Honda CR-V Structure Problems
Owners have filed 665 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Honda CR-V across 30 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (94). The words owners use most often: “door lock” (8% of reports).
- 665structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 58mention a crash
- 32mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 39%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.
- Door lock: mentioned in 51 of 665 complaints (8%)
- Trailing arm: mentioned in 39 of 665 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Honda CR-V at $1,550, and half of them between $610 and $3,150.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2026), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 378 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 665 complaints, 58 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 32 an injury.
Honda CR-V structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 9 | 6% | 6,000 |
| 2025 CR-V | 12 | 5% | 19,400 |
| 2024 CR-V | 18 | 5% | — |
| 2023 CR-V | 22 | 4% | 18,138 |
| 2022 CR-V | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2021 CR-V | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2020 CR-V | 7 | 2% | 6,000 |
| 2019 CR-V | 24 | 2% | 8,000 |
| 2018 CR-V | 27 | 1% | 11,779 |
| 2017 CR-V | 32 | 2% | 12,500 |
| 2016 CR-V | 17 | 4% | 25,800 |
| 2015 CR-V | 35 | 5% | 2,000 |
| 2014 CR-V | 28 | 5% | 55,000 |
| 2013 CR-V | 19 | 5% | 33,600 |
| 2012 CR-V | 29 | 7% | 70,000 |
| 2011 CR-V | 45 | 8% | 94,000 |
| 2010 CR-V | 47 | 10% | 94,675 |
| 2009 CR-V | 38 | 10% | 133,750 |
| 2008 CR-V | 94 | 10% | 98,975 |
| 2007 CR-V | 77 | 9% | 99,354 |
| 2006 CR-V | 16 | 4% | 120,000 |
| 2005 CR-V | 9 | 2% | 78,000 |
| 2004 CR-V | 9 | 2% | 51,500 |
| 2003 CR-V | 14 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2002 CR-V | 8 | 2% | 106,000 |
| 2001 CR-V | 2 | 1% | 87,500 |
| 2000 CR-V | 10 | 8% | 98,000 |
| 1999 CR-V | 5 | 4% | 160,000 |
| 1998 CR-V | 5 | 4% | — |
| 1997 CR-V | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Structure:frame and members
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame to corrode and possibly detach the rear trailing arm.
Risk: A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UE3.
Structure:frame and members
Model years: 2019, 2020
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.
Risk: A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R6M.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased a brand-new 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Less than three months later, the adaptive cruise control and collision-avoidance radar module was stolen in under a minute, forcing me to pay $2,650.98 out of pocket for repairs. In New York, the front radar module on the new Honda CR-V Hybrid is a…
The contact owns a 2026 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on two occasions, the center display turned off and needed to be manually restarted. Additionally, the front passenger's side bumper had become loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an…
While driving on October 2, 2026, the driver-side rear trailing arm and subframe mounting structure detached from the frame due to severe corrosion. The vehicle was immediately taken to Brandon Honda (Tampa, FL) for inspection under Safety Recall 23V228000 / Campaign 23-032. Brandon Honda…
I own a 2011 Honda CR-V that previously received the remedy for NHTSA Recall #23V-228 regarding rear frame and trailing arm corrosion. Although the support brace was installed, the vehicleâs structural integrity is actively failing due to ongoing rust. This safety recall affects over 560,000…
Problem Description: While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the primary and secondary vehicle hood latches failed, causing the hood to unlatch completely and fly up against the windshield. This completely obstructed my forward visibility, forcing me to execute sudden, emergency braking to bring the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda CR-Vs have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 665 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Honda CR-V?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,550 (half paid between $610 and $3,150), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “door lock”, in 51 of 665 complaints, followed by “trailing arm” (39).
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.