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

325 problems related to engine and engine cooling 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 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2024

The vehicle began running rough spring 2023 and all the lights on the dashboard lit up. The local mechanic did not identify any serious problem and the lights all going off seemed to be a separate issue since the whole dashboard was lit up. We continued driving it out of necessity and eventually it began stalling. Then we took it back to our mechanic who identified the fuel injectors as the issue and recommended that we take it to the dealership. We took it to the dealership and they charged $3000 for the fuel injector replacement and also did some minor recall repairs. When my husband drove it off the lot, it stalled again so he brought it back and identified that it still was not repaired. They then kept it for 2-3 more weeks and repaired the head gasket. We took it home and drove it for another 6 mths and then it stalled again when my husband was driving at 65mph on a bridge. He safely pulled over but the vehicle had trouble restarting as it had in spring of 2023 from time to time when it was riding rough. This time there were no warning lights related to the issue. The dash now has some warning lights. We have not driven it since and the part for the fuel pump from Honda is not available until fall 2024 so we are without a vehicle even though we paid for a new vehicle that we hoped would last us beyond 6 years.

37 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2024

My vehicle stalled out while driving on the highway, with all electrical components going haywire and the vehicle stopped accelerating or maintaining speed. After being towed 61 miles, my mechanic says that it is not making a loud noise when he tries to test-drive it, had no power, and returned many error codes, including one for the turbo. Mechanic believes that the turbo failed and triccered all electrical systems to go haywire. Honda dealership service tech confirms (without commitment, as they did not personally examine it) that the mechanics explanation makes sense and my experience describes what would happen if the turbo failed. In addition to putting me in an unsafe situation on the highway, this malfunction may end up costing me thousands between parts, labor, and towing costs. Research on the problem tells me this has happened to many other 2017-2017 crv owners and Honday has simply failed to address the issue. Unacceptable.

38 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2024

Sudden unexpected acceleration. Multiple occurences during same outing, almost caused me to have an accident . Had to hard break while engine continued to surge. Had vehicle towed to Honda dealer. They said no code set and couldn't duplicate condition. They kept vehicle 2 weeks and drove multiple times but couldn't duplicate problem. Since no code set, nothing fixed. Do not believe any diagnosis on components were done. My opinion.

39 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2024

On my way home, the car began to tremble and make a very strange noise. I couldn't stop because I was on the highway, the next day all the lights car on the dashboard were on, I dropped my car on the dealer and still is there,.

40 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that a few days later, while attempting to start the engine, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with water intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine and several unknown warning lights were illuminated again. The local dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in again to diagnose it; however, the contact refused to pay for another diagnosis. The contact related the failure with the NHTSA campaign number: 23v858000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the dealer stated that the parts to perform the recall repair were not available yet. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

41 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2023

Our 2018 crv touring modelm has had the dashboard light up like a christmas tree with all codes flashing. We have had the vehicle to the local Honda dealer numerous times and also to a private garage. The battery has been changerd out, the Honda dealer performed a sparkplug recall and the car continues to do this with the dashboard lighting up showing all kinds of codes. Last evening for the second time the car would not go above 10 mph. I had to shut down the engine and restart. This is very dangerous. We bought the car brand new and have had all the maintenance done. My wife is afraid to drive the car, is there anything NHTSA can do to have Honda look into this problem. From my looking into this it appears quite a few Honda crv's are encountering this problem. This is unsafe. Thank you for your time, I look forward to hearing back from you.

42 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, the vehicle shut off. The contact was unaware of any warning lights being illuminated before the failure. There was an abnormal odor of fumes entering the vehicle. The vehicle was able to be restarted. Additionally, the vehicle was not achieving the mpg on the monroney label. 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 stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

43 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2023

I had all the warning lights come on my 2018 Honda crv. At one time the car also lost power. I have been visited my dealer 3 times, and still is the same problem!! it has happened 4 times.

44 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2023

Actual recall still not done , since 2023.

45 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2023

I have a recall on my Honda Cr-v since December of 2023 how come the parts still not available by now, I am told that it is dangerous to drive because car can stop on the hi way causing an accident. Lets get the parts faster then 9 mounths.

46 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the engine; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v858000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was contacted, and case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

47 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2023

Engine failure while driving on the highway. This is related to the oil dilution issue with the 1. 5 turbo engines on our 2018 crv. Valve got destroyed. Honda dealer replaced the cylinder head under warranty at no cost to us.

