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Honda CR-V 2017–2022 problems by year and mileage

5th generation · RW1/RW2, RT5/RT6 (hybrid)

Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.

The 2017 Honda CR-V

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Median failure report
18,000 mi
Complaints filed
1,776
Recalls naming this year
7

† This median likely runs low (why).

Most reported on the 2017

  1. Engine531 reports · median 15,000 mi
  2. Electrical system402 reports · median 20,000 mi
  3. Fuel and propulsion system348 reports · median 14,000 mi

Recall areas Air bags — sensor · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2018 Honda CR-V

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Median failure report
13,000 mi
Complaints filed
2,158
Recalls naming this year
5

† This median likely runs low (why).

Most reported on the 2018

  1. Engine530 reports · median 6,000 mi
  2. Forward collision avoidance395 reports · median 35,000 mi
  3. Fuel and propulsion system376 reports · median 4,000 mi

Recall areas Air bags — sensor · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Seat belts — front
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2019 Honda CR-V

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Median failure report
12,000 mi
Complaints filed
1,106
Recalls naming this year
8

† This median likely runs low (why).

Most reported on the 2019

  1. Forward collision avoidance299 reports · median 22,000 mi
  2. Steering197 reports · median 25,000 mi
  3. Electrical system164 reports · median 7,000 mi

Recall areas Air bags — sensor · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Seat belts — front
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2020 Honda CR-V

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Median failure report
17,000 mi
Complaints filed
439
Recalls naming this year
9

Most reported on the 2020

  1. Forward collision avoidance89 reports
  2. Engine60 reports
  3. Electrical system57 reports

Recall areas Air bags — sensor · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Electrical system — 12v/24v/48v battery
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2021 Honda CR-V

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Median failure report
28,000 mi
Complaints filed
440
Recalls naming this year
5

Most reported on the 2021

  1. Steering119 reports
  2. Forward collision avoidance109 reports
  3. Engine68 reports

Recall areas Air bags — sensor · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Electrical system — 12v/24v/48v battery
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2022 Honda CR-V

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Median failure report
19,000 mi
Complaints filed
343
Recalls naming this year
6

Most reported on the 2022

  1. Steering148 reports
  2. Forward collision avoidance56 reports
  3. Electrical system36 reports

Recall areas Air bags — sensor · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Electrical system — 12v/24v/48v battery
Check the VIN at NHTSA

Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. † Median likely runs low (complaints filed after 2020). Latest: the 2021; earliest: the 2019, and the 2019 is 2 years older (part of the gap is age).

The short answer

“Is the 2017–2022 Honda CR-V reliable?”

Median of reported failures
16,000 mi
90% of reports came by
70,000 mi
Reports with mileage
2,363
Recalls
18

At least 40% of this generation’s complaints came after 2020, so its median likely runs low (why).

Most reported

  1. Engine21.3% of complaints · median 10,000 mi
  2. Forward collision avoidance19.7% of complaints · median 36,000 mi
  3. Electrical system16.0% of complaints · median 15,000 mi

When each system fails ↓

Documented problems

What each one is ↓

Owners filed 6,262 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017–2022 Honda CR-V; the engine leads with 21.3% of them, and half of the 2,363 that record an odometer reading came by 16,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.

44% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 14.1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.

Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗

How many miles does a 2017–2022 Honda CR-V last?

On the 2017–2022 Honda CR-V, half of the 2,363 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 16,000 miles and 90% by 70,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).

21 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 6 past 200,000 — each one proof that a CR-V reached that mileage, not that it failed there.

Figure 1 · Honda CR-V 2017–2022 · 2,363 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

5,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 563 complaints

Mileage at failure, Honda CR-V 2017–2022Histogram of 2,363 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 5,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 5,000 miles with 563 complaints, 23.8 percent of the total. 44% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 14.1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. A further 6 complaints, 0.3 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 16,000.
  • First 12,000 miles — 44% of all failures
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 6 complaints (0.3%), plotted separately
10%
1,500
25%
5,000
Median
16,000
75%
37,000
90%
70,000
Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–5,00056323.8%
5,000–10,00033514.2%
10,000–15,00024310.3%
15,000–20,0001938.2%
20,000–25,0001586.7%
25,000–30,0001265.3%
30,000–35,0001084.6%
35,000–40,000933.9%
40,000–45,000843.6%
45,000–50,000582.5%
50,000–55,000552.3%
55,000–60,000431.8%
60,000–65,000401.7%
65,000–70,000251.1%
70,000–75,000381.6%
75,000–80,000200.8%
80,000–85,000291.2%
85,000–90,00090.4%
90,000–95,000271.1%
95,000–100,000130.6%
100,000–105,000180.8%
105,000–110,000120.5%
110,000–115,000120.5%
115,000–120,00080.3%
120,000–125,00070.3%
125,000–130,00070.3%
130,000–135,00070.3%
135,000–140,00040.2%
140,000–145,00050.2%
145,000–150,00020.1%
150,000–155,00050.2%
155,000–160,00020.1%
160,000–165,00030.1%
170,000–175,00020.1%
175,000–180,00010.0%
195,000–200,00020.1%
200,000+60.3%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

