2018 Honda CR-V power train problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2018 Honda CR-V — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Head gasket problem. Gasoline mixing with oil. My head gasket was fixed but read other reports it could have shut off engine while driving. Most reports say Honda knows about this problem”
filed Sep 7, 2026
“[XXX] It's security risk, Honda customer service not taking any ownership. Anything happens to my family who is going to take responsibility. Please open case against and help all customers who owns HONDA car. I done what ever honda delears recommanded and paid alomost $2000. Please take some…”
filed Sep 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 20 | 15% |
| 2025 CR-V | 5 | 2% |
| 2024 CR-V | 19 | 5% |
| 2023 CR-V | 14 | 3% |
| 2022 CR-V | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 CR-V | 12 | 4% |
| 2020 CR-V | 20 | 6% |
| 2019 CR-V | 20 | 2% |
| 2017 CR-V | 144 | 8% |
| 2016 CR-V | 45 | 11% |
| 2015 CR-V | 148 | 22% |
| 2014 CR-V | 68 | 12% |
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.