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2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 24 complaints for the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
24 19% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

While driving on the I70 to go skiing with 3 passengers, during portions of the road with steep grades, the car was unable to go the speed limit. Despite applying 95 to 100% power, cars were passing. This is a new car and is clearly a design flaw - as a hybrid once the assistive batteries are depleted, it is only running on the engine - at altitude the engine is starved for oxygen and doesn't have enough power. This is extremely stressful on the driver and unsafe while in the mountainous terrain.

Reported at 2,500 miles, February 2021

The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated upon attempting to continue driving, the vehicle failed to respond as needed while depressing the accelerator pedal.

Reported at 59,018 miles, August 2024

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