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2024 Honda CR-V problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2024 Honda CR-V sits mid-pack among CR-V years: 514 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 535, with 2 recalls and one closed investigation. Complainants reported 24 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across steering (116), driver assistance (99), and other (66), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

514

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

43

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

24

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2024 compare to other CR-V years?

CR-V NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted2,923 complaints1997: 129 complaints1998: 136 complaints1999: 158 complaints2000: 156 complaints2001: 159 complaints2002: 661 complaints2003: 580 complaints2004: 603 complaints2005: 601 complaints2006: 522 complaints2007: 1,158 complaints2008: 1,221 complaints2009: 447 complaints2010: 588 complaints2011: 646 complaints2012: 508 complaints2013: 498 complaints2014: 795 complaints2015: 975 complaints2016: 544 complaints2017: 2,596 complaints2018: 2,923 complaints2019: 1,502 complaints2020: 438 complaints2021: 438 complaints2022: 291 complaints2023: 644 complaints2024: 514 complaints2025: 339 complaints2026: 140 complaints
CR-V NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Honda CR-V problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering11623%
Driver Assistance9919%
Other6613%
Visibility & Wipers4910%
Fuel System357%
Electrical System326%
Engine234%
Brakes194%
Transmission194%
Body & Structure163%
Speed Control122%
Lighting82%
Suspension51%
Seat Belts41%
Airbags41%
Tires & Wheels41%
Seats20%
Latches & Locks10%

Does the 2024 Honda CR-V have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V744000SteeringOctober 3, 2024 · 1,693,199 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

24V508000Tires & WheelsJuly 2, 2024 · 1,725 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I was driving my crv and a deer was in the road. I hit the deer going 40mph. It blew out the whole front of my car, my sensors, headlights, both fenders and my hood are dented. No airbags deployed or any sensors alerted me of the object or leaving the roadway. Also when I hit the deer, I lost all…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · December 28, 2025 · crash

“I was driving my crv and a deer was in the road. I hit the deer going 40mph. It blew out the whole front of my car, my sensors, headlights, both fenders and my hood are dented. No airbags deployed or any sensors alerted me of the object or leaving the roadway. Also when I hit the deer, I lost all…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · December 28, 2025 · crash

“I pulled into a parking space and I was in the process of stopping and almost completely stopped. The car started moving and sped up. I was on the brakes. It kept going faster. While I was thinking about what to do, I hit a sign with a brick base, but the car didn't stop. I thought of putting it in…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 18, 2024 · crash

“The rear view camera display keeps switching from color to black&white mode during parking operations. This happens even during good weather where there is plenty of light out and no reason for it to switch to low visibility or nighttime mode. The car dealer said there was no fix for this. This…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · June 1, 2024

“I was pulling into a parking space at church. I had my foot lightly on the brake as the idle speed was sufficient to enter the parking space. When I pressed on the brake to stop the car completely the brakes failed and the car lurched forward about 10 ft and hit the church building damaging my…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 21, 2026 · crash

2024 Honda CR-V — common questions

Is the 2024 Honda CR-V reliable?

It is close to typical for the CR-V: 514 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 2024 CR-V problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (116 complaints), driver assistance (99 complaints), other (66 complaints).

Does the 2024 Honda CR-V have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2024 Honda CR-V under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Honda CR-V years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the CR-V years to avoid are 2018, 2017, 2019, 2008, 2007, 2015, 2014, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2003, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2021, 2020, 2022. The cleanest record among CR-V years belongs to 1997.

How safe is the 2024 Honda CR-V?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 Honda CR-V earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.