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2018 Honda CR-V: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 2,143 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

5recalls
2,143complaints
46crashes reported
2fires reported
47injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine528 · 25%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance394 · 18%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System370 · 17%
  • Steering325 · 15%
  • Electrical System279 · 13%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)230 · 11%
  • Unknown Or Other207 · 10%
  • Service Brakes186 · 9%
  • Vehicle Speed Control65 · 3%
  • Power Train63 · 3%

What owners report

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

Component: fuel/propulsion system / engine description of defect: i am reporting a premature, recurring safety defect on my honda cr-v (currently at 101,000 miles). the original factory fuel injectors failed and were replaced under warranty at 36,000 miles. the replacement genuine oem honda injectors have failed a second time. the dealership diagnosed the issue and confirmed the fuel injectors are mechanically stuck

Structure

Problem description: while driving at approximately 35 mph, the primary and secondary vehicle hood latches failed, causing the hood to unlatch completely and fly up against the windshield. this completely obstructed my forward visibility, forcing me to execute sudden, emergency braking to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. consequences: while this incident required emergency braking, it luckily did not result in a

Forward Collision Avoidance

Collison mitigation system turns off without warning periodically, if i turn the car off and then restart it comes back on, but then goes out again shortrly thereafter. other times it stays on and seems to operate properly, so i can't replicate the problem. all of this happened in completely dry weather, so system clearly not blocked due to snow or rain. this has never happened before. ai indicates that this is a

Steering

Vehicle •year: 2018 •make: honda •model: cr-v touring awd •vin: [xxx] •mileage when failure occurred: 125,934 miles •date repaired: xxx component: steering / power steering / steering rack i own a 2018 honda cr-v touring awd with 125,934 miles. the vehicle developed a sticky, jerky, popping steering condition when turning, and the steering rack/gearbox required replacement. on september 10, 2026, the steering rack wa

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Honda CR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Honda CR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CR-V. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.