The 2019 Honda CR-V stands out as a popular compact SUV, and for good reason. Beyond its fuel efficiency and versatility, safety is a key factor for many buyers. As an expert in automotive repair and content creation for mercedesbenzxentrysoftwaresubscription.store, I’ve analyzed the safety reports for the 2019 Honda CR-V to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of its crashworthiness and safety features. This article delves into the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ratings, offering a detailed look at how this model performs in various crash tests and safety evaluations.
Small Overlap Frontal Crash Test: Driver’s Side
The small overlap frontal test simulates a collision where only a small portion of the vehicle’s front end (driver’s side in this case) impacts a barrier. This is a challenging test that assesses how well the car’s structure holds up and protects the driver.
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | Good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | Good |
| Driver Injury Measures | |
| Head/Neck | Good |
| Chest | Good |
| Hip/Thigh | Good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | Good |
| Driver Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | Good |
The 2019 Honda CR-V earned a “Good” rating in the driver-side small overlap front test. This top rating indicates that the vehicle provides excellent protection in this type of severe frontal crash. The structure and safety cage of the CR-V effectively maintained their integrity, minimizing intrusion into the driver’s space.
Technical Measurements – Driver Side Small Overlap Front
| Measurement Category | Detail | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Occupant Compartment Intrusion | Lower Hinge Pillar Max | 6 |
| Footrest | 9 | |
| Left Toepan | 13 | |
| Brake Pedal | 10 | |
| Rocker Panel Lateral Average | 4 | |
| Upper Occupant Compartment Intrusion | Steering Column | 1 |
| Upper Hinge Pillar Max | 5 | |
| Upper Dash | 4 | |
| Lower Instrument Panel | 4 |
These measurements show the extent of intrusion into the occupant compartment during the crash. Lower numbers indicate less intrusion and better structural performance. The 2019 CR-V demonstrates minimal intrusion, contributing to the “Good” rating.
Driver Injury Measures – Driver Side Small Overlap Front
| Injury Measure | Detail | Measurement |
|---|---|---|
| Head | HIC-15 | 302 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | No Contact | |
| Neck | Tension (kN) | 1.0 |
| Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | 9 | |
| Maximum Nij | 0.25 | |
| Chest | Maximum Compression (mm) | 23 |
| Femur (Left/Right) | Force (kN) | 0.3 / 0.0 |
| Knee Displacement (Left/Right) | Displacement (mm) | 0 / 0 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (Left/Right) | Risk (%) | 0 / 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index (Left/Right) | Index | 0.52 / 0.69 |
| Tibia Axial Force (Left/Right) | Force (kN) | 1.2 / 2.5 |
| Foot Acceleration (Left/Right) | Acceleration (g) | 53 / 64 |
These injury measures are crucial for understanding the level of protection offered to the driver. Lower values generally indicate lower risk of injury. The 2019 Honda CR-V performed exceptionally well, with “Good” ratings across all driver injury measures, signifying a low risk of significant injuries in a driver-side small overlap frontal crash.
Small Overlap Frontal Crash Test: Passenger Side
Similar to the driver-side test, the passenger-side small overlap test assesses protection for the front passenger in a similar collision scenario.
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | Good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | Good |
| Passenger Injury Measures | |
| Head/Neck | Good |
| Chest | Good |
| Hip/Thigh | Good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | Good |
| Passenger Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | Good |
| Driver Injury Measures | |
| Head/Neck | Good |
| Chest | Good |
| Hip/Thigh | Good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | Good |
| Driver Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | Good |
The 2019 Honda CR-V again achieved a “Good” rating, this time for passenger-side small overlap performance. This excellent rating for both driver and passenger sides underscores the robust safety engineering applied throughout the front structure of the vehicle.
Technical Measurements – Passenger Side Small Overlap Front
| Measurement Category | Detail | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Occupant Compartment Intrusion | Lower Hinge Pillar Max | 5 |
| Footrest | 6 | |
| Right Toepan | 4 | |
| Center Toepan | 4 | |
| Rocker Panel Lateral Average | 1 | |
| Upper Occupant Compartment Intrusion | Center Dash | 2 |
| Upper Hinge Pillar Max | 3 | |
| Upper Dash | 3 | |
| Right Lower Dash | 3 |
Intrusion measurements on the passenger side are also minimal, further supporting the “Good” structural rating.
