Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Honda CR-V
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Honda CR-V has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,163 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V332000 Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V158000 Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V215000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V663000 Magnet Becomes Dislodged Reducing Steering Ability NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 530 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 395 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 376 complaints
- Steering 334 complaints
- Electrical System 285 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 232 complaints
Of the 2,163 complaints on file, 46 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 2,163 complaints, owners report 47 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Honda CR-V has moderate concerns mainly around the fuel system and electrical issues. While the fuel pump recalls and multiple engine complaints are notable, the vehicle also shows resilience in essential systems. Many issues are known and recalled, which mitigates some risk but indicates average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$800 | very common |
| Electronic power steering | 70,000–100,000 miles | No reliable estimate | common |
| Engine system | 80,000–120,000 miles | No reliable estimate | occasional |
| Airbags | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 7,500 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Replace brake fluid every 3 years
- Coolant flush every 5 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Inspect spark plugs every 30,000 miles
- Replace cabin air filter annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rough idling indicating engine issues
- Steering wheel vibrations during turns
- Fuel smell around vehicle
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Delayed acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Honda CR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.