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2024 Honda CR-V problems, complaints & recalls

Far more Falling

NHTSA has received 468 owner complaints about the 2024 Honda CR-V, or 175.0 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 4.16, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #88 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Honda models its rate is 140% higher; against other Compact SUVs it is 182% higher.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2023-08-25 and 2026-08-31. Median delay from incident to filing: 8 days.

468Complaints
175.0Complaints per year on the road
4.16Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
4Recalls
6.4%Share involving a crash or fire
106Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2023) drew 170.4 complaints per year, about the same. The following model year (2025) drew 161.4 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 393 complaints, 459% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Steering (29.9% of complaints), followed by Body & structure (15.6%) and Interior & equipment (11.8%). Steering complaints are 4.6 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Steering reports, owners most often mention “steering”, “distribution”, “disconnect”, “sticky” and “wheel”. 30 reports (6.4%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 15 injuries and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 9 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (66% of incidents). In the last 12 months 106 new complaints were filed, versus 189 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for this model year. 36% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Momentary Increased Steering Effort” (opened 2023-11-29, closed 2025-01-28).

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles4.16
  • vs. other Honda models2.4
  • vs. other 2024 models4.58
  • vs. other Compact SUVs2.82
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (393)5.59
  • #88 of 89 · 2024Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 2018245.3 per year5.83
  • 2019141.8 per year3.37
  • 202063.8 per year1.52
  • 202175.3 per year1.79
  • 202270.0 per year1.66
  • 2023170.4 per year4.05
  • 2024175.0 per year4.16
  • 2025161.4 per year3.84

Honda CR-V problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Steering140 · 29.9% · 4.61×
  • Body & structure73 · 15.6% · 1.7×
  • Interior & equipment55 · 11.8% · 1.32×
  • Driver-assist systems42 · 9.0% · 1.57×
  • Engine41 · 8.8% · 0.4×
  • Electrical33 · 7.1% · 0.45×
  • Fuel system25 · 5.3% · 1.23×
  • Brakes21 · 4.5% · 0.74×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Steering · Common terms in reports

  • steering123
  • distribution35
  • disconnect34
  • sticky26
  • wheel51
  • amount recall35

Body & structure · Common terms in reports

  • mirror27
  • side42
  • view14
  • clean windshield6
  • wiper10
  • glass14

Interior & equipment · Common terms in reports

  • side mirror12
  • black white8
  • mirror cracked6
  • color5
  • camera10
  • distorted4

Problem areas: Steering · Engine · Driver-assist systems · Fuel system · Electrical · Brakes · Interior & equipment · Body & structure · Airbags & seat belts · Transmission / powertrain · Wheels, tires & suspension

When complaints were filed

2023: 43 43 2023 2024: 214 214 2024 2025: 136 136 2025 2026: 75 75 2026
  • Crashes reported: 29
  • Fires reported: 1
  • Injuries: 15
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr66.0%
  • 1–2 yrs20.1%
  • 2–3 yrs13.9%
  • 3–5 yrs0.0%
  • 5+ yrs0.0%

Median age at incident: 9 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2024 · Compact SUVs

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2024 Subaru Forester2910.80.26
2024 Mazda CX-54215.70.37
2024 Jeep Compass5219.40.46
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan6223.20.55
2024 Ford Escape8632.20.77
2024 Kia Sportage9836.60.87
2024 Hyundai Tucson14152.71.25
2024 Chevrolet Equinox18167.71.61
2024 Nissan Rogue19071.01.69
2024 Toyota RAV420074.81.78
2024 Honda CR-V468175.04.16

Safety recalls (4)

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE Campaign 26V366000 · 2026-06-04

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

Risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Campaign 24V763000 · 2024-10-14

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

STEERING Campaign 24V744000 · 2024-10-03

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

TIRES:MARKINGS Campaign 24V508000 · 2024-07-02

Summary: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 CR-V vehicles. The tire identification number (TIN) is missing the four-digit date code. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

Risk: 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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is BIS.

How to check whether your car has an open recall ›

Investigations

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Honda CR-V?

468 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Honda CR-V, or about 175.0 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Honda CR-V?

The most common category is Steering, accounting for 29.9% of complaints.

Does the 2024 Honda CR-V have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall(s) for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Momentary Increased Steering Effort” (opened 2023-11-29, closed 2025-01-28).

Is the 2024 Honda CR-V still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 106 new complaints were filed, versus 189 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.

How does the 2024 Honda CR-V compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 468 owner complaints about the 2024 Honda CR-V, or 175.0 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 4.16, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #88 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Honda models its rate is 140% higher; against other Compact SUVs it is 182% higher.