repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2018 Honda CR-VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2,169 owner complaints about the 2018 Honda CR-V, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Honda CR-V has problems
2,169 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
530Engine8 crash/fire/injury
397Forward collision avoidance11 crash/fire/injury
376Fuel/propulsion system8 crash/fire/injury
335Steering6 crash/fire/injury
286Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
232Fuel system, gasoline
187Service brakes15 crash/fire/injury
65Vehicle speed control
64Power train
28820 other systems27 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 530 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 397 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 376 | 8 |
| Steering | 335 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 286 | 6 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 232 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 187 | 15 |
| Vehicle speed control | 65 | 5 |
| Power train | 64 | 3 |
| 20 other systems | 288 | 27 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2018 Honda CR-V recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
6kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 354 engine complaints. 97% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 41% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
312under 30k miles343under 100k miles11100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
63 owners mentioned a cost$4,000median
Middle half: $3,000 – $4,900
Fuel/propulsion system
25 owners mentioned a cost$1,800median
Middle half: $1,300 – $2,067
Engine
17 owners mentioned a cost$2,200median
Middle half: $1,100 – $5,500
Electrical system
11 owners mentioned a cost$1,600median
Middle half: $1,000 – $2,250
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other CR-V year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CR-V median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Honda CR-V safety ratings
2018 Honda CR-V SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Honda CR-V, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingOpen
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingNo recall
- Rear Differential SeizureNo recall
In owners' words
What CR-V owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Had injectors replaced 2 times before it had 100k miles, HONDA KNEW what was happening. One of the men in the service dept told me while having them replaced the 2nd time. I took my car to the dealership at 123k miles and told them theres a problem with my oil getting gas in it but they blamed it…
The timing chain and camshaft broke the car froze while driving 70 mh. No warning. With about 67000 mi on it. Yes it can be inspected. At risk on the freeway going 70 mph. Was able to coast to the right side before engine locked the wheels. Not able to restart. Towed to an independent garage. They…
Component: Fuel/Propulsion System / Engine Description of Defect: I am reporting a premature, recurring safety defect on my Honda CR-V (currently at 101,000 miles). The original factory fuel injectors failed and were replaced under warranty at 36,000 miles. The replacement genuine OEM Honda…
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