10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,062 miles

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problem #70

Jun 302022

CR-V

  • miles
While driving felt sticking of the steering wheel when only turning left on curves or at a red light or stop sign. This occurred sporadically over a three month period but became more pronounced the last month prior to taking the vehicle to the dealership. Dealership discovered the issue was the electric power steering (EPS) had failed. This occurred 3 months after 36 month warranty had expired and 3,000 miles over the mileage limit. No warning light was displayed when issues occurred. Diagnostics was performed by dealer and fault code 32xx thru 34xx confirmed the problem was the EPS control unit. Had the unit replaced due to safety concerns when driving with family. Because of the electric system there was no way to conduct preventative maintenance. Called Honda corporation and a "Good Will Case" was opened (#13019826).

- Lake Placid, FL, USA

problem #69

Jun 032022

CR-V

  • miles
The audio head unit software or hardware is defective. The unit resets repeatedly like someone is pressing the brightness button over and over again (beeping wildly). The problem is well described online as extremely common in newer Hondas. Honda has a TSB on it https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163184-0001.pdf However, the dealers often won't replace these unless they can see the problem themselves, which only happens intermittently (in my case, I have many videos of the problem). But when it does it is an extreme safety hazard disabling the navigation system, climate controls, and other controls controlled by the head unit. Many people in online forums have had their units replaced multiple times to no avail. Honda should be forced to recall these defective audio head units. At the very least dealers should be instructed to fix the problem when videos of it are shown to the dealer.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #68

Mar 022022

CR-V

  • miles
I am an able to open the back trunk and there-€™s no secondary way to open it if I would need to get in or out. Also the doors randomly lock.

- High Bridge, WI, USA

problem #67

Mar 172022

CR-V

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his spouse was driving approximately 5 MPH in the driveway, the power steering and brakes became inoperable. The service brakes and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was related to the wiring harness in the rearview mirror. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

- Willowick, OH, USA

problem #66

Feb 122022

CR-V

  • miles
While driving warning lights on dashboard display the following issues: 1. Collision Mitigation System Problem 2. Road Departure Mitigation Problem 3. Tire Pressure Monitor Problem 4. Brake System Problem 5. Brake System Hold Problem 6. Power Steering System Problem 7. Vehicle Stability Assistant Problem 8. Hill Start Assist Problem and 9. Adaptive Cruise Control Problem. Vehicle taken to dealership for evaluation and assessment. Indicated it was due to corrosion on battery post. Post were cleaned problem reoccurring after vehicle diagnostic test. I'm unsure what will happen to me while driving. Unsure if the car System will fail while in motion. Dealership apparently unable to repair. This issue has been periodically reoccurring since September 26, 2021.

- Chicago , IL, USA

problem #65

Apr 252021

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 15,112 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while it was raining and the vehicle was parked outside, the contact's son noticed that the windows were rolled down, the air conditioning was activated, and the radio and windshield wipers were activated however, the key was not in the ignition. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to place the key in the ignition. The contact's husband placed the key in the ignition and rolled up the windows. The battery terminals were disconnected to deactivate the windshield wipers, radio, and air conditioning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred whenever it rained. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer a second time however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact that they needed to witness the failure to assist. The failure mileage was 15,112.

- Springfield, VA, USA

problem #64

Jul 092021

CR-V

  • miles
The car was running perfectly fine we were going to load some things into the trunk my wife was backing up and the car began to shake. All the sensors were in error: power steering, brakes system, high beams, tire pressure, tpms, engine light and some other sensor. The emergency brake was activated and we were unable to remove it, the brake light was flashing on the dashboard. The vehicle turned off and wouldn-€™t turn on. The vehicle had its battery checked and was fine. The vehicle has been taken to a Honda Dealership for diagnostic testing.

- Bloomington, CA, USA

problem #63

Feb 252020

CR-V

  • 4,536 miles
Starting at about 7months vehicles battery died and unable to start leaving me stranded. Dealer replaced battery. Condition returned 2 more times over the next year. Dealer did a software update serivice bullentin SB19-039. Did not fix the problem. Failed again. Feb 2021, dealer replaced battery again. Honda feild technical specialist sent sprficily to diaganose vehicle claimed no problems found. As of 4/23/21 curently in lemon law suit with Honda America over this issue.

- Rogers, AR, USA

problem #62

Apr 052021

CR-V

  • 24,200 miles
Vehicle was purchased new in 2019. Today is 05apr2021 and the car has been towed twice due to dead battery. Battery had been replaced in Jan 2021 and required additional service 3 months later. Daily driver, 60 miles a day. Car was not driven over a 3 day weekend and required tow.

- Lansdale, PA, USA

problem #61

Feb 192021

CR-V

  • 8,500 miles
The battery has failed multipile time in the first 18 months of ownership. The first instance at the 4 month mark with about 1000 miles on the car. Then aprox. 6 months later and again 6 months after the second instance. The dealer cannot identify the problem, after the first time they replaced the battery. The second time they said they did a "hard reset" of the ECM. The third time, I don't know yet as they still have the car. The car is 18 months old and has aprox. 8,500 miles on it.

- Rogers, AR, USA

problem #60

Jan 052021

CR-V

  • 17,500 miles
I am having an issue with automatic high beam'it stays on with on coming traffic or when following behind the vehicle, it basically does not turn off when it should. Sometimes, it would not turn on when it should. I have it all on video, but the dealer states since they can't duplicate it, they can't fix it even when shown the video of the issue. It is illegal to drive with high beam on with on coming traffic (although I can turn the feature off), it is still very frustrating that they refuse to address the safety issue due to the intermittent nature of the problem.

