2024 Honda CR-V Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026
Ranks 22nd of 25 CR-V years we score.
- Owner complaints
- 473
- 61 are recall notices
- Per 10,000 cars
- 11.5
- 359,781 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 1.3×
- same age, 1× is average
- Serious outcomes
- 123
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 4
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2024 Honda CR-V?
Only after careful checks. Our reliability score for the 2024 Honda CR-V is 66 out of 100, which rates Caution. Owners reported about 1.3 times as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 22nd of the 25 CR-V years we score.
The most reported problem is the steering, mostly sticking or stiffness (97 of 473 complaints). Owners also complain about mirrors and automatic emergency braking. 123 of the 473 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 4 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2023 scores 63.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
- About 1.3 times the problems of the average car its age
- Steering: sticking or stiffness97 complaints
- Mirrors: shattering or cracking47 complaints
- Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead29 complaints
How the 2024 CR-V Earned Its Score
Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score
| Item | Vs average | Points lost |
|---|---|---|
| Starting score | 100 | |
| Serious problems | 1.0× | −17 |
| Everyday problems | 2.0× | −10 |
| Recalls | 1.3× | −7 |
| Score | 66 |
What Owners Report
We read all 473 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Honda CR-V, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.
Steering: sticking or stiffness
97 complaints (21%)
Sticking or stiffness, loss of steering control and locking up. 14 of these 97 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control. In 12 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 10 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 6,000 miles.
Mirrors: shattering or cracking
47 complaints (10%)
Shattering or cracking, vibration or shudder and distorted image. In 6 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 4 it came back after a repair.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
29 complaints (6%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead, warning lights and the system acting on its own. 14 of these 29 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. In 7 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 7,000 miles.
Rearview camera: black-and-white image
25 complaints (5%)
Black-and-white image, problems that come and go and black and white image. 1 of these 25 complaints describes a serious outcome: loss of visibility. In 12 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 3 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 2,000 miles.
Fuel injector failure
20 complaints (4%)
A failure that needed a new part, a loss of power and rough running or misfires. 4 of these 20 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 6,000 miles.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
17 complaints (4%)
Sudden acceleration and surging. 10 of these 17 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 12,000 miles.
Windshield wipers: washer spray ineffective
16 complaints (3%)
Washer spray ineffective, wiper sweep incomplete or inconsistent and washer spray blows off the glass. 2 of these 16 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of visibility. In 7 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
15 complaints (3%)
Shattering or cracking. 4 of these 15 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 11,000 miles.
Brakes: loss of braking
13 complaints (3%)
Loss of braking, slow response and warning lights. 9 of these 13 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of braking. Median mileage when it started: about 10,000 miles.
Lane keeping assist: warning lights
13 complaints (3%)
Warning lights, the system acting on its own and excessive steering correction. Median mileage when it started: about 5,000 miles.
Adaptive cruise control: hard braking with nothing ahead
10 complaints (2%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead and warning lights. 8 of these 10 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking.
Engine: vibration or shudder
10 complaints (2%)
Vibration or shudder, reduced power or limp mode and a loss of power. 4 of these 10 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 12,000 miles.
Several warning lights at once
7 complaints (1%)
Warning lights.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
7 complaints (1%)
A loss of power and reduced power or limp mode. All 7 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Shifter or park: drove forward while shifted into reverse
7 complaints (1%)
Drove forward while shifted into reverse, moved in reverse while shifted into drive and sticking or stiffness. 1 of these 7 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden acceleration or braking.
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Driver-assist camera and radar: stopped working
6 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working, warning lights and a stored fault code.
Stall (cause not stated)
6 complaints (1%)
Stalling. 5 of these 6 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 3 it came back after a repair.
Uneven tire wear: early wear
5 complaints (1%)
Early wear. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Cylinder head gasket failure
5 complaints (1%)
A failure and a leak. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 108,000 miles.
Noise (cause not stated)
5 complaints (1%)
Unusual noises.
12V battery failure
4 complaints (under 1%)
A failure. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome: a car that would not start.
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
4 complaints (under 1%)
No deployment in a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 2,000 miles.
Headlights: poor illumination
4 complaints (under 1%)
Poor illumination, dim output and aimed too high and poor illumination on wet roads. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of visibility.
Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
4 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking.
Road departure mitigation: warning lights
4 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Vibration (cause not stated)
4 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder and lurches and crunches when accelerating after restart.
Windshield: shattering or cracking
4 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking and persistent haze that defroster and wipers cannot clear. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome: loss of visibility.
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
3 complaints (under 1%)
Water leaking in and parts breaking or coming apart.
Ignition coils or spark plugs failure
3 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part.
Screen and audio: works on and off
3 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working.
Emissions system: warning lights
3 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights and reduced power or limp mode. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Hood panel: vibration or shudder
3 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder and parts breaking or coming apart.
Seat belts: buckle shape presses on hip joint
3 complaints (under 1%)
Buckle shape presses on hip joint, a feature that stopped working and not closing or latching. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury.
A/C: unusual noises
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises and a leak.
ABS: warning lights
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights and locking up. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash.
CVT failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part and slipping. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
EVAP system: water intrusion
2 complaints (under 1%)
Water intrusion and a leak.
Ball joints and control arms: damage
2 complaints (under 1%)
Damage and excessive negative camber, not adjustable.
