Honda CR-V Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 1,182 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda CR-V across 25 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (376). The words owners use most often: “fuel injectors” (17% of reports).
- 1,182fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 27mention a crash
- 15mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,800typical repair cost reported by owners
- 42%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.
- Fuel injectors: mentioned in 198 of 1,182 complaints (17%)
- Oil level: mentioned in 107 of 1,182 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Honda CR-V at $1,800, and half of them between $1,400 and $2,100.
Based on 54 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2026), 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 fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 449 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,182 complaints, 27 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 15 an injury.
Honda CR-V fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 7 | 4% | — |
| 2025 CR-V | 24 | 9% | — |
| 2024 CR-V | 24 | 6% | — |
| 2023 CR-V | 16 | 3% | — |
| 2022 CR-V | 9 | 3% | — |
| 2021 CR-V | 26 | 8% | 233 |
| 2020 CR-V | 38 | 11% | 26,663 |
| 2019 CR-V | 143 | 13% | 3,800 |
| 2018 CR-V | 376 | 17% | 4,050 |
| 2017 CR-V | 348 | 20% | 14,319 |
| 2016 CR-V | 65 | 16% | 9,600 |
| 2015 CR-V | 32 | 5% | 14,141 |
| 2014 CR-V | 19 | 3% | 10,724 |
| 2013 CR-V | 13 | 3% | 2,571 |
| 2012 CR-V | 6 | 1% | 6,000 |
| 2011 CR-V | 7 | 1% | 74,745 |
| 2010 CR-V | 6 | 1% | 47,500 |
| 2009 CR-V | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2008 CR-V | 6 | 1% | 93,268 |
| 2007 CR-V | 2 | 0% | 109,000 |
| 2006 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 126,000 |
| 2004 CR-V | 2 | 0% | 158,142 |
| 2003 CR-V | 6 | 1% | 160,000 |
| 2002 CR-V | 4 | 1% | 115,487 |
| 1998 CR-V | 1 | 1% | 199,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Honda CR-V. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My car will stop when at red lights or stop signs. Itâs like it dies. It also flashed 6 different problems at me: Emissions system problem, AWD system problem, adaptive cruise control problem, collision mitigation system problem, road departure mitigation system problem, auto high beam problem…
Car shut off and stalled while Driving.
Inaccurate fuel tank readings
my fuel pump failed on an interstate in [XXX] while I was going 65 miles an hour and the speed of my car dropped to 20 mph and I was lucky to change to the right lane and get onto the shoulder or I would have been hit by an oncoming car.I had the car towed to [XXX] where my mechanic diagnosed…
Had injectors replaced 2 times before it had 100k miles, HONDA KNEW what was happening. One of the men in the service dept told me while having them replaced the 2nd time. I took my car to the dealership at 123k miles and told them theres a problem with my oil getting gas in it but they blamed it…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda CR-Vs have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,182 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda CR-V?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,800 (half paid between $1,400 and $2,100), from 54 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel injectors”, in 198 of 1,182 complaints, followed by “oil level” (107).
Other Honda CR-V problems
- Electrical System problems (2,505)
- Air Bags problems (2,393)
- Engine problems (2,276)
- Steering problems (1,765)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (1,351)
- Power Train problems (1,017)
- Service Brakes problems (845)
- Structure problems (665)
See all Honda CR-V problems.