How to read these figures

Common CR-V problems, and when they happen

Figure 2 · Honda CR-V 2017–2022

When each system fails

Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)

  1. Fuel and propulsion system971 reportsmedian 7,500middle half 3,000–17,000
  2. Engine1,331 reportsmedian 10,000middle half 4,000–23,000
  3. Problems owners could not categorise711 reportsmedian 10,000middle half 3,000–23,000
  4. Brakes551 reportsmedian 14,000middle half 6,000–27,000
  5. Electrical system1,001 reportsmedian 15,000middle half 4,500–34,000
  6. Forward collision avoidance1,231 reportsmedian 36,000middle half 19,000–53,000
  7. Steering904 reportsmedian 42,000middle half 23,000–68,000
  • Your odometer, once entered below

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.

All systems in a table
Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Engine1,33121.3%10,0004,000–23,000
Forward collision avoidance1,23119.7%36,00019,000–53,000
Electrical system1,00116.0%15,0004,500–34,000
Fuel and propulsion system97115.5%7,5003,000–17,000
Steering90414.4%42,00023,000–68,000
Problems owners could not categorise71111.4%10,0003,000–23,000
Brakes5518.8%14,0006,000–27,000
Fuel system3986.4%65,00032,000–92,000
Transmission and driveline2984.8%18,0007,000–36,000
Airbag system2083.3%15,0003,000–35,000

Known problems with the 2017–2022 CR-V

Engine 2017–2018

Affected: complaints continue into 2019

1.5L turbo oil dilution: incomplete combustion in cold weather and on short trips lets gasoline seep past the rings into the crankcase, raising the dipstick level, thinning the oil, producing a fuel smell and in some cases hesitation or stalling. Honda ran a product update in October 2018 for five cold-weather states, expanded to 21 states in December 2018, revising engine control and HVAC software, and extended the powertrain warranty to six years with no mileage limit on 2017-2018 1.5T cars.

Hvac 2017–2019

A/C condenser leaks, frequently at the seam, causing loss of cooling; a high-volume complaint on early model years.

Engine 2017–2018

Hard starting and stalling reported on early 1.5T cars, related to the same fuel-in-oil mechanism.

Before you buy a 2017–2022 CR-V: the 3-minute check

Generated from 2,363 mileage-tagged complaints, 18 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 18 campaigns cover this generation.
  2. Ask for engine repair records. Reports on this area come at a median of 10,000 miles — a newer example may not have reached that mileage yet, so ask what was repaired under warranty and what the warranty still covers.
  3. Ask for fuel and propulsion system repair records. Same question here: a median of 7,500 miles.
  4. Check engine on 2017–2018, complaints continue into 2019 cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
  5. Check hvac on 2017–2019 cars.
  6. Check engine on 2017–2018 cars.
  7. Years differ here: from 343 to 2,158 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
  8. 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.

earlier past most reports · in window inside the middle half · later before most · reports, not your odds (how to read)

Where each system’s reports sit against common odometer readings
SystemMiddle half of reports, miAt 60k mi87% belowAt 90k mi94% belowAt 120k mi98% belowAt 150k mi99% belowAt 200k mi100% below
Engine4,000–23,000earlierearlierearlierearlierearlier
Forward collision avoidance19,000–53,000earlierearlierearlierearlierearlier
Electrical system4,500–34,000earlierearlierearlierearlierearlier
Fuel and propulsion system3,000–17,000earlierearlierearlierearlierearlier
Steering23,000–68,000in windowearlierearlierearlierearlier
Problems owners could not categorise3,000–23,000earlierearlierearlierearlierearlier
Brakes6,000–27,000earlierearlierearlierearlierearlier

Figure 3 · Honda CR-V 2017–2022 · 2,363 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Steps at bin edges (how to read it)

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Honda CR-V 2017–2022Of 2,363 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 5,000-mile bin edge. 87 percent below 60,000 miles. 94 percent below 90,000 miles. 98 percent below 120,000 miles. 99 percent below 150,000 miles. 100 percent below 200,000 miles. Median 16,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 87% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 94% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 98% of reports below
  • 150,000 mi — 99% of reports below
  • 200,000 mi — 100% of reports below
  • Median (the 50% line)
  • Your odometer, once entered

Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

2017–2022 Honda CR-V recalls (18)

NHTSA records 18 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).

The campaigns cluster around the fuel system (5), the airbag system (3), equipment (3) (why one area can repeat).

Summaries below shorten NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. May 2026 · 2017–2022 · Air BagsAir bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    The 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…

    What can happen. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    The free fix. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 26V-332 (2026-05-21).

  2. Feb 2024 · 2020–2021 · Air BagsAn air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020…

    What can happen. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…

    NHTSA campaign 24V-064 (2024-02-01).

  3. Dec 2023 · 2017–2022 · Fuel System, GasolineFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The 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…

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

    The free fix. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 23V-858 (2023-12-18).

