2008 HONDA CR V

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    power windows and locks

    1 stranded, 237 unsafe, 8 broken, 19 annoyance

    265
    incidents
    Typical range: 60,000–96,000 mi

    Median 75,000 mi, based on 332 reports (24% had no usable mileage)

    • "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR MOTOR THAT CONTROLS DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING MAKES NOISES AND SOMETIMES DOES NOT LOCK THE DOORS. ALSO, WHEN I AM DRIVING DRIVERS SIDE DOORS IN FRONT AND BACK LOCK AND UNLOCK THEM SELVES. ? 2 YEARS AGO I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE PASSAGER…"~14,000 mi, complaint #1261565
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UTILIZE THE WINDOWS OF THE VEHICLE, THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPEN, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE DRIVER'S WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1227258
    • "REAR DRIVER-SIDE DOOR UNLOCKS BY ITSELF IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING LOCKED AND WILL NOT STAY IN THE LOCKED POSITION. HONDA ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THESE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS WERE DEFECTIVE AND ISSUED A "PRODUCT UPDATE" ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND EXTENDED THE WARRANTY 3 AD…"~74,956 mi, complaint #1302971
    • "MY REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT LOCK. I TOOK MY CR-V INTO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID MY ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAD JUST BOUGHT THE CAR, USED, 3 MONTHS PREVIOUSLY. I'VE READ ONLINE THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM! THIS NEEDS TO…"~97,000 mi, complaint #1024446
    • "FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS WILL ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING. NOT ABLE TO LOCK DOOR WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF. *TR"~950,000 mi, complaint #1100971
  2. #2

    airbag system

    95 unsafe, 7 annoyance

    102
    incidents
    Typical range: 44,500–133,500 mi

    Median 91,000 mi, based on 65 reports (50% had no usable mileage)

    • "2008 HONDA CRV HIT IN DRIVER & REAR DRIVER SIDE DOORS BY OLDER FULL SIZE CHEVROLET PICKUP THAT WAS COMING TOO FAST OVER BLIND HILL AT ABOUT 30 TO 35 MPH (IN A 25MPH ZONE), UNABLE TO STOP, AND SLIDING ON SNOW AND ICE. HONDA DRIVER WAS TURNING LEFT & HEADED FOR…"~5,184 mi, complaint #753080
    • "ON 4/24/2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:15 PM MY 19 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HWY IN ARKANSAS IN HER 2008 HONDA CR-V AT A SPEED OF 70 MILES PER HOUR. SHE HAD A COLLISION WITH A DEER AND HER AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. HER SEATBELT RESTRAINED HER FROM HITT…"~50,000 mi, complaint #853020
    • "VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND REPAIRED. AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED AND NOW 3 YEARS LATER THE SRS SYSTEM HAS THREE FAULTS THE BERNADI HONDA SAID WERE RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT. INSURANCE COMPANY REFUSED TO REPAIR SYSTEM SAYING IT WAS MAINTENENCE. 33-10 OPEN…"~90,000 mi, complaint #1055850
    • "TAKATA RECALL I JUST HAD MY AIR BAG REPLACED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE NOW I SEE THAT SOME PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS ARE BEING REPLACED IN SOME 2008 CR-V . HOW DO I KNOW IF MY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS GOING TO COME UP LATER ON A RECALL HONDA SAID I CAN TAKE IT TO A D…"~125,878 mi, complaint #1313709
    • "ON JUNE 14, 2014 I WAS RUN ON THE ROAD INTO A UTILITY POLE.BY ANOTHER DRIVER. MY AIRBAG EXPLODED WITH ABRASIONS TO MY RT ARM AND CHEST. MY DOORS ON BOTH SIDES LOCKED ON ME WHILE FUMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD WERE FILLING MY INTERIOR. THE POLICE HAD TO PRY THE D…"~190,000 mi, complaint #1447754
  3. #3

    steering rack mechanical

    32 unsafe, 2 broken

    34
    incidents
    Typical range: 51,000–94,500 mi

    Median 71,500 mi, based on 37 reports (16% had no usable mileage)

    • "2008 HONDA CR-V WILL NOT TRACK STRAIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY AT ANY SPEED. THE CAR WILL VEER TO EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT AT ALL SPEEDS. FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENTS IN 27,000 MILES (CURRENT VEHICLE TOTAL MILEAGE). FOUR NEW TIRES AT 25,000 MILES (I LIVE IN SOUTH FLOIRD…"~27,000 mi, complaint #790365
    • "2008 HONDA CR-V WITH ~50K MILES ONLY. FIRST OWNER. THE RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING! IT COST ME ~1500$ TO FIX IT AT A HONDA DEALER IN HOUSTON, TX AREA."~50,000 mi, complaint #1367742
    • "BOUGHT OUR 2008 CRV, BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALER. BROUGHT CAR FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. MECHANIC MENTIONED THAT IN HIS YEARS OF WORKING THERE, THIS IS ON OF THE WORST LEAKS HE HAS SEEN. MY CAR IS DRIVEN IN THE SUBURBS, TO PICK UP KIDS AND NO LONG ROAD TRIPS. WE BO…"~71,223 mi, complaint #1199166
    • "RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPLACED AND I HAVE HAD TO GET SEVERAL NEW TIRES DUE TO THE ISSUE. STRANGE NOISE AND OF COARSE DEALERSHIP RESPONDED LIKE THEY WOULD REALLY HAVE TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT EVEN THOUGH IT SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THEY KNE…"~90,000 mi, complaint #1278190
    • "CAR CUT OFF NO STEERING EVERYTHING LOCKED DOWN HAD SERPENTINE BELT FIXED BUT THE TPM LIGHT IS ON APP NEED RACK AND PINION AS WELL. NEED STRUTS AND SHOCKS AND CAR RATTLES TERRIBLY. IT'S ABOUT 4 THOUSAND DOLLARS I AM DISABLED THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD I DON'T KNOW…"~166,000 mi, complaint #1583841
  4. #4

