2021 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 308 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Honda CR-V overview page.
What owners report
“With keyless transmitter in my possessionâ¦Intermittent Attempts to start the vehicle can be almost impossible due an extremely firm brake pedal with high resistance. First…”NHTSA complaint 11591174 — filed 05/28/2024
“The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of a failure with…”NHTSA complaint 11588102 — filed 05/10/2024
“Door Actuator and yes it is available for inspection. Yes, I was locked inside of the vehicle one time (recorded a video of it and…”NHTSA complaint 11574290 — filed 02/27/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Honda CR-V have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Honda CR-V: 31 of 308 complaints on file (10.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Honda CR-V have in total?
308 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
