2010 Honda CR-V problems and complaints

Owners have filed 481 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (217), Engine (53), Structure (47).

Key takeaways

  • 481 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 Other459%
Electrical System439%
Power Train306%
Service Brakes255%
Vehicle Speed Control214%
Latches/Locks/Linkages163%
Suspension143%
Steering143%
Visibility82%

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

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.

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...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-06-15

The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The engine was idling high, and the vehicle independently accelerated onto the curb. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to...

Suspension,structure - filed 2026-05-11

The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while the contact's mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was erractically shaking. The vehicle was driven to the contact's mother's residence. The contact's mother contacted an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with a corroded trail...

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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.