2020 Honda Cr V
Common Problems
Ranked from 149 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
15 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.
- 1
Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure
29complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe forward collision avoidance system activates unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly without any collision imminent.
- 2
Automatic Emergency Braking Malfunction
28complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe automatic emergency braking system engages unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly without any collision imminent.
- 3
Recall Issues with Air Bags
23complaintsSafety riskElectricalIssues with the availability of parts for air bag recall repairs, leading to delays and unresolved warnings.
- 4
Steering Rack Failure
20complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering rack becomes difficult to operate, requiring excessive force and producing a clicking sound.
$900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Automatic Emergency Braking Malfunctions
18complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe automatic emergency braking system engages unexpectedly, causing sudden deceleration without any detected obstacle.
- 6
Air Bag System Malfunction
15complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe air bag system is not functioning as expected, with parts not available for recall repairs.
- 7
Service Brakes Malfunction
13complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe service brakes intermittently fail to engage, causing the vehicle to roll forward or not stop properly.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
All-Wheel Drive System Error
9complaintsMedium severityTransmissionAll-wheel drive system error causing the car to operate in front-wheel drive only mode.
- 9
Brake System Malfunction
7complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake system fails to function properly, causing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly or requiring excessive effort to stop.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
7complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle experiences unexpected stalls and loss of power at idle, especially during stop-start operation.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Check Engine Light Flashing with Loss of Power
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe check engine light flashes and the vehicle loses power, often requiring a restart to recover.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Sunroof Malfunctions
5complaintsSafety riskOtherThe sunroof spontaneously shatters or explodes while driving, posing a risk of injury or structural damage.
Related recall: 23V524000
- 13
Electrical System Shutdown
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle unexpectedly shuts down, often accompanied by the check engine light flashing.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Fuel/oil dilution in engine
2complaintsHigh severityFuel systemEngine oil becomes diluted with fuel, leading to frequent oil changes and potential engine damage.
Related recalls: 22V380000, 23V858000
- 15
Unusual windshield cracking
2complaintsMedium severityOtherWindshields develop cracks spontaneously, often starting from the bottom, without any apparent cause.
Related recall: 23V524000
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.