48 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fuel injectors were cleaned; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure could be related to the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced difficulty starting and was shuddering. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated to respond while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. 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 failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

49 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2023

I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the 2018 Honda crv that I purchased from Honda dealership in bellevue, washington state just a few short months ago. Initially, after several week ago from the dealer, all warning lights on the dashboard were illuminated, prompting me to bring the car to your dealership for an evaluation. Following your team's assessment, the car was upgraded with software in accordance with service bulletin [link to the bulletin: https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2019/mc-10154475-0001. Pdf however, this was only the beginning of our troubles. In the past few months, my family, including my 9-year-old son, has encountered a series of issues that have severely affected the safety and reliability of the vehicle. We rely on this car for various family activities, including picking our son up from school and transporting him to various extracurricular activities. On multiple occasions, my family has been exposed to a strong smell of gasoline within the vehicle while driving, even with my 9-year-old son and wife in the car. This issue has persisted and continues to be a major cause for concern. Despite these issues, when I reached out to the dealership for assistance, I was informed that I would be required to pay an inspection fee. Given the seriousness of the problems and the potential safety risks associated with the gasoline smell, I felt that it was unjust to be asked to cover this cost and, as a result, I declined the inspection. The most alarming incident occurred last Saturday oct 21 2023, while driving the vehicle from bellevue, to sammamish back home. The car abruptly lost all power while I was traveling at 40mph. This not only posed a significant safety hazard but also led to an emergency situation. I had to pull over, turn off the engine a couple times, and restart the car to regain power. We barely drove this vehicle back home. Throughout this incident, all engine warning lights were illuminated.

50 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2023

Multiple engine failure codes appeared on dashboard. Took vehicle for inspection and diagnoses states code p0172 fuel system too rich. The service technician recommended fuel injector replacement due to faulty injectors. Service advisor did not file a warranty claim on my behalf despite my request to do so. When I called portfolio protection, they informed me that the technician did not call in the claim. Portfolio protection ever drive 250 limited powertrain coverage has an exception for injectors listed in the mechanical paragraph as follows: mechanical: this limited warranty does not provide coverage for service adjustments/cleaning, carburetor, throttle body assembly (except injectors), contaminated fuel system, water ingestion, air conditioning recharge, refrigerant, coolant, battery cables, belts, hoses, brakes (front hubs, drums, shoes, lining, disc rotors and pads), exhaust system, (. . . ) etc. Portfolio protection and barber Honda service advisor will not acknowledge the exception for injectors clearly stated in the contract. I took the steps required in the contract to file a claim and spoke to multiple adjusters at portfolio protection and they refused to acknowledge the exception for injectors. Honda has extended the warranty on fuel injectors for other vehicles due to faulty injectors and incorrect installation during the assembly process as stated on Honda service bulletin 22-002. This is clearly an ongoing issue with Honda and needs to encompass all vehicles.

51 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2023

When on the highway, if you try to match other cars speed, the car turns on the check engine and starts losing its force. When I check, it says it has a problem with misfire. P0304 & p0303. Honda changed the injectors, coils and spark plugs. The vehicle dilutes a large quantity of gas into the motor oil. 1/4 more of gas than the 3. 7 quarts that the engine is supposed to have. The motor is a 1. 5 engine. The car isn’t safe because I have to stop on the highway, turn it off and on then start driving again and pray that in 5 minutes the same thing won’t happen again. I’ve had to stop using the car and it’s been parked for 2 months and Honda wipes their hands clean because it’s out of warranty, yet the majority of people with this specific model have the same problem.

52 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2023

After battery replacement done by dealership Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning, horn was off, lights were on, keyless remote can not be detected, many safety system errors etc. Called road side assist, after entire system reset, everything seemed to be normal, but problem showed up again on Saturday morning. Towed car to dealership, they checked everything and turned out to be body control module problem, had to replace body control module. My car only 5 years, 55k miles. It happed so randomly, faulty locks, faulty anti-theft, and can be a huge safety concern/issue.

53 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2023

I was driving south on the FL turnpike when my vehicle shuts off,.

54 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2023

I bought this vehicle few weeks ago from the Honda bellevue, washington state. After one week or more, all warning signal were presented and we could smell strong gasoline inside cabin when all windows were closed. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they couldn't figure out the problem but only updated the software for me. After the checkup, me and my family smelled gasoline twice. I am so worry about it because I have used this vehicle to deliver my 8 year old son to school and other sport activties.

55 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2023

Driving on the freeway the splash guard fell partially down, making a horrible sound. It gave no warning. It was a very scary experience.

56 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2023

Ac discharge hose replaced due to leak. Many people reported this same issue on online forums on the same vehicle. This is on a 1. 5 l engine. Refrigerant type is r-1234yf. There was a recall on the compressor shaft seal deterioration due to this refrigerant type. Could the same be said for the discharge hose? I have already replaced my vehicles discharge hose. For diagnostics and repairs it cost between 800-1100 dollars depending on the shop due to labor. For the average american this is too expensive and some may choose not to repair the ac system and the heat is not good for families with children. There were no warning lamps the car just stopped cooling.

57 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2023

Within the last 2 months the car began to run rough. We added fuel injector cleaner to no avail. After some time, the computer system went berserk - every system in the car was informing us that it had a problem (ie lane keep assist, lane departure warning, collision mitigation braking system, vehicle stability assist , electric power steering etc) along with continued rough engine performance. We took the vehicle to a local Honda dealership repair shop and were eventually informed that the fuel injectors were faulty and need to be replaced. We requested that they order a set of injectors for us a month ago and are still waiting delivery of these back-ordered parts a phone call recently to the parts department of another dealer turned up with non-availability there as well the fact that these parts are in such demand along with the continued poor performance of our vehicle suggests that there may be some sort of widespread problem with this model of vehicle the constant alerts about system failures accompanied by warning chimes are a major distraction while driving. If a real problem occurs involving one of these systems, we won’t know about it since they are all “screaming “ at us about their impending failure while bad fuel injectors are not a direct safety hazard, the resulting systems problem can be seen as somewhat hazardous.