- Sterling, AK, USA

problem #59

Jun 022020

CR-V

  • 7,000 miles
Leased CRV-9/30/2019--from the day I picked it up it has had computer issues, they had to give me a loaner..multiple lights came on dash. Also several times I have come out to car & windows & sunroof opened. 6mo ago 6/2/2020 car back at dealer for a week..computer issues again, all warning lights on and parking brake set on its own..for the 2nd time they replaced a vsa modulator also came out to car after work 10 degrees outside..windows & sunroof opened. This car only has 8,000 miles on it & when not at wk its in the garage. Ive had several Honda & very unhappy with this lease due to 20 more payments & unable to get out of the lease. When driving 6/2020 I was moving at 50 mph..car shook & all warning lights came on..took a week to get appointment at dealer & lights did not go off dashboard

- Watertown, NY, USA

problem #58

Dec 272020

CR-V

  • miles
On August 28 I went to start my car and it would not turn on. I called the dealership and they jumped it and the car started. They tested the battery and it was fine but changed it anyway. On December 23 it would not start and had to be jumped. This happened again on December 26 and 27. The car is currently at the dealership. They have said nothing is wrong with the battery or the car even though this has happened to multiple 2019 Cr-vs.

- Rocky Mount, VA, USA

problem #57

Jul 202020

CR-V

  • 18,500 miles
The first this happen was when I park and I turn off the car but the dashboard was still on and then appears most of the signals on and some weird code on the dashboard and is been for months like that and also like 2 months ago start as I was driving all of a sudden seems the car reduce the speed and I press the gas and doesn't do anything

- Endwell, NY, USA

problem #56

Nov 252020

CR-V

  • miles
Our 2019 Honda CRV was purchased in December of 2019. The battery had died 3 times and had to be recharged by the dealer. The Honda dealer refused to replace the battery and could tell us why the battery keeps dying. The car is driven every day and the lights are always turned off automatically at night after driving. Please investigate the problem as we have found out on the internet that other people are having the same problem with their 2019 Honda CRV.

- Springfield, VA, USA

problem #55

Nov 142020

CR-V

  • 19,338 miles
Milage at service 19,338. TPMS alert came on. Check air in all tires, rear tire had metal in the inner sidewall. Replaced one tire and balanced. Returning home milage 19,388. TPMS alert came on after hard reset by dealer. Returned to dealer. Milage 19,424 informed by service manager all four tires needed to be replaced to correct computer TPMS. Really, computer can't calculate tire tread reset on one or two tires" had to return to dealer after TPMS light came on driving home. Returned to dealer. Milage 19454. Hard reset again by dealer. I've never seen this on the internet for 2019 Honda CRV all wheel drive. Any help with this safety issue for TPMS"

- Watertown, MN, USA

problem #54

May 012020

CR-V

  • miles
Vehicle keeps gaining oil level from burned fuel even though the dealer installed the software update. I live in the South so the cold weather is not the issue. I am an industrial mechanic for 47 years and do my own maintenance so I know what the correct level is. The dealer says there is no fix but diluted fuel leads to damage and if severe, can cause engine failure and accident. The image posted is about 7K miles on oil change and the level is above the level marker pad. The second issue is the electronic display fails to function which allows access to vehicle information and control access. The dealer replaced the unit but this issue goes back to 2016 and so far, do not know if the replacement will solve the issue since it was replaced with a remanufactured part, not new. The dealer replaced the unit really not telling Honda the truth about the failure type, they said it was sound system issue when they knew for a fact there was none as I gave them a video and a letter describing the issue. One part is 1000 dollars and the other 1800 dollars, a stiff cost when warranty runs out. Their fix is an extended warranty at a couple of hundred a month. A win win for them and a loss to the consumer. The failure was sporatic and happened driving or parked. The failure date is just for the electronic part but oil issue has been from the beginning.

- Abbeville, LA, USA

problem #53

Aug 092020

CR-V

  • 2,675 miles
Car idling, outside air temperature not registering. Dealer found "codes B1227 open in the outside air temperature sensor, C0051-54 steering angle sensor learning incomplete, other areas harnesses damaged insulation and tubing, ...". entire main electrical harness had to be replaced. If I had been on the road, could a safety feature have been compromised? problem attributed to rodent damage, yet car was parked in the same place as a 2013 Honda Accord, which I traded in to get the subject vehicle, for six years. This new vehicle is 11 months old and has 2695 miles on it. The dealer did not consider this as a design defect.

- Menifee, CA, USA

problem #52

Aug 142020

CR-V

  • 28,230 miles
At 28,230 miles the car began having difficulty turning the engine over during start-up. The dash lights flicker, the brake pedal kicks back at the driver, and it struggles to start, taking 3-4 turns before the engine starts. This happens when the car is parked, and is in the off position. Anywhere from a cold start. Subsequent (immediate) turn offs and turn one are easier.

- Laveen, AZ, USA

problem #51

Jul 252020

CR-V

  • 12,000 miles
On July 25, 2020, when driving down the interstate, using google maps gps for direction on apple carplay, the display all of a sudden started beeping and flashing different screens. The screen brightness changed as well as the display. Nothing was being touched. This went on for at least 4 minutes until we had to pull over and shut the car off in order to stop the beeping and screen flashing. The passenger has a video of the screen flashing/beeping and proof that no buttons were being touched that we can share. It was extremely distracting and was very dangerous. I believe this incident also re-set the lane keep assist and automatic cruise control notification settings. On Wednesday, August 7, 2020, the incident occurred again driving on a different interstate when using apple carplay for google maps gps. The brightness indicator flashes, the screen changes brightness, and changes screens without prompting. There is no way to stop it unless the car is pulled over and turned off.

- Oak Creek, WI, USA

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