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2008 Honda CR-V Seats Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 963 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Honda CR-V, 1% of the 963 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.

“I own a 2008 CR-V it's at 95k mileage and both headlights on low beams went dim. Can't see the road at all. I had to turn the high beams on to get home. This happens while car is parked or driving. Constant problem. The drivers seat will not move forward, motor dying ??”

NHTSA complaint #11056909, filed 2017-12, 95,000 miles

“The cushion material in the front seats is disintegrating. Each week there is more and more foam dust under each of the front seats on the door side. The front passenger seat is not used often as I am single---my mother does sit there(she weighs 110 lbs). I am the only driver of the car and at 137 lbs I don't understand how the seat was so poorly constructed that the foam, or whatever the seat is made of, is disintegrating on a weekly basis. I am concerned that this problem is compromising the seat cushion airbag. …”

NHTSA complaint #10723246, filed 2015-06, 80,000 miles

“The vehicles brakes are horrible, it the front rotors mostly, they deteriorate very quickly along with the high quality brake pads. I replaced the rotors at 70,000 and they are already getting damaged . There has been an unsettling vibration in the braking/steering system since we bought the car . I am convinced that Honda no longer makes quality vehicles and the sooner they stop making cars the better. At 25,000 miles we had the AC clutch start to slip on us while we were in about 120'f temps in bon our way to bullhead city. …”

NHTSA complaint #10524632, filed 2013-07

“The headrest pushes forward much too far and is causing pain and tension on my wife's neck and back. Also there is no lumbar support on the passenger side and she is extremely uncomfortable in this car. When we contacted Honda we were told that there are no remedies to fix this. Because of this we would never buy a Honda again unless they changed these issues. We just bough this one and are very unhappy with the lack of comfort and the inability to even purchase an alternate headrest or to be able to choose a seat with more back support. …”

NHTSA complaint #10240337, filed 2008-08

“The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the driver's seat head rest was protruding out too far, causing back pain to the driver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician stated that the were unable to alter the design of the vehicle since it was working up to standards. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 26,000. Updated 09/18/13”

NHTSA complaint #10534348, filed 2013-08, 200 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202611%
202421%
202331%
202221%
202121%
202041%
201950%
201870%
2017131%
201692%
2015396%
201481%
201321%
201261%
201161%
201010%
200951%
200861%
200740%
200651%
200451%
200310%
2002245%
200121%
200011%
199911%
199798%

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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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