Honda CR-V Hybrid Problems by Year
NHTSA has 502 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file for the Honda CR-V Hybrid, across 7 model years (2020–2026). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (116). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Honda CR-V Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CR-V Hybrid model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 CR-V Hybrid: 116 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2021 CR-V Hybrid: 104 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2024 CR-V Hybrid: 89 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2026 CR-V Hybrid: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2025 CR-V Hybrid: 29 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2022 CR-V Hybrid: 76 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda CR-V Hybrid problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 120 | 6 | 2 |
| Engine | 93 | 7 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 78 | 7 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 65 | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 64 | 7 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 43 | 7 | 14 |
| Power Train | 41 | 7 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 6 | 5 |
| Lane Departure | 26 | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 23 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 4 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Honda CR-V Hybrid problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Honda CR-V Hybrid model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V Hybrid | 4 | 2 | 5★ | Electrical System | |
| 2025 CR-V Hybrid | 29 | 5 | 5★ | Steering | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 CR-V Hybrid | 89 | 4 | 5★ | Steering | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2023 CR-V Hybrid | 116 | 6 | 5★ | Steering | More complaints than other years |
| 2022 CR-V Hybrid | 76 | 4 | 5★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2021 CR-V Hybrid | 104 | 3 | 5★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2020 CR-V Hybrid | 84 | 5 | 5★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda CR-V Hybrid years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2023 (116), 2021 (104), 2024 (89). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda CR-V Hybrid?
Steering, with 120 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda CR-V Hybrid have?
14 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.