2010 Honda CR-V problems and complaints

Owners have filed 483 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (217), Engine (53), Structure (47).

Key takeaways

  • 483 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 31 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Air Bags21745%
Engine5311%
Structure4710%
Unknown Or Other4610%
Electrical System439%
Power Train306%
Service Brakes255%
Vehicle Speed Control214%
Latches/Locks/Linkages163%
Suspension153%
Steering143%
Visibility82%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2010 Honda CR-V w/SABNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Suspension - filed 2026-11-04

The vehicle has confirmed severe structural rust/rot on the rear axle where the trailing arm mounts according to an independent service center, mirroring NHTSA Recall 23V228 but Tennessee dealerships refuse to look into the recall, although the car was previously registered and owned in New Jersey and New York accordin...

Wheels,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-29

On XXX brought my 2010 Honda CR-V to Honda Westborough in [XXX] to have driver's side rear tire for leaking air and the TPMS light had come on briefly in the past but it was not on permanently when I brought the car in for service. The dashboard had no light on. They informed me that the tire was "leaking from puncture...

Structure - filed 2026-09-14

The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that there was rust on the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear frame and trailing arm were severely corroded. The contact was informed that the frame could not be repaired or replaced. The contact associate...

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More for the 2010 Honda CR-V

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.