2018 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2139 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Engine (527), Forward Collision Avoidance (393), Fuel/Propulsion System (369).
Key takeaways
- 2139 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 | 527 | 25% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 393 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 369 | 17% |
| Steering | 324 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 281 | 13% |
| Fuel System | 230 | 11% |
| Gasoline | 230 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 207 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 196 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 65 | 3% |
| Power Train | 63 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 45 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Unknown Or Other,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-21
I was driving on a main street when I was about to drive over some metal plates. I slowed down and then my car suddenly completely braked to a stop. I did not try to brake to a complete stop.
Steering - filed 2026-09-17
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and turning right, the steering wheel was sticking. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was ...
Steering - filed 2026-09-14
Steering sticking in the mid position on highway speeds
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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.