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2018 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (73%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 22 repairs.
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2018 Honda CR-V repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT FWD

Honda CR-V in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2018 - Jun 2021
Feb 2019

2000 mi
Info display started blinking on and off for several minutes. Brightness control was jumping all around to different settings. Only way to stop the issue was to stop the vehicle and reset by turning it off. Honda is aware of the issue, but has not issued a software fix despite the problem occuring on multiple CRVs for the last year and a half. 
Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States
Oct 2018 - Mar 2022
Dec 2018

461 mi
Front camera failure. When camera fails cruise control, lane keep assist also stop working. 
Jun 2021

32000 mi
replaced condenser and recharge, under warranty. 
Honda CR-V in Arizona, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

44000 mi

US $49
When placing the car in gear a loud grinding noise would start. My son diagnosed the problem. Purchased the Door lock regulator at the honda dealer for $48.00 
Honda CR-V in Texas, United States
Dec 2017 - Feb 2022
Mar 2018

3000 mi
Buzzing noise from right front under acceleration. Repair unsuccessful. 
Feb 2022

52000 mi
2nd battery change on vehicle. Battery replacement interval appears to be 2 years. 
Honda CR-V in Nevada, United States
Jun 2022 - Jul 2023
Jul 2022

34000 mi

US $5000
Car fan not blowing very well and not blowing cold. Dealer replaced compressor and a few other parts (shaft seal). Warranty paid for repair. 
Jul 2023

34000 mi

US $1450
Car AC not blowing very cold and not blowing very well. Dealer did freon recharge with dye for $500 to “locate leak”. Dealer could not locate leak, acknowledged freon was low but couldn’t diagnose. After leaving and driving a bit problem is still exactly the same. 
Honda CR-V in Florida, United States
Nov 2020 - Jan 2022
Nov 2020

51000 mi
Not fixed. The screen glitches out - the last time it occurred it started by skipping songs on around on iTunes and when I removed the phone from the cable the iTunes played just fine, however the screen kept glitching and changed it from nothing/apple play to the radio. I have researched this and it seems to be an ongoing issue without a fix and Honda unfortunately has not issued a recall or provided an actual fix for this. I am grateful I don't have the fuel in the gas but this is rather freaky when driving. 

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2018 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT AWD

Honda CR-V in Montana, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
May 2018

1000 mi
Waiting for a visit from Honda factory rep. Uneven, chalky looking spots in paint on left side of hood near windshield. Local Honda dealer acknowledges paint issues cannot be fixed by detailing/buffing. Believes problem is in the paint itself. Problem to be reviewed by factory rep and (one hopes) repaired (repaint hood?). 
Jun 2020

14000 mi
Bad bearing in split axle assembly. Bearing was making noise at speeds of 40 - 60 MPH. Dealer replaced bearing, seal, etc., under warranty (car is 2 years old). 
Honda CR-V in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
Dec 2018

10788 mi

C $50
Reflash pcm as part of campaign - software update related to oil dilution also hvac control unit replacement 
Honda CR-V in Rhode Island, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2020

35000 mi

US $230
Alarm kept going off for no reason . Dealer found door actuator problem and replaced 
Jun 2022

50000 mi

US $200
Dealer said EGR evaporator needed to be replaced check engine system malfunction light was on 
Honda CR-V in New Mexico, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

58000 mi
All warning lights come on at random intervals. Originally thought it was due to cold weather, but it now turns on for a few days at a time during the summer then turns off later. 
Honda CR-V in Maryland, United States
Nov 2017 - Feb 2022
Jun 2021

24000 mi

US $1300
HVAC compressor failed and had to be completely replaced. 
Honda CR-V in California, United States
Jul 2020 - Aug 2023
Aug 2023

17000 mi

US $190
Replaced original battery. 

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2018 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

184-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

18000 mi
The AC system was overcharged at the factory. I was experiencing periods when the AC would cut out and blow warm air. 

