2018 Honda CR-V vs 2019 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Honda CR-V | 2019 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,137 | 1,097 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 268 | 229 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 30 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,500 mi | 14,747 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 392 | 298 |
| Engine | 527 | 112 |
| Steering | 323 | 194 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 369 | 141 |
| Electrical System | 281 | 161 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 230 | 118 |
| Service Brakes | 186 | 98 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 79 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 170 | 74 |
| Loss of power | 69 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 58 | 28 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 49 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 48 | 22 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 15 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 17 |
| Brake problems | 18 | 0 |
2018 Honda CR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.