2018 Honda CR-V service brakes problems
186 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2018 Honda CR-V — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and jolted to a complete stop. The vehicle independently restarted. There was no warning light illuminated; however, the message “BRAKE” was displayed on the instrument panel. The…”
filed Aug 25, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 65 MPH, the wheels locked up unintendedly. The BRAKE warning light was occasionally illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was…”
filed Aug 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 13 | 10% |
| 2025 CR-V | 29 | 12% |
| 2024 CR-V | 22 | 6% |
| 2023 CR-V | 29 | 6% |
| 2022 CR-V | 13 | 5% |
| 2021 CR-V | 25 | 8% |
| 2020 CR-V | 28 | 8% |
| 2019 CR-V | 98 | 9% |
| 2017 CR-V | 168 | 10% |
| 2016 CR-V | 18 | 5% |
| 2015 CR-V | 36 | 5% |
| 2014 CR-V | 19 | 3% |
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.