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2024 Honda CR-V: Too new to judge

The 2024 Honda CR-V has been on the road for 35 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 477 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 2.9× the rate other CR-V years drew in their first 35 months, per vehicle sold.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the steering (31% of complaints, median 14,000 miles).

Complaint index
2.9×
partial: first 35 months
Rank
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rated after five years
Complaints
477
in 35 months so far
Recalls
4
campaigns
6th generation, 2023–today · Updated September 24, 2026 · How we rate
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

Photo: 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD · Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Steering31% · 149 complaints · median 14,000 miles
  2. Driver assistance18% · 84 complaints · median 4,000 miles
  3. Fuel and propulsion14% · 65 complaints · median 14,000 miles
  4. Brakes6% · 28 complaints
  5. Engine9% · 41 complaints
  6. Electrical8% · 40 complaints · median 6,000 miles
  7. Visibility13% · 64 complaints · median 13,000 miles
  8. Speed control4% · 18 complaints
  9. Powertrain5% · 24 complaints
  10. Body and structure4% · 20 complaints

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Driver assistance

Many owners describe their CR-V suddenly braking hard on its own, even with no cars or obstacles nearby, sometimes alongside camera or steering issues. Dealers often can't reproduce the problem, leaving some owners uneasy about using cruise control or lane-assist features.

Warning signs:
Owners describe a BRAKE warning light or message, sudden hard deceleration, steering wheel resistance or shaking, and rearview cameras turning black-and-white before or during the events.
What shops did:
Dealers frequently could not duplicate or diagnose the phantom braking, though some replaced cameras or steering racks, sometimes citing backordered parts or ongoing recall repairs.
Mileage:
most between 0 and 5,000 miles, among 10 complaints that give it

“Braking occurs absolutely randomly. This happened about 6-7 times starting from about 5500 miles, at absolutely different speeds.”

“At random times car decelerates quickly as if pressing on brakes, or losing engine power (fuel supply, ignition, etc.), or downshifting quickly.”

Fuel and propulsion

Many owners of this CR-V report fuel injector or fuel pump problems that cause rough idling, shaking, warning lights, and sometimes stalling or loss of power while driving. A number also describe waiting on backordered recall parts, with some experiencing symptoms again after repairs.

Warning signs:
Many report shaking or vibration at idle or when switching between electric and gas power, along with check engine, emissions, or power system warning lights before the failure.
What shops did:
Dealers most often diagnosed and replaced fuel injectors, and in some cases fuel pumps, spark plugs, or engine components, though several owners say recall parts for the fuel system were unavailable for extended periods.
Mileage:
most between 5,000 and 20,000 miles, among 7 complaints that give it

“car shake when switch from EV to gas. Found out the fuel injectors is bad. I replace fuel injectors, now the car is fine.”

“emissions light came on and dealership says I need a new fuel injector. Looks like this is a very common issue with these vehicles.”

Steering

Owners of the 2024 CR-V frequently describe steering that sticks, binds, or briefly locks, especially at highway speeds, sometimes leading to over-correction or loss of control. Many say dealers identified a steering rack or gearbox problem tied to a recall, but parts were often unavailable for months.

Warning signs:
Many report sticky or stiff steering that worsens at highway speeds or after extended driving, sometimes with clicking, popping, or clunking noises and occasional dashboard warning messages.
What shops did:
Dealers often diagnosed a failed steering rack, gearbox, or electronic power steering assembly, but many owners say replacement parts were backordered or unavailable, leaving the issue unresolved; a few had the rack or clockspring replaced.
Mileage:
most between 5,000 and 15,000 miles, among 14 complaints that give it

“The steering started sticking, jerking and making a popping noise about 5,000 miles and now at 6900 miles it is getting worse.”

“Dealership determined that the EPS rack is defective. Parts are on back order with unknown ETA.”

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

Recalls (4)

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  • NHTSA 26V366000June 20261,048,613 vehicles

    Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

    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.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 24V763000October 2024720,810 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

    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.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 24V744000October 20241,693,199 vehicles

    Steering

    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.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 24V508000July 20241,725 vehicles

    Tires: markings

    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.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Honda sent NHTSA 108 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2024 CR-V. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • A26-088 · August 2026To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize electric water pump operation.
  • AEBM07242026902 · July 2026Dealer Message - To help improve engine temperatures, a software update has been developed for the electric water pump to optimize its operation.
  • A26-036 · April 2026When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation.
  • A23-021 · March 2026The LKAS warning light comes on when driving in reverse due to possible false detection logic occurred in the multipurpose camera software.
  • A24-114 · October 2024A false pulse detection by the EVAP leak check module (ELCM) pressure sensor, triggered by a specified value due to a near full fuel level.
  • A24-052 · July 2024While driving at highway speeds, customers may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center.
  • A26-017 · August 2026Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
  • A26-019 · August 2026Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.

All 2024 CR-V bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2024 Honda CR-V reliable?
The 2024 Honda CR-V has been on the road for 35 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 477 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 2.9× the rate other CR-V years drew in their first 35 months, per vehicle sold. Ratings compare CR-V years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2024 CR-V problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the steering (31%), driver-assistance features and cameras (18%) and the fuel or propulsion system (14%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2024 Honda CR-V been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2024 Honda CR-V, the most recent in June 2026 (tires). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Honda. The 2024 Honda CR-V on NHTSA.gov · How we rate