2020 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 355 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (74), Air Bags (47), Electrical System (43).
Key takeaways
- 355 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 21 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 74 | 21% |
| Air Bags | 47 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 43 | 12% |
| Steering | 42 | 12% |
| Engine | 39 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 38 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 8% |
| Power Train | 20 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 10 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-09
At under 36,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a sudden and total failure of the factory electronic brake booster assembly. The vehicle's dashboard illuminated multiple critical braking system warning lights. The vehicle was taken directly to an authorized Honda dealership for diagnostic testing. The dealership pulled...
Steering - filed 2026-10-04
In XXX I began experiencing a sticking/notching sensation in the steering wheel. Because this involves the steering system and therefore raises an obvious safety concern, we contacted Honda Customer Service and opened Case #XXX. Honda Customer Service instructed us to take the vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer for...
Steering - filed 2026-09-18
At 29,100 miles on the odometer I started noticing a little difference in the steering, especially at low speeds. There were no dashboard warning messages. I took it to a local Honda Service Center (Vatland Honda) and they diagnosed the problem as "Electric steering rack internal failure" and an estimated repair cost a...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.