2010 Honda CR-V Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 481 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,679miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 481 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,679 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.
“Exhaust leak. Flexible gasket at base of catalytic converter deteriorates in heat and causes noise when catalytic converter is hot at low speeds and idle. Vehicle was at dealer 5 times with no successful repair (march, aug, oct and nov, 2010). Dealer has escalated issue to Honda engineering, but no estimated time for resolution.”
NHTSA complaint #10380650, filed 2011-02, 3,258 miles“Vehicle starter makes a noise like the starter is staying engaged after engine has started. It does not appear to be related to the outside temperature as it happens in winter and summer. Starter got worse and the car would not start. Took it to dealer and was told that it had to be reproduced on demand for the dealer to do something. Vehicle has surpassed 36000 mile warranty so Honda will not cover the replacement of the starter. Went to personal mechanic to have starter replaced. ## VIN passed ## Honda crv 2010 ##”
NHTSA complaint #10494493, filed 2013-01, 36,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Honda crv. When driving 55 MPH he felt hesitation in the motor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. After a diagnostic test he was advised that the failure was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 1,986.”
NHTSA complaint #10296730, filed 2009-12, 1,986 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated he noticed a noise in the engine. He took the vehicle to an authorized dealer several times where minor repairs were made. However, the noise was still present. The dealer then stated that they changed the power steering pump and hose. The contact still heard the noise. The contact called the service manager and was advised to take the vehicle back in. The service manager then called him back stating that he spoke with the manufacturer and could not do anything else to the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10357995, filed 2010-09, 200 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact was driving approximately 35-40 MPH when she noticed smoke was being emitted from the rear of the vehicle. When she drove onto the emergency lane she observed that the vehicle was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure could have been caused by the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and offered no assistance. The current and failure mileage was approximately 14,000. Updated 04/06/11”
NHTSA complaint #10392582, filed 2011-03, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177599Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10177598Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10204263Mar 15, 2016Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up Supersedes 09-010, dated March 3, 2015 to revise the information highlighted in yellow.
- 10108791Mar 3, 2015Service bulletin - Engine rattles at cold start-up.
- 10128868Jul 7, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2010 CR-Vs & Accord L4 with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)on with the DTC P0420 (Catalyst…
- 10129274Jun 19, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 CR-Vs & Accord L4 with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P0420 (Catalyst…
- 10129303Jun 5, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 CR-Vs & Accord L4 with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P0420 (Catalyst…
- 10055916Jun 5, 2014Honda: information provided concerning an investigation, on certain vehicles, of the catalyst system efficiency below threshold (dtc p0420) with malfunction indicator lamp (mil)…
- 10055721Jun 5, 2014American honda: there may be a malfunction indicator lamp on with stored dtc p0430 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold). Ahm would like to inspect/collect particular…
- 10129322May 29, 2014Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 CR-Vs & Accord L4 with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 15 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 19 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 3% |
| 2005 | 20 | 4% |
| 2004 | 142 | 28% |
| 2003 | 86 | 18% |
| 2002 | 58 | 11% |
| 2001 | 24 | 17% |
| 2000 | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 | 16 | 13% |
| 1998 | 9 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Honda CR-V
217 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsBody and structure
47 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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