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2018 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

Honda CR-V in Oregon, United States
Feb 2018 - Feb 2022
Jan 2022

63000 mi
mouse debris in air filters and blower mechanism, initial repair unsuccessful. Taking to the dealer for repair. mouse debris blown out and removed. 
Feb 2022

63000 mi

US $569
fix mice and debris in air conditioning unit 
Honda CR-V in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Apr 2018 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

28520 mi

C $400
replace front pads and resurface rotors 

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2017 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States
May 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

60000 mi
Air conditioning leaked all refrigerent. Required both input and output houses to be replaced under extended warranty. Parts were backordered 
Apr 2022

70000 mi
AC compressor and output lines replaced. Parts backordered again. Honda was very tough to work with to find parts under Honda extended warranty 

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2017 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT FWD

Honda CR-V in Florida, United States
Mar 2017 - Jul 2022
Feb 2018

23000 mi
Tire pressure monitor warning light wouldn't go off. Dealer reset the TPMS without replacing any parts to resolve the issue. 
Honda CR-V in Louisiana, United States
Jul 2017 - Feb 2022
Feb 2018

11000 mi
Car would not start, dead battery, dealer checked out system and said all good, but no repair action taken 
Sep 2018

20000 mi
Button on shifter that allows you to move from park to R/D reverse/drive broke a small plastic part inside cracked and could not move out of park.was about to have car towed to dealer when I figured out that I could put my finger and slide down the release, then drove straight to Dealer. Service representative told me that this is a common problem with 2017 CRV and of course no recall yet, so a 5 cent piece of plastic totally knocked out my $40,00 Honda, wonder how many people had to get their car towed to dealer for this defect?/ 
Jun 2020

60 mi
Noise in front when driving, replaced front right wheel bearing 
Oct 2021

80000 mi
Front left wheel bearing bad, replaced 
Honda CR-V in Florida, United States
Nov 2016 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018

8000 mi
Battery replaced and electrical system service bulletin addressed after getting car jump started twice 
Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Aug 2021

68200 mi
Routine maintenance filter replacement. AC checkup as it stopped working. Checked for leaks of refrigerant. None found. A failed switch in AC system failed & was replaced. AC worked for a while, then stopped. 
Jun 2022

68510 mi
Had to replace AC pump, condenser & recharge system. 
Honda CR-V in Wisconsin, United States
May 2017 - Nov 2018
Mar 2018

8000 mi
Oil dilution caused by gasoline .... 1 quart over fill The dealer has no fix and Honda is working on this problem Many problems with the computer giving intermittent false warnings , brakes,radar sensing, lighting etc. TSB took care of these problems When outside temperature is below 20 degrees car will not produce enough heat. No fix available at this time. Honda is working on a fix 
Apr 2018

12000 mi
Gasoline is diluting engine oil..... Honda at this time has NO FIX but to keep changing the oil when the level of oil is over max. fill 
Nov 2018

16000 mi
TSB to fix gas in oil plus fix low heat problems 
Honda CR-V in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2017 - Nov 2020
Apr 2018

10540 mi
Noise from the driver's side front strut mount, the dealership could not find the problem. Not successful. Upper strut mount was defective; had to be replaced. 
Honda CR-V in California, United States
Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

5000 mi
Since oil change 2000 miles ago, oil level increased above plastic dipstick, at least 1/2 quart too high 
Jun 2018

10000 mi

US $35
high oil level (1/2" high), fuel dilution problem within 3000 miles of last oil change 
Honda CR-V in Alabama, United States
Apr 2017 - Jan 2022
May 2017

325 mi
Radar sensor 
Honda CR-V in Queretaro, Mexico
Dec 2017 - Sep 2018
Jan 2018

62 mi
Hatch wasn't correctly sealed. Dealer fixed the issue. 
Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017

3000 mi
Driver’s seat deformed - air bag system Foam foundation on the side of the drivers seat back partially collapsed causing a depression. Fixed under warranty. 
Feb 2019

11000 mi
AC control unit recall Shifter button broke off 

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2017 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT AWD