    other

    9 unsafe, 23 annoyance

    32
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=17, median 130,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "NOV. 2008 - NOTED WHEN AT A STOP, CAR IN DRIVE, SEVERE RATTLING IN THE REAR HEADLINER BEHIND SUNROOF, ALONG PASSENGER SIDE ROOF HANDLE. NOISE STOPS WITH LIGHT TOUCH ON HEADLINER AND RETURNS WHEN RELEASED. 1ST WARRANTY - ADJUSTED SUNROOF BAR, 2ND WARRANTY REPAI…"~34,000 mi, complaint #705497
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ROLLED BACKWARDS MAKING CONTACT WITH THE PERSON AND KNOCKING HER TO THE GROUND. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE TIRE ROLLED…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1702417
    • "TAKATA RECALL I AM FOLLOWING UP ON NHTSA COMPLAINT # 10881965. IT WAS SUBMITTED IN JULY 2016. THE COMPLAINT PERTAINED TO HONDA'S AIR BAG RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED IN MARCH 2016. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO DATE. ALSO, WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THE NHTSA SINCE S…"~100,000 mi, complaint #1343328
    • "STILL NO RESOLUTION TO OUR AIR BAGS. ALSO, I DRIVE MY CAR A LOT. I DRIVE 100 MILES A DAY. 5 DAYS A WEEK. I HAVE OVER 160,000 MILES. I HAVE TO BUY TIRES ALL THE TIME, MY LAST SET OF 4 HAS 80,000 MILE WARRANTY AND I HAVE RIGHT AT 28,000 MILES ON THIS SET. I AM H…"~160,000 mi, complaint #1331144
    • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 137,000. It was later discovered upon register…"~255,000 mi, complaint #2188079
  5. #5

    door latch and hinge

    23 unsafe, 1 broken, 4 annoyance

    28
    incidents
    Typical range: 88,000–150,000 mi

    Median 108,000 mi, based on 31 reports (31% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS DID NOT LOCK. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DOORS MADE AN ABNORMAL WINDING SOUND AS IF SOMETHING WAS PULLING THE DOORS. AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMIN…"~21,000 mi, complaint #1549531
    • "I OWN A 2008 HONDA CR-V. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY AND I ATTEMPTED TO LOCK ALL THE DOORS. HOWEVER, THE LEFT SIDE REAR DOOR BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT LOCK. I THINK THIS WILL BE A SAFETY ISSUE ESPECIALLY IF I HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN AS M…"~88,408 mi, complaint #1212279
    • "BOTH FRONT DOOR ACTUATORS WERE RECALLED AND I HAD FIXED. THE BACK DOORS AREN'T RECALLED, HOWEVER MY REAR LEFT ACTUATOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING. I FEEL THAT SINCE THE FRONT WAS RECALLED AND CLEARLY MALFUNCTIONING IN MY CAR THAT THE BACK SHOULD HAVE ALSO BEEN RECALLE…"~110,000 mi, complaint #1276918
    • "REAR DOOR AND REAR HATCH LOCKS BECAME INOPERATIVE WHEN VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND PARKED, HAD CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AND WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN DOORS MANUALLY OR ELECTRICALLY. BECAUSE CHILDREN WERE IN CAR SEATS IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET CHILDREN OUT OF CAR. ALSO…"~140,000 mi, complaint #997949
    • "TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE SERVICE, THE DEALER DID NOT MENTION NOR ADDRESS NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER LOCKS FAILED TO FUNCT…"~200,000 mi, complaint #1321355
  6. #6

    ac compressor and refrigerant

    8 unsafe, 12 broken, 6 annoyance

    26
    incidents
    Typical range: 84,500–118,000 mi

    Median 100,500 mi, based on 26 reports (21% had no usable mileage)

    • "AIR CONDITIONING IS NOT WORKING. MY HUSBAND FOUND A VIDEO REGARDING THIS MODEL YEAR & MAKE WHICH SAID THAT HONDA HAD A RECALL GOING ON FOR THIS PROBLEM. CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, COULDN'T GET IN TILL JULY 13. WENT AWAY FROM THE PHONE FOR A LITTLE BIT,…"~25,000 mi, complaint #1195572
    • "I PURCHASE HONDA CRV 2008 2 YEARS AGO AND MY AC WENT AND NOW ONLY BLOWS HOT AIR. HONDA DEAL SAYS THERE WAS RECALL THAT EXPIRED 7 YEARS AFTER ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE THAT WOULD HAVE COVERED A DAMAGE AC COMPRESSOR. THERE TONS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE. MY CAR…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1480530
    • "THE AIR COMPRESSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $700. THERES WAS NOT EVEN 100,000 MILES ON THE CAR YET WHEN THIS HAD TO BE DONE. *TR"~97,439 mi, complaint #1044351
    • "A/C STARTED BLOWING OUT WARM AIR. I CALLED LOCAL HONDA SERVICE AND WAS TOLD NO RECALL FOR MY VIN# BUT I COULD BRING IT IN FOR $115 DIAGNOSTIC CHARGE. HONDA EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 7 YRS OR 100,000 MILES WHICHEVER COMES FIRST TO REPLACE A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH AND F…"~110,000 mi, complaint #1198566
    • "AC STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR. AN INSPECTION INDICATED THE COMPRESSOR HAD STOPPED WORKING. REPLACING THIS PART WOULD BE EXTENSIVE AND COSTLY, WITH NO GUARANTEES IT WOULD SOLVE MY AC PROBLEMS. MY VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. REPORTS INDICATE A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED F…"~185,000 mi, complaint #1488028
  7. #7

    alignment and pull

    21 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    23
    incidents
    Typical range: 6,500–63,000 mi

    Median 36,000 mi, based on 34 reports (8% had no usable mileage)

