2021 Honda CR-V Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 338 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Honda CR-V, 1% of the 338 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Rear liftgate struts did not hold the liftgate up and it hit me in the head. Outside temperature was 12 degrees. Aside from a minor bump and some humiliation, no injury done. But I had to hold the tailgate door to put my mailman bag in the trunk because it wouldn't stay open.”
NHTSA complaint #11637592, filed 2025-01“Tailgate latch stopped working and would no longer stay shut. This caused safety risk by allowing contents of the trunk to become unsecured and potentially exit the vehicle while driving. The car was taken to a shop where the malfunction was confirmed and the part replaced. There were no indications of the malfunction other than a warning that the tailgate was open.”
NHTSA complaint #11676288, filed 2025-07“On October 6, 2025 my wife was distracted by a popping sound while driving her 2021 Honda CR-V and did not notice any rocks, birds etc. At her destination no damage was found after a walk around inspection. A few days later while driving she heard rattling in the overhead and slid open the moonroof shade to discover the glass was shattered. Honda of Ocala quoted $1265, (minus 15% Wild Card Any Service discount) for parts and labor to repair. Once vehicle was in the shop service advisor said there would be an additional $459 charge for two hours labor to guarantee all glass was removed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11692738, filed 2025-10Related 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…
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 2021 Honda CR-V
114 complaintsForward collision avoidance
88 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsLane departure
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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