Honda CR-V 2007–2011 problems by year and mileage
3rd generation · RE1-RE5
NHTSA data through 18 October 20263,270 complaints, 1,643 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2007 Honda CR-V
Close- Median failure report
- 80,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 887
- Recalls naming this year
- 12
Most reported on the 2007
- Airbag system267 reports · median 94,000 mi
- Electrical system264 reports · median 80,000 mi
- Latches and locks232 reports · median 82,000 mi
Recall areas Structure — frame and members · Air bags — frontal · Power train — automatic transmission
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2008 Honda CR-V
Close- Median failure report
- 74,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 962
- Recalls naming this year
- 11
Most reported on the 2008
- Airbag system325 reports · median 92,000 mi
- Electrical system218 reports · median 80,000 mi
- Latches and locks200 reports · median 72,000 mi
Recall areas Structure — frame and members · Air bags — frontal · Power train — automatic transmission
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2009 Honda CR-V
Close- Median failure report
- 65,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 386
- Recalls naming this year
- 12
Most reported on the 2009
- Airbag system176 reports
- Electrical system44 reports · median 62,000 mi
- Body structure38 reports
Recall areas Structure — frame and members · Air bags — frontal · Power train — automatic transmission
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2010 Honda CR-V
Close- Median failure report
- 57,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 481
- Recalls naming this year
- 15
Most reported on the 2010
- Airbag system217 reports · median 57,000 mi
- Engine53 reports · median 73,000 mi
- Body structure47 reports
Recall areas Structure — frame and members · Air bags — frontal · Power train — automatic transmission
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2011 Honda CR-V
Close- Median failure report
- 52,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 554
- Recalls naming this year
- 13
Most reported on the 2011
- Airbag system295 reports · median 61,000 mi
- Electrical system55 reports · median 54,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise55 reports
Recall areas Structure — frame and members · Air bags — frontal
Check the VIN at NHTSA
Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. Latest: the 2007; earliest: the 2011, and the 2007 is 4 years older (part of the gap is age).
The short answer
“Is the 2007–2011 Honda CR-V reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 70,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 143,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 1,643
- Recalls
- 15
Most reported
- Airbag system39.1% of complaints · median 75,000 mi
- Electrical system19.1% of complaints · median 78,000 mi
- Latches and locks14.5% of complaints · median 77,000 mi
Owners filed 3,270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2011 Honda CR-V; the airbag system leads with 39.1% of them, and half of the 1,643 that record an odometer reading came by 70,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
No single peak: the middle half runs 40,000 to 102,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2007–2011 Honda CR-V last?
On the 2007–2011 Honda CR-V, half of the 1,643 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 70,000 miles and 90% by 143,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
147 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 32 past 200,000 — each one proof that a CR-V reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Honda CR-V 2007–2011 · 1,643 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
5,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 120 complaints
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 32 complaints (1.9%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 11,000
- 25%
- 40,000
- Median
- 70,000
- 75%
- 102,000
- 90%
- 143,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 120 | 7.3% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 37 | 2.3% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 28 | 1.7% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 35 | 2.1% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 51 | 3.1% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 38 | 2.3% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 48 | 2.9% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 44 | 2.7% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 58 | 3.5% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 52 | 3.2% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 60 | 3.7% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 74 | 4.5% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 75 | 4.6% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 74 | 4.5% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 76 | 4.6% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 58 | 3.5% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 77 | 4.7% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 57 | 3.5% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 79 | 4.8% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 51 | 3.1% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 58 | 3.5% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 38 | 2.3% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 28 | 1.7% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 29 | 1.8% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 44 | 2.7% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 27 | 1.6% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 31 | 1.9% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 15 | 0.9% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 21 | 1.3% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 13 | 0.8% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 21 | 1.3% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 8 | 0.5% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 21 | 1.3% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 13 | 0.8% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 8 | 0.5% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 8 | 0.5% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 13 | 0.8% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 13 | 0.8% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 200,000+ | 32 | 1.9% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common CR-V problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Honda CR-V 2007–2011
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Steering140 reportsmedian 62,000middle half 30,000–90,000
- Airbag system1,280 reportsmedian 75,000middle half 45,000–112,000
- Latches and locks475 reportsmedian 77,000middle half 59,000–97,000
- Electrical system624 reportsmedian 78,000middle half 56,000–105,000
- Engine135 reportsmedian 80,000middle half 54,000–103,000
- Problems owners could not categorise252 reportsmedian 89,000middle half 57,000–111,000
- Body structure301 reportsmedian 100,000middle half 60,000–150,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 1,280 | 39.1% | 75,000 | 45,000–112,000 |
| Electrical system | 624 | 19.1% | 78,000 | 56,000–105,000 |
| Latches and locks | 475 | 14.5% | 77,000 | 59,000–97,000 |
| Body structure | 301 | 9.2% | 100,000 | 60,000–150,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 252 | 7.7% | 89,000 | 57,000–111,000 |
| Steering | 140 | 4.3% | 62,000 | 30,000–90,000 |
| Engine | 135 | 4.1% | 80,000 | 54,000–103,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 128 | 3.9% | 54,000 | 20,000–90,000 |
| Suspension | 121 | 3.7% | 58,000 | 20,000–160,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 78 | 2.4% | 42,000 | 20,000–65,000 |
Known problems with the 2007–2011 CR-V
Body
Door lock actuator failure, frequently on multiple doors, with locks cycling on their own or refusing to operate.
