2019 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

108Engine complaints

9.9%Of all 1,090 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING257 · 23.6%

STEERING194 · 17.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM147 · 13.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM136 · 12.5%

ENGINE108 · 9.9%

Share of the 1,090 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V383000 (STEERING, AIR BAGS, COMMUNICATIONS) AND 19V039000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 11242743 — filed 08/09/2019

“WE LEASED THIS 2019 HONDA CR-V 6/17/2019. HAD MADE A TRIP BACK TO ARIZONA PARKED CAR 15 MINUTES LATER CAME OUT TO GO HOME TO…”NHTSA complaint 11232142 — filed 07/15/2019

“STRONG GAS SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE OIL. CAR HAS ONLY LESS THAN 220 MILES ON THE ENGINE.”NHTSA complaint 11231573 — filed 07/13/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Honda CR-V have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Honda CR-V: 108 of 1,090 complaints on file (9.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Honda CR-V have in total?

1,090 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 30 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 35 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.