2026 Honda CR-V

Honda's Driver Feedback feature, which shares driving data with insurers like LexisNexis, is enabled by default and requires manual deactivation on the Honda website after purchase. Owners find this d...

Honda's privacy policy uses non-user-friendly language that hides a huge list of collectible personal data and is spread across multiple confusing statements, including separate external notices for v...

The lane keeping assist system uses a front-facing camera to detect lane markings and help steer the vehicle. Owners report it frequently deactivates when driving toward the sun, as sunlight blinds th...

Parking sensors use ultrasonic waves to detect nearby obstacles and alert the driver with sounds and visuals when parking. They falsely trigger and emit loud screams even when no obstacles are present...

The automatic emergency braking system is designed to detect obstacles and apply brakes if needed to avoid collisions. Owners report it activating unexpectedly without cause, posing a safety risk espe...

Apple CarPlay integrates iPhone functions into the car's infotainment screen, including text message alerts with audio notifications. The incoming text notification volume is excessively loud and cann...

The infotainment system, which controls the touchscreen display for navigation, audio, and cameras, reboots unexpectedly a few times per week when pressing the start button. This disables the rear cam...

Apple CarPlay, which mirrors iPhone apps to the car's infotainment screen, frequently disconnects, freezes, forgets device priority, or requires re-accepting settings on every startup. Wireless mode i...

Android Auto, which integrates Android phone apps with the infotainment, causes music from apps like YouTube Music to skip repeatedly. Issue persists wired or wireless, even after resets and disabling...

The infotainment displays a barrage of old text messages from the connected phone upon startup, about 75% of the time. Auto date/time is set, but a warning prompts manual adjustment; affects one synce...

HondaLink is the companion app for remote features like start, lock/unlock, and garage integration. The remote command panel disappears, with no info displayed despite VIN scan, and reinstalls fail.

Apple CarPlay connects visually but lacks audio for music, videos, or messages, and Siri cuts off mid-read. Bluetooth audio works fine; workarounds like disabling Bluetooth help Siri but limit shortcu...

In Apple CarPlay, navigation apps like Waze, Google Maps, and Apple Maps show incorrect speeds, constant fluctuations, persistent dark mode, or fail to switch day/night. Phone display works correctly ...

HondaLink is a connected vehicle service app for remote features like location tracking and diagnostics. Owners report receiving persistent system update notifications for HondaLink even after disabli...

HondaLink services can be modified or terminated by Honda at any time without prior notice, including pushing updates that delete features entirely. Continued use of the service implies owner consent ...

The 2026 Honda CR-V Sport Touring displays a persistent 'Location Services Active' message and ding in the dash cluster every time the vehicle starts, requiring manual dismissal via steering wheel con...

Honda vehicles' connected telematics systems cannot be completely turned off, even with attempts to opt out, as data collection persists via OTA updates, Android Auto, or remotely without notification...

Honda shares detailed driving data (speed, acceleration, habits) with insurance companies like LexisNexis, leading to rate hikes, warranty denials, and requiring consent via HondaLink signup. Data is ...

Honda vehicles collect extensive personal data including geolocation, audio/visual inputs, voice commands, driving behavior (speed, acceleration, steering), diagnostics, and inferences about abilities...

Honda vehicles automatically transmit status, health, and location data to Honda without owner notification, enabled by default and trackable via OTA updates regardless of subscription. Wireless carri...

HondaLink remote control services allow owners to lock/unlock doors, start the engine, and access vehicle status via app. Owners report that Honda reserves the right to remotely suspend or revoke acco...

The infotainment center is the main touchscreen dashboard system controlling audio, navigation, and cameras. Owners report it frequently reboots when starting the vehicle after sitting idle, disabling...

The infotainment touchscreen intermittently goes completely black, flickers, or turns off. This disrupts normal use and requires resets like holding power buttons.

Apple CarPlay wirelessly mirrors iPhone apps like music and navigation to the infotainment screen. It frequently fails to connect or work reliably.

The infotainment system supports direct installation of apps like Waze for navigation. The app gets stuck on the welcome screen without displaying maps or GPS data, despite GPS working in other apps.

The vehicle locator is a dashboard alert tied to the Honda app for finding the car. It displays every drive despite disabling phone location services and cannot be turned off.

HondaLink is the connected car app for remote features like starting the vehicle and security functions. Owners complain that core features are locked behind paid subscriptions, such as $10/month for ...