2018 Honda CR-V engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 545 complaints for the 2018 Honda CR-V, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 545 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 6,000 miles 367 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 295 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 29 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 367 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 6,000 miles, and 91% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle was stalling and losing motive power. The vehicle was able to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 30 MPH and merging onto a road, the vehicle stalled, she lost control of the steering wheel, and she crashed into a ditch where the vehicle came to a stop.
Driving in town going to store smelled something like dead animal or some hair burning horrible smell almost got sick and or passed out. Next couple of times I drove it the smell got better but I told my son. I couldn't drive it anymore cause I was getting sick. Then the smell went away and oil light came on saying I had 15% oil life left. Me and my son smelled oil stick and it smelled like gasoline. Tires were worn on the inside on all four at 11,940. Miles. I had to pay my own money to balance them again
Other problems reported for the 2018 Honda CR-V
- Fuel system 608 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 475 complaints
- Steering 338 complaints
- Electrical system 289 complaints
- Brakes 200 complaints
- Cruise control 65 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 63 complaints
- Lane departure 53 complaints