2018 Honda Cr-V: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 2794 complaints
2794
Total Complaints
10,500mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
66
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

3,241 25th Percentile
10,500 Median Mileage
32,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine
490
Fuel/Propulsion System
346
Automatic Emergency Braking
296
Steering
254
Electrical System
246
Fuel System, Gasoline
217
Unknown Or Other
189
Service Brakes
179
Warnings
93
Vehicle Speed Control
56

Severity Assessment

66
Crashes
2
Fires
64
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"AFTER OVER A 12-15 ATTEMPTS OVER A WEEK I STILL CANNOT LOCATE THE ANCHORS TO WHICH A CHILD SAFETY SEAT ATTACHES IN THE BACK SEAT. THE DRIVER'S MANUAL IS NOT ONLY NOT HELPFUL, BUT MISLEADING. IT'S NECESSARY TO GOOGLE THE PROBLEM TO LOCATE THE ANCHORS AND THEN STILL HAS BEEN IMPOSSIBLE TO ATTACH THE..."
"WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 OVER AN OPEN ROAD WITH NO OVERPASSES IN GEORGIA WITH NO TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST 20 CAR LENGTHS, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THE CAR HAD 2400 MILES ON IT AND THE SUN ROOF HAD NEVER BEEN OPERATED. THE SKY WAS CLEAR AND THE MORNING TEMP WAS IN THE UPPER 30S. THE R..."
"RETURNING TO MARYLAND FROM INDIANA IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS ALONG I-70, I-79, I-68 AUTO BRAKING ENGAGED FOR NO REASON AT ALL. ROAD CREWS PLOW WITH BLADE SLIGHTLY ABOVE PAVEMENT POSSIBLY AVOIDING DAMAGE TO RUMBLE STRIP SO WE CAN'T SEE LANE DIVIDER LINES OR EDGE OF ROAD SOLID LINE WHEN ACCIDENTLY TOUCH TH..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Engine 490 complaints
25th: 2,485 mi Median: 5,050 mi 75th: 12,341 mi
Fuel/Propulsion System 346 complaints
25th: 2,000 mi Median: 4,000 mi 75th: 9,586 mi
Automatic Emergency Braking 296 complaints
25th: 20,000 mi Median: 33,500 mi 75th: 46,000 mi
Steering 254 complaints
25th: 29,000 mi Median: 48,439 mi 75th: 71,300 mi
Electrical System 246 complaints
25th: 4,300 mi Median: 13,250 mi 75th: 31,500 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 234 FL: 192 NY: 158 TX: 155 NC: 148 PA: 142 NJ: 126 IL: 110 VA: 107 MI: 92

Who Files Complaints?

1.2%
Original Owners
98.8%
Second+ Owners

Honda Cr-V — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
199712915
199813515
199915821
200015515
200115411
200266064
200358056
200460145
200559951
200652239
2007115847
2008121866
200944636
201058156
201164041
201250247
201349336
201478859
201596258
201654162
2017254073
2019144152
202039234
202137016
20222339
202361633
202450042
202528136
2026786

Active Recalls (4)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Fuel Pump
Campaign 21V215000 | 25/03/2021
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Electric Power Assist System
Campaign 18V663000 | 27/09/2018
The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
Buckle Assembly
Campaign 23V158000 | 09/03/2023
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA,
Fuel Pump
Campaign 23V858000 | 18/12/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
  • Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
  • Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
  • Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
  • Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
  • Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28