Passenger and Driver Injury Measures – Passenger Side Small Overlap Front
| Injury Measure | Detail | Passenger Measurement | Driver Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | HIC-15 | 73 | 61 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | No Contact | No Contact | |
| Neck | Tension (kN) | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | 12 | 11 | |
| Maximum Nij | 0.23 | 0.19 | |
| Chest | Maximum Compression (mm) | 23 | 20 |
| Femur (Left/Right) | Force (kN) | 0.9 / 0.3 | 0.4 / 0.1 |
| Knee Displacement (Left/Right) | Displacement (mm) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (Left/Right) | Risk (%) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index (Left/Right) | Index | 0.35 / 0.43 | 0.40 / 0.20 |
| Tibia Axial Force (Left/Right) | Force (kN) | 1.1 / 1.0 | 0.8 / 0.6 |
| Foot Acceleration (Left/Right) | Acceleration (g) | 34 / 49 | 100 / 59 |
Similar to the driver-side test, injury measures for both passenger and driver dummies (in the passenger-side test, a driver dummy is also used to assess potential driver-side risks in this scenario) are low, reinforcing the excellent protection offered by the 2019 Honda CR-V in small overlap frontal crashes.
Moderate Overlap Frontal Crash Test: Original Test
The moderate overlap frontal test involves a larger portion of the vehicle’s front end impacting a deformable barrier. This test is more representative of common frontal collisions.
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | Good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | Good |
| Driver Injury Measures | |
| Head/Neck | Good |
| Chest | Good |
| Leg/Foot, Left | Good |
| Leg/Foot, Right | Good |
| Driver Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | Good |
The 2019 Honda CR-V once again secured a “Good” rating in the moderate overlap frontal test. This consistent top performance across different frontal crash scenarios highlights the vehicle’s comprehensive frontal impact protection.
Image alt text: 2019 Honda CR-V moderate overlap frontal crash test, demonstrating vehicle structure.
Image alt text: Driver dummy position post-crash in 2019 Honda CR-V moderate overlap test, showing maintained survival space.
Image alt text: Greasepaint on dummy head indicates airbag and head restraint contact in 2019 Honda CR-V moderate overlap test.
Image alt text: Minimal driver space intrusion in 2019 Honda CR-V after moderate overlap frontal crash test.
These images from the IIHS moderate overlap frontal crash test visually demonstrate the structural integrity and effective occupant protection of the 2019 Honda CR-V. The minimal intrusion and controlled dummy movement visible in these images align with the “Good” rating.
Technical Measurements – Moderate Overlap Frontal
| Measurement Category | Detail | Institute Test (VTF1702) (cm) | Honda Test (CEF1702) (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footwell Intrusion | Footrest | 5 | 5 |
| Left | 9 | 8 | |
| Center | 9 | 6 | |
| Right | 9 | 6 | |
| Brake Pedal | 4 | 5 | |
| Instrument Panel Rearward Movement | Left | 1 | 1 |
| Right | 1 | 0 | |
| Steering Column Movement | Upward | 1 | 1 |
| Rearward | -1 | -2 | |
| A-pillar Rearward Movement | 0 | 0 |
The technical measurements from both the IIHS and Honda’s own moderate overlap tests show very similar and minimal intrusion values, further validating the consistent performance of the 2019 CR-V’s structure.
