2018 Honda CR-V: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2018 Honda CR-V, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

5Safety recalls
2,079Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

5 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Ci
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the mag
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passp

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Stalling / loss of power while driving — 149 owner complaints
Overheating / coolant problems — 41 owner complaints
Brake problems — 27 owner complaints
Engine failure / knocking — 25 owner complaints
Electrical / battery drain — 22 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Engine
509
Forward Collision Avoidance
386
Fuel/Propulsion System
361
Steering
305
Electrical System
271
Fuel System
227

Is 2018 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda CR-V years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
380
2014
585
2015
668
2016
388
2017
1,729
2018 ◀ this
2,079
2019
1,059
2020
329
2021
307

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2018 Honda CR-V have?

The 2018 Honda CR-V has 5 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2018 Honda CR-V?

NHTSA has 2,079 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Honda CR-V. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, overheating / coolant problems, brake problems. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.