2008 Honda CR-V Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 963 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Honda CR-V, 1% of the 963 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Drivers door and trunk would not unlock. I had to climb across the car and get out on the passenger side. Key would not unlock the door and I couldn't manually push the lock to the unlock position. It was completely stuck.”
NHTSA complaint #10595358, filed 2014-06, 145,000 miles“The air conditioner began to blow air that was not cold when the air conditioner was turned on. I brought it into the shop and was told I needed an entire air conditioner compressor unit.”
NHTSA complaint #10455596, filed 2012-04, 104,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle made a rattling noise from the engine. In addition the contact noticed a burning odor coming from the engine. The contact pulled onto the shoulder, opened the hood, and noticed smoke coming from the air conditioner compressor. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air conditioner compressor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10837143, filed 2016-02, 95,000 miles“2008 Honda crv. Consumer states while in reverse, there is a grinding noise coming from the right front wheel. The dealer determined that an engine mount stud was broken, a side mount was distorted and the A/C compressor pulley was touching the engine beam which resulted in sparks and/or an electrical problem. The A/C matter appeared to be associated with the engine having shifted some from the broken stud and distorted side mount.”
NHTSA complaint #10329596, filed 2010-05“Ac does not work. Dealer says condenser has been hit by debris and been punctured. I am an aerospace design engineer. The condenser is mounted low and exposed to road debris. Flawed design.”
NHTSA complaint #10263682, filed 2009-03Related service bulletins
- 10206994Jan 29, 2022ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover"…
- 10185511Jan 6, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified…
- 10180636Sep 28, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified…
- 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…
- 10139579May 31, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10124998Nov 27, 2017Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating any 2007-2008 CR-Vs that come into the service drive for the overall condition of the vehicle. AHM would…
- 10100421Nov 22, 2016Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10116763Nov 11, 2016Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
- 10116762Nov 11, 2016Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
- 10116768Nov 10, 2016Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 17 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 35 | 7% |
| 2003 | 32 | 7% |
| 2002 | 39 | 8% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsVehicle 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 31, 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