2021 Honda CR-V: recalls, complaints & known problems
Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2021 Honda CR-V, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.
Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.
Safety recalls
4 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.
Most-reported problems
Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:
Complaints by area
Which parts of the car owners complain about most:
Is 2021 the bad year? Complaints by model year
Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda CR-V years we track (click a year for its full report):
Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked
How many recalls does the 2021 Honda CR-V have?
The 2021 Honda CR-V has 4 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.
How reliable is the 2021 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA has 307 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Honda CR-V. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, overheating / coolant problems. Compare it against nearby model years above.
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