2018 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

510Engine complaints

24.5%Of all 2,082 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE510 · 24.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM361 · 17.3%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING308 · 14.8%

STEERING302 · 14.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM257 · 12.3%

Share of the 2,082 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“THERE IS GAS IN THE OIL. DASHBOARD CONTROLS ARE SHUTTING OFF , A STRONG SMELL OF GAS I. CABIN.REMOTE START WONT WORK”NHTSA complaint 11140184 — filed 10/13/2018

“FUEL IS GETTING INTO THE OIL CAUSING DILUTION. MY OIL LEVEL HAS INCREASED AS A RESULT OF THAT AND IT CAN CAUSE THE OIL TO…”NHTSA complaint 11140127 — filed 10/13/2018

“2018 HONDA CR-V GAS IN THE OIL BEWARE CONSUMERS .... I BOUGHT MY 2018 HONDA CR-V IN JULY.... AFTER MONTHS OF RESEARCH ON WHAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11140103 — filed 10/13/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Honda CR-V have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Honda CR-V: 510 of 2,082 complaints on file (24.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Honda CR-V have in total?

2,082 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 46 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 47 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.