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2018 Honda CR-V problems

2,163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Honda CR-V. The most reported area is fuel system (28% of them). NHTSA also lists 65 service bulletins and 5 recall campaigns.

Counts are what owners told NHTSA, as filed. NHTSA does not confirm each report, and a complaint is not proof of a cause. Injuries: 47. Deaths: 0.

Complaints by area

Each bar is the share of this model year's 2,163 complaints that name that area. A complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

• Fuel system608 · 28%
• Engine and engine cooling544 · 25%
• Forward collision avoidance395 · 18%
• Steering334 · 15%
• Electrical system285 · 13%
• Other or unknown209 · 10%
• Service brakes197 · 9%
• Speed control and throttle65 · 3%

17 smaller areas not shown (323 complaints in total).

Do not compare models by these numbers. NHTSA has no sales count for each model, so a model with more complaints may just have sold more cars. Use them to see which areas owners write about, not to rank cars.

Service bulletins

NHTSA's database lists 65 repair bulletins from Honda for the 2018 Honda CR-V. A bulletin is a repair instruction sent to dealers. It is not a recall and does not mean your car is covered. The 8 newest:

1. A26-016Received October 1, 2026

   Engine and engine cooling

   Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire.

2. A26-091Received August 5, 2026

   Forward collision avoidance

   Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver assist system (ADAS) decelerates the vehicle...

3. A26-091 v1Received August 5, 2026

   Forward collision avoidance

   American Honda has identified a condition that may affect Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) operation.

4. A25-077Received August 8, 2025

   Engine and engine cooling

   Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on inspection cover.

5. A23-040Received July 1, 2024

   Visibility and wipers

   Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak.

6. A19-032Received April 17, 2024

   Engine and engine cooling

   Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may experience driveability issues, which may result in DTCs P0300 (random misfire detected), P0301 (No.

7. A23110AReceived November 16, 2023

   Power train (transmission and drive)

   Some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential after it has been serviced due to over-torqueing of the drain plugs during servicing.

8. A21-068Received November 1, 2023

   Speed control and throttle

   The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are low/near freezing due to snow and ice getting stuck to the front of the millimeter wave radar.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are free at a Honda dealer. The 3 to look at first:

1. 23V858000December 19, 2023

   Fuel system, gasoline

   The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

2. 21V215000March 25, 2021

   Fuel system, gasoline

   The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

3. 26V332000May 22, 2026

   Air bags

   The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

See all 5 recalls for the 2018 Honda CR-V, or check your VIN below to see which are open on your car.

Common repairs in this area (not a diagnosis)

These are repair jobs that sit in the areas owners report most. A complaint may need a diagnosis first: the same symptom can come from many causes, and a serious one such as engine failure is not fixed by a cheap part. They are not a forecast of what your CR-V will need. Ranges are US estimates for all makes.

Start with a diagnosis

• Diagnostic scan (check engine light)$55 to $250

Fuel system 608 complaints · 28%

• Fuel pump replacement$370 to $1,075
• Fuel injector replacement (one injector)$170 to $820
• EVAP purge valve replacement$80 to $240
• Gas cap replacement$5 to $95

Engine and engine cooling 544 complaints · 25%

No repair price here: this area usually needs a diagnosis first. A diagnostic scan (check engine light) runs $55 to $250.

Forward collision avoidance 395 complaints · 18%

No repair price here: this area usually needs a diagnosis first. A diagnostic scan (check engine light) runs $55 to $250.

Steering 334 complaints · 15%

• Tie rod end replacement (one side)$130 to $380
• Wheel alignment (four-wheel)$85 to $250

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2018 Honda CR-V: questions

What are the most common problems on the 2018 Honda CR-V?

Of the 2,163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Honda CR-V, 608 (28%) name fuel system, and 544 (25%) name engine and engine cooling. A complaint can list more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%. These are owner reports, not proven causes.

Is the 2018 Honda CR-V reliable?

These numbers cannot say. NHTSA complaints have no sales count to compare against, so a high number on one model does not mean it fails more than another. Use them to see which areas owners write about, then check your own VIN for open recalls.

Do these complaints include crashes or fires?

Owners marked 46 of the 2,163 complaints as involving a crash and 2 as involving a fire. They also reported 47 injuries and 0 deaths. NHTSA records these as the owner reports them and does not confirm each one.

How many recalls does the 2018 Honda CR-V have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are free at a Honda dealer. Enter your VIN to see which ones are open on your car.

What is a service bulletin?

A service bulletin is a repair instruction a maker sends to its dealers. It is not a recall, and it does not mean your car is covered. NHTSA lists 65 repair bulletins for the 2018 Honda CR-V.

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• 2013 CR-V problems
• 2012 CR-V problems
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• 2018 recalls
• All Honda recalls
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• Check-engine codes

Sources

• NHTSA complaint and technical service bulletin files, checked October 29, 2026
• NHTSA recalls

Complaint, bulletin and recall counts come from NHTSA as filed. Repair prices are estimates from our own ranges. Not a repair shop, estimates only.