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2019 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 166 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Honda CR-V, 15% of all 1,099 complaints for the year. Owners most often report a wiring harness near the rear-view mirror failing and disabling brakes, steering assist, and safety systems, at a median 6,500 miles.

Electrical System complaints
166
15% of 1,099
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
6,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the wiring harness leading to the auto-dimming rear-view mirror failing or coming loose, which disables ABS braking, steering feel, and safety systems.
  • Owners describe the 12-volt battery draining after the vehicle sits parked for only a few days, sometimes requiring multiple battery replacements.
  • Owners report rodents chewing through wiring harnesses, disabling safety and emissions equipment.
  • Owners describe dashboards suddenly lighting up with numerous warning lights (cruise control, hill start, braking, tire pressure) with no fault found by the dealer.
  • Owners report windows and sunroof opening on their own overnight without any warning light illuminated.
  • Owners mention a recall notice (campaign 19v383000) for the electrical system but say repair parts were unavailable at the dealer.

When 2019 Honda CR-V electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 27, 2019, latest Sep 23, 2026.

2019 Honda CR-V electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter152019 Q12020 Q12021 Q12022 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1
166 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q3 (15).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by CR-V model year

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

  1. 2005170 (35%)
  2. 2006162 (41%)
  3. 2007265 (30%)
  4. 2008221 (23%)
  5. 200945 (12%)
  6. 201048 (10%)
  7. 201158 (10%)
  8. 201281 (20%)
  9. 201367 (18%)
  10. 201497 (17%)
  11. 201587 (13%)
  12. 201666 (17%)
  13. 2017412 (23%)
  14. 2018289 (13%)
  15. 2019166 (15%)
  16. 202050 (14%)
  17. 202136 (11%)
  18. 202214 (5%)
  19. 202332 (6%)
  20. 202442 (11%)
  21. 202521 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Electrical System complaints does the 2019 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 166 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 CR-V, which is 15% of the 1,099 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V electrical system?
Owners reference recall campaign 19v383000 related to the electrical system in complaint narratives, though the JSON's related_recalls list for this page is empty.
What mileage do electrical failures happen at on the 2019 CR-V?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 6,500 miles.
Did the 2019 CR-V electrical issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2019 CR-V, with 0 fires reported.
Is the 2019 CR-V worse than other years for electrical complaints?
The 2019 CR-V's 15% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is lower than the 2017 model's 23% and the 2012 model's 20%, based on NHTSA data across model years.

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.