2019 Honda CR-V Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,107 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 1,107 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver and passenger door freezes and although the doors appear to unlock when parked the doors will not open. Evan after 30 minutes of travel time when car has more than ample time to warm itself. Also door locks me out even with the fob on my person. The car is stationary in both situations.”
NHTSA complaint #11300520, filed 2020-01, 7,000 miles“I hit a large deer on the interstate highway at a speed of 60 to 65 MPH. There was considerable damage to the front of the car. I have pictures. The airbags did not deploy. There were 2 people in the car, no one was hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #11329660, filed 2020-06, 13,800 miles“Windshield wiper system does not work when it rains and in the morning when dew is present on windshield glass. Door does not lock often. Liftgate does not open often. Reverse camera does not work after rain for approximately 24 hours.”
NHTSA complaint #11396095, filed 2021-02, 8,000 miles“-lane assist did not work -brakes did not work when applied, on a highway and city street -when the vehicle was close to other vehicle no warnings or such -it crashed with front hitting a tree and engine fell out of the car”
NHTSA complaint #11318567, filed 2020-03, 5,900 miles“Highway driving at 65 MPH, the sunroof glass spontaneously exploded, with no evidence of being hit from an external object. No other vehicles were around me, no overhead objects were nearby (trees, power lines, overpasses)”
NHTSA complaint #11316510, filed 2020-03, 10,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V865000Dec 5, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing…Covers: Honda CR-V 2019–2020
Related service bulletins
- 10177288Jul 6, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front door runchannel being distorted or loose. To…
- 10176974Jun 22, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front door runchannel being distorted or loose. To…
- 10175804May 19, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front door runchannel being distorted or loose. To…
- 10174702Apr 16, 2020Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front door runchannel being distorted or loose. To…
- 10173175Mar 27, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front door runchannel being distorted or loose. To…
- 10171541Feb 13, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a B-pillar garnish loose, warped, bowed or set too…
- 10171020Jan 27, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a B-pillar garnish loose, warped, bowed or set too…
- 10170222Jan 7, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a B-pillar garnish loose, warped, bowed or set too…
- 10169069Dec 2, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a B-pillar garnish loose, warped, bowed or set too…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5% |
| 2025 | 13 | 5% |
| 2024 | 18 | 5% |
| 2023 | 23 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 2% |
| 2018 | 27 | 1% |
| 2017 | 32 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 4% |
| 2015 | 35 | 5% |
| 2014 | 28 | 5% |
| 2013 | 19 | 5% |
| 2012 | 29 | 7% |
| 2011 | 45 | 8% |
| 2010 | 47 | 10% |
| 2009 | 38 | 10% |
| 2008 | 95 | 10% |
| 2007 | 77 | 9% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2019 Honda CR-V
299 complaintsFuel system
263 complaintsSteering
198 complaintsElectrical system
164 complaintsOther or unknown
140 complaintsEngine
112 complaintsBrakes
100 complaintsAir bags
79 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsLane departure
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology