Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2024 Honda CR-V
The 2024 Honda CR-V shows promise as a reliable choice, yet recalls on steering and tire issues warrant attention. No significant owner complaints of specific issues have been documented, but thorough inspection is advised.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Honda CR-V has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 393 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V744000 Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V508000 Missing Tire Information/FMVSS 139 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 127 complaints
- Unknown or Other 67 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 51 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 48 complaints
- Electrical System 35 complaints
- Lane Departure 25 complaints
Of the 393 complaints on file, 28 report a crash; across all 393 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Possible steering friction
How to check: Test steering responsiveness at various speeds
Tire information missing
How to check: Verify tire identification number on all tires
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises
Red flag: Loud knocking sound
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check for warning lights on dashboard
Red flag: Persistent warning lights
- 03
Low-speed turns
What to check: Feel for steering resistance
Red flag: Steering feels heavy or sticks
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Ensure smooth acceleration and shifting
Red flag: Transmission hesitation or noise
- 05
Braking
What to check: Test brakes for smooth operation
Red flag: Grinding or pulsing brakes
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the steering issue been fixed?
- Were there any tire-related recalls?
- Any persistent dashboard warnings?
- When was the last maintenance done?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Service records
- Recall repair documentation
- Tire purchase receipt
- Vehicle inspection report
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Honda CR-V at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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