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2018 Honda CR-V Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Honda CR-V has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2046 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in engine. Owners whose CR-V has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 2046 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Honda CR-V:

Engine371 complaints
Steering287 complaints
Forward collision avoidance248 complaints
Electrical system245 complaints
Fuel system224 complaints
Unknown or other154 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"The contact owns a 2018 honda cr-v. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v858000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exce…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2024
"The dealership replaced the fuel pump & now numerous dash lights are on. when the fuel pump gets replaced does the recall cover the fuel filter?"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2024
"Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda cr-v. the contact noticed that fuel was mixing with the engine oil. there was also a loss of power and brake functionality as various warning indicators and gauges flashed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to southeastern honda (3…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2018

NHTSA recall campaigns (5)

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
25/03/2021 · 21V215000
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,…
Steering:electric power assist system
27/09/2018 · 18V663000
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 …
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
09/03/2023 · 23V158000
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 s…
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
18/12/2023 · 23V858000
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, Pa…
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
21/05/2026 · 26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2…

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your CR-V been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your CR-V has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda CR-V?

Based on 2046 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2018 Honda CR-V are engine, steering, forward collision avoidance.

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

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2018 Honda CR-V a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your CR-V has had engine or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

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All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.