MYRModel Year Report

2018 Honda CR-V

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2018 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
2,151
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

25% 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 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2008: 962 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 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 2018: 2,151 complaints 2018 2,151 2019: 1,103 complaints 2020: 362 complaints 2021: 334 complaints 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 2007 2008: 962 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 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 2018: 2,151 complaints 2018 2,151 2019: 1,103 complaints 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 2007 2008: 962 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 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 2018: 2,151 complaints 2018 2,151 2019: 1,103 complaints 2020: 362 complaints 2021: 334 complaints 2021 2022: 264 complaints 2023: 522 complaints 2023 2024: 391 complaints 2025: 256 complaints 2025 2026: 148 complaints

2018: 2,151 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.

Engine

25% · 530 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while sitting at a stop light, another motorist hit her vehicle on the front passenger side. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact nor the other driver sustained any injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-13

While driving in town and on freeway, noticed very strong fuel smell in cabin of car, enough to make kids complain in the back seat. Had to turn off heat/fan. Brought car in to dealer on 2/19, and oil was overfull by 3/4 quart due to fuel dilution.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-17

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Forward collision avoidance

22% · 474 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASHINJURY
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On September 6, 2023 at approximately 5:30 pm, I was driving approximately 30 mph when suddenly my car stopped abruptly for no reason. Consequently although with seat belt on, my head and neck were thrown forward and back.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-12

Fuel/propulsion system

17% · 375 reports
CRASHINJURY

Steering

15% · 330 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and electric power assist system.

CRASHINJURY
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While driving straight and then attempting to make a Lane Change or take an Off Ramp or On Ramp the Steering would require extra effort to make the vehicle do what was needed. The Assist Features were OFF at the time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20

2018 CRV owned since 2020 has had air bag and fuel filter recalls completed but now has another known defect that requires recall/repair: steering gear box.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09

Electrical system

13% · 286 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and software.

CRASHINJURY
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My 2018 Honda CR-V began experiencing repeated battery drain and would not reliably start. Multiple warning lights illuminated on the dashboard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2018Complaint volume 2,151 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2018-11-09Steering18V663000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

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  3. R
    2021-05-18Fuel system, gasoline21V215000 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, Civic Type...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

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  4. I
    2022-02-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-04-18 Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
  5. I
    2022-11-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-07-22 Rear Differential Seizure
  6. R
    2023-04-18Seat belts23V158000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023.

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  7. R
    2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 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, Passport, 2020...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

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  8. I
    2024-04-15Engineering analysisOpen Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
  9. R
    2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 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, 2019-2021...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2018 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 530 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 474 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 375 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V663000 · Steering
  • Recall 21V215000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 23V158000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2018 Honda CR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Honda CR-V is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda CR-V?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda CR-V have?
5 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.