2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Problems

What owners report

Owners of this model year most often describe engine shaking, rough running or sudden power loss, often as the car switches between electric and gas operation, and fuel injectors are frequently named. Steering that feels sticky, stiff or jerky is the next common theme, and many complaints say recall repairs for steering or the fuel system were delayed because parts were not available. Mileage is given in only some complaints, and steering symptoms are often described as gradual while engine symptoms tend to appear suddenly.

1. 1
   Engine

   Engine shaking and power loss, often when switching modes

   • 20 complaints (22%)
   • median 5,593 mi at 1.3 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners describe the engine shaking, shuddering or running rough, sometimes with rattling or clanking noises. In some complaints the engine loses power or shuts off while driving at highway speed. Many of these episodes happen as the car switches between electric, hybrid and gas operation, and fuel injectors are the part most often named in complaints. According to complaints, the dealer replaced fuel injectors and sometimes spark plugs, but some owners say the symptoms returned afterward. Mileage is given in only some of these complaints, mostly between about 3,000 and 6,300 miles, and a few describe much higher mileage.

   1 related service bulletin

   What to check: Ask whether the fuel injectors or spark plugs have already been replaced, and whether the service bulletin for a possible fuel injector leak, which describes rough running and a rattling noise, has been checked. On a test drive, watch for shaking when the car moves between electric and gas power.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “My brand new vehicle is in the dealership for the 5th time. 1st incidence was well under 6K miles. Upon diagnosis they changed all 4 fuel injectors and again my car broke last night. Lost power in the middle of the highway leaving me stranded on a deadly situation. It has power system charging issue in the dashboard with all the lights lit up. I no longer feel safer in this car.”

   NHTSA complaint #11630082, filed 2024-12

   “The Honda of Downtown Chicago dealership has informed us that there is a fuel injector problem with this vehicle. On 8/11/24 it caused the vehicle to cycle through a series of errors before it stopped accelerating on the highway with our young son inside, and eventually stopped moving altogether after we were able to get off on an exit. When the car failed, we were given a final Power System warning. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11609534, filed 2024-08
2. 2
   Steering

   Steering sticky, stiff or jerky; not returning to center

   • 16 complaints (18%)
   • median 15,272 mi at 1.1 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2023–2025

   Owners describe steering that feels sticky, stiff, jerky or twitchy, sometimes at highway speeds or during lane changes. Some say the wheel does not return to center on its own or resists small corrections, and the problem may come and go. According to complaints, the dealer sometimes could not duplicate the problem or checked the alignment without a fix, and in other cases reported that the power steering rack part was on backorder. Several complaints say the symptom started around 3,000 to 3,700 miles, and a higher-mileage report lists about 15,000 miles.

   Recall 24V7440001 related service bulletin

   What to check: Ask whether the steering gearbox recall work has been completed and whether the power steering rack was replaced, then test the steering at highway speed and during lane changes.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “EPS Rack is still not fixed. My dealer keeps telling me no parts when clearly they have them because I know of other people who have gotten theirs fixed. I was told next oil change we will fix it. NEVER HAPPENED. This car is not safe to drive. It veers all over the road and is a chore to drive. Dealership does not care. Honda does not care. Unbelievable.”

   NHTSA complaint #11626807, filed 2024-11

   “The steering sticks and unsticks randomly. I’ve brought it into the dealership 3 times and they can’t duplicate it. I’ve contacted Honda Customer Service and they told me to keep taking it to the dealership. I’ve had two other people drive my car and they agreed there is something seriously wrong with the steering.”

   NHTSA complaint #11576338, filed 2024-03
3. 3
   Other or unknown

   Recall repair parts not yet available

   • 18 complaints (20%)
   • median 8,012 mi at 0.9 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners describe waiting for steering and fuel system recall repairs that could not be scheduled because the replacement parts were not yet available. According to complaints, the dealer confirmed the shortage in some cases, and some owners say the time frame given in the recall letter had passed. Some complaints say the dealer described the recall as not a concern, while others say they were told parts were out of stock or that the repair would come later. Most of these complaints do not give mileage, and the mileage that is given is about 15,000 miles.

