10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,416 miles

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problem #36

May 102021

CR-V

  • 53,000 miles
I got into my parked car Monday morning May 10, 2021 to find a large burn hole in the passenger seat and back of seat near the belt buckle. I took it to my daytona beach Honda dealership where they determined an electrical failure in the heated seats caused the fire. The car is one year out of warranty and approx cost to repair is 4500.00.

- Holly Hill, FL, USA

problem #35

Nov 252020

CR-V

  • 28,000 miles
Vehicle was driven to a restaurant, placed in park and turned off. It was turned onto accessory mode with the only radio playing. Within 10 minutes of the vehicle being in accessory mode, the touch screen turned black and the radio went silent. The dome lights came on when multiple attempts were made to turn accessory mode back on, but the touch screen and radio would not turn on. Attempts were made to start the vehicles engine, but were unsuccessful. The car was then jump started successfully. Several days later, the vehicle was taken to the dealership for testing. The battery was tested (4 year old original batter) and still had substantial life remaining. No other testing was completed.

- Oregon City, OR, USA

problem #34

Jan 132020

CR-V

  • 10,000 miles
The rear trunk release switch does not work once the outside temperature falls below about 40 degrees Fahrenheit. And there is no inside trunk release so the trunk cannot be accessed for about 3-4 months of the year due to cold weather.

- Jersey Shore, PA, USA

problem #33

Nov 252020

CR-V

  • 30,000 miles
Car frequently won't start. Dash light comes on and engine cranks, but doesn't fully turn over. After driving 60 miles, was left parked for 3 hours and this occurred. Has also happened after shorter trips. No lights or accessories were left on.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #32

Sep 012020

CR-V

  • 46,000 miles
Inability to start car after being parked needing to be jump started.

- Wallington, NJ, USA

problem #31

Jun 212020

CR-V

  • miles
The ac system has suddenly stopped working. Going into the hot summer months the ac system occasionally blows cold air but quickly switches to hot air when driving for extended periods (over 10 minutes). This is not only a huge inconvenience in 80+ degree weather, but also a safety concern with excessive heat circulating in the car in the hot summer months. I have tried to remedy the problem by checking freon compressor and condenser but nothing gives. This seems to be a major issue on 2016 manufacturing for civics and CRV's.

- Rockville, MD, USA

problem #30

May 132020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 53,650 miles
For the 4th time a dead battery. System show all good, battery, alternator. Jump the car and wife mad as can be. I don't need this from a Honda car.

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #29

Nov 012016

CR-V

  • 2,000 miles
Dashboard low tire pressure lights up for no reason, service dept..writer at barber Honda in bakersfield, ca told me that's it's a major problem with many other Honda models and have told the Honda headquarters but they ignore it and don't do anything about this problem. I hired a lemon law attorney about this issue now.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #28

Jan 142020

CR-V

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still and when shifting gears from park, it stalled twice with an hour. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called local dealer moon township Honda located at 5802 university blvd, moon, pa 15108, (412) 269-4100, were made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.

- Aliquippa, PA, USA

problem #27

Dec 022019

CR-V

  • miles
The ambient temperature has an effect on the switch that opens the rear hatch on the car. If the temperature is in the 30's it will not open until the cars heater warms the interior of the car sufficiently.this is an electric switch that may be depressed on either side. Pressure on the switch is not a factor. I have held the switch for 30 to 60 seconds on a cold morning with no results. This happens when the car has been parked for several hours even in a garage. Temperature seems to be the only factor. There is no other way to release the hatch latch other than the pressure switch on the rear gate. This has been a constant problem since the car was new and continues to date.I have seen similar complaints on blogs from CRV owners with no solution from dealers.

- Mc Donald, TN, USA

problem #26

Nov 182019

CR-V

  • 25,000 miles
Tire pressure sensor keeps going/staying on even though tires are properly inflated. Dealership won't cover cost to find problem and repair it. It is a known defect reported by many users.

