10.0

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

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problem #50

Jul 072020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
I have had this car 4 months and we bought it new. Twice the infotainment system has gone crazy as we were driving. It began to flicker and panel kept flashing lines and format wording while making beeping noises. Also 3 times the automatic braking system has tried to stop the car for no reason, one nearly causing the car behind us to rear end us.

- Mechanicsville, VA, USA

problem #49

Jun 252020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 8,774 miles
The sunroof and all the windows opened on their own during the night. This is the third time this has occurred, luckily the vehicle was parked in the garage each time. I blew it off the first two times thinking I must have hit something on the remote, but I see this has happened to someone else. I have a silicone cover over the remote now so I don't think I am causing this. I always close all the windows and turn off all accessories before turning off the vehicle so this gets easily noticed. This could be a real problem if it happened outdoors with inclement weather or if packages were left in an otherwise locked vehicle.

- Harrisonburg, VA, USA

problem #48

Jun 212020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 12,166 miles
Windows and sun roof open by themselves. This has happened 3-4 times over the last 6 months. If it happens in the garage is one thing, but if the vehicle is outside during a rain storm or in a parking lot somewhere unattended this occurrence could result in damage or theft. This happens at night when vehicle is unattended parked.

- Danville, VT, USA

problem #47

Jun 222020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 21,025 miles
When I got in my car at walmart and started the engine all the sudden the brake system warnings come on the dash and also I could night shift the gears. I was not able to move the car at all and had to call a wrecker to come tow the car to the dealer. The dealer told me they had no idea what was wrong for most of the day. They then called me and asked me did I normally hang my handicap placard on the rearview mirror. I said yes that's where we normally hang out and remove it before we drive it every time. They told me that the handicap placard had damaged the cable on the back of the mirror and had caused the brake system to completely fail and that it was not a warranty problem. I had to pay $922 to get the car fixed. The wiring harness in the roof of the car had to be replaced. We were not even aware that cable was behind the mirror. The problem could've happened at any point while I was driving the car and I would have lost all the braking system for the car if it had happened while driving. I believe this is an issue that needs to be taken up with Honda and other car makers and have a recall to fix the problem so the handicap placard will not destroy the cable.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #46

Mar 122020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 30,000 miles
We have had the car a year and 4 months and we bought it new. Twice the infotainment system has as gone haywire as we were driving. It began to flicker and the brightness control kept flashing and making beeping noises. Also 4 times the automatic braking system has tried to stop the car for no reason.

- Maumelle, AR, USA

problem #45

May 302020

CR-V

  • 9,600 miles
While driving on a highway the infotainment center suddenly began beeping and turning on and off repeatedly. The brightness control began to beep and turn to a higher setting and then a lower one. No one was touching the screens/controls. I videoed this. Earlier in the month while I was driving and the tire pressure monitor said tires were low but when I measured them, they were not so while the car was stationary, I checked and the message was still there.. before that I had error messages that came on when I parked the car. I got messages about lane keep assist problem, adaptive cruise control problem, and collision mitigation system problem and was told something outside the vehicle caused them to go off and it was ok because when I restarted the car they were reset. I am not very savvy about uploading files from my phone to a web site but could email them to an address if you have one to provide.

- Kingston, OK, USA

problem #44

May 112020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 1,700 miles
After leaving vehicle in garage for 24 hours or more, then attempting to start the vehicle, vehicle will not start. After using battery jump, vehicle will start and run as normal. This has happened several times over the past few months, even when vehicle is run for couple miles or more.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #43

Apr 292020

CR-V

  • 9,500 miles
Windows and sunroof open on their own. Vehicle parked for 2 days in driveway. In middle of night, all windows and sunroof opened during a rainstorm. This is the second occurrence of this issue. First time Sep'19, second time 4/28 or 4/29 2020. Customer case 09867240 with american Honda. They say this is a "feature" that requires pushing buttons on key fob remote in specific order. No buttons were pushed either time. Sep'19 key fob was in pocket. Second occurrence occurred middle of the night while I was sleeping. One fob hanging on hook near back door. Other on my dresser next to my wallet. No possible way buttons could have been pushed in middle of night. Am Honda solution is to get a hardcase for the remote to be sure buttons are not pushed by mistake. Dealer says same thing. Internet postings show this has been happening on many different Honda models for many years and they refuse to take responsibility for the problem. Am Honda also says that the "feature" can't be disabled. My point...if they programmed it into the system, they should be able to program in a "switch" that can be accessed through the control screen. Dealer (williams Honda, traverse city mi) also indicates it is a known problem and they have no way to disable it either, even with their service diagnostic tools. It rained here last night. My car is soaked. The response from american Honda is that I did not have a hard case for my key fob. Even though I was asleep and the fobs were not moved in the middle of the night.

- Traverse City, MI, USA

problem #42

Feb 242020

CR-V

  • 14,800 miles
Rodent ate through soy based wire insulation causing short circuit and failure of all safety system devices. This happened after starting the vehicle but could have occurred during operation.

- Mine Hill, NJ, USA

problem #41

Jan 282020

CR-V

  • 5,500 miles
My vehicle was rendered unsafe after rats ate through a wiring harness that disabled safety and emissions equipment on my vehicle. The wiring in the Honda is allegedly coated with a soy based material that attracts rodents. Honda is aware of rodents eating through its cars wiring and offers part number 4019-2317 rodent tape to address this defect after damage has occurred.