Honda CR-V in Missouri, United States
Mar 2017 - Oct 2017
Jun 2017

1680 mi
All systems read failed, all warning lights came ON. Car being towed. In shop: All diagnostic performed. Found: Battery shorted by Booster electric Brake fault. Replaced: Battery, Booster Assy Electric Brake 46000-TLA-A05, Kit 46101-TLA-A00, Brake Fluid. 
Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2017

1000 mi
black paint specks beneath the clear coat on tailgate 
Feb 2018

7000 mi
Oil dilution issue. Oil is 1.5 quarts overfull from raw fuel in the oil. Heat also does not work in 20 degrees or less. These are associated problems. 
Honda CR-V in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2017 - Jan 2020
Sep 2017

300 mi
There was a small area on the hood that had been missed by the buffer at the factory. The dealer buffed it, and is it now perfect. 
Honda CR-V in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2017 - Dec 2018
Sep 2017

4960 mi
Safety Recall - Fuel Feed pipe Leak Campaign N17 
Honda CR-V in Oregon, United States
Aug 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

51000 mi

US $815
Wheel bearing making low roaring noise around 40mph. Dealer replaced passenger-front wheel bearing and performed 4-wheel alignment. 
Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

75020 mi

C $1450
New rotors and pads 
Honda CR-V in Tennessee, United States
Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
Nov 2017

2000 mi
Battery was dead. Honda service gave it a jump start and the dealer replaced the battery. 
Jul 2018

15000 mi
Navigation screen would continuously reset until car was turned off and restarted. 
Honda CR-V in Arkansas, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

91000 mi

US $2350
Misfiring fuel injector; computer system failure; check engine light; replace all four fuel injectors and fuel lines; reset computer system. 
Honda CR-V in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2022

47120 mi

C $750
Pads and rotors machined. Machined rotors did not work correctly and had to be replaced at the dealer's cost. 
Honda CR-V in Manitoba, Canada
Apr 2017 - Mar 2019
May 2017

6820 mi
car stone dead - after working fine earlier in the day, and the day before that, and the day before that... flat decked to dealer, said battery was dead (I think there's some other mystery, but so far, so good) 
Honda CR-V in California, United States
May 2017 - Aug 2019
Aug 2017

3000 mi
Headlight bulb failed 
Honda CR-V in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2017 - Jul 2022
Jun 2017

3400 mi
Wheel bearing noise required bearing replacement 
Sep 2021

47000 mi

US $130
When electric parking brake was set, it would occasionally drain the battery. A software update appears to have corrected the problem. 
Honda CR-V in Massachusetts, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

900 mi
Driver's seat left side support had foam cushion pushed underneath the wiring pushing piping into my side. Foam back was replaced correcting the problem. Four way lumbar support control was only working in and out not up and down. Dealer replaced control and corrected problem. Light in driver's side vanity mirror flickered on and off. Dealer replaced entire visor and corrected problem. 
Jun 2022

21000 mi
Service Bulletin 19-066. Display's screen would dim or go dark. Turn off and on by itself. Brightness control would flash on and off and change brightness on its own. Dealership updated as per 19-066 - no charge. Display would turn off and on. Brightness control would go lighter and darker on its own. Referenced Service Bulletin 19-066 and dealership updated software at no charge. So far update seems to have fixed the issue. 
Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
Jan 2017 - Jan 2022
Jun 2017

4000 mi
Centers head unit video screen would flicker or go completely out. Diagnosed on first trip in February 2017 as intermittent, Honda dealer contacted Honda Tech who authorized replacement head unit. Finally replaced a year later. 
Feb 2018

42000 mi
Passenger airbag reclall 
Honda CR-V in New York, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017

1000 mi
Information display (radio,gps and other functions) blanked out for 3 minutes, during this time radio played but could not change volume or stations. Computer system was rebooted by dealer. 
Honda CR-V in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

806 mi
Car developed an "Emissions Systems Problem" error. A small vacuum leak was detected, hoses checked, and computer codes cleared, but no parts replaced. 
Honda CR-V in New York, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021

31506 mi

US $358
Replaced right rear speed sensor. 
Honda CR-V in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2017 - Dec 2019
Aug 2017

