2021 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 330 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Steering (111), Forward Collision Avoidance (87), Unknown Or Other (37).
Key takeaways
- 330 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 111 | 34% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 87 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 37 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 34 | 10% |
| Engine | 32 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 17 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 14 | 4% |
| Power Train | 12 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-20
NHTSA SAFETY COMPLAINT SUMMARY Vehicle Identification: 2021 Honda CR-V Touring (1.5L Turbo) Current Mileage: 91,259 miles Failed Component: High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) & Associated High-Pressure Fuel System Diagnostic Trouble Codes: P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low) Technician Diagnostic Findings & Sym...
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-15
I was driving on a clear mid-day with very little traffic. There were no cars in front of or beside me. There were no people or animals anywhere in sight. I was traveling west at 45MPR when suddenly the car slammed on the brakes. The warning light and beeping came on. I was panicked thinking I hit something but th...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-09
June 22nd- Merging car onto NJ turnpike near Manasquan, NJ...accelerated to merge onto highway. Engine light started to blink and then car lost power as pushing the gas pedal no longer powered car. Pulled off the road. Turned the car off. Restarted it and car functioned and power came from pressing gas pedal. Safety o...
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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.