2006 Model Year

Honda CR-V

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
398
Recalls
6
Crashes
27
Severe
61

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

20V768000 Dec 2020

Other

No consequence data available

17V029000 Jan 2017

Other

No consequence data available

16V344000 May 2016

Other

No consequence data available

12V486000 Oct 2012

Other

No consequence data available

12V124000 Mar 2012

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Suspension
Dec 2025

I purchased my vehicle used in 2019 and immediately noticed a loud creaking noise from the front passenger area, especially in colder weather when dri...

STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
May 2025

Driver side rear trailing arm broke free of the frame. Resulted in sudden loss of control and near accident.

Exterior Lighting
Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2006 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH at night, the driver's side low beam headlight had failed to...

STEERING,SUSPENSION
Dec 2024

Unknown

Structure
Feb 2024

Extensive undercarriage rust around the frame. It looks like it should’ve been included in the recalls but doesn’t say it is.

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Oct 2023

Vehicle brakes come on spontaneously while driving, during acceleration in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear. Seems to be a part of the ABS/VSA system faulty enga...

Suspension
Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2006 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a right turn, he heard an...

SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2023

stabilizer bars broken Honda dealer reports frame is badly rusted

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2023

I have a 2006 Honda CRV with a little over 297,780 miles. Upon starting the car, the VSA and ABS indicator lights came on along with the VSA warning t...

STRUCTURE,WHEELS
May 2023

The rear passenger wheel assembly became detached after crossing a small depression in the road. The body/frame had rusted where the two bolts that a...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2006 Honda CR-V has 398 complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Exterior Lighting. 27 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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