    • "MY 2008 CRV VEERS TO THE RIGHT. I HAVE TO KEEP FIGHTING THE WHEEL TO KEEP THE CAR STRAIGHT. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP TWICE AND DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. *TR"~1,000 mi, complaint #705348
    • "2008 HONDA C RV, -- 13,000 MILES--3 YR-36,000 WARRANTY - PURCHASED NEW OCT, 2008 VERY NOTICEABLE NOISE BACKING UP WITH A SHARP TURN, EXCESSIVE WEAR ON PASSENGER SIDE BACK TIRE-BALD. . *TR"~13,000 mi, complaint #745244
    • "THE VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT. THIS DRIFT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CROWN OF THE ROAD. IT DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT ON PERFECTLY FLAT ROADS. I THOUGHT THE WHEELS NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED, BUT AFTER THE FIRST WHEEL ALIGNMENT (AT THE HONDA DEALER IN TALLAHASSEE) THE PR…"~35,890 mi, complaint #950785
    • "AFTER HAVING THE CAR SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP (OIL CHANGE) I WENT TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED. ON THE DRIVE HOME THE CAR WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT VERY HARD AND I HAD TO FIGHT TO KEEP THE CAR ON THE ROAD. DISCUSSED THE PROBLEM WITH THE TIRE STORE AND TOOK THE C…"~63,000 mi, complaint #880456
    • "I HAVE 4 COOPER DISCOVERER SRX SIZE P225-65-14 TIRES AND NOTICED A RECALL ON COOPER TIRES..I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT IS ON IN MY CAR BUT THE TIRES HAVE "PROPER PRESSURE" AND I NOTICED IT'S SEEMINGLY HARDER TO STEER WHILE MY CAR IS IN MOTION.…"~250,000 mi, complaint #1460041
  8. #8

    engine stall or no start

    14 unsafe

    14
    incidents
    Typical range: 45,500–145,500 mi

    Median 81,000 mi, based on 29 reports (3% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED A FEW SECONDS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY DID NOT ASSIST O…"~3,800 mi, complaint #704990
    • "CAR IS IDLING VERY ROUGH, WANTS TO STALL OUT WHEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. TRANSMISSION IS JERKY WHEN STARTING UP AGAIN AFTER COMING TO A FULL STOP. *TR"~37,000 mi, complaint #911132
    • "APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO, PERIODICALLY, WHILE DRIVING (30-45MPH) WE WOULD HEAR AN UNUSUAL WHIRLING NOISE IN THE MOTOR; NOT HARSH BUT MORE A PURRING SOUND. THE NEXT TIME WE DROVE THE CAR WE WOULD NOT HEAR IT. IT CONTINUED BUT SPASMODICALLY. THEN IN NOVEMBER…"~84,000 mi, complaint #1133797
    • "MY SUV WILL INTERMITTENTLY WON'T START. I HAVE A NEW BATTERY, AND THE STARTER AND ALTERNATOR ARE GOOD. I CANNOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM WHEN I AM ON THE SHOP. SO HE SHOP CANNOT FIX IT. I CHECKED THE GOOGLE SITE AND THERE WERE NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH HONDA CR-V."~140,000 mi, complaint #1431667
    • "The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was slow to respond. The vehicle lost motive power and shut off. The contact stated that after five min…"~180,290 mi, complaint #1914028
  9. #9

    corrosion and rust

    13 unsafe

    13
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while having an inspection performed on the vehicle, she was informed that the rear sub frame was corroded and had holes. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the vehicle was repaired under…"~128,000 mi, complaint #1902010
    • "2008 CR-V SUBFRAME/REAR CONTROL ARM RUSTED SO SEVERELY CAME APART WHILE DRIVING. VERY FORTUNATE THERE WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT, THIS CAUSED SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAD TO BE TOWED AND IS NOW INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED. THERE IS A RECALL IN CANA…"~153,000 mi, complaint #1632561
    • "I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO A LICENSED GARAGE TO BE INSPECTED.THEY TOLD ME THE REAR FRAME STIFFENERS IN MY VEHICLE ARE CORRODED AND WILL NOT PASS NEW YORK STATE INSPECTION. I WAS ALSO WARNED IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY CAR AS THE REAR TIRE AT…"~166,191 mi, complaint #1682303
    • "WE HAD OUR 2008 HONDA CRV INTO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR AN ALIGNMENT. DURING THE ALIGNMENT, THEY HAD POINTED OUT CORROSION ISSUES WITH THE REAR FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE REAR TRAILING ARM MOUNTS TO THE FRAME. THEY SAID THAT EVENTUALLY, THE VEHICLE WO…"~191,000 mi, complaint #1571825
    • "The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the rear passenger's side frame stiffeners detached and separated from the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's…"~262,000 mi, complaint #1808452
  10. #10

    power steering hydraulic

    10 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    11
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=14, median 89,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "THE 2008 HONDA CRV HAS ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. ~3 YEARS AFTER I PURCHASED THE NEW CAR, I WAS TOLD BY HONDA EXPRESS SERVICE THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL WAS LOW WHEN I WAS DOING OIL CHANGE. BUT THE DEALERSHIP COULDN'T IDENTIFY A LEAK. WHEN…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1093213
    • "WHINE IN POWER STEERING WHICH DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ONE HOUR TO REPLACE O-RING IN POWER STEERING LINE. MANY REPORTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM IN HONDA CARS FOUND ONLINE, A TECH BULLETIN ISSUES ON SOME MODELS BUT NOT ON MINE."~71,103 mi, complaint #1223051
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TAMERON HONDA DEALER ,LOCATED AT [REDACTED ADDRESS], BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216, AND PHONE NUMBER: [REDACTED PHONE]) FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THEY INDICATED THAT THE PO…"~84,000 mi, complaint #1387549
    • "I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND SUDDENLY I HEARD A VERY HIGH NOISE FROM MY CAR. WHILE TAKING THE TURN. I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM IN POWER STEERING RACK. THEY TOLD POWER STEERING PRESSURE HORSE IS BROKEN AT POWER STEERING RACK SO NEED T…"~106,500 mi, complaint #1337024
    • "AFTER NOTICING A WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE STEERING WHEEL DURING TURNS AT ANY SPEED. AFTER A DAY OR TWO IT BECAME WORSE AND MUCH LOUDER. A STRAINING NOISE COULD BE HEARD EVERY TIME THE WHE…"~160,000 mi, complaint #1316168
  11. #11