Door latches: works on and off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go and not closing or latching. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Engine air intake: reduced power or limp mode
2 complaints (under 1%)
Reduced power or limp mode and a failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Exterior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and melts in sunlight.
Forward collision warning: the system acting on its own
2 complaints (under 1%)
The system acting on its own and the system not working when needed.
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
2 complaints (under 1%)
No deployment in a crash.
Horn: weak sound
2 complaints (under 1%)
Weak sound.
Hybrid battery: froze
2 complaints (under 1%)
Froze and a failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Instrument cluster: fault code
2 complaints (under 1%)
A stored fault code and a feature that stopped working.
Key fob: works on and off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go and vulnerable to theft.
Rear cross traffic monitor: stopped working
2 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working and the system not working when needed.
Side window glass: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking.
Piston rings: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Power liftgate: closes on its own onto people
2 complaints (under 1%)
Closes on its own onto people and a failure. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
The car not starting. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a car that would not start.
Taillights or brake lights: the system not working when needed
2 complaints (under 1%)
The system not working when needed. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden acceleration or braking.
Tires: flat tire
2 complaints (under 1%)
Flat tire and early wear.
Warning lights (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Reported Once (46)
Show the 46 problems reported once
- A/C compressor failure
- AWD or rear differential: stopped working
- Cabin odor or mold: a bad smell
- Check engine light (cause not stated)
- Control module (unspecified) failure
- Cooling system: a leak
- CV axles: damage
- Engine (misfire codes): rough running or misfires
- Engine failure
- Engine overheating: warning lights
- Fuel economy: high fuel use
- Fuel gauge or level sensor: wrong readings
- Fuel pump failure
- Fuel system: tank does not fill up correctly
- High-pressure fuel pump: stalling
- Hybrid system (inverter, motor, IPU): reduced power or limp mode
- Interior trim: unusual noises
- Auto idle stop system: stalling
- Battery failure
- Brake pedal sensor: loss of braking
- Cylinder head (cylinder 2) failure
- Electrical system: works on and off
- Front end: vibration or shudder
- Grille shutter system: reduced power or limp mode
- Rear cargo bay lights: stay on after shutoff
- Rear cross traffic auto-brake: hard braking with nothing ahead
- Rear suspension (excessive negative camber): excessive negative camber, not adjustable
- Safety sensor (unspecified) (cause not stated)
- Suspension: pulling or wandering
- Tire inflator/sealant kit failure
- Tire repair kit: damage
- Unexplained rapid deceleration (phantom braking) (cause not stated)
- Unexplained slowing or stopping while driving (cause not stated)
- Vehicle fire (origin unknown) (cause not stated)
- Vehicle pulls to the left (cause not stated)
- Phone and navigation: stopped working
- Door lock actuators: not opening or unlocking
- Seats: wobbling
- Side blind zone alert: stopped working
- Struts or shocks: damage
- Tire pressure monitoring: warning lights
- Transmission: warning lights
- Transmission fluid leak
- Wheel rim: damage
- Windows or locks or sunroof (operate by themselves): the system acting on its own
- Wiring, fuses or body control module failure
How the 2024 Honda CR-V Compares With Other Years
The other CR-V years of the 6th generation, 2023 to 2026, and the years just before and after it. When two scores are less than 3.5 points apart, treat them as about the same.
| Year | Rating | Score | Vs average | Per 10k cars | Recalls | Most reported problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Too new | – | – | 3.9 | 1 | Loss of power (cause not stated) |
| 2025 | Provisional 69 | – | – | 5.5 | 5 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
| 2024 This year | Caution | 66 | 1.3× | 11.5 | 4 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
| 2023 | Caution | 63 | 2.0× | 26.6 | 7 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
| 2022 | Good | 70 | 0.75× | 10.9 | 6 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
2024 Honda CR-V Recalls
A recall can cover some or all cars of this model year. Look up a specific car by its VIN at NHTSA to see which recalls are still open on it.
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 26V366000Recall report (PDF)Issued Jun 4, 2026.
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 24V763000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 14, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 92% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Steering
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 24V744000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 3, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 88% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Tires: markings
An owner whose TIN information is missing may not recognize that their vehicle is involved in a safety recall and continue to drive on recalled tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 24V508000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jul 2, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 91% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
NHTSA Investigations
Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.
Momentary heavy steering in Civics and CR-Vs
Led to a recallNHTSA's engineering analysis covered momentary hard steering in 2022-2024 Civics and 2023-2024 CR-Vs. NHTSA's test center reproduced it. Causes included gear wheel deformation, uneven grease and a spring load set too high. Twenty-three crashes were reported. Honda filed recall 24V-744 in October 2024 to replace the spring and add grease. NHTSA closed the case in January 2025.
NHTSA EA23003Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Nov 29, 2023 to Jan 28, 2025
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2024 CR-V ratings on NHTSA.gov.
SUV AWD, SUV FWD, Hybrid SUV AWD and Hybrid SUV FWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2024 CR-V, from its recalls, Honda's programs and the problems owners report most.
Confirm the Recalls Were Done
Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.
- Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire NHTSA 26V366000
- Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump NHTSA 24V763000
- Steering NHTSA 24V744000
- Tires: markings NHTSA 24V508000
On the Test Drive
- Turn the wheel fully left and right, parked and at low speed. Sticking, notches or stiffness are warning signs.
- Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
- Check the backup camera image when reversing.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Steering
- Mirrors
- Automatic emergency braking
- Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.
Before You Pay
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
- Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
- Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.
What to do next