10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,014 miles

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problem #136

May 012024

CR-V

  • miles
There are no lights on the dashboard indicating a problem, but the smell of gasoline in the car is very strong while driving I have researched and found there are complaints of the same issue, but researching a recall for my car shows zero recalls for my Vin number.

- Montebello , CA, USA

problem #135

May 282024

CR-V

  • miles
I broke down on the road the car was still on but was not moving at any direction.

- Rocky Hill , CT, USA

problem #134

May 222024

CR-V

  • miles
The center dash display has a compass. It blinks nonstop and is very distracting-?"especially at night. I have asked my Honda dealership about safety recalls or software updates several times, and have been told that there are not any updates or fixes. I feel this is a safety issue mainly due to the distraction caused by the constant blinking and not knowing if the direction is actually correct.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #133

Apr 302024

CR-V

  • miles
I purchased a 2015 Honda CR-V on 01/16/2024. The suv has been blowing hot air for the last 2 weeks. I took the suv to a Mechanic Shop. They input freon. The suv started making loud noises. It was throwing the freon all over the engine. I was warned that the sludge would damage the engine and belts. I was told not to push the A/C button since lots of damage can happen. The repair is $2800.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #132

Apr 112023

CR-V

  • miles
Engine start failure. Intermittent you never know when it will happen. Several times the car just will not crank you push the button and all you get is a click. Has not been taken to a dealer or service center because this is a known Honda issue. It has been reported multiple times. You will be stranded in the middle of the night or midday it makes no difference you cannot get to an appointment or an emergency if needed. Causes great inconvenience when you are needed to be at an appointment at a certain time in your car will not crank at random times

- Dora Al , AL, USA

problem #131

Mar 302023

CR-V

  • miles
My vehicle has had multiple parasitic battery events where the battery has been completely drained overnight. I have replaced the battery six times since May of 2022. I took my vehicle to my auto repair shop and they checked every fuse in the vehicle and could not find the problem. The shop called the Honda Dealer service center to get advice on what the problem might be and the dealer was unable to provide any recommended solution. I suspect the problem has something to do with a faulty automatic door lock/unlock system. When I approach the vehicle with my key fob, the vehicle will unlock the doors without me touching the door handle. When I get out of the car and push the button on the door handle to lock the doors it does lock, however as I walk away from the car, the doors unlock without me touching the door handle or any part of the car.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #130

Mar 272023

CR-V

  • miles
While traveling with my wife, going north bound on 7th Ave, Oroville, Ca, at 1:30pm, March 27, 2023, at 40 mph, we heard an extremely loud bang, as if we were hit by a baseball bat, or something had collided with us. Weather was clear, scattered clouds and temperature was around 60 degrees. We had no A/C or heat on with drivers side window open about 1 inch. Road was smooth, no potholes or bumps. There was a truck oncoming, towards us in opposite lane, but had not yet passed us when we heard "bang". I pulled over and assessed what it was. Upon looking up, was surprised to see and hear the sunroof glass shattering. I had a roll of electrical tape and quickly used it to hopefully stop glass from falling into car. I drove very carefully home with sunroof shade closed. Upon arriving at home, I proceeded to use clear box tape and secured both top and bottom, of still cracking glass, and at this current time, remains so. As of this date, Honda is back ordered for this glass and is stating it will be 2 months until available.

- Oroville, CA, USA

problem #129

Mar 162023

CR-V

  • miles
I bought this vehicle new. We have 2 key fobs and change the batteries in them when necessary. The past year, a new occurrence developed: one fob will lock the doors but not always allow them to be unlocked. I tried unlocking the doors from inside the car, using the lock/unlock on the driver's arm rest (the windows were open) but they would not unlock. I had to get the other fob to unlock the doors. This scares me!!! I called Honda but was told there have been no reported similar issues, and they told me to go to a dealer. Because the issue doesn't always happen, I can't guarantee the fob will not work when the dealer has the car. I would appreciate advice as to how to handle this issue. Many thanks!

- Paxton, MA, USA

problem #128

Apr 042022

CR-V

  • miles
While driving during clear weather and around no highway overpasses, the sunroof on our Honda CRV spontaneously shattered. No evidence of an object or projectile were found.

