2018 Honda CR-V: reliability, problems and cost to own
Think twiceWell below average
It scores 14 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $13,831 to own, including $4,262 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$2,444
Transmission & drivetrain$483
Driver-assist & stability$364
Electrical system$267
Fuel system$233
Steering$232
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMay 22, 2026 · campaign 26V332000
Honda (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 RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Steering › Electric Power Assist SystemSep 27, 2018 · campaign 18V663000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the
torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Yes. It scores 14 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2016, 2020 and 2022 CR-V scored much better.
Is the 2018 Honda CR-V reliable?
It scores 14 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 2,163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $4,262 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2018 Honda CR-V cost to own?
About $13,831 over 5 years: $2,769 in lost value, $4,262 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,006 today.
What are the best years of the Honda CR-V?
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (14/100).