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2019 Honda CR-V Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Honda CR-V, 3% of its 1,099 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 11,900 miles. A related recall (19V865000) covers rear subframe bolts that were improperly manufactured and could loosen.

Structure & Body complaints
29
3% of 1,099
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
11,900 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report spontaneous cracking or shattering of the rear windshield glass with no apparent cause.
  • Some describe misaligned doors and liftgates that do not line up with the body, chipping paint and rolling weather seals.
  • One owner reported a fire that started in a passenger seat, apparently linked to seat heating coils.
  • Skid plates have detached or dragged underneath the vehicle while driving at highway speed.
  • Driver's side sun visors reportedly become rigid, hard to adjust, and eventually drop and block the driver's view.
  • A few owners noted intermittent failures of the reverse camera, door locks, and liftgate after rain.

When 2019 Honda CR-V body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 1, 2019, latest Sep 23, 2026.

2019 Honda CR-V structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2019Jan 2020Aug 2020Jun 2021Aug 2022Feb 2023Jun 2023Apr 2024
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2020 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 Honda CR-V

  1. NHTSA 19V865000Dec 5, 2019Structure & Body358 vehicles

    Structure:frame and members

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.

    Risk: A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R6M.

Structure & Body complaints by CR-V model year

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

  1. 201063 (13%)
  2. 201160 (11%)
  3. 201240 (10%)
  4. 201322 (6%)
  5. 201437 (6%)
  6. 201569 (10%)
  7. 201626 (7%)
  8. 201746 (3%)
  9. 201833 (2%)
  10. 201929 (3%)
  11. 202011 (3%)
  12. 20216 (2%)
  13. 20224 (2%)
  14. 202325 (5%)
  15. 202421 (5%)
  16. 202512 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA lists 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 CR-V, which is 3% of the 1,099 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V related to structure issues?
Yes. Recall 19V865000, reported December 5, 2019, covers rear subframe bolts that were improperly manufactured and could loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate. It does not carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up on the 2019 CR-V?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 CR-V is 11,900 miles.
Have Structure & Body complaints caused crashes or fires on the 2019 CR-V?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2019 CR-V includes 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

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.