2019 Honda CR-V Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Honda CR-V. Part of Generation 5 — 2017–2022.

20182020
Complaints
1,449
per 10K Sold
37.7
US Sales
384,168
Crashes
53
Fires
2
Injuries
50
Fatalities
1
Recalls
3

Worst 2019 Honda CR-V Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1248 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Avg mileage:30,900 mi
Crash-related:5
#2159 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:24,878 mi
Crash-related:2
#3141 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:10,647 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Honda CR-V.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
248
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
30,900
Steering Defects
159
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
24,878
Electrical Faults
141
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
10,647
Fuel System
122
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
7,539
Gasoline Fuel System
103
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,230
Engine Problems
96
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
44,386
Brakes
91
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
11,898
Airbags
76
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,444
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
58
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
33,867
Communication
38
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
3,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
6,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
18
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
23,130
Wipers & Visibility
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
9,853
Body Structure
17
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
152,494
Unintended Acceleration
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
7,257
Seat Belt Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
158
Lane Departure: Warning
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
4,244
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,575
Lane Departure: Assist
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,000
Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,926
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,466
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,640
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
38,400
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Honda CR-V

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,563,625 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

23V158000Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
~448,613 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

21V215000Fuel Pump
~624,552 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

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2019 Honda CR-V — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Honda CR-V reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2019 Honda CR-V has 1,449 NHTSA complaints, 53 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking with 248 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Honda CR-V?
Top reported problems: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (248 complaints, avg 30,900 mi); Steering Defects (159 complaints, avg 24,878 mi); Electrical Faults (141 complaints, avg 10,647 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Honda CR-V?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 28,250 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Honda CR-V include 53 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 50 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,563,625 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Honda CR-V?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda CR-V reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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