Honda CR-V Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Honda CR-V across 26 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (19). The words owners use most often: “brake pads” (11% of reports).
- 118service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 17mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 21%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.
- Brake pads: mentioned in 13 of 118 complaints (11%)
- Rear brakes: mentioned in 10 of 118 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 85 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 118 complaints, 17 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Honda CR-V service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 CR-V | 2 | 1% | 10,500 |
| 2022 CR-V | 2 | 1% | 22,891 |
| 2021 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 26,323 |
| 2020 CR-V | 2 | 1% | 55,253 |
| 2019 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 48,486 |
| 2018 CR-V | 7 | 0% | 55,000 |
| 2017 CR-V | 4 | 0% | 20,000 |
| 2016 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 2,552 |
| 2015 CR-V | 2 | 0% | 48,520 |
| 2014 CR-V | 3 | 1% | 12,500 |
| 2013 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 30,000 |
| 2011 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 27,776 |
| 2010 CR-V | 6 | 1% | 12,566 |
| 2009 CR-V | 3 | 1% | 17,800 |
| 2008 CR-V | 14 | 1% | 22,500 |
| 2007 CR-V | 5 | 1% | 28,722 |
| 2006 CR-V | 3 | 1% | 16,000 |
| 2005 CR-V | 7 | 1% | 21,907 |
| 2004 CR-V | 6 | 1% | 23,825 |
| 2003 CR-V | 13 | 3% | 24,905 |
| 2002 CR-V | 19 | 4% | 15,000 |
| 2001 CR-V | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2000 CR-V | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1999 CR-V | 4 | 3% | 102,500 |
| 1998 CR-V | 6 | 5% | 53,500 |
| 1997 CR-V | 2 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes, hydraulic 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.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while reversing out of the garage, the ABS, traction control, braking system, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic and was diagnosed with fuel injector failure. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently activated, and the vehicle stopped. The driver's and steering wheel air bags unexpectedly deployed. In addition, the contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated and then turned off. In addition, the contact stated that two days later, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently activated. The…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the brakes independently activated. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was firm while depressed and the tires squealed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated…
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The engine was idling high, and the vehicle independently accelerated onto the curb. The contact stated that the brake…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda CR-Vs have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 118 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic 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 service brakes, hydraulic?
No recall currently lists service brakes, hydraulic for this vehicle.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pads”, in 13 of 118 complaints, followed by “rear brakes” (10).
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)
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