2008 Honda CR-V suspension problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2008 Honda CR-V — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car failed the annual Massachusetts State safety inspection done on XXX. The areas of failure were FRAME, FRONT END, and MUFFLER/EXHAUST. I was advised to not drive the car due to risk of frame failure due to extensive rust. I then brought vehicle to Atamian Honda ([XXX]) on XXX pursuant to…”
filed Jun 30, 2026
“The contact’s son owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his son was driving 45 MPH, the vehicle aggressively veered over to the right side of the road. The driver inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle had detached from the frame. The driver was able to coast to the…”
filed Feb 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CR-V | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 CR-V | 5 | 1% |
| 2023 CR-V | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 CR-V | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 CR-V | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 CR-V | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 CR-V | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 CR-V | 20 | 3% |
| 2014 CR-V | 14 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Honda CR-V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.