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2020 Honda Cr-V

2020 Honda CR-V: collision-avoidance and air bag complaints lead the list

Owners filed 324 complaints with NHTSA. The largest cluster is the forward-collision/automatic-braking system at 72 reports (22%), followed by air bags at 45 (14%) and the electrical system at 41 (13%). The fuel and engine systems round out the top five at 33 and 31 reports (10% each). Air bags drew the most crashes and injuries (8 each), and two electrical-system reports involved a fire. Watch for the collision system failing or activating on its own, sudden air bag deployment, and gasoline mixing into the engine oil.

Most reported areas

Forward Collision Avoidance safety 22%
The most-reported area: 72 complaints (22%). Owners describe the collision-mitigation system failing to work or no longer functioning. Linked to 4 crashes and 2 injuries.
Air Bags safety 14%
45 complaints (14%), with the most crashes and injuries of any area (8 each). Owners report the air bag deploying suddenly during normal driving.
Electrical System safety 13%
41 complaints (13%). Owners report the instrument display going dark while driving and warning lights cycling on. Linked to 2 fires, 3 crashes, and 3 injuries.
Fuel/Propulsion System0 10%
33 complaints (10%), including reports of fuel leaks. Linked to 1 injury, with no crashes or fires reported in this group.
Engine0 10%
31 complaints (10%). A common theme is gasoline diluting the engine oil. No crashes, fires, or injuries reported in this group.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 324 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.