- Bellevue, WA, USA

problem #40

Jan 202020

CR-V

  • 7,000 miles
Driver and passenger door freezes and although the doors appear to unlock when parked the doors will not open. Evan after 30 minutes of travel time when car has more than ample time to warm itself. Also door locks me out even with the fob on my person. The car is stationary in both situations.

- Tionesta, PA, USA

problem #39

Dec 242019

CR-V

  • 5,000 miles
The SUV would not start after not being driven for 2 days. Roadside assistance was called and they tested the battery and it was fully charged, but the SUV wouldn't start. The SUV was jump started and the alarm started going off and the head unit had to be restarted.

- Great Neck, NY, USA

problem #38

Jan 022020

CR-V

  • 4,500 miles
This happened in my driveway, where we have lived for over 25 years. The wiring used for the main harness is made with a soy base product. Not only mice or rats, squirrels and other animals can smell this out and destroy the wiring. I was told that one man has had his main harness replaced 3 times. If a soy based product is being used, then the repairs that will be needed over and over from rodents should be covered under a warranty for wiring for the entire life of the car!! this harness goes to control all of the information that is in the cars computer system. I am an elderly disabled senior on a fixed income. I can not afford to buy this car and then turn around before it is even a year old to have to fork out $1400 for a new wiring harness, you knew this would happen, but did not care!!! therefore your product is highly defective!!! I will never buy another Honda car and I will definitely promote the problem of the wiring info to inform others not to purchase these vehicles!!! the poor service that you have given customers concerning this is totally wrong!!!!! by doing this they are creating a completely different problem. Mice, rats and rodents carry all kinds of diseases and by enticing them with soy based wiring, you are causing another problem that could be much worse for your customers, if they were to be bitten by these rodents!!!! why don't you people think about what would be worse, the environment or dead customers and the lawsuits from that!!!!

- Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

problem #37

Dec 212019

CR-V

  • 3,900 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. while operating the vehicle, various warning indicators suddenly displayed, including "brake system failure", "road departure mitigation system problem", and "collision mitigation system problem". also, the vehicle would not immediately stop when depressing the brake pedal. After turning the engine off and back on, the vehicle resumed normal operation; however, the failure later recurred. The vehicle was taken to baron Honda (17 medford ave, patchogue, NY) where an unknown module was replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle taken back to the dealer where it was determined that the electronic brake booster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer provided case number: 101365007. The failure mileage was 3,900.

- Holpsville, NY, USA

problem #36

Nov 282019

CR-V

  • 7,611 miles
We were driving a CRV which is less than 6 months old. All of a sudden all safety systems failed. The breaks system, colliosion avoidence, lane assist, acc. All failed. Fortunately we were at 20 mph so we were able to safely stop the CRV. We towed the CRV to the dealership and they after 4 days were able to figure out that all the safety systems had failed as there was an electrical shortcurcuit which has blown the fuses and the control system. The cause of the electrical short was traced to exopsed wires in the rear view mirror assmebly which were damaged by an ornamnet we had hung. The reason I am complaining is I want to bring it to your attention of this manufacturing defect. 1.lot of people hang ornamnets/ car freshner etc and this defect can cause a very serious system failure with all safety systems failing when the CRV is in motion. 2.this CRV is less than 6 M old so it also indicates to the poor designand manufacture. 3. CRV is one of the most popular SUVS sold in usa so lot of people are at risk. 4. the design engineer knew the importance of these wires so have a protective rubber insulation but the insulation leaves a gap where the wires are exposed, and can be damaged. I have dramatic video showing this incident when we were drving and the exposed wires, the short cricuit damage and the ornament that they are blaming for this incident. I have the video that I could not load in this complain as the sytem would not allow it to be loaded, but I would be pleased to share if needed.

- Glen Allen, VA, USA

problem #35

Nov 112019

CR-V

  • 3,300 miles
Went away for a weekend trip and hadn't driven the car for 3 days. Came back and the battery was totally drained, had to jump start the car. It has roughly 3,300 miles on the odometer. Vehicle was stationary.

- Green Bay, WI, USA

problem #34

Jul 222019

CR-V

  • 1,900 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that there was a software issue that was causing the battery not to charge and was draining the battery. The vehicle was parked at an airport and would not start upon the contact's return from a five day trip. The contact had to jumpstart the vehicle. East coast Honda (8756A us highway 17, bypass South, myrtle beach, SC 29588, (843) 492-5175) was contacted and stated that they were aware of the issue. The manufacturer stated that there were not enough complaints to issue a recall. The manufacturer suggested that the contact unhook the battery if the vehicle remained parked more than a day. The contact planned to take the vehicle for diagnostic testing on August 30, 2019. The failure mileage was 1,900.

- Little River, SC, USA

problem #33

Mar 012019

CR-V

  • 60 miles
I am having the same problem the Honda Pilot is having, my infotainment/radio has not worked since I bought the car on March 1st. It does not connect to apple car play and the screen suddenly just goes black. It plays pandora sporadically but never works consistently.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #32

Aug 192019

CR-V

  • 6,000 miles
Battery is draining out after sitting for 3 days in a parking lot, and will not start up again without a jump. Battery tests are coming back as fine.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #31

Aug 122019

CR-V

  • 6,000 miles
Battery is draining out after sitting for 3 days in a parking lot, and will not start up again without a jump. Battery tests are coming back as fine.

- Plano, TX, USA

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