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2020 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

Complaints
41about this part
Share
11%of 360 total for the year
Median mileage
49,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Honda CR-V, 11% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,500 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I use my vehicle regularly once a day o maybe twice, short rides, sometimes highways short time 1h total in a day. The car is asking me a change oil very often, around 1500 miles when the regular is 3-5k I asked another drivers and they have the same problem. Could you please help us with this ?”

NHTSA complaint #11397190, filed 2021-02, 1,500 miles

“Crankcase fuel/oil dilution problem on Honda 1.5l direct fuel injected, turbo engine. Upon the first oil change on our 2020 Honda CR-V exl at about 6300 miles we found the oil level in the crankcase to be overfull by approximately 1 pint. The oil smelled faintly of gasoline and appeared thinner than normal. See attached picture. We live in a town of 22,000. Most trips around town are 2 miles each way at most, which according to Honda is part of the problem as the engine does not run at normal operating temperature long enough to evaporate fuel in the crankcase. …”

NHTSA complaint #11394304, filed 2021-02, 6,300 miles

“The fuel injectors failed and were leaking. All warning system lights displayed and scrolled thru dash. We took to Honda dealership and are awaiting repairs. A fire hazard was present from leaking fuel and hazardous condition from lose of power as engine running rough and misfiring.”

NHTSA complaint #11633437, filed 2024-12, 53,884 miles

“All warning lights began going off in car as driving. No overheating and search indicated it may be due to battery needing replacement. Drove to Honda dealer/service to have vehicle inspected and was informed Turbo charger failed. Between research done and a call to our local dealer and was told this is a common issue. Diagnostic report and quote for new engine and turbo attached. Please note they did not perform the search to confirm there is metal in the engine.”

NHTSA complaint #11727658, filed 2026-03, 100,699 miles

“My car lost roughly half its power while traveling in heavy traffic on the interstate. The engine light in the lower left hand corner of the dash began blinking at the same time. I was able to get off the interstate whereupon I turned the car off and then restarted it. This cured the problem and it has not happened in the week since. No one has inspected the problem, but I have an appointment with the dealer on November 4, 2025.”

NHTSA complaint #11696944, filed 2025-11

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026116%
20252510%
2024246%
2023214%
2022207%
20213310%
20204111%
201911210%
201853025%
201753130%
201610126%
201524336%
201419032%
20139725%
20128922%
2011377%
20105311%
200982%
2008232%
2007142%
2006113%
2005163%
2004122%
200361%
200271%
200196%
200022%
199954%
199865%
199733%

Other parts of the 2020 Honda CR-V

Forward collision avoidance
74 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsLane departure
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Honda CR-V

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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