  4. Dec 2023 · 2020–2022 · Electrical SystemAn overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a…

    What can happen. An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this…

    NHTSA campaign 23V-844 (2023-12-13).

  5. Jul 2023 · 2017, 2020, 2022 · EquipmentAn incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. The certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size information. As…

    What can happen. An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for…

    NHTSA campaign 23V-524 (2023-07-27).

  6. Mar 2023 · 2017–2020 · Seat BeltsAn unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of…

    The 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…

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

    The free fix. 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.…

    NHTSA campaign 23V-158 (2023-03-09).

  7. May 2022 · 2020 · Fuel System, GasolineAn inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V vehicles. The clip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly and may detach, which can cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.

    What can happen. An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is…

    NHTSA campaign 22V-380 (2022-05-26).

  8. Dec 2021 · 2022 · Power TrainDriveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.

    What can happen. Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or…

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service…

    NHTSA campaign 21V-939 (2021-12-02).

  9. Nov 2021 · 2021–2022 · Seat BeltsAn unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can…

    What can happen. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    NHTSA campaign 21V-900 (2021-11-18).

  10. Mar 2021 · 2018–2019 · Fuel System, GasolineFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The 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…

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

    The free fix. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 21V-215 (2021-03-25).

  11. Dec 2020 · 2020 · Electrical SystemA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. The DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.

    What can happen. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at…

    NHTSA campaign 20V-798 (2020-12-17).

  12. Dec 2019 · 2019–2020 · StructureA separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.

    What can happen. A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Honda…

    NHTSA campaign 19V-865 (2019-12-05).

  13. Sep 2019 · 2019 · EquipmentIf the front passenger does not correctly understand how the airbag functions, they may be at an increased…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…

    What can happen. If the front passenger does not correctly understand how the airbag functions, they may be at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners and provide a sticker with the correct information to be added to the owner's guide, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owner's may contact Honda customer…

    NHTSA campaign 19V-694 (2019-09-26).

  14. Aug 2019 · 2019 · Fuel System, GasolineThe failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.

    What can happen. The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for…

    NHTSA campaign 19V-569 (2019-08-01).

  15. May 2019 · 2019 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury.

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to deploy without warning.

    What can happen. In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury. An uncommanded deployment of the driver's air bag also increases the risk of injury and a crash.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the steering wheel core and replace clockspring and the harnesses within, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019.…

    NHTSA campaign 19V-383 (2019-05-21).

  16. Sep 2018 · 2017–2018 · SteeringThe unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

    The 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…

    What can happen. The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. 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.…

    NHTSA campaign 18V-663 (2018-09-27).

  17. Jul 2017 · 2017 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the pipe disconnects, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CR-V 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel supply pipe that may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the pipe disconnecting and leaking while driving.

    What can happen. If the pipe disconnects, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the disconnected pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk…

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number…

    NHTSA campaign 17V-442 (2017-07-13).

  18. Apr 2017 · 2017 · EquipmentIf the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to…

    What can happen. If the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…

    NHTSA campaign 17V-256 (2017-04-18).

Some of these 18 campaigns also cover Honda Accord 2018–2022 (7 of them): the same campaign number appears in NHTSA’s file against both, which means the same defect and the same free repair. 10 of the 18 are specific to this vehicle alone.

Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported

Out of 6,262 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:

Crashes
175 (2.8%)
Fires
13
Injury reports
139
Fatality reports
1

Self-reported and overlapping (how to read these).

CR-V problems by model year

The 2018 drew the most complaints of this generation, 2,158, most of them about the engine, and the 2022 the fewest, 343. A typical year drew about 773.

That makes the 2018 stand out at roughly 2.8 times a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileageMedian milesMost reportedRecalls
20171,77695718,000†Engine (531)7
20182,15888913,000†Engine (530)5
20191,10631212,000†Forward collision avoidance (299)8
202043910617,000Forward collision avoidance (89)9
20214406228,000Steering (119)5
20223433719,000Steering (148)6

† At least 40% of that year’s complaints came after 2020; its median likely runs low (why).

What CR-V owners reported

The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, several unknown warning lights illuminated with an audible alert. The vehicle was previously repaired. The warning lights turned on and off and eventually remained illuminated. While driving, the vehicle failed to exceed 12 MPH.…

2018 · 80,000 miles · Electrical system

The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the supplemental restraint system and front passenger’s side air bag messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The…

2018 · 98,000 miles · Airbag system

The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under Technical Service Bulletin: 26-091 (Product Update: 2018–20 Accord/2017–19 CR-V CMBS Software Update); however, the failure occurred after the TSB repair. The contact stated that while driving 55–60 MPH, the ABS and…

2018 · 77,000 miles · Fuel system

The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving and steering the vehicle, the steering wheel was sticking. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound while turning the steering wheel. The contact stated that the failure increased while driving 60-80 MPH on the highway and…

2022 · 20,000 miles · Steering

Built from 2,363 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built

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