2019 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1108 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (299), Steering (198), Electrical System (164).
Key takeaways
- 1108 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 31 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 35 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 299 | 27% |
| Steering | 198 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 164 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 143 | 13% |
| Fuel System | 120 | 11% |
| Gasoline | 119 | 11% |
| Engine | 112 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 102 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 100 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 79 | 7% |
| Communication | 38 | 3% |
| Structure | 24 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-02
While traveling south on [XXX] into [XXX] at approximately 60mph, the moonroof on our 2019 Honda CR-V spontaneously exploded outward, raining glass into the air and the road behind us. There was also a considerable amount of glass which fell onto both me as the driver, my passenger, and into the unoccupied back seat. T...
Steering - filed 2026-10-22
The steering wheel is glitchy. Caused by electronic steering module. Honda has recall for this in newer models. It’s a problem with 2019 as well. Very dangerous and likely to cause a wreck. It is happening every time we drive. Steering sticks.
Steering - filed 2026-10-14
Steering wheel is glitchy and sticky when changing lanes or turning. Feels stuck at times. Dangerous to operate. Suspect same issue in existing recalls for other years of Honda CR-V. The 2029 needs to be added to this safety recall (gearbox etc?). You have other reports in file from 2029 owners. It’s time to take this...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.