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2026 Honda CR-V Body and structure Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
5%of 173 total for the year
Median mileage
6,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2026 Honda CR-V, 5% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 miles.

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.

“We recently purchased a 2026 Honda CRV LX and the rear window has shattered without cause twice. The dealership has replaced it twice, but now says they’re closing the report and calling it an environmental issue. We have two other brand new cars on our property with no environmental issues. They are refusing to continue to keep this case open until resolved. If it should happen again, we are going to be forced to get a lawyer.”

NHTSA complaint #11757736, filed 2026-08

“I purchased a brand-new 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Less than three months later, the adaptive cruise control and collision-avoidance radar module was stolen in under a minute, forcing me to pay $2,650.98 out of pocket for repairs. In New York, the front radar module on the new Honda CR-V Hybrid is a frequent target for theft; owners often suffer losses of around $3,000 in just sixty seconds (exact costs vary by Honda service center). …”

NHTSA complaint #11770267, filed 2026-10

“I am filing a safety complaint regarding my new Honda CR-V which is 6 months old. Water seeped into my parked and closed vehicle, and after that I experienced multiple hazard warning lights on the dashboard while driving on XX, which caused panic and concern for safety. The next day, the vehicle became unresponsive and the battery went dead. This was alarming because the warning lights appeared during highway driving, where a sudden electrical or system failure could create a crash risk. …”

NHTSA complaint #11743094, filed 2026-06

“While driving at highway speeds, the factory sunroof glass panel of my brand-new Honda CRV spontaneously exploded outward with a loud bang, sounding like a gunshot. There were no vehicles directly ahead of me and no overpasses nearby. The sudden explosion caused immediate driver distraction and threw glass fragments, presenting a severe safety hazard at high speed. There were no warning indicators, physical symptoms, or unusual noises prior to the sudden failure. The vehicle was subsequently brought to an authorized Honda inspector (Farrish Auto Body) for a technical teardown and inspection. …”

NHTSA complaint #11739985, filed 2026-05

“Driver side mirror vibrates at highway speeds causing blurred image. The housing is secure but the mirror itself begins to vibrate at 50mph making it difficult to see the approaching traffic. The vibration and blurred vision gets worse as speed increases. I've had it up to 75mph and the mirror looks quite blurry and additionally unclear if the road is bumpy. It is difficult to see what is behind and beside me which is a safety concern especially when trying to switch lanes. The passenger side mirror is fine. The Honda dealer took it for a test drive and was able to duplicate the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11687202, filed 2025-09

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202695%
2025135%
2024185%
2023234%
202221%
202141%
202072%
2019242%
2018271%
2017322%
2016174%
2015355%
2014285%
2013195%
2012297%
2011458%
20104710%
20093810%
20089510%
2007779%
2006164%
200592%
200492%
2003143%
200282%
200121%
2000108%
199954%
199854%
199711%

Other parts of the 2026 Honda CR-V

Other or unknown
44 complaints
Electrical system
32 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
29 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Lane departure
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 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