YearToAvoid

2019 Honda CR-V Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 106 brake complaints for the 2019 Honda CR-V, 10% of its 1,099 total complaints that year. These complaints are linked to 10 crashes and 9 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 6,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
106
10% of 1,099
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
9
Median mileage
6,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the Honda Sensing collision mitigation braking system triggering unexpected hard stops or full stops from highway speeds with no obstacle present.
  • Some drivers describe complete brake failure, where pressing the pedal produced no response, leading to collisions.
  • Several complaints describe sudden, unexplained ABS engagement or brake slamming with no obstruction ahead, sometimes at low speeds like 40 mph.
  • Owners report the brake pedal feeling reversed or unresponsive, in one case tied to a wiring issue near the auto-dimming rearview mirror.
  • A few drivers noted the vehicle moving forward slightly despite the brake pedal being fully depressed while stopped at a light.

When 2019 Honda CR-V brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2019, latest Sep 23, 2026.

2019 Honda CR-V brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter162019 Q12020 Q12021 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q22026 Q2
106 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2022 Q1 (16).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by CR-V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201029 (6%)
  2. 201122 (4%)
  3. 201225 (6%)
  4. 201331 (8%)
  5. 201428 (5%)
  6. 201547 (7%)
  7. 201620 (5%)
  8. 2017210 (12%)
  9. 2018220 (10%)
  10. 2019106 (10%)
  11. 202030 (8%)
  12. 202127 (8%)
  13. 202215 (6%)
  14. 202330 (6%)
  15. 202422 (6%)
  16. 202531 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2019 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 106 brake complaints for the 2019 CR-V, which is 10% of the 1,099 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2019 Honda CR-V brakes?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2019 CR-V.
Have the 2019 CR-V brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints shows 10 crashes and 9 injuries reported.
At what mileage do 2019 CR-V brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 6,000 miles.
How does the 2019 CR-V compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2019 CR-V's 106 brake complaints (10% share) is lower than the 2017 model's 210 complaints (12% share) and the 2018 model's 220 complaints (10% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.