2026 Honda CR-V Problems
What owners have reported about the 2026 Honda CR-V, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2026 Honda CR-V a good year?
It's one of the better years for the CR-V. Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA, the 19th most of 19 CR-V model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, wipers and visibility and emergency braking system.
154 complaints 0 recalls 19th worst of 19 CR-V years
Top 2026 Honda CR-V problems
Electrical problems
28 complaints (18%) name the electrical system.
Wiper and visibility problems
27 complaints (18%) name the wipers and visibility, most often the sun / moon roof assembly.
Emergency braking problems
23 complaints (15%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Transmission problems
20 complaints (13%) name the transmission.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (11 of 154). The amber line is the middle value, about 7,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2026 Honda CR-V recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Honda CR-V.
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CR-V years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2026 Honda CR-V a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the CR-V. Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA, the 19th most of 19 CR-V model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, wipers and visibility and emergency braking system.
What are the most common 2026 Honda CR-V problems?
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system, wipers and visibility, emergency braking system and transmission. 28 complaints (18%) name the electrical system.
At what mileage do 2026 Honda CR-V electrical system problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 2,000–16,000 miles, with a middle value near 3,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2026 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.
Should I buy a used 2026 Honda CR-V?
Ask for service records covering the electrical system and compare with the 2026, 2025 and 2022 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.