2020 Honda CR-V Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 358 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2020 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 358 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2020 Honda crv was on a city street in motion less than 50 miles per hour when we heard a very loud noise/ explosion. We were not near any overpasses or underpasses. No object struck the vehicle. At our destination, we looked over vehicle and discovered the sunroof/ moonroof had exploded. The temperature outside was around 65 degrees to 70 degrees. This vehicle had just came out of the garage 10 minutes prior.”
NHTSA complaint #11385275, filed 2020-12, 6,000 miles“Ice can get stuck in the exterior door handle, not allowing you to open your car door from the inside. A scary issue in colder climates. I replicated the issue with my passenger side door.”
NHTSA complaint #11395157, filed 2021-02, 6,000 miles“Soon before driving my new vehicle, in a preliminary inspection, I found extensive rusting around the exhaust pipes and system. The mechanic from the dealership said that was normal. Just before driving, the millage screen read as 000019. The dealer told us this is 0.019 of a mile. Soon after I drove my car out of the dealership, I experienced 4 episodes of car becoming unstable, flipping from one side of road to the other. This occurred over a 23 miles of driving in high way. I called the dealership immediately. They dismissed it as normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11318102, filed 2020-03, 19 miles“Hood is misaligned from the factory resulting in hood latch misalignment and bending. Latch drags on mechanism when closing. Per Honda certified body tech, metal fatigue will eventually cause latch to fail possibly leading to hood coming unlatched during driving. We didn't notice until several days after accepting delivery”
NHTSA complaint #11390055, filed 2021-01“The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle after it rained, rainwater had seeped into the vehicle from the rubber trim around the driver’s side door. The contact stated that upon inspection, the contact became aware that all 4 doors were allowing water to seep into the vehicle through cracks in the rubber trims around the doors. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11664698, filed 2025-06, 43,000 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
- 10219538Aug 25, 2022Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the passengerâs side window(s) that is not going up…
- 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…
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 2020 Honda CR-V
74 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsLane departure
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 30, 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