AI Damage2019 Honda CR-V: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Honda CR-V filed 1,107 complaints with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance and steering. The maker issued 196 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1,107
- involving a crash
- 31
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 196
What fails most often
- 1 Forward collision avoidance 27% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 18% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 15% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 13% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 11% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 10% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 8 Air bags 7% of all complaints
- Forward collision avoidance: 299 complaints (27% of all), 7 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Steering: 198 complaints (18% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 164 complaints (15% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 37.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 143 complaints (13% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Fuel system: 120 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 25.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.5 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cylnamed in 10 complaints
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- CVT
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 1,107 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 299 | 7 | 7 |
| Steering | 198 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 164 | 2 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 143 | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 120 | 0 | 25 |
| Engine | 112 | 3 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 100 | 9 | 42 |
| Air bags | 79 | 12 | 12 |
| Communication | 38 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 26 | 1 | 32 |
| Structure | 24 | 5 | 8 |
| Lane departure | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 20 | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 1 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I own a 2019 Honda CR-V and have repeatedly experienced brake-system warning lights, starting problems, a hard brake pedal and unexpected braking/deceleration. I repeatedly reported these concerns to East Coast Honda, asked them to inspect the brakes, and showed photos/videos of warning lights, but many of my…
The contact stated that the side air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the police were called and wrote a report. The contact stated that there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,519.
The driver seatbelt failed to lock when rear end collision occurred and drivers face slammed into steering wheel. The steering wheel airbag failed to deploy when the car rear ended the vehicle in front of them. Drivers safety was jeopardized and now has severe concussion.
Engine RPM surged while nose- in parking with foot on brake, causing vehicle to unexpectedly jump the parking barrier and hit a steel sign post, incurring $3,300 cosmetic damage to left front of vehicle. Pressed harder on brake to stop. Cost estimate obtained, complaint filed with American Honda.
The contact had a broken left hand, 3 broken ribs, seatbelt injury, partial lumbar herniation, and left shin was bruised and had an open wound. The front passenger left the scene and did not receive medical treatment until the following day, they suffered a broken right wrist.
Car stops suddenly on highway, going into, "limp mode." All dash warning lights came on. Rich emissions. VTM-4 issue. This is an ongoing issue with CR-Vs, yet manufacturer has issues no solution, clearly opting to work each situation independently.
My brakes are electronically controlled due to it having an electric brake booster and AEB, radar cruise control and more. I could have been killed. HONDA DIDNT CARE, made me take the car with no brakes.
Vehicle has had phantom braking and accelerations, occurrences of "Christmas tree dashboard" with all system alerts going off - have been intermittent, far between and unsure how to go about presenting to dealership or auto repair due to this - however THIS OCCURRED TODAY AND CAUSED A COLLISION/ ACCIDENT!
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 25 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 1% most complained about).
On average one model year of the CR-V has 631 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 1,107, above average.
What to check before buying
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which…
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through…
- Owner Notification Letter - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance…
Owner Notification Letter - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver assist system (ADAS) decelerates the…
- Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may…
Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.
- Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which…
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
- Service Bulletin - American Honda has identified a condition that may affect Collision Mitigation Braking…
Service Bulletin - American Honda has identified a condition that may affect Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) operation. Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)…
- Service Bulletin - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver…
Service Bulletin - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver assist system (ADAS) decelerates the vehicle or…
- Dealer Message - Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS),…
Dealer Message - Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), unexpected vehicle deceleration may occur.
- Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient…
Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on inspection cover.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord 1.5Ls (no 2.0L) & FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank…
NHTSA lists 196 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda CR-V?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: forward collision avoidance, steering, electrical system. Total complaints: 1,107. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (20%), fuel system, fuel smell (8%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA lists 196 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Honda CR-V from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.