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7FARW1H81JE••••••2018 Honda CR-V
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2018 Honda CR-V build (17 vs 7).
17on this build
2022on the model
270builds in total
Most reportedSteering 6Forward Collision Avoidance 3Fuel/propulsion System 2Service Brakes 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesDec 2025
While driving on a residential street at about 30 mph, our car suddenly, on its own and without warning, braked sharply. There was no other vehicle near to initiate the sharp braking. Had there been a car behind us at the time, the braking was so sharp it hit might have rear…
SteeringNov 2025
Sticky steering, steering feels like it is catching or bumping, worse at high speeds
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2024
Fuel injections failed on 65,000 mile 2018 Honda CRV. They had been cleaned recently and followed all Honda recommended maintenance. This failure has been repeatedly reported as it's impact 2015-2018 Honda CRV owners. This should be covered and recalled
Visibility/wiperMar 2023
Windshield washer nozzle freezes just below 32, resulting in limited view. Weather was clear, at or just below 32F. Started with driver sider and later on both side froze, unable to see on freeway as other cars in front sprays snow melting water
Forward Collision AvoidanceNov 2022
I was in a parking lot leaving from my job in am. Clear weather 65° As I was driving 7mph the car slammed on the brakea if an object or vehicle was in front of me. No advanced warning s. There was nothing in front of me. This is the 2nd time this has happened to me and twice…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 7FARW1H81JE050497 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.