    unintended acceleration

    11 unsafe

    11
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=17, median 54,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "I WAS PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE IN GARAGE WITH MY 2008 HONDA CRV. PUT BRAKE ON AND HEARD LOUD REVVING SOUND OF ENGINE (LIKE WHEN A CAR PEELS OUT FROM A STOP LIGHT). THE BRAKE DID NOTHING AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD WITH THE REVVING RIGHT INTO THE CONCRETE W…"~30,000 mi, complaint #866777
    • "THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED WITH THE BRAKES BEING APPLIED. I CHECKED FOR AN OBSTRUCTION OF A FLOOR MAT AND THERE WAS NO OBSTRUCTION. THE MOST RECENT TIME WAS YESTERDAY (OCT. 17, 2013) AND AGAIN THE CAR ACCELERATED…"~51,000 mi, complaint #1016267
    • "THIS IS MY THIRD COMPLAINT FILED WITH NHTSA REGARDING 6 INSTANCES OF UNWANTED ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKING. SINCE MY LAST COMPLAINT I CONTACTED MY DEALER, BOARDWALK HONDA OF [REDACTED ADDRESS], EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY [REDACTED PHONE]. THE DEALER MADE A…"~53,000 mi, complaint #1034909
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF THE DRIVER'S CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE N…"~66,398 mi, complaint #1348564
    • "I HAD JUST MADE A SHARP TURN IN THE PARKING GARAGE TO PULL INTO MY PARKING SPOT. THE CAR ACCELERATED FROM ESSENTIALLY A DEAD STOP. MY CRV ACCELERATED, JUMPED A PARKING DIVIDER AND STRUCK A CONCRETE POLE THAT HOLDS UP THE ROOF OF THE PARKING GARAGE. I WAS STAN…"~103,000 mi, complaint #1230116
  12. #12

    tire failure

    8 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    10
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=11, median 5,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "BOUGHT NEW HONDA CRV 2008 IN AUG 2008 FROM THE DEALER. SIDEWALL BLOWOUT, 1075 MILES ON THE CAR. TRAVELING AT 30MPH WHEN THE TIRE BLEW. NO INCIDENT PRIOR TO THE BLOW OUT. MY NORMAL DRIVING IS TO/FROM WORK--8 MILES R/T AND OTHER LOCAL DRIVING. LAST WEEKEND…"~1,075 mi, complaint #688500
    • "CONTINENTAL OEM TIRE ON HONDA CRV CAUSES VEHICLE TO SLIDE OUT OF CONTROL ON SNOW COVERED ROADS AND CONSTANTLY LOSE TRACTION IN REAR. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS NEAR ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THE POORLY DESIGNED LOW RATED TIRES. MY WIFE IS AFRAID OF DRIVING THE CRV NOW.…"~5,000 mi, complaint #707533
    • "2008 HONDA CRV- TWO OUT OF 4 BRIDGESTONE TIRES WERE DOWN TO THE WEAR BARS AT 21K+ MILEAGE AND COULD NOT BE ROTATED. *TR"~21,000 mi, complaint #760753
    • "WHERE TO START. I BOUGHT MY NEW 2008 HONDA CRV IN JANUARY OF 2008. IN FEBRUARY I HAS A LOW TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT AND BROUGHT IT TO MY LOCAL GARAGE FOR A TIRE CHECK. NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRES, BUT THEY PUT AIR IN THEM. I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITHOUT FAI…"~26,000 mi, complaint #735678
    • "I PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES FROM LES SCHWAB ON 11-29-17 (102T ROAD CONTROL NW3 ALL SEASONS BW TIRES). SEVEN MONTHS LATER, ON 6-20-18, ONE OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT. I HAD DRIVEN FOR 1-1/2 HOURS IN 80 DEGREE WEATHER, AND WAS IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN THE TIRE BL…"~53,000 mi, complaint #1477924
  13. #13

    brake pads and rotors

    5 unsafe, 4 broken

    9
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "BRAKE ROTORS NEED TO BE RESURFACED AT 11,000 MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING. *TR"~10,000 mi, complaint #719574
    • "I HAVE A 2008 HONDA CRV WITH 18,000 MLS STILL UNDER WARRANTY I MIGHT ADD. HERE IS THE KICKER I HAD TO PAY FOR RESURFACING ROTORS AND SANDING DOWN PADS FOR $ 152 , BLAMING ME THAT THE BRAKES HAVE OVERHEATED AND THAT IS WHY IT NEEDED THE WORK. MY QUESTION IS HOW…"~17,000 mi, complaint #820172
    • "OUR 2008 HONDA CRV HAVE A PREMATURELY WORN OUT REAR BRAKE PADS. WHILE THE FRONT PADS ARE STILL 80% LEFT, THE REAR ONES WERE TOTALLY GONE AND DAMAGED THE ROTOR. THE DEALER WHERE I FIXED THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY CONNECTED THIS TO THE ACCORD SETTLEMENT HONDA HAS (H…"~23,000 mi, complaint #860207
    • "PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR - REAR BRAKE PADS WORN OUT AT 25000 MILES. *KB"~25,000 mi, complaint #880143
    • "REQUIRED NEW REAR BRAKE PADS AFTER ONLY 14,000 MILES OF USAGE"~74,062 mi, complaint #1469110
  14. #14

    stability and traction control

    8 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=10, median 38,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "HI, WE PURCHASED A 2008 HONDA CRV IN AUGUST, 2008. WE HAVE BEEN READING COMPLAINTS ON THE 2008 CRV DURING WINTER (THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I ENCOUNTERED LAST WINTER). IT SLIDES EASILY AND THE TRACTION CONTROL DOESN'T WORK WELL DURING WINTER. IT DOESN'T WO…"~6,373 mi, complaint #717689
    • "I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE CAR SLID OFF THE ROAD IN A SNOW STORM. WHEN THE CAR HIT THE DITCH I PUSHED ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR KEPT MOVING. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE ABOUT 50 FEET BEFORE STRIKING A TREE. IT NEVER SLOWED DOWN, NO MATTER HOW HARD I…"~20,000 mi, complaint #768485
    • "CAR WITH 49,925 MILES AND VSA LIGHT THAT REPEATEDLY ILLUMINATES AND BRAKES SUDDENLY ENGAGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CAR WHEN RESTARTED SOMETIMES WILL NOT SHIFT FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL OR DRIVE WHICH CAUSES ME TO HAVE TO RESTART SEVERAL TIMES."~49,925 mi, complaint #1406814
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR STATE INSPECTION AND COULD NOT PASS THE SMOG TESTING. THE VEHICLE FAILED THE SMOG TESTING DUE TO A FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN…"~70,000 mi, complaint #938599
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VSA WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU…"~120,000 mi, complaint #1270556
  15. #15

