2019 Honda CR-V driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 11, 2026TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   This emergency brake happened multiple times during crossing train tracks. I’m not sure if the sensor was capturing anything there but the car stopped immediately. Two incidents occurred in the same street and was after the traffic light turned green. Two times I had vehicles behind me but thankfully nothing happened. I monitored the incident then it happened again crossing another train tracks. One time just happened while driving, I didn’t have no cars around me but the…

   NHTSA complaint #11763750 · source
2. Filed Sep 1, 2026NCBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Car automatically hit the brakes for no apparent reason while going at 45 mph. There was no vehicle or any kind of obstacle ahead of behind. Also resulted in tightening of driver seat belt. No injuries. Vehicle was being operated by an authorized and licensed driver.

   NHTSA complaint #11761346 · source
3. Filed Aug 29, 2026LABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   While driving my 2019 Honda CR-V across railroad tracks, the vehicle displayed a BRAKE warning and automatically applied the brakes even though there was no vehicle, person, train, or other obstruction in front of me. The braking occurred while I was crossing the railroad tracks and caused the vehicle to slow unexpectedly. I did not intentionally apply the brakes. I am concerned that the Collision Mitigation Braking System/automatic emergency braking activated falsely and…

   NHTSA complaint #11760594 · source
4. Filed Jul 26, 2026PADriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Multiple lights and warnings on dashboard of 2019 Honda CRV. Warnings were sudden and all at once and included, Emissions system problem, braking problem, power steering problem, collision mitigation system problem, electric parking brake problem and many others. Honda service centers stated this is a very known problem with 2019 CRV and it’s the fuel injectors and head gasket.

   NHTSA complaint #11752914 · source
5. Filed Jul 8, 2026TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   While driving at about the speed of 45 miles/hr. the car abruptly braked in the middle of the road without any vehicle or object in front of me. It was a scary situation because if there had been a car behind me, my car would have been rear-ended. This problem has neither been reproduced nor investigated by anyone. I have, in the past, noticed that occasionally the brake light on the dashboard would flash for a second and go off but did not affect motion or speed. I have not…

   NHTSA complaint #11749216 · source
6. Filed Jun 20, 2026GADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Sudden braking. Car in front at a safe distance, car behind me and a car was in other lane (driving opposite direction) maybe 20-30 ft away. Car braked on its own with “brake” flashed on dash. Car fishtailed but I was able to gain control after a second or two. Occurred5:20pm on 6-18-26. Occurred one other time about 15-18 months earlier. Another incident occurred on 6-30-26 around 2:30 pm on clear day on divided highway with no one close in front of me. Flashed “brake”…

   NHTSA complaint #11745402 · source
7. Filed Jun 19, 2026WVDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

   When driving my 2019 Honda CRV it is very difficult to drive at speeds 55 or higher. The steering frequently becomes stiff, jerky and notching feeling requiring both hands be on the steering wheel at all times. It is exhausing and feels unsafe. It will not stay straight. You have to constantly attempt to pull it back in your lane. I have turned off lane assist and it still does it. Other Honda CRVs are included in a recall for this issue but mine is not. It causes severe…

   NHTSA complaint #11745273 · source
8. Filed Jun 17, 2026MABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   While driving on a straight, flat road with no other vehicles close in the front or to my rear the brakes came on without warning. I pulled over to the side of the road because it was really scary. Once I calmed down I continued driving without further incident. When I got to my grandsons school parking lot I called the Honda dealership that I purchased the car from and asked the service person if they had any issues like this. She stated that "the phantom breaking happened…

   NHTSA complaint #11744783 · source
9. Filed May 29, 2026NJDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Automatic braking system engaged without any warning and without any impending danger in front of me at night on Pulaski skyway, bringing the vehicle to a complete halt.

   NHTSA complaint #11740783 · source
10. Filed May 18, 2026OHBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    I was driving at 33 mph on 5/17 at 11:33 and the cars automatic brakes suddenly when on full blast out of no where with nothing around me on a clear day!

    NHTSA complaint #11738621 · source
11. Filed May 14, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    I purchase a 2019 CRV at 80.00 miles. it had problems in the first year. I was driving the car stop while was driving in a residential area with no warning sign. I have pics, the next things my rear view mirror fell down I just stop driving to tape it up, next my wire harness broke blacken my dash broad. After that my hatch back stay up it couldn't get it down I drove with it up until I got to the dealership. The service department said the little motor died. so he took the…

    NHTSA complaint #11737901 · source
12. Filed May 9, 2026MADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    My 2019 Honda CR-V experienced a malfunction involving multiple dashboard warning lights illuminating at the same time, including warning messages related to vehicle systems and safety features. There is concern about the vehicle entering limp mode and being unable to accelerate normally. This creates a safety concern because the vehicle may not respond properly in traffic or during highway driving. The issue has been diagnosed by an independent mechanic, and diagnostic…

    NHTSA complaint #11736728 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology