2026 Honda CR-V Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2026 Honda CR-V. Part of Generation 6 — 2023–present.
Complaints
90
per 10K Sold
9.1
US Sales
99,437
Crashes
10
Fires
4
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2026 Honda CR-V Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:14,100 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#212 complaints
Wipers & Visibility
#39 complaints
Brakes
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2026 Honda CR-V.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 13 | 2 | 1 | 14,100 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 9 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
14,100
Wipers & Visibility
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2026 Honda CR-V — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2026 Honda CR-V reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2026 Honda CR-V has 90 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2026 Honda CR-V?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (13 complaints, avg 14,100 mi); Wipers & Visibility (12 complaints); Brakes (9 complaints). 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 2026 Honda CR-V?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 14,100 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2026 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA complaints for the 2026 Honda CR-V include 10 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 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 2026 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2026 Honda CR-V as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2026 Honda CR-V?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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