2018 Honda CR-V engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2018 Honda CR-V — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled into a gas station. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the turbocharger had failed and needed to be…”
filed Feb 10, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a misfire. The fuel injectors were replaced, and a software update was performed. The contact stated that several…”
filed Nov 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CR-V | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 CR-V | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 CR-V | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 CR-V | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 CR-V | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 CR-V | 12 | 2% |
| 2014 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 CR-V | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 CR-V | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 CR-V | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 CR-V | 8 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.