    suspension arms and bushings

    1 stranded, 7 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 62 MPH, a popping noise was heard and the steering wheel became uncontrollable. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder and stop the vehicle and noticed the steering wheel was positi…"~166,000 mi, complaint #1807175
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILING ARM ON THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE COIL SPRINGS WERE LOOSE AND WERE NO LONGER STURDY; THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE. THE V…"~182,000 mi, complaint #1578777
    • "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 t…"~202,713 mi, complaint #2220080
  16. #16

    transmission automatic

    7 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "ONGOING PROBLEM FROM WHEN I PURCHASED THE CR-V IN 2010. MANY TIMES WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE THERE IS AN LOUD, AUDIBLE CLUNKING AS THE GEARS GRIND. I'VE BEEN PARKED NEXT TO OTHER CR-V'S AND NOTICED THE SAME NOISE AS THE CR-V IS PUT INTO REVERSE. THIS MUST…"~48,000 mi, complaint #1136177
    • "AT APPROXIMATELY 1500 RPM WHILE CRUISING, VEHICLE SHUDDERS. ACTS LIKE TRYING TO SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS BUT WON'T ENGAGE. CONDITION CEASES WHEN ACCELERATOR RELEASED OR DEPRESSED. OCCURRENCES AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 20 & 45 MPH FREQUENT. FAMILY MEMBER HAD LOW MILEAGE…"~85,000 mi, complaint #912881
    • "CAR "JERKS" OR SLIPS WHEN GOING UPHILL. REPORTED TO MCMINNVILLE HONDA, MCMINNVILLE, OREGON 97128 BEGINNING OF 2016. SERVICE MANAGER SAID UNABLE TO DUPLICATE "JERKING" OR SLIPPING ACTION WHEN GOING UPHILL. TOLD ME TO CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE, WHICH I H…"~93,000 mi, complaint #1324566
    • "WHILE DRIVING FROM MY HOME I GOT TO A TOLL BOOTH AND AFTER PAYING THE TOLL PLACED MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR SIMPLY REVVED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL WITH RPMS VARYING INDISCRIMINATELY. SUDDENLY THE CAR JERKED FORWARD WITH A LOUD BANG AND MOVED NORMAL…"~93,268 mi, complaint #1147579
    • "APPROX 17-20 MPH CAR HAS DIFFICULTY GETTING TO NEXT GEAR, LOSSES POWER. VERY SCARY! *TR"~2,404,623 mi, complaint #984110
  17. #17

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "I HAD AN ACCIDENT DEC 9, 2008 IN MY 2008 HONDA CR-V. I TOOK IT TO THE BODY SHOP THE NEXT DAY. THE REPAIR SHOULD HAVE TAKEN 10 DAYS. THE BODY SHOP FOUND THAT THE SEATBELT JAMMED & DIDN'T DEPLOY LIKE IT SHOULD HAVE, SO NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BUCKLE. THE BUCKLE IS…"~10,000 mi, complaint #705340
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING WAS FRAYED AROUND THE EDGES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,432."~160,432 mi, complaint #1192478
  18. #18

    wheel or rim

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "AT 16800 MILES - VEHICLE MAKES SQUEALING NOISE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. DEALER FOUND BACKING [REDACTED PLATE] AND WHEEL NUT MISSING. BENT BACKING PLATE SO IT WOULD NOT SCRAPE AND REPLACED WHEEL NUT. ALIGNMENT ISSUES CONTINUE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL GETS HOT AFTER…"~16,800 mi, complaint #1025841
    • "MY STORY BEGINS (2/14/09) WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS TAKING OFF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. DURING REMOVAL, USING A MANUAL LUG WRENCH, HE SNAPPED OFF TWO WHEEL STUDS. THE FOLLOWING MONDAY, (2/16/09), WE TOOK THE CRV TO THE ORWIGSBURG SERVICE CENTER, OUR LOCAL REPAIR SHOP,…"~17,153 mi, complaint #710372
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE…"~27,000 mi, complaint #1003161
    • "ZORIGINAL WHEEL SARE SO CORRODED AROUND STEMS AND RIM THAT THEY LOOS AIR WEEKLY, ONE 10-12 LBS EACH WEEK. HONDA SEEMS DISINTERESTED AND SAYS IT IS NEWS TO THEM. MY MECHANIC WAS AWARE IOF AN ISSUE AND WE ALMOST LOST A WHEEL FROM THE CAR ON THE HIWAY AFTER HAVIN…"~165,000 mi, complaint #1335342
    • "REAR PASSENGER WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED AND WERE ABLE TO CONTROL IT TO A STOP. 84,000 OF THIS YEAR VEHICLE WERE RECALLED IN CANADA FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. HMMMMMM."~189,000 mi, complaint #1686888
  19. #19

    engine mounts

    1 stranded, 3 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS TILTED AND THAT THERE WERE TWO BROKEN MOTOR-MOUNTS BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…"~2,000 mi, complaint #980560
    • "HONDA CRV 2008 32,000 MILES NO HISTORY OF ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE. WHILE TURNING ONTO THE HIGHWAY ENGINE FAILED AND STOPPED VEHICLE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT BOLT. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS IT WAS DUE TO ABUSE OF VEHICL…"~32,000 mi, complaint #813590
    • "THE ARM MOUNT FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS BEEN RECALLED IN CANADA BUT NOT IN THE US. I JUST PURCHASED THIS THE CAR WAS IN GOOD SHAPE WITH A VALID INSPECTION AND COULD HAVE CAUSED SEVERE HARM HAD WE BEEN DRIVING QUICKLY. WE WERE DRIVING 15 MILES MPH AS WE WE…"~106,000 mi, complaint #1707966
  20. #20

