2010 Honda CR-V Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 11%of 481 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,024miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Honda CR-V, 11% of the 481 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,024 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Excess oil consumption. Need to add 1 plus quarts of oil per 1,000 miles. Oil indication light does not appear when there is no oil on the dip stick. This first started to happen at around 100,000 miles (8/2017) and continues to do so. Must constantly check and add oil to engine. I am the original owner and have always used top-tier gasoline and I am also a very gentle drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11254315, filed 2019-09, 100,000 miles“The warranty extension that was extended for sticking piston rings resulting in high oil consumption was not a problem yet during the 125,000 mile mark. A few months later our 2010 Honda crv started needing much more oil. Ever since we've needed to add oil at every fuel tank fill up. Please push Honda to extend the warranty to take care of its customers. Our crv now has just over 180,000 miles. Thanks for your time with this.”
NHTSA complaint #11343925, filed 2020-08, 135,000 miles“Vehicle makes a grinding or coughing sound at start-up. It did not do this when bought used in 2012. Now at about 98000 miles. Start-up noise happens every time car starts. Engine turns over, but takes a long time to actually start. It sounds like it won't start, but it does each time. I called Honda, they said noise did not affect engine operation, so they would not fix it. I am fearful of engine damage or failure to start, eventually.”
NHTSA complaint #11138868, filed 2018-10, 80,000 miles“Bought from Honda dealer and it burns 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles. This is a known issues service bulletin 12-089. I have done an oil consumption test with them and they agree that is the problem but will not correct. I feel they mislead me during the purchase and the dealer should have informed me that there was issues with the crv oil consumption. Now they want me to pay $3000 to to correct the know issue. Honda USA refuses to correct also. This should have been a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11339772, filed 2020-07, 61,000 miles“This vehicle started burning oil early in 2017. It burns between 1.8 and .66 quarts per 1000 miles (based on Honda's own test, attached). Honda told us this is normal and that we should replenish the oil every time we fill the gas tank. This is unacceptable. No vehicle should burn oil at that rate. It is both a liability to the owner and a detriment to the environment. Honda knows there is a problem (recall) and should fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11044630, filed 2017-11, 94,767 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10158734Apr 4, 2019Service 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 or…
- 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…
- 10108323Mar 31, 2017Service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty coverage on the piston rings and pistons for 201011 cr-v 2wd and 4wd to 8 years from the original date of purchase or…
- 10087866Mar 14, 2016Service bulletin - replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up.
- 10100797Oct 22, 2015Service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty coverage on the piston rings and pistons for 201011 cr-v 2wd and 4wd to 8 years from the original date of purchase or…
- 10052512Aug 1, 2015This tsb contains an owners notification letter. Select document search button below. Honda: a warning light may illuminate indicating high oil consumption. Although, the engine…
- 10108161Jun 16, 2015Service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty coverage on the piston rings and pistons for 201011 cr-v 2wd and 4wd to 8 years from the original date of purchase or…
- 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.
- 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 | 40 | 11% |
| 2019 | 112 | 10% |
| 2018 | 530 | 25% |
| 2017 | 532 | 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 2010 Honda CR-V
217 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 complaintsEngine cooling
8 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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