1000 mi
The night after taking home the car we noticed the A/C was not cold. Report from the dealer after repairs there was no refrigerant in the system. They charged it and checked for leaks. No leaks were found. 
Sep 2017

1500 mi
Leaks in all the hoses and fittings 
May 2018

10000 mi
Checked the oil and the oil level had increased. Smelled like gasoline. Honda paid for the needed oil change and looked into the engine codes for any warnings or errors related to fuel getting into the crank case. 
Oct 2018

17000 mi
Gear shift broke. 
Nov 2019

34000 mi
Sensor for ACC was calibrated. 
Dec 2019

35000 mi
After 2 days the problem returned with the ACC, this disabled the traction control and Cruise control. Same repair done, sensor was calibrated again. 
Honda CR-V in District of Columbia, United States
Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
Aug 2017

5621 mi
Software update 
Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2024
May 2017

200 mi
Automatic high beam system didn't work. Dealer corrected the problem. It had something to do with adding fuses during dealer prep while the engine was running. They put out a TSB on how to fix the problem, which they did. It was a matter of pulling a specific fuse, waiting a few minutes, and replacing it. I was at the dealer for about an hour and a half while they figured it out. Traffic did not work in navigation system. Head unit replaced to correct the problem 
Nov 2017

8000 mi
Hands-free tailgate function (kick to open) stopped working. Dealer had to reset some code involving the doors. Function is restored and working properly again. Under warranty. 
Jun 2023

67000 mi

US $1000
Body Control Module went out. Had to wait almost 8 weeks for part to arrive. Car was drivable but had to disconnect battery whenever car would have to sit any length of time and overnight. 
Honda CR-V in New York, United States
Jul 2017 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022

97000 mi
Error codes tripping for unknown reason. Software update appeared to correct the problem. 
Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

7500 mi
Lights in both passenger and driver sunvisors did not turn on when opened. Visors were replaced. 
Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2017 - Mar 2020
Oct 2017

6000 mi
Driver side rear door handle made a distinct squeak when opening. When we brought it in for his first oil change, they lubricated it and it did absolutely nothing. So they ordered the part and replaced it. Which corrected the problem for a couple of weeks and now it is back! 
Jan 2018

12000 mi
Lubricated a door handled it was previously replaced but continued to squeak. The fix seems to be successful. 
Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
Feb 2017 - Oct 2020
Mar 2018

13000 mi
Backup camera was "stuck" on and then wouldn't work at all. Dealer rebooted the car's "computer" and now it is working fine, once again. 
Honda CR-V in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017

200 mi
The automatic high beam function was not working. Car required a reboot to enable the function. 
Honda CR-V in New York, United States
Nov 2017 - Jul 2022
Jan 2018

4000 mi
The vehicle no longer will link to Android Auto app on phone. Also issue with automatic door locks. Update. This only took a reset. Disconnected battery for a few minutes. 
Honda CR-V in California, United States
Feb 2017 - Jul 2022
Mar 2018

16000 mi
Drivers seat molding was loose 
Aug 2021

58000 mi

US $300
carplay connection 
Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2017 - Aug 2022
Jan 2018

3720 mi
Tire pressure warning light on but no leak. They reset the sensor. 
Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
Feb 2018

2480 mi
Turbo charger broke down. 
Mar 2018

2666 mi
Steering wheel felt loose.Steering shaft had to be replaced. Was told it was a factory defect. 
Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

5000 mi
Manufacturer recall on fuel line 
Honda CR-V in Washington, United States
Dec 2016 - Dec 2018
Jan 2018

9000 mi
Rear radar loom replaced 
Honda CR-V in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

