MYRModel Year Report

2008 Honda CR-V

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2008 Honda CR-V
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
962
Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2008: 962 complaints 2008 962 2009: 386 complaints 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 554 complaints 2012: 402 complaints 2013: 382 complaints 2013 2014: 587 complaints 2015: 672 complaints 2016: 393 complaints 2017: 1,770 complaints 2017 2018: 2,151 complaints 2019: 1,103 complaints 2020: 362 complaints 2021: 334 complaints 2021 2022: 264 complaints 2023: 522 complaints 2024: 391 complaints 2025: 256 complaints 2025 2026: 148 complaints
1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 1999 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2003 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2008: 962 complaints 2008 962 2009: 386 complaints 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 554 complaints 2011 2012: 402 complaints 2013: 382 complaints 2013 2014: 587 complaints 2015: 672 complaints 2015 2016: 393 complaints 2017: 1,770 complaints 2017 2018: 2,151 complaints 2019: 1,103 complaints 2019 2020: 362 complaints 2021: 334 complaints 2021 2022: 264 complaints 2023: 522 complaints 2023 2024: 391 complaints 2025: 256 complaints 2025 2026: 148 complaints
1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 1999 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2003 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2008: 962 complaints 2008 962 2009: 386 complaints 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 554 complaints 2011 2012: 402 complaints 2013: 382 complaints 2013 2014: 587 complaints 2015: 672 complaints 2015 2016: 393 complaints 2017: 1,770 complaints 2017 2018: 2,151 complaints 2019: 1,103 complaints 2019 2020: 362 complaints 2021: 334 complaints 2021 2022: 264 complaints 2023: 522 complaints 2023 2024: 391 complaints 2025: 256 complaints 2025 2026: 148 complaints

2008: 962 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
1997108
1998128
1999127
2000129
2001142
2002515
2003468
2004501
2005479
2006398
2007887
2008962
2009386
2010480
2011554
2012402
2013382
2014587
2015672
2016393
20171,770
20182,151
20191,103
2020362
2021334
2022264
2023522
2024391
2025256
2026148

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

34% · 325 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

*(#1)2024 completely turnd off dead stopef in the middle freeway highway patrol had to tow it away lasy year cost me $900+ **** again now almost passed out no air bag to safe me***** (#2) 3/6/2025 car completly crashed ,injured ,I was taken by...

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-09

Also filed under Electrical system

Honda replaced both the drivers and passenger front airbags. I was in an accident April 2017. I was broadsided, drivers door was impacted. My head went hrough the drivers window. None of the side airbags inflated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01

Also filed under Structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 4 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of his vehicle. The seat belts did not secure and the driver was thrown into the windshield.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-04

Also filed under Seat belts

Electrical system

23% · 219 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly and speedometer/odometer.

CRASHINJURY

Latches/locks/linkages

21% · 201 reports

Most commonly citing latch and electronic lock/latch actuator.

Structure

10% · 95 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY
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On October 9, 2022, I filed a complaint with NHTSA regarding this vehicle due to excessive and extreme rear frame corrosion. On May 6, 2023, my son was driving this vehicle and was involved in an incident while the vehicle was in motion.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-26

I was at a dead stop when I was rear ended from a lady travelling about 50 I was wondering if my air bags should have gone off I am suffering from neck and back injuries from this accident and I feel my vehicle should have been totalled they fixed...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-15

While driving on October 2, 2026, the driver-side rear trailing arm and subframe mounting structure detached from the frame due to severe corrosion.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-05

Also filed under Suspension

Steering

7% · 71 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion.

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2008Complaint volume 962 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2011-08-27Power train11V395000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Accord, 2007-2010 CR-V, and 2005-2008 Element passenger cars manufactured from July 1, 2004, through September 3, 2010. The outer race of the…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2011. Owners may contact Honda automobile…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2016-11-15Air bags16V346000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

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    2017-02-22Air bags16V061000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

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    2017-02-22Air bags17V030000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available.

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    2017-08-03Air bags17V417000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Honda CR-V vehicles which have had the passenger frontal air bag replaced. The air bag inflator repair kit may have been assembled by the supplier with an incorrect wire harness.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2017-10-30Air bags17V545000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2018-06-22Air bags18V268000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2019-07-05Air bags19V378000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019.

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V502000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V500000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.

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    2023-05-22Structure23V228000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New...

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle.

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 325 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 219 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 201 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V395000 · Power train
  • Recall 16V346000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V061000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V030000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V417000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V545000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V268000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V378000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V502000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V500000 · Air bags
  • Recall 23V228000 · Structure
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Honda CR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Honda CR-V is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda CR-V?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Honda CR-V have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.