2018 Honda CR-V vehicle speed control problems
65 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
“Around 68432miles my 2018 Honda CRV EXL AWD has started getting the problem of "Shutter Grill problem, power reduced" warning light. It often happens on highway speeds after about 75-100 miles of driving on long trips. Its very dangerous once I encounter it in the middle of the highway with reduced…”
filed Aug 11, 2026
“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
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 | 13 | 5% |
| 2024 CR-V | 14 | 4% |
| 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.