11000 mi
Door seal misformed - door seal ordered. Infotainment intermittently won't boot with car start requiring car shut off/restarted. Had to complete a soft reboot because infotainment froze. Intermittent warning that power was lost has occurred. Dealer says problem too intermittent to fix. Hot soak fuel type smell occurs after vehicle fully warmed up, shut off for 5 to 45 minutes, restarted. Smell comes through ventilation and is noxious. In certain situations smell present during extended idle when vehicle fully warmed up. Dealer appointment was day temp was -26 air temp and of course I wasn't able to replicate and neither was dealer. Vehicle was remotely started. Within one minute of remote start I entered vehicle and depressed pedal and pushed start button taking vehicle out of remote start loop. I immediately exited vehicle with engine running and the doors locked as they are programmed to when I walk away with key. Upon return engine was running, doors locked but I was not able to unlock door with key fob. Warning on dash "keyless remote not detected". I had to find second key fob to unlock doors. After shutting engine off the first key fob worked again. 
Mar 2018

14700 mi
Oil fuel dillution problem, vehicle primarily driven highway. Dealer reports no fix at this time for rising oil level other than warranty oil changes. Oil level rising occuring in less than six start cycles and 300 miles. If problem ignored oil level will rise to critical drivability stage we're check engine light, misfire, and engine damage. Oil changes currently needed every 1500 miles. This vehicle is not used in short trips, but trips at 70mph for 25 miles. 
Mar 2022

84000 mi

US $300
Fuel injectors replaced. P0172 illuminated during trip. All driving nannies and cruise control rendered inoperative. Car constantly dings. Was actually difficult to determine what really going on because brake light traction light and other lights besides check engine light illuminate. Thanks Honda. Finished drive (300 miles) the old fashioned way. Long term fuel trims pegged at 20+. Oil recently changed so replaced injectors based on suspected faulty spray patterns. Problem is fixed. For now. 
Honda CR-V in Arizona, United States
May 2017 - Apr 2020
Jun 2018

6650 mi
HondaLink prompts to accept Ts and Cs repeatedly. Asked about software update. Left side blind-spot monitor false alarms when colder 
Sep 2018

8053 mi
Plastic shift lever release button broke into several pieces, rendering it inoperative. Happened while shifter was in the Drive position, so I could only operate the shifter between Drive and Neutral. Dealer replaced shifter button, stating it was 3rd one they had seen. Had I not been able to push my vehicle out of its parking spot, a tow would have been required. 
Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2019

20000 mi
Right front wheel bearing was making noise 
Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States
May 2017 - Dec 2018
Dec 2018

7000 mi
Signs of water on oil dipstick. Second occurrence. Dealer replaced oil and filter on both occasions. Sold because concerned about impact on future reliability. 
Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2018 - Jun 2022
Aug 2018

10000 mi
Shifter Button broke (popped out). Replaced under warranty. The following year a recall campaign came out for the button and it was replaced again. 
Honda CR-V in Oklahoma, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2019

33000 mi
Shifter knob popped off! 
Honda CR-V in Florida, United States
Jul 2017 - Feb 2023
Jun 2018

14000 mi
gear shift handle broke.. warranty work.. appears to be a defect in Hondas 
Honda CR-V in Florida, United States
May 2017 - Jan 2022
Apr 2018

10500 mi
Collision avoidance system acted when it shouldn't have, dealer downloaded new software 
Honda CR-V in Missouri, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

10000 mi
Security system....I had a failing lock sensor that resulted in the security alarm triggering intermittently. In addition, the remote start, locking confirmation beep, and the 'walk away auto lock' feature stopped working. It turned out to that the sensor on my hood latch was failing resulting in the security system thinking the hood was open. Replaced under warranty. 
Apr 2018

13000 mi
Button on the gear selector broke leaving me stranded. The car was towed to the dealership. They had to overnight the parts for the fix. I had the car back the next day. 
Honda CR-V in Iowa, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

17000 mi
Infotainment screen kept turning on and off. Replaced screen under warranty 

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2017 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

184-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

Honda CR-V in Iowa, United States
Dec 2020 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

53000 mi
Car made scraping noise on right turns. Found to be loose exhaust shield. 
Honda CR-V in Florida, United States
Aug 2017 - Jul 2022
Apr 2018

6000 mi
Shifter knob button broke. Dealer replaced under warranty. Was told a recall/TSB is imminent 
Apr 2020

75000 mi

US $600
Front wheel bearing needed replacement 

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