general problems of the 2018 Honda CR-V - part 2

245 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2018 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2018 CR-V.

36 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2025

Driving I would lose all power like inwas out of gas. Would let it sit for a few minutes and it would run normally for a while then stall on the side of the road. Happened 2 times on the interstate and one on a back road.

37 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2025

Summary of issue: I am submitting this complaint regarding unresolved safety recall issues and recurring emission system failures with my 2018 Honda Cr-v. Safety recall unresolved for over one year: I received a safety recall notice in early 2024 concerning my vehicle’s fuel pump, but despite numerous follow-ups with both Honda customer support and my local dealership, the issue has not been addressed. The necessary parts are not available, and the problem continues to be postponed for over a year, presenting potential safety risks. Emission system disorder: in 2022, I experienced issues with the emission system in my vehicle, and the case was registered under case number 13205072. However, in 2025, the emission system malfunctioned again, and the dealer attributed it to a fuel injector problem. This contradicts the original diagnosis and raises further concerns about a defect in the emission system that may have existed since the vehicle was purchased. Dealer excuse for issue: recently, the dealership has suggested that a faulty fuel injector caused the emission system failure, but I believe the underlying issue could be more serious, potentially related to the recall and the original emission system defect.

38 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2025

Eps rack. Steering sticks turning left and right.

39 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2025

There was a recall on the fuel pump which houses the fuel filter which led to faulty fuel injectors, after speaking with Honda mechanic I was informed that they are aware that there is an issue with injectors but no recall has been issued yet. The fuel injection issue would cause the car to lose acceleration and speed. Also an unknown electrical issue is happening with the car, battery has had to be replaced 3 times in the past three years, Honda mechanic is unable to locate the issue.

40 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2025

All for the safety features light remains on after starting and driving my car. I drive my car for 2 to 3 days per week. The most recent maintenance on my car was the Honda recall and alignment at the dealer. Reading various chats this seems to be a comma issue for the Honda crv. I am concerned if saftey features work and if my sensors are defected. I purchased my car December 2018 with little over 67, 000k miles.

41 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2025

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? the car had everyt warning light come on the dashboard- this happened multiple times to many people it's been widely reported online. Honda is covering it up and not doing anything about it. . . . . Every safety feature in teh car ceases to work! and does not operate- the car stalled in the middle of the highway! Honda is aware and hiding this issue. It's affective 2017-2019 crv. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes! I took to the dealer and they're aware of it. . . They said there is no recalls yet. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Honda is supressing this! were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? no!.

42 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2025

Multiple vehicle warning lights showing up on dashboard, but only when the weather is cold - usually under 35 degrees f. Once the temperature goes above 35 degrees f, the warning lights disappear. Not exactly sure what is going on, but have read online of a bunch of other owners of 2017 and 2018 Honda Cr-v’s experiencing the same exact issue. Would like to get Honda motor corp. To cover the cost of repair.

43 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2025

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-25 mph, the brakes suddenly activated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and continued driving. The contact stated the road was uneven due to construction and there was metal covering over the parts of the road being worked on. The brake light flashed on the instrument panel, advising the driver to apply the brakes while there was no other vehicle in front of the contact to activate the sensor. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer was informed of the failure but had not diagnosed the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

44 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2024

Bcm box failed without warning. This caused the brand new battery to die without warning and caused the vehicle to stop recognizing both key fobs, locking me out of the vehicle. Panic alarm randomly went off in the middle of the night. If this happens in an area without cell phone service, I would not have been able to call for roadside assistance. If this happens in an unsafe area, drivers are put at risk. Problem has been diagnosed by two separate mechanics, one of whom works at Honda. There were no warnings. The only warning that seems like a warning in hindsight is that the original car battery failed without warning overnight. That battery was promptly replaced, only to have the above problem occur within two weeks.

45 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2024

2018 Honda crv with 47,000 miles bought 12/23/24. Upon driving the car that evening all warning lights on dashboard lit up, and every warning started popping up on the dash - hill start assist error, power steering problem, parking brake problem, vehicle stability assist problem, etc. Car drove without being affected but the warnings continued cycling through on the dashboard. Took it back to the dealer I bought it from, and they said the battery wasn't tightened down all the way. I drove it and the next day all the lights came back on, and cycled through all the warning system errors. It has since stopped again, but this seems to be an issue with the 2018 crvs.

46 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2024

I have 54,000 miles and this is the second battery and second set of tires. I understand a battery but 2 already , that shouldn’t be. And tires cupping on 2 sets of tires. And alignment was not the issue and I also have them rotated.