Hvac
A/C condenser puncture from road debris and compressor failure; the condenser sits low and exposed.
Before you buy a 2007–2011 CR-V: the 3-minute check
Generated from 1,643 mileage-tagged complaints, 15 recall campaigns, 2 documented problem areas.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 15 campaigns cover this generation.
- Check body. What each looks like: Known problems.
- Check hvac.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
CR-V problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi39% below | At 90k mi65% below | At 120k mi82% below | At 150k mi91% below | At 200k mi98% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 45,000–112,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 56,000–105,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Latches and locks | 59,000–97,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Body structure | 60,000–150,000 | in window | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 57,000–111,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Steering | 30,000–90,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 54,000–103,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Honda CR-V 2007–2011 · 1,643 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 39% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 65% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 82% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 91% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 98% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2007–2011 Honda CR-V recalls (15)
NHTSA records 15 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (12), body structure (1), the transmission and driveline (1) (why one area can repeat).
Mar 2023 · 2007–2011 · StructureA detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New…
What can happen. A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle.…
Jun 2019 · 2007–2011 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Jun 2019 · 2007–2011 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.…
May 2019 · 2007–2011 · Air BagsAn incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V…
What can happen. An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019.…
Mar 2019 · 2007, 2010–2011 · Air BagsAn explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic…
What can happen. An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or…
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service…
Sep 2018 · 2010–2011 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Apr 2018 · 2007–2011 · Air BagsAn incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012…
What can happen. An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda…
Jan 2018 · 2009–2011 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Aug 2017 · 2007–2011 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air…
What can happen. In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Jun 2017 · 2007–2011 · Air BagsIf an inflator with an incorrect wire harness is installed, the air bag may not deploy as intended…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Honda CR-V vehicles which have had the passenger frontal air bag replaced. The air bag inflator repair kit may have been assembled by the supplier with an incorrect wire harness.
What can happen. If an inflator with an incorrect wire harness is installed, the air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Honda…
Jan 2017 · 2007–2011 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V…
What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification…
May 2016 · 2007–2011 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity…
What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this…
Feb 2016 · 2007–2011 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012…
What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or…
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this…
Aug 2011 · 2007–2010 · Power TrainThis could result in a short circuit causing the engine to stall.
The defect. Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 accord, 2007-2010 CR-V, and 2005-2008 element passenger cars manufactured from july 1, 2004, through september 3, 2010. The outer race of the secondary shaft bearing may be broken during certain driving styles.…
What can happen. This could result in a short circuit causing the engine to stall. Additionally, broken pieces of the outer race or ball bearing from the secondary shaft may become lodged in the parking pawl…
The free fix. Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge. The safety recall began on august 27, 2011. Owners may contact Honda automobile…
Jan 2011 · 2010 · Electrical SystemAn engine stall will increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 Honda accord and CR-V vehicles. There is a potential failure with the engine wiring harness connector which may cause intermittent spark firing or the engine to stall.
What can happen. An engine stall will increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealer will inspect and replace the ignition wiring harness connector free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 24, 2011. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 3,270 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 167 (5.1%)
- Fires
- 13
- Injury reports
- 97
- Fatality reports
- 2
CR-V problems by model year
The 2008 drew the most complaints of this generation, 962, most of them about the airbag system, and the 2009 the fewest, 386. A typical year drew about 554.
The first year of the generation, 2007, drew more complaints than a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 887 | 518 | 80,000 | Airbag system (267) | 12 |
| 2008 | 962 | 532 | 74,000 | Airbag system (325) | 11 |
| 2009 | 386 | 182 | 65,000 | Airbag system (176) | 12 |
| 2010 | 481 | 208 | 57,000 | Airbag system (217) | 15 |
| 2011 | 554 | 203 | 52,000 | Airbag system (295) | 13 |
What CR-V owners reported
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that there was rust on the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear frame and trailing arm were severely corroded. The contact was informed that the frame could not be repaired or replaced. The contact…
2010 · 192,000 miles · Body structure
The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that there was corrosion and frame rust on the vehicle caused by road salt and moisture, which caused the rear of the vehicle to collapse. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The dealer was contacted and referred…
2007 · 258,000 miles · Body structure
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle felt as if it was driving over a bump in the road, causing the steering wheel to be unstable. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear trailing arm was rusted. The contact…
2008 · 203,000 miles · Body structure
The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed, the vehicle rear-ended the vehicle ahead. The front driver's side air bag did not fully deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that during the crash, the right wrist went through the steering wheel…
2011 · 72,000 miles · Airbag system
Built from 1,643 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other CR-V generations
- CR-V 1997–2001 245 reports with mileage, most about the airbag system
- CR-V 2002–2006 1,603 reports with mileage, most about the airbag system
- CR-V 2012–2016 1,658 reports with mileage, most about the engine
- CR-V 2017–2022 2,363 reports with mileage, most about the engine
- CR-V 2023–2025 130 reports with mileage, most about the steering