Honda CR-V Driver-assist systems problems
766 of the 5,760 complaints about the Honda CR-V (13.3%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 2.3× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2018 model (263, 12% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (22). 63 Driver-assist systems complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 104 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
Owners most often describe: “braking”, “behind”, “automatic”, “brake” and “front”. 16 of these reports (2.1%) describe a crash or fire, with 36 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 63 · Previous 12 months: 104
Common terms in reports
- braking370
- behind286
- automatic203
- brake322
- front329
- collision219
What owners report
While driving to store for errands today, 09May26, I came to a stop at a red light with intent to turn right next. I turned on my right blinker and turned a bit to the right and rolled forward to gain visibility to my left as I came to a complete stop.
The vechicle was in an accident were it went off the road into grassy area. Hitting several street signs and a power transformer. The safety features automatic braking or lane keep assistance did not engage.
I took my Honda in to a dealership for a trade-in value assessment. The dealership used automatic start with my key fob. Once they got in, they began to drive it in immediately it would not go past 10 mph, began jerking, and steering became an issue.
I was driving 35 mph and my car automatically braked suddenly despite no object in the road. Afterwards I checked the front of my vehicle and there was no obvious dirt/bugs/etc on the front radar or camera.
All of the ADAS lights, check engine, and brake lights come on every 2-3 weeks. Has been taken to the shop multiple times now. So far have had the battery changed, spark plugs changed, and fuel injectors.
Second time in the last two months, while traveling on a 55mph roadway, vehicle started auto braking with no vehicles ahead of me or any obstacles. Scared the daylights out of me, I cant imagine what the outcome would have been if this happened on a highway.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Honda CR-V
Related reading
- Phantom braking and other driver-assist complaints: what goes wrong and which models draw the most reportsHow automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise and lane keeping produce false alarms, why some models generate far more reports, what NHTSA has investigated, and what to test before buying.
Frequently asked questions
How common are Driver-assist systems problems on the Honda CR-V?
766 of the 5,760 complaints about the Honda CR-V (13.3%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 2.3× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Honda CR-V model years have the most Driver-assist systems complaints?
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2018 model (263, 12% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (22).
Is there a recall for Honda CR-V Driver-assist systems problems?
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.