ON AUGUST 28 I WENT TO START MY CAR AND IT WOULD NOT TURN ON. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY JUMPED IT AND THE CAR STARTED. THEY TESTED THE BATTERY AND IT WAS FINE BUT CHANGED IT ANYWAY. ON DECEMBER 23 IT WOULD NOT START AND HAD TO BE JUMPED. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ON DECEMBER 26 AND 27. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE SAID NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE BATTERY OR THE CAR EVEN THOUGH …
2019 honda CR-V electrical problems
moderate 136 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
136
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Was parked on side of road. No previous warning lights. Car would not start. Unable to put on hazard lights in dark on highway. Had to be towed. All dash wearing lights on only. Was at dealer 2 months prior due to all dash lights on and power failure. Replaced battery and car was re coded per dealer. Prior to that all dash lights came on when car turned off and had to disconnect battery c…
Rear doors will not open when getting out or opening. I changed batteries in key fob, but didn't help. 12/27/23 all lights on dash went black and stayed off for about 5 miles. I've had the brakes stop me and I was thrown forward hard. My main worry is if my electrical system goes out while driving, will my car lock up and cause an accident?
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2019 honda CR-V?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 136 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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