10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,286 miles

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problem #25

Oct 202025

CR-V

  • miles
Honda CRV was purchased in New York in 2014 and has been registered in Texas since 2023. The car has approximately 76600 miles (substantially lower than 132,000 miles average mileage). According to Team Gillman Honda Dealership. The car has undergone severe rusting leading to coolant leak. I was asked to replace the radiator, hoses, welding of convertor and exhaust pipes. The bill exceeds 5000 USD/- (according to the dealer). Rooster car care has quoted a 6000 USD/- for similar fixes. So far, I have already spent 550 USD/- and the repairs have failed Honda did issue a recall for 564,000 Honda CRV's made between 2007-2011 driven in salt belt states. This information is publicly available.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #24

Jul 182025

CR-V

  • miles
My 2014 CRV has 83,131 miles and I am a careful driver and like to keep my vehicle in top shape. The service done was replaced outer tie rod ends that were cracked and I could have lost control, replaced front lower control arms, replaced front struts, replaced rear sway bar bushings, reseal coolant passage housing, head gaskets, my vehicle could have quit in traffic. The top of my CRV has paint faded and gone to a white powder look. There are things that a car with low miles driven carefully and taken very good car of should not be happening. There should be recalls because there are issues with timing chains and fuel system. I am scared to drive it anymore. I won't stay loyal to Honda now and I am very disappointed that they know these issues and haven't attempted to fix them.

- Crossville, TN, USA

problem #23

Apr 302025

CR-V

  • miles
I was driving with my family home and my vehicle began to move from side to side in a very violent manner. When I stopped and checked my vehicle I saw that the frame where the rear suspension arm is held was completely rusted and broken, the rear tire was about to completely detach from the vehicle and luckily I was able to stop without harming the health of my son and wife, after the incident I investigated and realized that it is a fairly common problem in multiple Honda CRV models of various years and so far no mechanic shop has wanted to repair my vehicle because they say that it is a major and very expensive repair, No warning lights came on before this happened and no one has wanted to inspect the vehicle, neither the dealer nor the insurance company, as they say this is not their problem but mine.

- Burlington, WI, USA

problem #22

Jan 272025

CR-V

  • miles
My tailgate does not open in cold weather. It was been serviced by Honda several times. They said they fixed it and it still does not work so I cannot use my trunk at all in the winter. I have a disability and need to use my trunk for groceries and medical equipment. Now Honda says it is out of warranty and wants to charge me for something they never actually fixed (Garden State Honda). Please recall and permanently fix this, many people have the same issue.

- North Arlington, NJ, USA

problem #21

Apr 012024

CR-V

  • miles
The paint is suddenly peeling off the car in large pieces. This is occurring above the rear window. The paint is white and I've found numerous complaints of others experiencing the same issue with the Honda white paint. Honda states they will not cover this as it is no longer under warranty and there are no active recalls on this vehicle. When I asked if this was covered for the 2013 Honda CRV they would not answer but suggested I could 'submit a claim to the NHTSA to have my vehicle added'. This is the first Honda I've ever owned and have never seen this happen. Honda needs to be held responsible for this repair. No car that is garage kept should have the paint peeling off it. Please advise next steps.

- Proctorville, OH, USA

problem #20

Aug 042023

CR-V

  • miles
Paint defects - paint peeling on the tailgate lift

- Lafayette, CA, USA

problem #19

Feb 072017

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while parked and attempting to open the rear lift gate, the lift gate failed to open. The contact stated while depressing the button on the rear hatch handle in cold weather, the lift gate failed to open. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure as they were attempting to diagnose the failure in a warm shop. The contact stated that the rear lift gate electrical mechanism in the handle was replaced; however, the failure recurred in cold weather. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the lift gate electrical mechanism a second time. The contact stated that the failure persisted in cold weather. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

- Berkeley, CA, USA

problem #18

Mar 082021

CR-V

  • miles
Sunroof exploded while driving on a highway. Glass everywhere.

- Montpelier, VT, USA

problem #17

Jan 012020

CR-V

  • 0 miles
Clear coating over paint on the drivers side door is peeling off extensively.