- Westfield, MA, USA

problem #25

Dec 172018

CR-V

  • miles
On multiple occasions for the past year, this car has stalled when you press the gas pedal. You press the gas, the car "chugs, " and either slows down and has to catch up to itself, or it completely shuts off. It happens pulling out of the driveway, at stop signs, and intersections. We've brought the car to the dealership multiple times, and they can't find the problem. It even stalled on their tech once, but they still couldn't fix it. They suggested replacing the battery, so we did, and nothing changed. This is incredibly dangerous, and nobody at the dealership or the corporate office did anything to address the issue. I believe this car should be recalled and off the road immediately.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #24

Oct 212019

CR-V

  • 34,000 miles
For the 3rd time in a year my car battery was drained after parked in the garage for the weekend. Very frustrating when you have a new vehicle that is not dependable. I took it to the Honda dealership and they tested the battery and said it was fine. After a little research I see that Honda has been aware of this problem for years, I guess more people need to file a complaint before they are forced to offer a recall and fix the problem. I will not buy another Honda!

- Enumclaw, WA, USA

problem #23

Aug 152019

CR-V

  • 68,000 miles
Upon entering and attempting to start the SUV, after closing the door and buckling the entire system will not start intermittently. Stranding the passengers and requiring a boost from another vehicle or tow truck. The lights come on when you attempt to start the vehicle but the engine only clicks and failes to start. A certified mechanic has investigate the alternator, and battery, both were functioning correctly. There have been numerous complaints about this same issue.

- Apex, NC, USA

problem #22

Oct 102019

CR-V

  • 20,000 miles
The back hatch will not open especially when it is cold out

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #21

Jul 062019

CR-V

  • 22,000 miles
In less than 3 years of my 2016 Honda CRV ownership, I have gone through three batteries. As such the car is very well maintained, driven about 25K miles and mostly on highways. CRV would not start and required jump start, to say needed twice in the last week itself. Luckily since I was still under Honda warranty, I did not pay for the batteries but thinking about getting less than a year on Honda 's original battery is insane. Something must be seriously wrong with this make/model of the vehicle.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #20

Jun 112019

CR-V

  • 20,100 miles
After sitting in vehicle with radio playing on accessory for 20 minutes the vehicle would not start requiring a boost from aaa. After returning home and in my driveway I checked the voltage on the battery with the engine off and it read $12.31. I started the vehicle and the voltage read $13.22 after a few seconds it went down to $12.25 indicating it wasn't charging. I turned on the headlights and the reading jumped to $14.11 and remained there about until I turned the lights off whereupon it returned to the lower part of 12 volts.

- Oceanside, NY, USA

problem #19

Jun 062019

CR-V

  • 35,000 miles
The car will not start. It blinks 'accessory mode' when you try to start it and you cannot get the car out of it without having someone jump the car battery. This has now left my wife stranded two times and both times we had to find someone to jump her.

- Telford, PA, USA

problem #18

Oct 152018

CR-V

  • 28,000 miles
Ignition started making a zapping noise upon starting. I would then have to try to start again. One day it finally didn't start at all. They stated my battery was no good after approximately 28K miles. Fast forward 7 months later and the ignition is making the same zapping noise yet again. After looking online, there are several other people having the same issue with this make and model

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #17

May 042017

CR-V

  • 10,193 miles
The headlights turn on randomly and off while driving in full sunlight. The lights have come on without input while the car is parked and the ignition is off. American Honda has authorized and replaced both the wiring harness and the fuse box in an attempt to fix this issue. They have refused to do further work on this vehicle and the problem still exists. Once the battery was completely dead in the morning when I tried to use it. It was driven the night before. The lights have turned themselves on with no input from the key fob or the driver when the car is parked. Multiple people have witnessed the car doing this. I have many MP4 files documenting the headlights coming on and going off at random while driving. Under the description of "when did this happen" I put the reported date to the dealership. It happens most every time that I drive the car for any extended period over a few miles.

- Floyds Knobs, IN, USA

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