Worst 2021 Honda CR-V Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Honda CR-V.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 74 | 3 | — | 42,825 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 62 | 1 | — | 28,400 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 27 | — | — | 23,069 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 27 | 1 | — | 51,540 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 23 | 2 | — | 6,537 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | — | — | 233 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 4 | — | 7,333 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 10 | — | — | 35,050 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | — | — | 10,511 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 48,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Dynamic Brake Support/Brake Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Honda CR-V
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,244,920 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 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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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2021 Honda CR-V — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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