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2018 Honda Cr-V

2018 Honda CR-V: engine and braking-assist complaints lead the pack

Engine stalling, brake failure, and fuel-system contamination are the most commonly reported problems among owners of this CR-V generation. A large share of complaints also involve the automatic forward-collision braking system activating unexpectedly, sometimes triggering crashes, and the steering and driver-assistance systems going offline together. Taken together, the complaints cluster around powertrain reliability and the behavior of the electronic safety systems.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 24%
Owners report the engine stalling without warning while driving, accompanied by brake failure and illumination of the ABS indicator light. · 1 fire · 4 crash · 3 injured
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 19%
Owners report the automatic braking feature activating when no object is present ahead of the vehicle, with a brake warning displayed on the control panel. · 4 crash · 10 injured
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 18%
Owners report discovering a significant amount of gasoline contaminating the engine oil reservoir after normal use and within a short period of ownership. · 5 crash · 3 injured
Steering safety 14%
Owners report the cruise control, lane departure, and vehicle distance control systems all failing simultaneously, leaving the vehicle out of service for extended periods. · 5 crash · 3 injured
Electrical System safety 13%
269 complaints (13%). Owners report dead or drained batteries, including no-start after the car sits parked. Linked to 5 crashes and 3 injuries.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 2,055 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.