2018 Honda CR-V Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 1%of 2,161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,388miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the seat belts of the 2018 Honda CR-V, 1% of the 2,161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,388 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The left, rear (behind driver) seat belt latch is in the wrong position creating a safety hazard. When three (3) passengers are on the rear seat, the belt from the center crosses over the belt from the left at the latching points; thereby creating a point of double load where the belts cross. In an accident this could be catastrophic. The problem is a design flaw that I noticed on the day specified on this form.”
NHTSA complaint #11222458, filed 2019-06, 6,700 miles“The back seatbelts cross, making it very dangerous to have a passenger in the middle seat. The back driver side passenger belt has to cross over the middle belt in order to buckle. Those presents a huge hazard. Honda has offered no fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11222985, filed 2019-06, 5 miles“I purchased my Honda vehicle in Canada and legally imported it to the United States. I was contacted by my Canadian dealership and advised that there is a recall related to the seat belts. Honda describes the recall int he following terms: Due to an improperly manufactured seat belt buckle channel, the driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may fail to latch, or may unlatch unexpectedly. An unlatched seat belt buckle may increase the risk of potential injury in the event of an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11521242, filed 2023-05“I received notification of the 2 seat belt recalls on my 2018 Honda CRV. I promptly made an appointment with my local dealership, Honda of Clear Lake in League City, Texas to take for repair. I made arrangements to work from home for the day since I would not have my vehicle for my lengthy commute to work and made arrangements for my neighbor to follow me to the dealership and bring me home so I could leave my car for the day. Upon arrival, I was informed my car would need to remain with them for at least 2 days to complete this safety recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11521994, filed 2023-05“I had buckled in my seat belt, and then started my car. The “seat belt unfastened” indicator turned off. After driving a few yards, the seat belt spontaneously popped out of its socket. The seat belt warning light and alert sound then turned on and I stopped and clicked my seat belt back in the socket. It appears that I may not have “clicked” my seat belt into the socket the first time. There may be a defect here with the seat belt warning light. If the seat belt “male” makes sufficient contact with the seat belt “female”, the warning light turns off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11499094, filed 2022-12Related recalls
- 23V158000Mar 9, 2023Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura…Covers: Honda CR-V 2017–2020, Odyssey 2018–2020, Accord 2018–2019 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10182464Nov 4, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY 2017-2018 CR-Vs which fit the criteria listed below.
- 10181401Oct 16, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY 2017-2018 CR-Vs which fit the criteria listed below.
- 10180631Sep 28, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY 2017-2018 CR-Vs which fit the criteria listed below.
- 10179864Sep 10, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY 2017-2018 CR-Vs which fit the criteria listed below.
- 10178836Aug 17, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY 2017-2018 CR-Vs which fit the criteria listed below.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 5 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 10 | 3% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 25 | 1% |
| 2017 | 32 | 2% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 12 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 3% |
| 2002 | 25 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 8 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2018 Honda CR-V
608 complaintsEngine
530 complaintsForward collision avoidance
395 complaintsSteering
333 complaintsElectrical system
285 complaintsOther or unknown
209 complaintsBrakes
199 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology