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Electronic stability controlPart report

2008 Honda CR-V Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
1%of 963 total for the year
Median mileage
49,925miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Honda CR-V, 1% of the 963 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,925 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My car's all 3 passenger door lock are malfunctioning which consist a major safety issue. As I drive, the door lock will unlock itself no matter I try to lock it back, it unlock right away. Passengers or kids can accidentally open the door and cause injury or death during the car operation. I did my research and found out the Honda had issue an safety recall in 2015, but I did not received the recall notice in mall or any other form of notification. In fact, I am always very attentive to recall notice and I have been attending a few recall service on my vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11010047, filed 2017-07, 166,000 miles

“I have been the only owner and bought my 2008 Honda CR-V brand new. I take my oil change to Honda dealership thinking they would advise me if there was something wrong with my car. Also, to help ensure I do preventative maintenance with my vehicle. I live in texas and it gets very hot here. I never had any problems until now, when the weather starts getting cooler. I started hearing a clicking noise whenever I turn my wheel to the right, especially in a cold morning. It didn't use to make that noise whenever it gets hot in the afternoon. …”

NHTSA complaint #10484042, filed 2012-11, 44,000 miles

“Involving a 2008 Honda crv, new; purchased in texas/reg. In texas. 8/19/09 driving at approximately 30 miles per hour the vsa light and symbol came on, I felt the brakes or tires grabbing while trying to accelerate; immediately went to the Honda dealer. They checked the vehicle while I waited, cause: m99, codes p0102, p0141 p0340, cleared light and test drove. 9/14/09,one month later the lights came on again as I was entering the highway; the tires or brakes grabbed again resulting in my having to pull off to allow the highway traffic to pass until it was safe to enter the highway slowly. …”

NHTSA complaint #10284957, filed 2009-09, 9,394 miles

“Car with 49,925 miles and vsa light that repeatedly illuminates and brakes suddenly engage. Additionally, the car when restarted sometimes will not shift from park to neutral or drive which causes me to have to restart several times.”

NHTSA complaint #11022502, filed 2017-09, 49,925 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. While driving at an unknown speed, the vsa warning indicator remained illuminated until the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 07/18/17”

NHTSA complaint #10851638, filed 2016-03, 120,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202021%
201991%
2018301%
2017543%
201621%
2015112%
201492%
201351%
201221%
201151%
201061%
200941%
200871%
2007111%
2006185%
200551%
200410%
200310%
200220%
200111%

Other parts of the 2008 Honda CR-V

Air bags
325 complaints
Electrical system
218 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
200 complaints
Body and structure
95 complaints
Other or unknown
74 complaints
Steering
70 complaints
Suspension
38 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
37 complaints
Engine
23 complaints
Brakes
21 complaints
Engine cooling
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Honda CR-V

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology