Worst 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 32 | 2 | — | 43,942 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 23 | 2 | — | 5,667 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 14 | 1 | — | 95,937 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 1 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | 1 | — | 32,610 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 3 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 71,250 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Radar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~856,144 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a crash.
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2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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