2018 Honda CR-V Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 395about this part
- Share
- 18%of 2,163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,204miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 395 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Honda CR-V, 18% of the 2,163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,204 miles. 4 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.
“Was driving on the highway and it started to lightly rain and I received the following error on my dashboard some driver assist systems cannot operate : radar obstructed and my truck started to brake by itself. I pulled over on the side of the highway and didn't see anything obstructing the sensors. The error stayed on until I got home and parked my truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11376347, filed 2020-11, 43,800 miles“I was driving on a city street under repairing with steel plates putting on street. While my car just about 15 feet from a big steel a plate (1 inch above ground) , speeding 30 miles. Suddenly, it braked so hard, left skids on street and stop right on the street and then it released brake. Luckily the car behind was far away; therefore no collision from the back”
NHTSA complaint #11374505, filed 2020-11, 19,700 miles“A known common issues that Honda are not addressing: car going limp randomly, oil dilution, head gasket failure causing fuel injector issues, dashboard lighting up which causes the safety features to also cease from operating. I have multiple times now with my 4 year old in the car been in traffic and my car has just stopped going unprovoked. This limp mode issue a huge safety issue and has almost caused me to wreck multiple times. This started around 70k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11735679, filed 2026-05, 124,358 miles“I was driving straight in an open street, no obstacles at all. However, my vehicle started beeping and slammed the brakes to a complete stop. I was almost thrown out of my seat but thank god I had my seatbelt on. I checked my dash camera footage aswell no sign of obstacle, nothing at all. I believe its the collision mitigation braking system that got activated for no reason. I have my dash cam footage to support my claim.”
NHTSA complaint #11404062, filed 2021-03, 37,900 miles“The car braked and stopped suddenly and completely in front of a a speedbump on a a bridge. The last one was on october 2, 2020. In all three cases it was either early evening (6:30 pm, no rain or foul weather) or at later at night ( around 10:00 pm, one time was raining, the other case it was clear). I all e three cases I was driving with speeds of 10-15 miles/hr and there was not a car close in front of me near me. After the first two incidents I took the car to the dealership and they said they did not see anything wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #11377093, filed 2020-11, 31,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037300Sep 10, 2026Owner Notification Letter - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver…
- 11035781Jul 31, 2026Service Bulletin - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver assist…
- 11035885Jul 24, 2026Service Bulletin - American Honda has identified a condition that may affect Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) operation. Due to software programming issues of the…
- 11035777Jul 24, 2026Dealer Message - Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), unexpected vehicle deceleration may occur.
- 10244299Oct 17, 2023Service News - If an Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven in freezing conditions, inform the customer it is likely due to snow or ice…
- 10200835Aug 31, 2021"ServiceNews Article - When returning the vehicle to the client, inform them that if the message Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven…
- 10200833Aug 31, 2021Service Bulletin - The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are low/near freezing.
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 17% |
| 2025 | 40 | 15% |
| 2024 | 51 | 13% |
| 2023 | 38 | 7% |
| 2022 | 44 | 16% |
| 2021 | 88 | 26% |
| 2020 | 74 | 21% |
| 2019 | 299 | 27% |
| 2018 | 395 | 18% |
| 2017 | 283 | 16% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2018 Honda CR-V
608 complaintsEngine
530 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 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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