2021 Honda Cr V
Common Problems
Ranked from 130 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 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
43complaintsHigh 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
Power Steering Issues
38complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering system fails to provide smooth and responsive steering, especially at highway speeds, leading to difficulty in controlling the vehicle.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Automatic Braking System Malfunction
34complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe automatic braking system activates unexpectedly without any car in front, causing sudden deceleration and potential loss of control.
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Power Steering Rack Failure
20complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe power steering rack fails, making it difficult to steer the vehicle.
$900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Automatic Emergency Braking Malfunction
17complaintsSafety riskOtherThe automatic emergency braking system engages unexpectedly without any object in front of the vehicle.
Related recall: 21V900000
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Sunroof Shattering
10complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof spontaneously shatters, posing a significant risk to the occupants of the vehicle.
Related recall: 21V900000
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Brake System Failure During Operation
8complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake system failed during operation, causing the vehicle to coast and fail to stop properly.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Service Brakes Malfunction
6complaintsMedium severityOtherThe service brakes activate unexpectedly without any obstacle or driver input.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V900000
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Engine Stall During Operation
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls during operation, often at highway speeds, leading to loss of power and difficulty restarting the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine Temperature Warning and Cooling Issues
4complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine temperature warning light illuminates, accompanied by unusual sounds and engine performance issues.
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Steering Wheel Sticking and Jerking
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes difficult to turn and sticks, especially at highway speeds, requiring extra effort to return to center.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Fuel Pump Failure
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel pump fails, leading to the vehicle shutting down unexpectedly.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V858000
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Lane Departure Assistance Malfunction
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe lane departure assistance system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to hydroplane and spin out of control.
Related recall: 21V900000
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Lane Departure Warning System Errors
2complaintsLow severityElectricalLane Departure Warning System malfunctions, causing false warnings or system failures.
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.