2018 Honda CR-V vehicle speed control problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2018 Honda CR-V — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70-75 MPH on the highway, after entering the highway uphill, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light flashing. The driver pulled over, and…”
filed Jul 27, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 5 | 4% |
| 2025 CR-V | 12 | 5% |
| 2024 CR-V | 12 | 3% |
| 2023 CR-V | 13 | 3% |
| 2022 CR-V | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 CR-V | 6 | 2% |
| 2020 CR-V | 11 | 3% |
| 2019 CR-V | 15 | 1% |
| 2017 CR-V | 52 | 3% |
| 2016 CR-V | 28 | 7% |
| 2015 CR-V | 31 | 5% |
| 2014 CR-V | 36 | 6% |
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.