    key fob and immobilizer

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED IN A PARKING LOT WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE HAD SUDDENLY TURNED ITSELF OFF. AT THAT MOMENT I NOTICED THAT THE METAL PART OF THE IGNITION KEY HAD SEPARATED FROM THE PLASTIC KEY FOB, AND THE PLASTIC PART, WITH THE REST OF MY KEYS…"~70,250 mi, complaint #1170543
    • "I STEPPED OUT OF MY CAR WHILE IT WAS RUNNING AND THE CAR LOCKED ITSELF. I HAD TO WALK HOME, GET THE SPARE KEY, AND THEN WALK BACK TO MY CAR. THEN, THE CAR WOULD NOT UNLOCK WITH THE SPARE KEY, MANUALLY OR BY PUSHING THE UNLOCK BUTTON. I ALSO TRIED THE VALET…"~80,000 mi, complaint #983238
    • "I COULD NOT GET INTO THE CAR ONE EVENING WHEN THE LIGHTS WERE ACCIDENTLY ON. TRIED HONDA REMOTE, TRIED ACTUAL KEY. CALLED TOW TRUCK 1, 2 AND 3 OVER COURSE OF 2 DAYS. THEY COULD NOT UNLOCK IT. NEEDED WHEEL LIFT TOW-TRUCK (NOT BED TRUCK) SO NOT TO DRAG IT (CAR I…"~105,000 mi, complaint #964366
    • "CANNOT UNLOCK THE DOORS. WHEN I USE THE KEY FOB OR THE UNLOCK SWITCH ON THE DOOR, DOORS UNLOCK AND INSTANTLY RE-LOCK THEMSELVES. IN ORDER TO ENTER OR EXIT THE VEHICLE I NEED TO USE TWO HANDS AND SIMULTANEOUSLY UNLOCK THE DOOR AND PULL THE DOOR HANDLE. I NEED…"~810,000 mi, complaint #1006180
  21. #21

    lighting exterior

    3 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "HEADLAMPS BLOW OUT WITH FRIGHTENING REGULARITY; THEY LAST NO MORE THAN 3-6 MONTHS. THIS IS NOT DUE TO CONTAMINATION ON THE GLASS, AS THE BLOWOUT DOES NOT OCCUR THERE. IT MAY BE A HIGH VOLTAGE PROBLEM, AS THE HEADLAMP SOCKET HAS PARTIALLY MELTED ON SEVERAL OC…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1350585
    • "I OWN A 2008 CR-V IT'S AT 95K MILEAGE AND BOTH HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAMS WENT DIM. CAN'T SEE THE ROAD AT ALL. I HAD TO TURN THE HIGH BEAMS ON TO GET HOME. THIS HAPPENS WHILE CAR IS PARKED OR DRIVING. CONSTANT PROBLEM. THE DRIVERS SEAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD, MOT…"~95,000 mi, complaint #1435644
    • "THE HEADLIGHTS BURN OUT RANDOMLY 7 DRIVERS SIDE BULBS AND 3 PASSENGER SIDE BULBS IN A PERIOD OF 60000 MILES AND 2 1/2 YEARS .. THE LAST ONE TO BURN OUT LASTED ONLY 30 DAYS....HAVE CHANGED TO A DIFFERENT BRAND FOR THE 3RD TIME... BECOMING QUITE PROFICIENT IN CH…"~114,000 mi, complaint #912220
  22. #22

    sunroof

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "I HAVE A 2008 CR-V EX WITH SUN ROOF FROM HONDA. THE CAR CAN NOT BE DRIVEN OVER 25 MILES PER HOURS WITH ONE OF THE REAR WINDOWS OPEN. OVER 50 MILES PER HOURS THE NOISE IS SO BAD THAT THE CAR IS SHAKING AND THE EAR ARE HURTING. I BELIEVE IT CAN EASILY INJUR…"~1,400 mi, complaint #682855
    • "CAR WAS PARKED. WE WERE IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE, HEARD A POP. LOOKED AND THE SUNROOF WAS DEFORMED OUTWARD/SEVERE CURVATURE IN THE SUNROOF. LOOKED INSIDE FROM UNDERNEATH AND SUN ROOF WAS SHATTERED. NATURALLY WHEN DRIVING BACK AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT CONTINUE…"~45,000 mi, complaint #1418449
    • "THE SUNROOF HAS BECOME UNATTACHED AND ALSO I WASH AND WAX MY CAR I SEE OXIDATION IN THE PAINT"~156,000 mi, complaint #1610880
  23. #23

    wiper and washer

    2 unsafe, 1 broken, 1 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLUID WAS NOT COMING THROUGH THE HOSE FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE ATTACHMENT TO THE BODY OF THE ENGINE THAT H…"~24,000 mi, complaint #839071
    • "THE TIPS OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID DISPENSER FREEZES IN REALLY COLD TEMPERATURES AND DIDN'T UNFREEZE UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE GOT TO 44 DEGREES. SO WE DROVE OVER ONE HOUR IN THE SNOW WITH NO WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID AND COULDN'T SEE OUT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD…"~67,000 mi, complaint #1248421
    • "WASHER PUMP NOT OPERATING AND NO FLUID FOR WINDSHIELD WOULD COME OUT. THIS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE AND I WAS CHARGED BOTH TIMES."~77,144 mi, complaint #1300165
  24. #24

    brake hydraulics

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "AFTER PARKING CAR AND WHILE BRAKING TO PUT IT IN "PARK" GEAR, THE CRV EX-L RACED FORWARD AT HIGH SPEED AND VEERED TO THE RIGHT. UPON IMPACT, THE VEHICLE THEN WENT IN REVERSE AND WHEN BRAKING, THE CAR RACES INSTEAD OF STOPPING. UPON HITTING THE BACK CURB AND A…"~1,082 mi, complaint #656517
    • "ON MARCH 23, 2011, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN MVA IN NORTHERN CA. I WAS TRAVELING WEST ON HWY. 80 ON A DOWNGRADE. TRAFFIC HAD COME TO A STOP DUE TO AN ACCIDENT. IT HAD BEEN SNOWING AND I WAS TRAVELING AT 25 MPH IN SECOND GEAR. MY VEHICLE IS A HONDA 2008 CRV WITH…"~54,000 mi, complaint #852823
  25. #25

