2021 Honda Cr V Hybrid
Common Problems
Ranked from 153 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
39 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Steering Wheel Sticking at High Speeds
26complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes difficult to turn and sticks at high speeds, requiring extra force to correct the direction.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunctions
23complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe Forward Collision Avoidance System malfunctions by applying brakes unexpectedly without an actual collision threat.
Related recall: 23V844000
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Steering Wheel Sticking
18complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel gets stuck during turns, requiring more effort to turn the vehicle.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
16complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, activating the brakes unexpectedly without any car in front, posing a safety risk.
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Power Steering Rack Failure
16complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering rack fails, causing the steering to become difficult to operate and potentially leading to loss of control.
$900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Steering Wheel Jerking or Locking
12complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel jerks or locks in certain positions, making it difficult to control the vehicle and potentially leading to loss of control.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Automatic Emergency Braking System Malfunctions
11complaintsHigh severityOtherThe automatic emergency braking system engages unexpectedly at high speeds, potentially causing accidents.
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Engine Stall or Loss of Power
11complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls or loses power intermittently, especially at highway speeds, causing the vehicle to coast and lose speed.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Automatic Braking System Malfunction
10complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe automatic braking system activates unexpectedly without any car in front, causing sudden and hard stops.
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Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
8complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe automatic emergency braking system engages unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to brake without any detected hazard.
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Dashboard Warning Light Issues
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple dashboard warning lights turn on and off intermittently, affecting the functionality of the sensors and warning systems.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V844000
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Electrical System Issues Causing Dashboard Warning Lights
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple dashboard warning lights turn on and off intermittently, affecting the functionality of the sensors and warning systems.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V844000
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Electrical System Issues Leading to Recall
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalIssues with the electrical system leading to recalls, but parts are not available, causing safety concerns.
Related recall: 23V844000
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Automatic Emergency Braking System Malfunction
4complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe automatic emergency braking system activates unexpectedly without any traffic nearby.
Related recall: 23V844000
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Check Engine Light and Loss of Power
4complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe check engine light flashes and the car loses power, often requiring immediate pulling over to the side of the road.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V844000
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Engine Loss of Power on Freeway
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine loses power and the check engine light comes on while driving on the freeway, leading to potential loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Engine Overheats and Stalls
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine overheats and stalls, often accompanied by a check engine light.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Service Brakes Fail to Respond
4complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe service brakes fail to respond properly, leading to loss of vehicle control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
Sticky Steering with Clicking Sound
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel feels sticky and produces a clicking sound during operation.
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Vehicle Suddenly Decelerates Without Warning
4complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe vehicle decelerates suddenly with no apparent reason or warning lights.
Related recall: 23V844000
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Electrical System Glitches
3complaintsLow severityElectricalThe vehicle's electrical system experiences intermittent glitches, such as display screens going blank or gibberish.
Related recall: 23V844000
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Forward Collision Avoidance System False Positives
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe Forward Collision Avoidance System triggers false positives, such as false braking or warning lights, without an actual collision threat.
Related recall: 23V844000
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Service Brakes Engage Unexpectedly
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe service brakes engage unexpectedly without any external trigger, causing the car to slow down or stop abruptly.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 24
Unintended Acceleration
3complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe vehicle accelerates unintentionally, often without the driver's input, posing a risk of rear-end collisions.
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Unintended Deceleration at Highway Speeds
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe vehicle decelerates unintentionally at highway speeds, posing a safety hazard.
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Windshield Issues
3complaintsMedium severityOtherWindshields are prone to cracking or exploding without any apparent impact or external cause.
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Air Bag Deployment Issues
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe air bags fail to deploy during a collision, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Related recall: 23V844000
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Battery Voltage Drops Causing Engine Issues
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe battery voltage drops, causing the engine to lose power and stall.
Related recall: 23V844000
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Check Engine Light and Warning Lights
2complaintsMedium severityEngineMultiple warning lights illuminate, indicating engine and propulsion system issues, often leading to vehicle stalling or power loss.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 30
Electrical System Errors
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system displays errors or malfunctions, such as battery charging issues or system warnings, without an actual fault.
Related recall: 23V844000
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Hybrid Battery Issues
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemHybrid batteries experience unexpected discharge or loss of power, leading to reduced speed and difficulty in maintaining desired speed.
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Lane Departure Assist System Malfunctions
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe lane departure assist system malfunctions, causing the car to swerve or spin out of control.
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Lane Departure Warning System Malfunctions
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe Lane Departure Warning System malfunctions by triggering false alerts or warnings without an actual departure from the lane.
Related recall: 23V844000
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Service Brakes Malfunction
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe service brakes activate unexpectedly without any driver input or warning lights.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 35
Service Brake System Malfunctions
2complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe service brake system malfunctions by failing to engage properly, leading to loss of vehicle control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 36
Steering Effort Increase During High-Speed Driving
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringIncreased steering effort is required at higher speeds, leading to potential over-correction.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 37
Sunroof Explodes or Malfunctions
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof malfunctions or explodes, potentially causing injury or property damage.
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Sunroof Shattering During Normal Driving
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof shatters during normal driving conditions, posing a significant safety risk.
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Unintentional Acceleration
2complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe vehicle experiences sudden unintended acceleration without any driver input or warning lights.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.