Honda CR-V problems
0 safety recalls. 884 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
BACK DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. IT SEEMS THATS THE LATCH IS NOT HOLDING EVEN WHEN LOCK. WITH LITTLE FORCE I CAN OPEN THE DOOR WHEN IT SUPPOSE TO BE LOCK. DOOR WILL ALSO BECOME UNLOCK BY THE BUMP FORCE OF SPEED BUMBS. THE CAR HAS LOW MILIEGAE AND NEVER BEEN IN A CRASH. I FEEL THAT THE…
MY HONDA CR-V 2007 JUST STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEM WITH THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SYSTEM. I STARTED TO NOTICE THE PROBLEM PROBABLY IN NOVEMBER 2013. THE CAR LOCKING DEFAULT SET-UP WAS AT 15MPH (MEANING EVEN IF I FORGET TO LOCK THE DOORS, THEY WILL BE LOCKED WHEN THE CAR REACH 15MPH).…
THE MECHANICS OF THE DOOR LOCKS HAVE BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE BEGINNING FIRST WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AND THEN SPREADING TO THE RIGHT SIDE REAR PASSENGER DOOR, DRIVER DOOR, AND REAR HATCH. ALL OF THE DOORS RANDOMLY LOCK AND UNLOCK AND MAKE A LOUD RATTLING SOUND WHILE…
I PURCHASED A 2007 HONDA CRV IN SEPT 2011 AND RECENTLY THE CAR FAILED AND BEGAN TO LOSE POWER RANDOMLY. A FEW DAYS AGO THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VSA LIGHT AS WELL. WHEN YOU HIT 20 MPH 40 MPH ETC THE VEHICLE STALLS AND JERKS. I ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM LOOKING AT THE…
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Common questions
Is the 2007 Honda CR-V reliable?
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 884 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Honda CR-V has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Honda CR-V?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 263 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Honda CR-V has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Honda CR-V?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 884 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.