a dangerous situation—driving without knowing whether the vehicle might stall, break down, or suffer another critical failure at any moment. Given that this appears to be a common issue among other Cr-v owners, I strongly believe that Honda should take responsibility. At the very least, owners should be provided one free diagnostic service at an authorized dealership to determine the cause—especially if it’s related to a manufacturing or system defect. The stress and anxiety this has caused are considerable. In fact, the distraction caused by these lights nearly led to an accident. I hope NHTSA will take this matter seriously and offer support to affected customers before someone gets seriously hurt.

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As I pushed the interior button on my vehicle to raise the back hatch, there was a winding noise that occurred & the door went down. I opened the back hatch with the button located near the rear license plate. As the hatch started making the loud winding noise going up, the left side hydraulic lifting mechanism shot through the roof of the car. I have contacted Honda several times & they said this is not a safety hazard. This mechanism could have shot out & impaired someone very easily. Other vehicles of the same have had this happen (please google it) & reported to Honda but they brush it off & close the case. This needs to be investigated to avoid injury to people in the future. Back spoiler was also blown off during the incident.

1. Google maps does not work in applecarplay like it does in the 2025 models. The car speed bounces between certain numbers and the speed seriously lags speed numbers are not bouncing. This is a safety issue because there is not a single navigation application that works on that carplay and I then have to rely on my phone again which can be distracting. 2. The fuel economy is much worse than stated in Honda literature. The freeway mpg is not 31 but 26.

Two separate incidents since owned car: when opened front and back doors, leaned in, face touched corner tip of door. Both times the tip ripped a small piece of my face off. Extreme bleeding. Eventually healed but if I hit the door with force I would definitely have needed stiches and had a scar each time. This needs to be recalled.

My parked 2025 Honda Cr-v had front radar sensor stolen in daytime . I am fearful this can happen again due to easy assessibility.

My 2025 Honda Cr-v hybrid (VIN: [xxx] ) has experienced three separate incidents of a complete loss of power while driving on public roads (on September 5, 2024; October 27, 2024; and October 8, 2025), each time requiring towing. The authorized dealership has performed multiple repairs, with the most recent including the replacement of the throttle body. However, this represents the third recurrence of this identical safety-critical failure within 16 months, indicating that the underlying defect has not been fixed. I believe this vehicle has a persistent and dangerous safety defect that poses an ongoing risk to myself and the public. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

While the adaptive cruise control is on for no reason the car breaks giving risk of being hit from behind. While driving down the road the brake light just comes on to say brake brake and there is no one in front or on the side of us. This has happened multiple times and I have owned the car for 4 years.

It is a 2007 Honda crv . The whole rear and frame and control arm is completely rusted out and rusted into. Was told it is very unsafe to drive and dangerous. And I can’t get Honda to do anything about it .