Honda CR-V Equipment Problems
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about equipment problems on the Honda CR-V across 23 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (38). The words owners use most often: “air conditioner” (39% of reports).
- 173equipment complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 5related recalls
- $3,450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air conditioner: mentioned in 67 of 173 complaints (39%)
- Compressor clutch: mentioned in 11 of 173 complaints (6%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 9 of 173 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical equipment repair on the Honda CR-V at $3,450, and half of them between $2,500 and $4,600.
Based on 31 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do equipment problems happen?
Based on 119 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 173 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 3 an injury.
Honda CR-V equipment complaints by model year
| Model year | Equipment complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 1 | 1% | 28,000 |
| 2024 CR-V | 2 | 1% | 10,060 |
| 2022 CR-V | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2019 CR-V | 6 | 1% | 5,000 |
| 2018 CR-V | 5 | 0% | 90,000 |
| 2017 CR-V | 4 | 0% | — |
| 2015 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 15,000 |
| 2013 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 22,015 |
| 2012 CR-V | 2 | 0% | 36,575 |
| 2011 CR-V | 2 | 0% | 100,500 |
| 2010 CR-V | 3 | 1% | 100 |
| 2009 CR-V | 7 | 2% | 57,500 |
| 2008 CR-V | 3 | 0% | 95,000 |
| 2007 CR-V | 14 | 2% | 64,750 |
| 2006 CR-V | 4 | 1% | 101,000 |
| 2005 CR-V | 3 | 1% | 22,500 |
| 2004 CR-V | 33 | 7% | 62,500 |
| 2003 CR-V | 30 | 6% | 63,562 |
| 2002 CR-V | 38 | 7% | 82,260 |
| 2001 CR-V | 7 | 5% | 102,000 |
| 2000 CR-V | 2 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 1999 CR-V | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1998 CR-V | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (5)
Equipment:other:labels
Model years: 2017, 2020, 2022
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. The certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CF7.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Model years: 2019
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: If the front passenger does not correctly understand how the airbag functions, they may be at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and provide a sticker with the correct information to be added to the owner's guide, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owner's may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X6G.
Equipment:other:labels
Model years: 2017
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KF3 (CR-V)and KF4 (RDX).
Equipment:other:labels
Model years: 2012
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 CR-V, equipped with the LX trim level and manufactured from August 30, 2012, to August 31, 2012. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." The incorrect values for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Gross Axle Weight Rating front and rear, tire size, and rim size were specified on the safety certification label.
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will apply the corrective label free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Model years: 2006
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.
Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
Fix: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on august 2, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2024 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the carpet was lifting where the floor mat connected to the retention hooks near the driver's side door panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the carpet needed to be replaced; however, the repair was not…
The contact owns a 2026 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the infotainment system screen occasionally turned black or would freeze, which prevented the driver from having access to systems or safety features that could only be engaged through the infotainment system. Additionally, the contact…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the navigation system was jumping and skipping. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lunged forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number…
Thief's are easily clone Honda vehicle fab device and stealing the cars. Lot of honda cars stolen in this week with same procedure by cloning the fab devices and taking the vehicles. When we complaint in the Police station , this issue is mainly with Honda Vehicles. Seems to be less security in the…
See attached document for complaint
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda CR-Vs have equipment problems?
No. NHTSA has 173 owner complaints about equipment for the Honda CR-V. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda CR-V equipment?
Yes: 5 safety recalls list equipment. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix equipment problems on the Honda CR-V?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,450 (half paid between $2,500 and $4,600), from 31 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about equipment problems on the Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “air conditioner”, in 67 of 173 complaints, followed by “compressor clutch” (11).
Other Honda CR-V problems
- Electrical System problems (2,504)
- Air Bags problems (2,392)
- Engine problems (2,276)
- Steering problems (1,761)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (1,349)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,183)
- Power Train problems (1,017)
- Service Brakes problems (844)
See all Honda CR-V problems.