2020 Honda Cr-V: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 392 complaints
392
Total Complaints
10,500mi
Median Mileage
Automatic Emergency Braking
Top Issue
34
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
3,225
25th Percentile
10,500
Median Mileage
40,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Automatic Emergency Braking
60
Air Bags
43
Electrical System
35
Unknown Or Other
32
Fuel/Propulsion System
31
Steering
28
Service Brakes
26
Engine
22
Power Train
16
Warnings
12
Severity Assessment
34
Crashes
2
Fires
28
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"WHILE PARKED AND LOCKED ALL FOUR WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN WITHOUT ANY ONE IN THE SUV"
"SOON BEFORE DRIVING MY NEW VEHICLE, IN A PRELIMINARY INSPECTION, I FOUND EXTENSIVE RUSTING AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPES AND SYSTEM. THE MECHANIC FROM THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT WAS NORMAL. JUST BEFORE DRIVING, THE MILLAGE SCREEN READ AS 000019. THE DEALER TOLD US THIS IS 0.019 OF A MILE. SOON AFT..."
"SOON BEFORE DRIVING MY NEW VEHICLE, IN A PRELIMINARY INSPECTION, I FOUND EXTENSIVE RUSTING AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPES AND SYSTEM. THE MECHANIC FROM THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT WAS NORMAL. JUST BEFORE DRIVING, THE MILLAGE SCREEN READ AS 000019. THE DEALER TOLD US THIS IS 0.019 OF A MILE. SOON AFT..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Automatic Emergency Braking
60 complaints
25th: 7,014 mi
Median: 25,000 mi
75th: 26,500 mi
Air Bags
43 complaints
25th: 9,100 mi
Median: 26,500 mi
75th: 39,000 mi
Electrical System
35 complaints
25th: 792 mi
Median: 3,000 mi
75th: 20,125 mi
Unknown Or Other
32 complaints
25th: 792 mi
Median: 3,950 mi
75th: 5,975 mi
Fuel/Propulsion System
31 complaints
25th: 4,738 mi
Median: 26,663 mi
75th: 48,740 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 35
FL: 34
TX: 27
NY: 24
MI: 23
PA: 22
VA: 19
NC: 17
MA: 16
NJ: 15
Who Files Complaints?
1.3%
Original Owners
98.7%
Second+ Owners
Honda Cr-V — Other Years
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Active Recalls (6)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Frame And Members
Campaign 19V865000 | 05/12/2019
A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Honda's number for this recall is R6M.
Tank Assembly
Campaign 22V380000 | 26/05/2022
An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RCB.
Buckle Assembly
Campaign 23V158000 | 09/03/2023
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA,
Labels
Campaign 23V524000 | 27/07/2023
An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CF7.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 23V858000 | 18/12/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Front Passenger
Campaign 24V064000 | 01/02/2024
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
General Vehicle Maintenance
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
- Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
- Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
- Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
- Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28