2018 Honda CR-V fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 608 complaints for the 2018 Honda CR-V, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 608 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 8,000 miles 249 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 159 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 19 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 15 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 16 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 19 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 249 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 8,000 miles, and 78% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving in town and on freeway, noticed very strong fuel smell in cabin of car, enough to make kids complain in the back seat. Had to turn off heat/fan. Brought car in to dealer on 2/19, and oil was overfull by 3/4 quart due to fuel dilution. Changed oil and filter. Advised honda has no clue, watch oil. Mileage: 3953. Opened case with honda. 2/25 - drove 50 miles one way on freeway to go shopping. While going from store to store, strong fuel smell again in cabin.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda cr-v. The contact noticed that fuel was mixing with the engine oil. There was also a loss of power and brake functionality as various warning indicators and gauges flashed on the instrument panel. A loaner vehicle was not offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but was closed for the holidays. The contact planned to call back. The approximate failure mileage was 3,800.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Honda CR-V
- Engine 545 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