47 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2024

Every once in a while, on a regular basis, all the dash warning lights will light up and alarm, as if every single feature of the car is in an emergency state. This may continue (every time the car is started) for days, or weeks, and then it resolves of its own accord, with no predictability. The safety issue is that if something really * wrong with one of these systems, we would be unaware of it.

48 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2024

Every warning light came on at the same time. Everything except the cruise control and lane assist works, eventhough the warning lights are on. There is nothing wrong when driving, the car accelerates fine, brakes work fine. Only the cruise control and lane assist are affected by all the warning lights. Took car to the Honda dealership and was told 2 of my fuel injectors are completely clogged, but I have to replace all 4 of them. Why would fuel injector issue cause every warning light to come on. My car gets great gas mileage (and has since I bought it brand new). Have read numerous forums with this same issue from 2017 Honda crv to 2023 crv's. Some have had their fuel injectors replaced and the problem comes back in a few weeks. If the fuel injectors aren't the issue, what exactly is making this happen and how do we know it won't cause the brakes and every other system to fail while driving down the street?.

49 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2024

I talked to other people who has the same issue with me, bad head gasket , fuel injector an vsa module going bad, I'm having all 3 issues at the same time.

50 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2024

Keyless start system problem. The car turns on accessory mode without the key being inside. The battery drains which triggers the anti theft alarm. The car is not able to be opened with the keyless remote. You have to use a manual key. During the day the car won't unlock or the trunk won't open unless you use the manual key to open the car and then start the engine.

51 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2024

My 2018 crv 1. 5l turbo with 70,000 mi. I have replaced the turbocharger high pressure fuel pump, low pressure fuel pump twice ac compressor the radio display keeps changing by itself every warning light in the display has popped on several times all at once, all this within a 6-month period also car lost power when diving on highway.

52 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2024

While driving all the warning lights for every vehicle system came on. I was just pulling onto a highway when this occured and was not sure to pull to the side for fear vehicle was going to have a problem, especially when the alerts for break system failure came on.

53 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2024

All of the warning lights go off one day, then the very next day it does not happen. This cycle has been happening for almost two straight years of “normal” driving. The vehicle is working totally fine and has never broken down because of this. Two different Honda dealerships told me that it is unsafe to drive and that the fuel injectors need to be replaced, which is a $2,000. 00 fix - which is ridiculous! there has to be something else going on to cause all of the warning lights to go off, yet the vehicle drives totally fine. It seems to me that this should fall under a “recall. ”.

54 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2024

I was driving my mother's 2018 Honda Cr-v at a steady rate of about 30 mph when there was a warning chirp and the car suddenly braked hard and came to a complete stop. At that time, I was at least 30 feet behind the car in front and both my car and the one in front were traveling at the same speed. I can only assume that the collision avoidance system kicked in unexpectedly. After stopping, I restarted the car and proceeded normally, with no warning lights showing.

55 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2024

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact replaced the battery. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v858000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called another local dealer, plaza Honda (2722 nostrand Ave, brooklyn, NY 11210), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

56 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2024

While away from home on vacation, the car alarm randomly went off for several minutes. Upon returning the battery was dead and would not start. Over the next several days this happened multiple times with the battery dying, car not starting, and the dash would light up and doors would not lock or unlock properly. Replaced the battery and again the same issue with alarm going off in the middle of the night after battery drain. I saw on the forums that the bcm is a common issue with the Honda vehicles. The car recognizes that "the start switch has been pushed, when it has not. " this poses a safety risk for the car and the individual. Remedy from the dealer is the body/keyless module replacement at nearly 800. 00. This seems to be something that Honda is aware of, but has not yet addressed.

57 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2024

8/6/24 confirmed by Honda dealer, steering gearbox internal failure. Need to replace rack and pinion assembly. See attached.

58 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2024

As soon as I turn the vehicle on, all the warning lights turn on. I cannot use any safety features of the vehicle as the lights remain on. It started a year ago however used to go away itself. But this time it is consistent for over 10 days and not going away.

59 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2024

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, dtc: p0172 and p0300 were displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while the codes were illuminated, the adas system became inoperable. The contact stated that the lane keep assist, forward collision avoidance, and other systems that were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle recently was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 23v858000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the error codes illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the dealer where the recall repair was performed, and a diagnostic test was performed. However, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the ignition coils, 12-volt battery, and the sparks plugs were replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,500.

