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All cars · Honda CR-V · 2018

2018 Honda CR-V. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index209100 = average car
Complaints803NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold379,013U.S. model year
Per 100K sold212complaints
Year rank#22 of 23#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD28 / 34 / 30Regular$2,100
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD27 / 33 / 29Regular$2,150
2.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD26 / 32 / 28Regular$2,200
2.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD25 / 31 / 27Regular$2,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,800 and 38,000 miles. Median 12,600, from 889 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine5,8002,500–13,000354
Automatic emergency braking35,20020,000–55,50058
Fuel or ev drive system4,0002,000–9,900172
Steering52,30033,000–78,60086
Electrical14,9004,100–34,200125

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine48%
Fuel or ev drive system25%
Electrical16%
Brakes12%
Automatic emergency braking5%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2,15846239058

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 26V332000 May 2026 Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger

    Defect. 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 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    Risk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    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. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involve

  • 23V858000 Dec 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. 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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

  • 23V158000 Mar 2023 Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly

    Defect. 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 seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

    Risk. An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

    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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.

  • 21V215000 Mar 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. 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 R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

  • 18V663000 Sep 2018 Steering / Electric Power Assist System

    Defect. 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 magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.

    Risk. The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

    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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenInadvertent automatic emergency braking2024–
ClosedInadvertent automatic emergency braking20222024
ClosedRear differential seizure20222024

Manufacturer communications 269

Honda filed 269 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
  • Service bulletin - The ACC, LKAS, ROM, Collision Mitigation Brake System, and BRAKE Indicators…
  • Servicenews article - When installing the shipping fuses, never do it with the engine running

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Honda CR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Honda CR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

YouTube repair topics

98 videos about the 2017–2022 Honda CR-V, 25.1M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical1589K
Transmission & shifter2483K
Oil changes & service3450K
Brakes & ABS3445K
Timing chain & engine3438K
Gauges, lights & wiring3428K
Oil dilution & oil burning3384K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x41189K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2015135454345,647Engine
201656199357,335Engine
2017237946377,895Engine
2018209803379,013Engine
2019120472384,168Automatic emergency braking
202056176333,502Automatic emergency braking
202164224361,271Automatic emergency braking

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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