    control module

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE. THE…"~58,000 mi, complaint #883973
    • "VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. HAD IT TOWED FOR SERVICE. THE MAIN COMPUTER TURNED OUT TO BE DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. VERY EXPENSIVE. MILEAGE WAS ABOUT 91,000 MILES WHEN THIS OCCURRED. NO COMPUTER WAS IN STOCK SO REPLACED WITH A USED C…"~90,367 mi, complaint #1521855
  26. #26

    engine internal

    1 stranded, 2 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOUD, UNUSUAL NOISE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, HEARD AN UNUSUAL METAL TO METAL SOUND AND THE RPMS INCREASE…"~24,084 mi, complaint #790624
    • "CAR WAS PARKED AND BURST INTO FLAMES FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS NO ISSUES WITH CAR. SOME BUILDING DAMAGE FROM FIRE. CAR TOTALED, ENGINE BLOCK MELTED FROM FIRE."~75,000 mi, complaint #1580723
  27. #27

    instrument cluster

    1 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THE DIGITAL DASHBOARD HAS GONE HAYWIRE I CANNOT READ HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE HOW MANY MILES I CAN GO HOW MANY MILES ARE ON THE CAR WHEN MY OIL NEEDS TO BE CHANGED OR THE TEMPERATURE OF THE ENGINE. THIS HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING AND AT FIRST IT WAS PERIODIC IT W…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1413715
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS FLUCTUATED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE…"~217,000 mi, complaint #1302891
  28. #28

    interior trim

    2 unsafe, 1 broken

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THE CUSHION MATERIAL IN THE FRONT SEATS IS DISINTEGRATING. EACH WEEK THERE IS MORE AND MORE FOAM DUST UNDER EACH OF THE FRONT SEATS ON THE DOOR SIDE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT USED OFTEN AS I AM SINGLE---MY MOTHER DOES SIT THERE(SHE WEIGHS 110 LBS). I…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1187963
  29. #29

    paint and clearcoat

    1 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THE PAINT IS CHIPPING SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE THE WINDSHIELD, ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, ABOVE THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP, AND ON THE GRILL. THE PAINT COLOR IS WHITE"~90,000 mi, complaint #1249372
  30. #30

    throttle and pedal

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "THIS IS THE SECOND TIME SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE APRIL 2008 THAT I'VE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE REVVED AT A HIGH IDLE SPEED LIKE I WAS FLOORING THE ACCELERATOR EXCEPT MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. I'M CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY HAPPEN WHEN I'M COASTING…"~4,500 mi, complaint #733466
    • "I HAD JUST DEPRESSED MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO TRAVEL ON THE RT. 123 BRIDGE IN OCCOQUAN, VA WHEN THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK ALL THE WAY DOWN AND MY CAR ACCELERATED FROM 30 MPH TO 80 MPH IN A 1/4 MILE STRETCH. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND THE ACCELERATOR KEPT ON GO…"~59,339 mi, complaint #976421
    • "WHILE DRIVING, WHEN I STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE LIGHT, VSA LIGHT, AND THE ! WARNING LIGHT WOULD TURN ON AND AFTER THAT WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR WILL BARELY RESPOND AND FASTEST IT WILL GO IS 10 MPH! I LITERALLY HAVE TO PUT ON MY HAZARDS AND W…"~178,000 mi, complaint #1476427
  31. #31

    abs module

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, BRAKES STARTED TO VIBRATE & UPON TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES IS IS A FAULTY ABS MODULE. THIS WAS AFTER NEW BRAKES HAD BEEN INSTALLED, NEW ROTORS, PAID TO HAVE THE BRAKE SYSTEM BLED TWICE (ABO…"~113,000 mi, complaint #1272875
  32. #32

    acceleration loss or hesitation

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and failed to respond as needed while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred inte…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1858171
  33. #33

    battery and charging

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "MY BATTERY WENT DEAD AND THE PANEL FOR THE RADIO, GPS AND SIRIUS IS OFF NOW. THE PANEL IS ASKING FOR A CODE NUMBER AND I DON'T KNOW IT. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME OUT? THANK YOU VERY MUCH. IT WAS PARKED AT MY HOME."~118,867 mi, complaint #1523968
  34. #34

    driveshaft axle cv

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I had my car in the shop as I had an issue with my starter. The mechanic sent us photos as he found as serious problem with rust and corrosion around the rear axle. He thought it would be okay to drive home (not after that). He was wrong and the rear axle fell…"complaint #1758328
    • "Honda body shop switched and stripped components/ parts of my vehicle when State Farm Adjustor wrote the repair assessment like it was in a high speed head on collision when it was actually a left side fender bender. That’s fraud… but nonetheless, State Farm a…"complaint #1860048
  35. #35

    fuel tank and lines

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "IN LINE WITH THE RECENT MAZDA RECALL FOR YELLOW SAC SPIDERS FOUND IN THE EVAC CANISTERS, MY HONDA CR-V HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. APPARENTLY, THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT HAS AFFECTED HONDA ACCORDS IN THE PAST BECAUSE HONDA HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ON INSTALLING A…"~33,000 mi, complaint #1054008
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK FUEL CAP WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THA…"~90,000 mi, complaint #1212243
  36. #36

    glass and windshield

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "APPROX 6 MONTHS AGO A CRACK STARTED IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT STARTED FROM THE TOP RUBBER GASKET & WAS IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE WINDOW VISOR HOLDER. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. WE HAD THE WINDOW REPLACE…"~35,000 mi, complaint #1231411
    • "5-27-12, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR CR-V 2008 WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF JAX. BCH, FL. HE SLOWED FROM 15 TO 2 MPH, TURNING A CORNER, AND THE REAR HATCH WINDOW EXPLODED. A LARGE BASKET-BALL SHAPED CIRCLE HOLE APPEARED IN THE REAR WINDOW. THE GLASS FROM THE H…"~39,240 mi, complaint #920676
  37. #37

    mirror

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "DEAR SIR: I RECENTLY PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2008 HONDA CRV AND AM LARGELY HAPPY WITH IT. HOWEVER, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I HAVE COME DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO HAVING AN ACCIDENT WHEN CHANGING LANES DUE TO WHAT I CONSIDER TO BE AN EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE BLIND SPOT THAT…"~3,000 mi, complaint #680059
    • "DIVER SIDE VISOR MALFUNCTIONED AND DOES NOT STAY IN UPRIGHT POSITION THEREBY IMPEDING VISION"~94,000 mi, complaint #1396671
  38. #38

