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2019 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 129 engine complaints for the 2019 Honda CR-V, 12% of its 1,099 total complaints for the year. Owners commonly describe engine oil dilution from unburned gasoline, sudden stalling, and loss of acceleration, with a median failure mileage of 6,000 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Engine complaints
129
12% of 1,099
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
6,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report gasoline mixing into the engine oil, raising oil level and diluting its lubricating properties, sometimes triggering limp mode.
  • Some describe a strong gasoline smell coming from the engine oil at very low mileage.
  • Drivers report sudden loss of acceleration or stalling while merging or driving on the highway, in some cases with no warning lights.
  • Owners describe the engine hesitating, stalling, and illuminating the check engine light before the vehicle could be diagnosed.
  • A few report the engine seizing or shutting off completely while driving, then briefly restarting before failing again.

When 2019 Honda CR-V engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 26, 2018, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2019 Honda CR-V engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter122018 Q42019 Q42021 Q12022 Q32023 Q42024 Q42025 Q4
129 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q3 (12).

Engine recalls for the 2019 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CR-V model year

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

  1. 201079 (16%)
  2. 201159 (11%)
  3. 2012107 (27%)
  4. 2013119 (31%)
  5. 2014222 (38%)
  6. 2015271 (40%)
  7. 2016123 (31%)
  8. 2017577 (33%)
  9. 2018591 (28%)
  10. 2019129 (12%)
  11. 202049 (14%)
  12. 202138 (12%)
  13. 202221 (8%)
  14. 202334 (7%)
  15. 202440 (10%)
  16. 202535 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2019 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 129 engine complaints for the 2019 CR-V, which is 12% of the 1,099 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V engine?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine issue on the 2019 CR-V.
At what mileage do 2019 CR-V engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on the 2019 CR-V is 6,000 miles.
What is the main engine complaint on the 2019 CR-V?
Owners most often describe gasoline diluting the engine oil, along with stalling or sudden loss of acceleration while driving.
How does the 2019 CR-V compare to other years for engine complaints?
At 12% of total complaints, the 2019 CR-V's engine share is lower than the 2017 (33%), 2018 (28%), and 2015 (40%) 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.