Driver Injury Measures – Moderate Overlap Frontal
| Injury Measure | Detail | Institute Test (VTF1702) | Honda Test (CEF1702) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | HIC-15 | 192 | 225 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | No Contact | No Contact | |
| Neck | Tension (kN) | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | 9 | 6 | |
| Maximum Nij | 0.22 | 0.24 | |
| Chest | Maximum Compression (mm) | 26 | 21 |
| Legs – Femur Force (Left/Right) | Force (kN) | 0.5 / 0.3 | 0.2 / 0.3 |
| Legs – Knee Displacement (Left/Right) | Displacement (mm) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 |
| Legs – Maximum Tibia Index (Left/Right) | Index | 0.31 / 0.64 | 0.27 / 0.84 |
| Legs – Tibia Axial Force (Left/Right) | Force (kN) | 1.5 / 1.4 | 2.2 / 1.5 |
| Foot Acceleration (Left/Right) | Acceleration (g) | 60 / 62 | 46 / 52 |
Driver injury measures are also consistently low across both tests, reinforcing the “Good” rating and indicating a low risk of significant injuries in a moderate overlap frontal crash.
Side Impact Crash Tests: Original and Updated
Side impact crashes are particularly dangerous, and the IIHS conducts both an original and an updated side impact test. The updated test is more stringent, using a heavier moving barrier and higher impact speed to better reflect real-world side impact scenarios, especially those involving larger SUVs and trucks.
Side Impact: Original Test
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | Good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | Good |
| Driver Injury Measures | |
| Head/Neck | Good |
| Torso | Good |
| Pelvis/Leg | Good |
| Driver Head Protection | Good |
| Rear Passenger Injury Measures | |
| Head/Neck | Good |
| Torso | Good |
| Pelvis/Leg | Good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | Good |
In the original side impact test, the 2019 Honda CR-V achieved the highest rating of “Good” across all categories for both driver and rear passenger protection.
Technical Measurements and Injury Measures – Original Side Impact
(Detailed tables of measurements are available in the original source document, showing low intrusion and injury measures supporting the “Good” ratings).
Side Impact: Updated Test
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | Acceptable |
| Structure and Safety Cage | Acceptable |
| Driver Injury Measures | |
| Head/Neck | Good |
| Torso | Good |
| Pelvis | Acceptable |
| Driver Head Protection | Good |
| Rear Passenger Injury Measures | |
| Head/Neck | Good |
| Torso | Marginal |
| Pelvis | Acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | Good |
In the more demanding updated side impact test, the 2019 Honda CR-V received an “Acceptable” overall rating. While driver injury measures for head/neck and torso remained “Good”, the pelvis rating was “Acceptable”. For rear passengers, torso protection was rated “Marginal”, while head/neck and pelvis were “Acceptable” and head protection remained “Good”.
Image alt text: 2019 Honda CR-V after updated side crash test, showing impact area.
Image alt text: 2019 Honda CR-V side airbags deployed and occupant compartment damage visible after updated side impact test.
Image alt text: Greasepaint on driver dummy head indicating side airbag protection in 2019 Honda CR-V updated side impact test.
Image alt text: Greasepaint on rear passenger dummy head shows side airbag protection in 2019 Honda CR-V updated side impact test.
These images illustrate the forces involved in the updated side impact test and the role of side airbags in occupant protection. While the updated side test rating is not “Good”, “Acceptable” still indicates a reasonable level of protection, and “Marginal” for rear passenger torso highlights an area that could be improved in future models.
Technical Measurements and Injury Measures – Updated Side Impact
(Detailed tables of measurements are available in the original source document, providing specific data for intrusion and injury measures in the updated side impact test).
Roof Strength Test
The roof strength test measures how well the roof can withstand forces in a rollover crash.
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | Good |
| Curb Weight | 3,396 lbs |
| Peak Force | 18,094 lbs |
| Strength-to-Weight Ratio | 5.33 |
The 2019 Honda CR-V earned a “Good” rating in roof strength. A strength-to-weight ratio of 5.33 significantly exceeds the IIHS requirement, indicating that the roof is more than five times stronger than the vehicle’s weight. This provides excellent protection in rollover scenarios.
Head Restraints & Seats
This evaluation assesses the effectiveness of head restraints and seats in preventing neck injuries in rear-end collisions.
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | Good |
| Dynamic Rating | Good |
| Seat/Head Restraint Geometry | Good |
The 2019 Honda CR-V received a “Good” rating for head restraints and seats. Both the dynamic performance and the geometry of the seat and head restraint were rated “Good”, indicating effective protection against whiplash and other neck injuries in rear impacts.
