Honda CR-V Seats Problems
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about seats problems on the Honda CR-V across 27 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (39). The words owners use most often: “driver seat” (19% of reports).
- 173seats complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 18mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 23%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.
- Driver seat: mentioned in 33 of 173 complaints (19%)
- Front seats: mentioned in 9 of 173 complaints (5%)
- Foot brake: mentioned in 9 of 173 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do seats problems happen?
Based on 98 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 173 complaints, 14 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 18 an injury.
Honda CR-V seats complaints by model year
| Model year | Seats complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2024 CR-V | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2023 CR-V | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2022 CR-V | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2021 CR-V | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 CR-V | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2019 CR-V | 5 | 0% | 38,400 |
| 2018 CR-V | 7 | 0% | 1,305 |
| 2017 CR-V | 13 | 1% | 6,000 |
| 2016 CR-V | 9 | 2% | 5,500 |
| 2015 CR-V | 39 | 6% | 780 |
| 2014 CR-V | 8 | 1% | 100 |
| 2013 CR-V | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2012 CR-V | 6 | 1% | 18,000 |
| 2011 CR-V | 6 | 1% | 10,100 |
| 2010 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 86,000 |
| 2009 CR-V | 5 | 1% | 200 |
| 2008 CR-V | 6 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2007 CR-V | 4 | 0% | 95,150 |
| 2006 CR-V | 5 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2004 CR-V | 5 | 1% | 43,500 |
| 2003 CR-V | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2002 CR-V | 24 | 5% | 99,000 |
| 2001 CR-V | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2000 CR-V | 1 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 1999 CR-V | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1997 CR-V | 9 | 8% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Model years: 2023
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles. The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Risk: A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6PK.
Seats
Model years: 2002
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the front seat anchorage nut strength is insufficient because the nuts were installed improperly.
Risk: If a collision occurred, the seat anchorage would not withstand the force, and the front seat occupants would not be restrained properly.
Fix: Telephone calls were made to each owner and the vehicles have been replaced.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Description of Incident: Immediately after purchasing this 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid brand-new at an authorized Honda dealership in Maryland, the driverâs seat frame exhibited abnormal mechanical play. The seat shifts and rocks forward and backward during standard acceleration, braking, and turning…
My front passenger seat weight sensor is faulty and shows as "OFF" when a large passenger is in the seat. An independent service center has scanned and confirmed the faulty sensor. I see CRV recalls for both the sensors and airbags, but my VIN does not return a result.
The drivers seat causes pain in my lower back. The longer I drive, the worse it gets. I have tried every seat adjustment and lumbar support that the seat comes with, and nothing helps. I am unable to drive long distances in this car and it would be unsafe because the pain might provoke me to drive…
After seeing the IIHS report on this 2024 Honda CRV rear seat safety issue shown in the crash test where the rear seat is deforming during offset crash I wanted to see if the NHTSA was going to investigate this issue further and request that Honda address this obvious safety issue. It would seem…
For some weeks, the driverâs heated seat began to heat to excessive temperatures without me turning on the seat warmer. The seat heating system intermittently reaches temperatures high enough to cause painful burn-type irritation to my back and buttocks. I have experienced repeated episodes where…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda CR-Vs have seats problems?
No. NHTSA has 173 owner complaints about seats 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 seats?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list seats. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seats problems on the Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “driver seat”, in 33 of 173 complaints, followed by “front seats” (9).
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)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,182)
- Power Train problems (1,017)
- Service Brakes problems (845)
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