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2019 Honda CR-V problems

Owners filed 1,107 complaints about the 2019 Honda CR-V with NHTSA between Dec 2018 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is forward collision avoidance (299).

Complaints
1,107
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
31
Reported by owners
Fires
2
Reported by owners
Injuries
35
People reported injured
Deaths
1
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Forward collision avoidance299
  2. Steering198
  3. Electrical system164
  4. Fuel/propulsion system143
  5. Fuel system, gasoline119
  6. Engine112
  7. Service brakes99
  8. Air bags79
  9. Communication38
  10. Structure24
  11. Lane departure24
  12. Power train20
  13. Visibility/wiper19
  14. Vehicle speed control15

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20181
2019160
202086
202149
2022176
2023138
2024219
2025158
2026120

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Forward collision avoidance

299 reports7 crashes
“I was driving about 20-25 mph. There was absolutely nothing in front of me and my car came to a dead stop, the brake warning light came up on the screen and I hit my head off the steering wheel. Then the warning went away and I drove the last 2 minutes home.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 13, 2026Forward collision avoidanceODI 11770810

Steering

198 reports2 crashes
“The steering wheel is glitchy. Caused by electronic steering module. Honda has recall for this in newer models. It’s a problem with 2019 as well. Very dangerous and likely to cause a wreck. It is happening every time we drive. Steering sticks.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 22, 2026SteeringODI 11773091

Electrical system

164 reports2 crashes
“My wife is handicapped and I was parked in a handicapped spot at Walmart's when we pulled out on the road I reached up and removed the handicapped placard and it pulled the wiring loose and the computer went crazy nothing worked the brakes wouldn't stop the car I couldn't change gears I finally got it to the Honda dealer and was told that the interior harness was pulled loose and that had happened to other customers they replaced the harness and installed a plastic shield over the wiring which should have been do when manufactured or recalled .It was a very scary situation when you are in 55 mph traffic i”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 29, 2026Electrical systemODI 11767922

Fuel/propulsion system

143 reports2 crashes
“To Whom It May Concern, While driving and when at red light or just putting it in park my 2019 Honda CR-V AWD EX, multiple warning lights suddenly illuminated on the dashboard, including the Check Engine Light, VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist), TPMS, and Collision Mitigation System. This has occurred multiple times and appears to be a well-documented issue among other Honda CR-V owners. To shop and they said it was the speed sensor got repaired and light so came back on. Took to the dealer and they diagnosed a faulty fuel injector system (Code P0172 – System Too Rich) and recommended a full injector replacement. This issue matches known cases addressed under Honda TSB 19-072, but is not currently covered under a full recall. The sudden illumination of all warning lights, combined with reduced power, is a serious safety concern as it may cause loss of control or delayed response in critical traffic situations. We have been quoted between $1,200 and $2,500 to repair this issue, which is a significant expense for a defect Honda is already aware of. I believe this is a manufacturing defect that should be fully covered by Honda, along with any related systems affected…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 27, 2026Electrical system, Unknown or other, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11767306

Fuel system, gasoline

119 reports3 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) at 10,000 in 2021. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving out of a car wash. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and was restarted. The vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the battery and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 30,422.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 29, 2026Fuel system, gasolineODI 11753442

Engine

112 reports3 crashes
“This supplements Complaint #11763145, filed 9/9/2026, regarding the same vehicle: 2019 Honda CR-V. On September 10, 2026 at approximately 7:33 PM, near CHOP Primary Care (High Point location), PA, the check engine light began flashing and the vehicle lost the ability to accelerate -- it could only slow down. I pulled over and restarted the engine, after which it drove normally. This is a repeat of the loss-of-acceleration incident described in the original complaint from September 8, 2026, which also involved a flashing check engine light and complete loss of acceleration while driving.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 17, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11765078
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.