2008 Honda CR-V Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 2%of 963 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 963 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car cut off no steering everything locked down had serpentine belt fixed but the tpm light is on app need rack and pinion as well. Need struts and shocks and car rattles terribly. It's about 4 thousand dollars I am disabled this is a safety hazard I don't know what I can do. Is Honda not responsible for defect”
NHTSA complaint #11231607, filed 2019-07, 166,000 miles“Air conditioning is not working. My husband found a video regarding this model year & make which said that Honda had a recall going on for this problem. Called to make an appointment, couldn't get in till july 13. Went away from the phone for a little bit, the dealer called back & left a message to say my car isn't included in any recall for air conditioning and I can make an appointment for a diagnostic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10731765, filed 2015-07, 25,000 miles“My SUV will intermittently won't start. I have a new battery, and the starter and alternator are good. I cannot reproduce the problem when I am on the shop. So he shop cannot fix it. I checked the google site and there were numerous issues with Honda CR-V.”
NHTSA complaint #11053695, filed 2017-12, 140,000 miles“This has been a repeated problem with unwanted acceleration. I have filed several complaints with your agency to no avail. I have contacted Honda and they insist there is no problem. This is a safety issue and it needs to be addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10568671, filed 2014-03, 54,900 miles“While driving, when I stop at a traffic light, the engine light, vsa light, and the ! Warning light would turn on and after that when I try to accelerate, the car will barely respond and fastest it will go is 10 MPH! I literally have to put on my hazards and wave cars by then find a place I can stop my car, turn it off, restart it, then the warning lights are gone and I can drive again. This has happened 2 times in the past one month. I took to a mechanic & he stated I need to replace the accelerator pedal position sensor & v-tec solenoid. I believe this is a manufacturing defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11102339, filed 2018-06, 178,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152429Dec 19, 2018"Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2010-11 CR-V 2WD and 4WD to 8 years from the original date of purchase…
- 10098946Sep 16, 2015"service bulletin - the mil comes on with one of these dtcs: p2646/p2651 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low voltage). p2647/p2652 (rocker arm oil pressure switch…
- 10124256Sep 24, 2014Service bulletin - At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective.
- 10052884Jul 16, 2013Honda: dtc p2646/p2651 or p2647/2652 may be set. The rocker arm oil pressure switch may need to be replaced. Also included model civic si model year 2002-2005.
- 10052477May 1, 2013Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m…
- 10041669Oct 6, 2012Honda: engine has a loud rattling noise at a cold start up. *pe updated 11/5/12.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 6% |
| 2025 | 25 | 10% |
| 2024 | 24 | 6% |
| 2023 | 21 | 4% |
| 2022 | 20 | 7% |
| 2021 | 33 | 10% |
| 2020 | 41 | 11% |
| 2019 | 112 | 10% |
| 2018 | 530 | 25% |
| 2017 | 531 | 30% |
| 2016 | 101 | 26% |
| 2015 | 243 | 36% |
| 2014 | 190 | 32% |
| 2013 | 97 | 25% |
| 2012 | 89 | 22% |
| 2011 | 37 | 7% |
| 2010 | 53 | 11% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 23 | 2% |
| 2007 | 14 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Honda CR-V
325 complaintsElectrical system
218 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
200 complaintsBody and structure
95 complaintsOther or unknown
74 complaintsSteering
70 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsTires
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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