2018 Honda CR-V Problems: 18 Issues Every Owner Should Know
2018 model year · 19,274+ owner reports · Updated June 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 19,274+ owner reports, the 2018 Honda CR-V has 18 documented known issues, with 6 rated critical. The most serious are 1.5L Turbo Engine Oil Dilution ($0-$500 repair), Denso Fuel Pump Recall - NHTSA 20V-374 and 23V-111 ($0-$0 repair), 1.5T CVT Transmission Judder and Valve Body Failure ($200-$5,000 repair), 1.5L Turbo (L15BE) Engine Oil Dilution — Fuel in Oil, Overfilled Dipstick, Gas Smell in Cabin ($0-$200 repair), Phantom Braking — Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) Activates With No Obstacle ($0-$200 repair) and Low-Density Fuel Pump Impeller — Stalling / No-Start (NHTSA Recalls 21V-215 & 23V-858) ($0-$0 repair). The most commonly reported issue is 1.5L Turbo Engine Oil Dilution with 5,000 owner reports. Across all issues, repair costs range from $100 to $5,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.