    noise or vibration unspecified

    2 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000."~25,000 mi, complaint #1182673
  39. #39

    seat mechanism

    2 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEAD REST WAS PROTRUDING OUT TOO FAR, CAUSING BACK PAIN TO THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE WERE UNABLE TO ALTER THE DESIGN…"complaint #1000456
    • "THE HEADREST PUSHES FORWARD MUCH TOO FAR AND IS CAUSING PAIN AND TENSION ON MY WIFE'S NECK AND BACK. ALSO THERE IS NO LUMBAR SUPPORT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SHE IS EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE IN THIS CAR. WHEN WE CONTACTED HONDA WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE ARE NO…"complaint #685954
  40. #40

    starter

    1 unsafe, 1 broken

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE BEFORE STARING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER MOTOR AND THE WIRI…"~96,000 mi, complaint #1067530
  41. #41

    tpms

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM "SYSTEM FAILURE" ICON ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. HONDA UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR AFTER 7 SERVICE VISITS AND 72 CUMULATIVE DAYS OUT OR SERVICE. IT IS UNCERTAIN WHETHER THE SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONAL. *TR"~9,333 mi, complaint #804517
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE TIRE PRESSURE, VSA AND ABS WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL SENSORS WER…"~33,000 mi, complaint #1032271
  42. #42

    wiring harness

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "I PARKED THE CAR IN MY GARAGE, 6 DAYS LATER, I COULD NOT OPEN THE DOORS USING REMOTE CONTROL KEY, THEN I OPENED THE DRIVE SIDE DOOR MECHANICALLY, AND PRESSED THE DOOR-CONTROL BUTTON, NO RESPONSE, AND PRESSED THE HORN, NO RESPONSE. PUT THE KEY TO TRY TO START…"~26,300 mi, complaint #1007097
    • "REAR WINDOW MOTORS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND MAKING NOISES RANDOMLY"~150,000 mi, complaint #1543969
  43. #43

    adas collision warning

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WHILE I WAS STANDING, BOTH FEET ON THE GROUND, OUTSIDE THE CAR, WITH THE CAR DOOR OPEN AND CAR MOTOR OFF, IN PARK, ABOUT TO GO IN MY HOUSE. MY CAR WENT IN REVERSE, ALL BY ITSELF, KNOCKED ME TO THE GROUND AND RAN OVER MY FOOT/ANKLE/LEG AND PUT ME IN THE HOSP…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1713526
  44. #44

    brake booster

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "HYDRAULIC SOUNDING NOISE FROM BRAKE PEDAL WHEN CAR WAS STOPPED. DETERMINED TO BE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE AT 40K MILES ON 2008 HONDA CR-V. DEALER WAS "VERY SURPRISED" AND SAID THEY SUBMITTED TO HONDA - AND THAT HONDA WOULD COVER ALL BUT $100 OF THE REPAIR. HON…"~40,000 mi, complaint #814262
  45. #45

    differential

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "2008 CRV WITH ABOUT 25,000 MILES HAS A TURN NOISE AT THE REAR END. IT WAS TOLD BY DEALER THE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID NEED BE REPLACED. *TR"~25,000 mi, complaint #826670
  46. #46

    engine cooling

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD TURNED ON (CHECK ENGINE, CHECK BATTERRY, CHECK TIRES ETC). SO I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED OFF THE CAR AND TRIED TURNING IT BACK ON AND IT WOULD NOT TURN ON. YOU CO…"~73,000 mi, complaint #1306367
  47. #47

    fuel injector

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY INCREASED FUEL CONSUMPTION DRASTICALLY. VEHICLE WILL USE APPROXIMATELY TWICE AS MUCH FUEL FOR SAME DISTANCE AS IT USED TO ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO"~120,000 mi, complaint #1489972
  48. #48

    suspension struts shocks

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TOOK MY CA IN FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE TO THE DEALERS AND THEY SAID MY STRUCTS AND OR SHOCKS SEALS ARE CRACKED AND LEAKING , MY CAR ONLY HAS 37,000 MILES ON IT. WELL TAKEN CARE OF, ONLY USE TO SHOPPING OR DOCTORS. STRUCTS AND SHOCKS SHOULD NOT HAVE…"~37,000 mi, complaint #1451688
  49. #49

    torque converter

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "VEHICLE HAS A SHUTTER IN TRANSMISSION BETWEEN 35-45 MPH. HONDA DEALER APPLIED TWO FIRMWARE UPDATES WITH NO CHANGE. HONDA DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER ($3282.90) OR ENTIRE TRANSMISSION ($4444.78) VEHICLE WAS JUST STATE INSPECTED FOUR DAYS AGO.…"~122,000 mi, complaint #1287560
  50. #50

    transmission manual clutch

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE GEAR SHIFTED OUT OF PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CAME TO A STOP AGAINST A SIGN. THE CONTACT WA…"complaint #1298243
  51. #51

    trunk or liftgate

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "CAN'T OPEN REAR HATCH. RIGHT REAR DOOR DOESN'T LOCK. SEARCH ONLINE REVEALED THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE. WHILE IT MAY BE DEEMED AN INCONVENIENCE, THERE ARE CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH MAKE THIS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *TR"~56,000 mi, complaint #963572
  52. #52

    wheel bearing

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH WHEN THEY HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED ABNORMALLY. TH…"~34,000 mi, complaint #858215

Recall-sized clusters

These are large batches of near-identical complaints (recall notifications, service campaigns), kept separate from the ranking above so they don't drown out individually-reported problems.

Not matched to any cluster below: every campaign NHTSA has on file for this exact make/model/year is 11V395000, 16V061000, 16V346000, 17V030000, 17V417000, 17V545000, 18V268000, 19V378000, 19V500000, 19V502000, 23V228000. This is a vehicle-wide list, not an attribution - see below for which clusters have a real, complainant-cited match.

Search NHTSA's own recall and complaint database for HONDA CR V directly.