2018 Honda CR-V Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 1%of 2,163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2018 Honda CR-V, 1% of the 2,163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 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.
“Started smelling an odor of fuel inside the vehicle then noticed the oil level was over the full mark. The dipstick smelled like fuel mixed with the oil. I had taken the same vehicle in for a recall that was supposed to take care of this issue. During the cold months the vehicle never really warmed up the heat guage would hardly warm up with one bar and sometimes the bars would go down as I drove with the heat on full blast. I took it back on april 19. 2019 and found gasoline was in fact mixing in with the oil. The dipstick was a quart over full. …”
NHTSA complaint #11204590, filed 2019-04, 2,500 miles“- When I was switching lanes on the highway my dashboard started flashing brake system problem, steering wheel system problem, tire pressure system problem, etc. The engine light, breaker system light, battery light, steering wheel light, and a few others turned on. After coming to a complete stop my car would not turn off. After pushing the “power button” multiple times it turned off completely. - My safety and the safety of others on the road were put at risk when my car started slowing down as if the break was being pushed on its own on a 55mph highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11501796, filed 2023-01“The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled into a gas station. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the turbocharger had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11717035, filed 2026-02, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while reversing out of the garage, the ABS, traction control, braking system, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic and was diagnosed with fuel injector failure. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the issue by the mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11761008, filed 2026-08, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the recall repair; however, the check engine warning light illuminated after the recall repair. The contact stated that the message “Emission System fault” was also displayed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,800.”
NHTSA complaint #11634609, filed 2025-01, 75,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253309Apr 11, 2024Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may experience driveability issues, which may result in DTCs P0300 (random misfire detected), P0301 (No. 1 cylinder…
- 10253308Apr 11, 2024Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may experience driveability issues, which may result in DTCs P0300 (random misfire detected), P0301 (No. 1 cylinder…
- 10208090Feb 8, 2022Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accord 1.5Ts & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)…
- 10206789Jan 22, 2022Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accord 1.5Ts & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)…
- 10205954Dec 23, 2021Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTCs P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) P04F1 (EVAP System Low Purge Flow Detected).
- 10203501Nov 13, 2021Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTCs P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) P04F1 (EVAP System Low Purge Flow Detected).
- 10203445Nov 4, 2021Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTCs P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) P04F1 (EVAP System Low Purge Flow Detected).
- 10202869Oct 26, 2021Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTCs P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) P04F1 (EVAP System Low Purge Flow Detected).
- 10186027Jan 22, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018 CR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC…
- 10182470Nov 4, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018 CR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC…
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 2018 Honda CR-V
608 complaintsEngine
530 complaintsForward collision avoidance
395 complaintsSteering
334 complaintsElectrical system
285 complaintsOther or unknown
209 complaintsBrakes
200 complaintsVehicle speed control
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsLane departure
46 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
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