Headlights
Headlight performance is crucial for nighttime visibility and accident prevention. The IIHS rates headlights based on visibility and glare. The 2019 Honda CR-V has three different headlight variations depending on the trim level.
Headlight Ratings by Trim Level
| Trim Level(s) | Low-Beam Type | High-Beam Type | Curve-Adaptive? | High-Beam Assist? | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touring | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | No | Yes | Acceptable |
| EX, EX-L | Halogen Projector | Halogen Reflector | No | Yes | Marginal |
| LX | Halogen Projector | Halogen Reflector | No | No | Marginal |
The Touring trim with LED reflector headlights received an “Acceptable” rating, while the EX, EX-L, and LX trims with halogen headlights received “Marginal” ratings. The “Marginal” rating indicates that headlight performance is less than ideal and could be improved. Issues included inadequate visibility on curves and some glare with the halogen headlights. The LED headlights on the Touring trim offered better performance, achieving an “Acceptable” rating due to better visibility, although still not reaching the top “Good” rating.
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Pedestrian
Front crash prevention systems are evaluated for their ability to prevent or mitigate collisions with other vehicles and pedestrians.
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Front Crash Prevention
| System Detail | Optional Collision Mitigation Brake System |
|---|---|
| Package Name | Optional Honda Sensing Package |
| Overall Evaluation | Superior |
| Forward Collision Warning | Meets Requirements |
| 12 mph Test | Collision Avoided |
| 25 mph Test | Collision Avoided |
With the optional Honda Sensing Package, the 2019 Honda CR-V earned a “Superior” rating for vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention. The system successfully avoided collisions in both 12 mph and 25 mph tests, demonstrating effective automatic emergency braking capabilities.
Pedestrian Front Crash Prevention (Daytime)
| System Detail | Optional Collision Mitigation Braking System |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | Superior |
| Crossing Child | |
| 12 mph Test | Impact speed reduced by 10 mph |
| 25 mph Test | Impact speed reduced by 22 mph |
| Crossing Adult | |
| 12 mph Test | Collision Avoided |
| 25 mph Test | Collision Avoided |
| Parallel Adult | |
| 25 mph Test | Collision Avoided |
| 37 mph Test | Impact speed reduced by 32 mph, warning issued |
The 2019 Honda CR-V with the optional Honda Sensing Package also earned a “Superior” rating for daytime pedestrian front crash prevention. The system effectively avoided collisions with crossing adults at both test speeds and significantly reduced impact speeds in crossing child and parallel adult scenarios.
Child Seat Anchors (LATCH)
The ease of use of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child seat anchors is evaluated for convenience when installing child seats.
| Evaluation Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | Acceptable |
The 2019 Honda CR-V received an “Acceptable” rating for LATCH ease of use. While the vehicle has multiple LATCH positions, some anchors were noted as being difficult to access or requiring excessive force to attach to.
LATCH Details by Seating Position
(Detailed tables outlining the specifics of each LATCH position are available in the original source document).
Conclusion: 2019 Honda CR-V Safety Performance
Overall, the 2019 Honda CR-V demonstrates a strong commitment to safety. It earned top “Good” ratings in most IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, including small overlap front (driver and passenger sides), moderate overlap front, side (original test), roof strength, and head restraints & seats. The updated side impact test resulted in an “Acceptable” rating, indicating an area for potential improvement but still providing reasonable protection. Front crash prevention systems, when equipped with the optional Honda Sensing Package, are “Superior” in both vehicle-to-vehicle and pedestrian scenarios. Headlight ratings vary by trim, with LED headlights achieving “Acceptable” and halogen headlights “Marginal” ratings. Child seat LATCH system ease of use is rated “Acceptable”.
For buyers prioritizing safety in a compact SUV, the 2019 Honda CR-V is a highly rated option, particularly when equipped with the Honda Sensing Package and LED headlights (Touring trim). While there are minor areas for potential improvement, the CR-V’s consistently strong crash test performance provides peace of mind for drivers and passengers.