58 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and wait a half an hour and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact also stated that the instrumental panel had become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was diagnosed with fuel injector #1 failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. However, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

59 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle went into limp mode while attempting to accelerate. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated during the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, and the contact waited for a while before continuing to drive. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

60 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2023

In February, 2023 all of the warning lights came on my 2018 Honda crv, including brake failure, lane departure and many more, making me afraid to drive the car. Dealer wants to replace fuel injectors, but none are available! I’m afraid my car is a danger to myself and others on the road, since all the warning lights continue to appear. Help!!.

61 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated after starting the vehicle, a knocking noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was fuel dilution in the engine oil and that the rod bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

62 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated while sitting at a stop light, another motorist hit her vehicle on the front passenger side. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact nor the other driver sustained any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to an independent body shop where it was repaired. Since the accident, the contact stated that several warning lights would flash on the instrument panel either upon start of the vehicle or while driving at various speeds, . The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where a diagnostic showed that the fuel injector needed to be replaced. Prior to owning the vehicle, the contact was informed that a recall(recall unknown) was performed on the vehicle that was related to the fuel injector. A software was performed to repair the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 73900.

63 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2023

At 57000 miles, our SUV suddenly displayed a warning of “emission control problem”. Within a few miles of that, the car displayed virtually every warning message it has… something in the range of 20 different alarms. The onboard computer showed the problem to be 1 cylinder running too lean. The fix was to replace the fuel injector on that cylinder, but Honda now only sells the injector in sets of 4 for their 4 cyl engines. I ended up paying $1438 to have all the injectors replaced in a car that is not even 5 yrs old. This follows the replacement of a faulty a/c compressor for $2200 a year ago when the car had around 45000 miles. These kinds of premature failures are more and more common in Honda’s , and it’s clear Honda is doing nothing to address the issues if a car is out of the 36k mile warranty. Outrageous!!!!.

64 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle was stalling and losing motive power. The vehicle was able to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 30 mph and merging onto a road, the vehicle stalled, she lost control of the steering wheel, and she crashed into a ditch where the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated that the air bags had failed to deploy and that his wife was hospitalized with neck, shoulder and back injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the undercarriage, radiator, oil drain pan, and additional unknown components needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21v215000; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure was 15,000.

65 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to accelerate to highway speeds, the vehicle hesitated. The engine block symbol was illuminated and blinking. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that an engine replacement was needed due to head gasket failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, who stated the failure was due to the turbo charger. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 23v858000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 84,333.

66 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2022

I have a 2018 Honda Cr-v touring , with a 1. 5 turbo engine. It seems that as my oil usage (mileage) increases, between oil changes, I have been losing miles per gallon. After an oil change my mpg is around 34 to 35 mpg. My car now is at 60% oil usage before an oil change is needed. I am due for an oil change now. The last oil change the mechanic noticed there was a thinning of the oil and the smell of gas in the oil was present, as well as the oil quantity was higher. We assumed the higher oil quantity is due to gas in the oil.

67 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2022

The car does not get up to operating temperature at idle during cold climates. If the car is started and left to idle and warm up, the heat will not blow and the front window will not defrost. If the car is driven on short trips through town, it will not heat up at all. Also, if the car is driven around and gets up to operating temperature and then left to idle, the car's temperature will slowly edge down and cause no heat to blow from the vents. I have brought the car in to the dealer twice for the same issue only for them to tell me that this is a normal characteristic of the car and that nothing is wrong. I have never had this issue on any other vehicle. Additionally, the car suffers from oil dilution in the engine which cases poor performance and thinned oil. The oil level gradually increases over time after being driven because of gasoline entering the engine oil. I believe that this will eventually lead to premature wear in my engine.

68 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2022

While driving (road trip 500 miles round trip), all the dashboard lights turned with no real indication of what the issues was. I pulled over to see if there was anything noticeable and did not see anything exteriorly nor once I opened the hood of the car. I continued my drive home (remaining 100 miles or so) and once I parked my car in driveway, I noticed a strong smell with black smoke coming from exhaust pipe with black oil at the end of my tailpipes. My car is currently at dealers getting looked at and they recommended changing my fuel injector and spark plugs, which they completed ($2,000) and I am still having issues. !!! doing my research online I noticed that there was a recall of this vehicle in china but not in the us, which is unacceptable. Something needs to be done ASAP!.

69 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2022

Hello nhts, I have been dealing with my vehicle stalling & losing power while driving on the freeway. This is a very dangerous issue with my Honda crv. I have had this happen several times now and it was reported to Honda. Honda has not yet placed this issue on recall status. This needs to get looked at before someone gets injured or killed.

70 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2022

Toda la seguridad relacioada al sistema DE frenos y la emisión DE gases ES un problema persistente en el panel del vehículo. Al parecer ES un problema común DE éstos vehículos según las reseñas que he escuchado y leído DE por parte DE otros propietarios DE éstos vehículos.



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