- Northridge, CA, USA

problem #16

Sep 052020

CR-V

  • 69,906 miles
The sunroof has rust along the paneling area that I can see. Not sure when the rust developed, I'm sure while stationary and in motion.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #15

May 272020

CR-V

  • 61,000 miles
On 5/27/2020 at 11:20 pm my 2014 Honda CRV was parked in front of my home and suddenly combusted.first smoke appeared on the driver side then flames. It was last driven around 9:45pm that evening without issue. The vehicle has no history of physical or mechanical malfunction. The incident set off my ring bell camera since it motion sensitive (will provide footage if requested).

- Cambria Heights, NY, USA

problem #14

Jun 132020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
Driving the interstate I-35W on Saturday June 13, 2020 in minneapolis, mn we heard a loud bang, sounded like a rock hit the car. Being close to home we pulled into the driveway but did not see any visible damage on the sides of the car nor underneath. Two days later opening the ceiling door to the sunroof to find out that the glass had a big hole in it. We were not near an over pass. We were in a construction zone but no where close to any construction vehicles. Not sure that construction was occurring at the time. All we can think of is either a rock fell from the sky or the class imploded under the heat of that day.

- New Brighton, MN, USA

problem #13

Jan 172020

CR-V

  • 77,075 miles
I have a customer that has a 2014 Honda CRV (VIN provided) and 2 years ago we replaced the rear hatch outside handle. It would not open in cold weather. It failed again and we replaced it again (no charge to the customer as it was the same problem as before). Honda only warranties their parts for 12 months. This is a know problem which is fixed with a new outside handle. It seems to me this is a safety concern as there in no way to get into the rear cargo area from the outside without this outside handle working. Honda has refused any to help in any way.

- Chestertown, MD, USA

problem #12

Dec 272018

CR-V

  • 20,455 miles
When the outside temperature is below freezing, the rear hatch will not open. The latch mechanism has been replaced under warranty, and the problem persists. Many others have reported this problem, with multiple latch replacements having not solved it. It is a design defect. If one were in a collision and the doors were jammed, people could not be removed through the hatch. If one had a flat tire beside the road, the spare could not be accessed. If medication were needed, it could not be retrieved promptly. The date mentioned below is only one of the many times this has happened when we have visited cold weather areas. It happens every day when the temperature is below freezing.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

problem #11

May 122016

CR-V

  • 73,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. while driving between 35-40 mph, the vehicle trembled. The failure subsided only during deceleration. When accelerating, the trembling failure returned. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 73,000.

- Sudbury, MA, USA

problem #10

Sep 052018

CR-V

  • 44,000 miles
The sunroof shattered while driving on the tollway. This was preceded by a loud sound above my head. There was no evidence of object impact from the vehicles in front of me. I have a dash camera and showed no abnormal activity or objects flying towards the car. There was no damage anywhere else but the sunroof. Luckily the shade was closed or I would've been showered with broken glass.

- Lake Villa, IL, USA

problem #9

Jan 012017

CR-V

  • miles
Rear door latch won't open in cold weather. This started when the car was just 2 years old. Now 3 1/2 and needs replacement.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #8

Nov 012017

CR-V

  • miles
The trunk latch sticks and causes you to be unable to open your trunk. Over the past couple months the latch started to stick which I chalked up to the cold weather causing it to stick but now it doesn't open at all.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

problem #7

Oct 252017

CR-V

  • 84,000 miles
My wife was driving to work at 65 mph on the highway, 8 pm, temperature approx. 75F in milpitas, ca. The sun roof was completely closed and the inside sliding cover was closed(thank goodness) when it suddenly shattered.she did not see any object impact it. No overpasses, light traffic. On closer inspection the next morning, I observed the remaining large pieces were flared outward, as if it had exploded.( please find photos) I have since become aware that these types of failures are becoming much more frequent.(repair receipt also attached)

- Riverbank, CA, USA

problem #6

Apr 042014

CR-V

  • 1,261 miles
Shattered glass sunroof, occurred while driving. Shade guard prevented glass from entering car. No foreign object found that could have caused the sunroof to shatter.

- Simpsonville, SC, USA

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