2018 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2166 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Engine (530), Forward Collision Avoidance (396), Fuel/Propulsion System (376).
Key takeaways
- 2166 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 46 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 47 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 530 | 24% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 396 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 376 | 17% |
| Steering | 334 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 285 | 13% |
| Fuel System | 232 | 11% |
| Gasoline | 232 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 209 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 197 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 65 | 3% |
| Power Train | 64 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 46 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-11-05
During a long road trip from [XXX], to [XXX], I started hearing a loud clunking noise coming from the rear suspension whenever I drove over potholes or uneven pavement. I also felt a strong vibration while driving. I pulled over to check the noise, but because it was dark, it was too hard to see anything. The next day,...
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-30
On 10/30/2026, I drove over a metal roadway plate at 30 mph and the car automatically activated the collision mitigation braking system and skidded to a complete stop in the middle of the road.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-29
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power with the fuel pressure failure, causing the vehicle to decelerate, and there was heavy smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact pulled over safely and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode while driving back to the resi...
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More for the 2018 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.