- Greeneville , TN, USA

problem #127

Aug 132021

CR-V

  • miles
In June 2016, my Honda CR-V 2015 broke down, lost all power, and stopped working in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to a Honda Dealership - Diamond Bar, CA. The Honda Mechanic diagnosed a P2138, did not solve the problem, and sent me home. The vehicle broke down once again, only for them to claim again that they could not recreate the problem. The vehicle had 12,000 miles on it at this time. I filed a complained with the NHTSA at this time. In September 2017, my Honda CR-V broke down again, lost all power, and stopped working in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to a Honda Dealership - Alhambra, CA. The Honda Mechanic diagnosed a P2647 and fixed the issue. The vehicle had 35,000 miles on it at this time. Now, in August 2021, my Honda CR-V broke down again, lost all power, and stopped working in the middle of the road. The vehicle was driven to a local mechanic, where he diagnosed the car to have 4 OBII codes and recommended taking it to a Honda. I took it to a Honda Dealership - Buena Park, CA. The Honda Mechanic diagnosed a P2128 only, said they don't take recommendations from other mechanics, and replaced in the APP Sensor and gas pedal. The vehicle had 83,000 miles on it at this time. Only 1 week later, My Honda CR-V broke down again, lost all power, and stopped working in the middle of the road. My ODII code diagnosed the issue as a P2138 - the exact same code diagnosed and not fixed by Honda - Diamond Bar, CA back in 2016. When I called Honda Buena Park about the car breaking down again, they stated they will charge me another $150 diagnosis fee to look at it again. The above codes have the same issues over and over again, and I believe this vehicle should have a recall with no individual/franchise dealership willing to bite the bullet, looking to yank customer's chains to make the most amount of money for simple fixes. Thank you

- Brea, CA, USA

problem #126

Sep 272021

CR-V

  • miles
Car won-??t start just clicks. Read that this could be related to an engine recall that I had fixed by Honda.

- Canal Winchester , OH, USA

problem #125

Sep 242020

CR-V

  • miles
The car going uphill started stuttering then started losing speed. When hitting the gas its wouldn't do anything til car came to a complete stop, the gas wouldn't do anything. So we powered the car off and on again and then it worked. Until later that day while trying to accelerate the car again started stuttering losing speed and wouldn't respond to anything to make it go. Until we turned the car back off then on again. The car has also been thru 5 batteries in 5 years.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #124

Feb 012021

CR-V

  • miles
I purchased this vehicle on 10-9-20, and in late January or early February, I pushed the start button, and it clicked. Then, on the second try, it started. It has gotten progressively worse. It took about 10 minutes of trying at one point yesterday before it started. When this happens, it can start on the first try the next several times before it starts having trouble again. A friend has a Honda Fit, and had the same issues. The dealer replaced the starter, and that worked for a bit, then she had the starter button replaced, and hasn't had issues since. Some time after this, she received a recall notice for the button, and is now waiting on reimbursement. I'm wondering if there will be a recall on the CR-V as well, but currently, I see that there are no unrepaired recalls on this vehicle.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #123

May 102020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
Car periodically will not start auxiliary will come on click click sound takes several tries before the vehicle will start I bought the car a year ago from the dealership car is five years old I've had a 2002 or 2004 Honda CRV I've never had this difficulty is there a starter or electrical recall.

- North Waterboro, ME, USA

problem #122

Mar 012019

CR-V

  • 28,000 miles
Car needs 1 quart oil in between oil changes. There is no visible leakage in driveway or garage.

- Norwalk, IA, USA

problem #121

May 232019

CR-V

  • 62,000 miles
Right front door window exploded on the highway and shattered glass in hundreds of pieces came into the car. The window had no prior rock chips and I didn't hear anything hit the vehicle-just a loud bang like a shot (not suspecting a bullet but it sounded like one hit) and the glass broke into hundreds of pieces. Was traveling in interstate at 70 mph. So glad no passenger was sitting in the front seat because I believe he/she would have had glass hit them. Glass went even into the back seat. I replaced the window at a glass company. Honda had a recall of front door glass in 2011 on the Odyssey-wonder if this is the same glass.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #120

Apr 242019

CR-V

  • 31,000 miles
Airbag seat belt light remains on but is intermittent when this happens. Not covered through Honda or extended warranty. Unable to get a code using a Bosch live data plus code reader. Seat belts do not retract properly. I do not know if this is part of the Honda recall or recent federal investigation open on the airbag control unit. This airbag/seatbelt light will stay on the entire time I am driving. Bu may not duplicate the next time I start up the engine. Very concerned as Honda MA not be able to duplicate as light intermittent. Please investigate thouroghly:

- Apple Valley, MN, USA

problem #119

Feb 222019

CR-V

  • 20,000 miles
Sporadically I have to push start button two or three times to get car to start. Purchased car new. Battery tested good. After talking with mechanic who told me it was just a glitch, I finally left him the car. Turned out to be starter. They replaced but I had to pay $100 deductable on extended warranty.

- San Angelo, TX, USA

problem #118

Mar 192019

CR-V

  • 43,800 miles
In purchasing a used CRV 2015 from a Honda dealer in shingle springs, ca I have found less than honest information regarding the tires and alignment. I did purchase the Honda care., I have since ( today) brought the vehicle, when driving there is a noticeable pull the right. To another dealership in hopes of finding out the truth about what is wrong with the steering, tires brakes etc.

- El Dorado Hills, CA, USA

problem #117

Mar 282019

CR-V

  • 46,115 miles
Vibrations felt while stopped with vehicle in gear. (service bulletin 15-046) driving mode 1...

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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