Is the 2019 Honda CR-V a bad year?
1,107 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other CR-V years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2019 Honda CR-V are in line with other CR-V years. Collision avoidance, fuel system, steering and 1 more stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2019 CR-V owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 22,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collision avoidanceSTANDS OUT | 299 (27%) | 14k–37k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 263 (24%) | 17k–65k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 198 (18%) | 3k–53k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Air bagsSTANDS OUT | 79 (7%) | 3k–36k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 26 (2%) | 5k–32k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Body structure | 24 (2%) | 5k–24k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 20 (2%) | 5k–37k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Speed control | 15 (1%) | 6k–25k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Electrical system | 163 (15%) | 1k–20k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Engine | 116 (10%) | 2k–14k miles · mostly behind | — |
| BrakesSTANDS OUT | 100 (9%) | 3k–19k miles · mostly behind | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Stability control | 9 (1%) | 2k–16k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Communication | 38 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Lane assist | 24 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 22,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 1,107 complaints: 31 mention a crash · 2 mention a fire · 31 report an injury · 40 say the car was towed.
137 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
I hit a large deer on the interstate highway at a speed of 60 to 65 mph. There was considerable damage to the front of the car.
This is a reproducible software glitch that can be consistently triggered by bringing the car to a stop on a slippery surface, and then flooring the gas pedal to spin the wheels with the transmission in 'd'.
The 2019 Honda CR-V touring vehicle has experienced gasoline contamination of the engine oil due to an issue with the engine design.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 22,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2019 Honda CR-V: 8
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching. An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate. A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate. If the front passenger does not correctly understand how the airbag functions, they may be at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail. The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to deploy without warning. In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury. An uncommanded deployment of the driver's air bag also increases the risk of injury and a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Honda: 212
Repair instructions Honda sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2019 Honda CR-V. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire
Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on inspection cover
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored
Some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential after it has been serviced due to over-torqueing of the drain plugs during servicing
NHTSA defect investigations: 3
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
Rear Differential Seizure
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
Neighbouring years
2018 CR-V: 2,166 complaints, keep it · 2020 CR-V: 361 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2019 Honda CR-V a bad year?
1,107 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other CR-V years. At 22,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda CR-V?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: collision avoidance (299), fuel system (263), steering (198), air bags (79), visibility and wipers (26).
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda CR-V have?
8 recall campaigns list this model year: Air bags (NHTSA 26V-332), Fuel system (NHTSA 23V-858), Seat belts (NHTSA 23V-158), Fuel system (NHTSA 21V-215) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.