60 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2024

The following has happened several times before a repair was made: [car alarm / unable to turn on/off car. ] questions: failure. My car is available for inspection. *unable to turn off/on vehicle, children inside. *problem reproduced months earlier, and at dealership (goodyear(920-458-8306) and Honda International(920-208-0200), both in sheboygan, WI) *warning lights and messages only appeared during the issue happening, not prior. Started [xxx] car alarm goes off during inconsistent times. Then if I try to turn it on, I am unable to turn the car back off: dash lights flicker, relay is clicking several times. If I am eventually able to turn it off, I can not turn it back on, though it does try to (engine). Same symptoms as above. Eventually it seems to possibly drain the battery, and all the dash lights and relay again flicker, but then the brake pedal pushes back at me when trying to turn it back on (with no engine sound). Battery, on/off switch, and bcm were replaced to resolve(?) this issue. We will see if this continues. I am seeing many others online having the exact same problem. Side note: touch screen infotainment screen went black months prior. Pulling fuse and inserting it fixed that issue. Also, I have video, but am unable to upload here. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

61 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2024

All warning signs come on at the same time on the dashboard. Car repair service explained that this is a known problem with crv and suggested that I take it to he dealer. I have disconnected and reconnected the battery and this worked in discontinuing the warning signs but this was a temporary fix since same problem reappeared within weeks. This has reoccurred several times since 2024. Appointment has been made with dealer since the danger is whether warning sign is legitimate or just an electrical problem. This happens when car is first started and prior to initial drive. Does not prevent use of the car.

62 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2024

Several months ago, I noticed my steering wheel was sticky. While driving it is clearly difficult to turn the wheel. So I bought new tires and had a wheel alignment. The problem continues. I have just over 42,000 miles on the crv and was under 40,000 when I noticed the problem. I just took it into the dealership and was told it was gear box issue that they are aware of and that would cost me over $3,000 to fix. When I googled this, I found that there are many complaints about this issue. Honda should recognize this problem and recall affected cars.

63 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2024

The display will be functioning properly and then start flashing to brightness and road map gets changing display of road way. Also screen goes all black or partially black.

64 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2024

All electrical warnings spontaneously engaged on the panel; disabling cruise control and adaptive tools (emergency braking, lane warming, 3rd party vehicle encroachment, etc). The car drives fine. Has happened 6 times in the last 2 years. Either spontaneously resets when I turn the car off and then on, or I have to disengage the battery to reset everything.

65 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2024

While driving the entire driving assist system warnings started flashing (lane assist, blind spot, acc, etc. ) resulting in a solid system break light, with none of the safety features functioning. In addition to being very distracting while driving, had I not noticed the warning lights going off , I would not have known that the safety system was off. It is very easy to miss while focusing on driving in a rainy day like today. I am writing to you directly since the last time I emailed Honda about a confirmed sw bug that results in the screen going dark, they told me it is not a safety issue and requested $180 for a sw update. When your screen goes dark when you are driving after changing the brightness on its own, and you don't see the backing off warnings, or camera, I would say it is a safety issue. While I am not writing about this specific issue, I don't trust Honda to do an honest assessment. I am unaware if Honda researched this issue yet, but have seen reports online about this issue.

66 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2024

All the warning lights came on at once. But car drives ok.

67 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2024

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "brake system", "collision mitigation system", "road departure mitigation", "adaptive cruise control" and the "lane keeping assist" massages remained displayed along with an audible alarm. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,400.

68 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2024

Vehicle is flashing all kinds of repair needed signals. It is stalling and shutting off. It's not safe for me to drive. I'm elderly (disabled) and need to drive to get medicine and doctors appointments. The fuel pump is on recall and I can not wait until the fall to get the pump replaced. No Honda dealers have the pumps in stick yet. I need help ASAP. Thank you.

69 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2024

The car quit suddenly while picking up my child at school and would not start. Had to be towed to the Honda dealership due it not running. No warning sign of it having any problems, nothing. This qas February 13th and has been sitting therr for over a month now. I have contacted the Honda service department twice and they can not give me an eta on when my car will be fixed or when the fue pump will arrive and if that is the only thing wrong with my car. This is our main vehicle, I do have a courtesy car to drive but I am making car payments on a car that is not functioning.

70 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2024

On 2/10/2024 I was stopped waiting to put gas in my car when all of a sudden multiple lights lite up on my dash board (vehicle stability assist, vsa problems, hill start assist, adaptive cruise control problems, collision mitigation problems, road departure mitigation system problem, power steering (eps) problems, electric brake system problem, emission system problem, brake system problem, * all integral to safe driving for me. I was able to drive slowly to my mechanic and he was able to do a diagnostic assessment and it showed a code b1234 (air mix control motor circuit (driver's) short. He was able to turn all the warning lights off. I am now a little afraid to use my car long distance until I can get assured that this will not happen again. In searching the internet I find that this is not an isolated occurrence. There are multiple complaints regarding this same issue.



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