   Recall 24V744000Recall 24V763000

   What to check: Ask the dealer or manufacturer whether the steering and fuel system recall repairs have been completed, and look up open recalls for the vehicle with its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I contacted Gaudy Honda Dealership in Alhambra CA if they have parts on recall but they always said that its out of stock. and cannot renew my car registration”

   NHTSA complaint #11639502, filed 2025-01

   “I went to the dealership to address this safety recall and was told not to worry about the issue and they have no parts to address it anyway. Honda dealerships are saying this is not a safety concern and not willing or able to address. How are consumers supposed to know which safety recalls are important?”

   NHTSA complaint #11620075, filed 2024-10
4. 4
   Brakes

   Brakes not responding when the pedal is pressed

   • 11 complaints (12%)
   • median 3,800 mi at 0.7 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
   • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2023–2026

   Owners describe brakes losing effect or feeling inoperable, with the car slowing very little when the pedal is pressed, at low speed in some cases and at highway speed in others. Brake system warning messages on the dashboard are described, and the brake light is reported as on. Where the dealer checked the vehicle, the fault was traced to the brake pedal sensor, and some owners say the vehicle had not been repaired when they filed the complaint. Mileage is given in only a few of these complaints, including a report of about 51,500 miles, so the pattern across ages is unclear.

   What to check: Ask whether the brake pedal sensor has been checked, and during a test drive confirm the pedal responds normally and no brake system warning appears on the dashboard.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I leased a 2024 CR-V Sport Hybrid in April 2024. And in early October I backed out of a parking spot. When I applied the brakes there was no response and I back into a parked car. No damage was done to it but I had an estimate of $2000.00 to mine since it was on the hatch back door. I didn't report it because I thought it was my fault. But on Friday Nov. 29, 2024 as I was parallel parking I reversed into the spot and straighten out my vehicle. I put it into gear and started moving forward about six feet slowly. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11628501, filed 2024-12

   “While driving under normal conditions on a dry road (no snow or ice), the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of braking performance while in motion. The vehicle was traveling approximately 10–15 mph and approaching an intersection with a red traffic light. A warning message appeared stating: “Brake system problem. Brake performance may be reduced. See your dealer.” Immediately after this message, braking performance was significantly reduced. Multiple attempts to slow the vehicle using the brake pedal resulted in minimal deceleration. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11715284, filed 2026-02
5. 5
   Forward collision avoidance

   Forward collision system warnings and unexpected braking

   • 7 complaints (8%)
   • median 3,000 mi at 0.6 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2023–2026

   Owners describe the forward collision or adaptive cruise system applying the brakes when no obstacle is present, at speeds such as highway speed or below 60 mph. Collision system warnings and lights are also described, along with a flashing braking alert on the dashboard. In some complaints the dealer could not reproduce the behavior, and owners say the vehicle was not repaired when they filed the complaint. Mileage is given in some of these complaints, ranging from about 100 to 4,600 miles, which points to early ownership.

   What to check: Ask whether any software update has been applied to the driver assistance system, and on an open highway with no vehicle ahead, check for unexpected braking or a dashboard alert during a test drive.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “While driving down the interstate, I had automatic cruise control set at around 70-73 mph, there were few cars on the road and none in front of me. It was dark outside, and one a particular spot, road seemed to have a slight/gradual dip, while going thru this section, vehicle’s emergency braking started flashing and signaling to brake. There was no one in front of me, and it seems as if sensor malfunctioned/received a false positive indication. Luckily, there was no one behind me and I was able to take control of Car and speed it back up”

   NHTSA complaint #11559215, filed 2023-12

   “The contact owns a 2024 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at speeds below 60 MPH, the brake engaged inadvertently. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance system was set to brake within two car lengths but there were no vehicles nearby. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the failure was not able to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.”

   NHTSA complaint #11600897, filed 2024-07, 3,000 miles

Buying note. For someone considering a 2024 CR-V Hybrid, ask for service records of any fuel injector or engine work and confirm that the steering and fuel system recalls have been completed. On a test drive, pay attention to steering feel at highway speed and to engine behavior when the car moves between electric and gas power.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.