2026 Honda CR-V, day 434

What's been reported

NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.

• Other
  30
• Windshield and wipers
  23
• Electrical
  23
• Collision avoidance
  22
• Transmission and drivetrain
  20
• Brakes
  12
• Steering
  8
• Structure
  7

Problems so far

• Windshield cracks or distorts 22 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 20 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 16 reports
• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 12 reports
• Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 10 reports
• Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 8 reports
• Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 5 reports

Recent reports

“The very first time I used the wiper fluid spray, it sprays too late, when the wipers are vertical. I have had the vehicle 1 month and it has 1000 miles on it. This will be extremely dangerous during winter when I can't get road spray off the windshield. I will be calling the dealership tomorrow. I noticed this just trying to get bug splats off the windshield. The washer fluid system is useless in my opinion.”

Filed Sep 1, 2026

“I was driving down the road at approximately 40 MPH. My vehicle suddenly slammed on the brakes. The BRAKE warning light appeared on the dash. There was nothing around me - no cars, animals, road obstructions, etc. It really scared me and luckily no one was behind me. I have had this car for 6-ish months and it has less than 6,000 miles on it. This is the first time it has happened.”

Filed Mar 6, 2026

“While driving my new Honda CR-V, the vehicle suddenly caught fire without any accident, collision, or external cause. Warning lights appeared and smoke/fire followed shortly after. The incident was extremely dangerous and resulted in a total loss of the vehicle. No physical injury occurred, but this was a serious safety failure. The vehicle was well within the manufacturer warranty period.”

Filed Jan 14, 2026

“New 2026 Honda CRV, 2 months old, 1,500 miles on it. Total brake failure, no response when pressing pedal. Had to hit curb to stop car. CMBS warnings occurred. Turned car off and back on and brakes started working again. Drove for 10 minutes with CMBS warning. Turned car off and let sit for 30 minutes. Since then, have drove car multiple times for over 10 minutes each time and brakes worked and no CMBS warnings.”

Filed Dec 26, 2025