10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,368 miles

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problem #12

Aug 202018

CR-V

  • 3,400 miles
The brakes failed when in reverse. The reverse sensors do not detect movement, the car does at intersections. A blue vertical line appears when the car is in reverse. The panel freezes...all this happened when the car was in motion.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #11

Dec 312017

CR-V

  • miles
Please see the attached pdf for description of Honda sensing system malfunctions. The problems typically happen when the vehicle is in motion. However, sensing system malfunctions have occurred when the vehicle is parked with the engine off/accessory mode on. The date of incident listed is the date vehicle was purchased, as this is an ongoing issue that started on day of purchase.

- Rohnert Park, CA, USA

problem #10

Feb 152018

CR-V

  • miles
With my smartphone connected to the audio/information screen (infotainment panel) via usb port in the center console for the use of ios maps for navigation, I received an incoming phone call. The volume of the ring through the vehicle speakers was so loud that my body instinctively and involuntarily removed my hands from the steering wheel to protect my ears by covering them. At that point, I had completely lost control of the moving vehicle! it created an extremely dangerous situation. After researching the problem later, I found that the volume of incoming calls is a function of the vehicle; not the smart phone when used in this fashion. The volume must be adjusted by use of the infotainment panel volume knob (or maybe steering wheel volume adjust?) while the call is incoming. To have the default incoming call setting at a volume level that would cause a driver's hands to involuntarily cover their ears while in motion seems to be reckless endangerment. I was not advised verbally or in writing that this volume would need to be adjusted or that it could cause a hazardous condition. My hearing has never seemed overly sensitive to loud noise.

- Rohnert Park, CA, USA

problem #9

Aug 102018

CR-V

  • 2,838 miles
On 08-10-2018 after just getting onto the freeway on the way to a meeting, the audio/information screen (infotainment screen) went into malfunction. It was turning itself on and off, and beeping. There was no way to turn the screen off and no way to silence the beeping. The malfunction continued non-stop until the vehicle was turned off. This caused an extreme state of distracted-driver while on the freeway with many other automobiles around.

- Rohnert Park, CA, USA

problem #8

Sep 062018

CR-V

  • 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter failed to fully engage and the vehicle suddenly surged at a high rate of speed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the garage door, a wall, and into the steps near the mud room of the house. The driver was unable to slow down the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The driver sustained injuries to the left side of the body, including the arms, hips, back, and minor bruising. Medical treatment was not received. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the crash. The dealer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

- Gordonsville, VA, USA

problem #7

Aug 282018

CR-V

  • 90 miles
Fatal acc/lkas "Honda sensing problem" with "amber warning light" on dash, and system all locked up while on I75 on the way home from work. When I exited at the light, I turned-the-car off and it cleared the error message. Cruise control was not engaged. New car. Only 1-day old. Called and reported to dealer but not response yet. Appears to be a serious safety violation based on internet search of other customers with same problem. Recommend priority assignment with Honda.

- Springboro, OH, USA

problem #6

Aug 032018

CR-V

  • 10,500 miles
Draining battery suspected parasitic drain. The vehicle was attempted to start yesterday and the battery has low charged (~7 volts from multi-meter). The vehicle was sitting in the garage for about 2 days since last use. Jumpstarted the vehicle with a jumper cable and was driven for about 2 hours. After driving the battery had about ~14 volts reading. The vehicle is ~10500 miles under normal usage. Purchased Sept 2017. This is the second time it happened in the last 3 months. The first time was ~7-8K miles.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #5

Jul 032018

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. when the vehicle was started, an abnormal vibration was coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, the brake, TPMS, park, adaptive cruise control, and several other warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. An appointment was made with mills Honda (8465 mn hwy 210, baxter, mn 56425, (218) 825-7525) to have the vehicle diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000. The VIN was not available.

- Browerville, MN, USA

problem #4

May 062018

CR-V

  • 5,000 miles
Left house to find all the windows down and the sun roof partially opened. The key fob was on the dresser in the house. Car was parked outside.

- Bechtelsville, PA, USA

problem #3

Apr 292018

CR-V

  • 4,200 miles
Driving down the highway when all dash warning lights concerning the Honda sensing system came on with malfunction warnings, pulled to the side of the highway and turned the motor off, then restarted the motor and the warnings went off. Took the car to the dealer and they checked the computer for codes, there were none. My question, is this car safe to drive and is Honda motor company working on this issue. When looking at the Honda forums online it appears that this is a problem with alot of the 2017 and 2018 CRV's. I don't like pulling to the side of the highway trying to get the computer to reboot. My Honda service person said that we would monitor the problem before my next oil change that I'd due in October 2018. Again, I would like to know if Honda motor is aware of an issue that is potentially a very dangerous situation for a family to be put in.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #2

Feb 102018

CR-V

  • 2,000 miles
Engine does not start dash board shows all the error messages. After 10-15 mins it works fine. Took vehicle to dealers 3 times and kept overnight to fix. No solution provided. Raised 2 tickets with Honda they are irresponsible and stopped contacting me for solution. Hundreds of people facing this issue.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #1

Jan 312018

CR-V

  • 276 miles
While on vacation, I had my 2018 Honda, CRV-exl parked for nearly 2 weeks. On our return, I attempted to start the vehicle. It would not start as the new battery was completely drained and dead. Luckily I had a charger and charged the vehicle for 2 hours. I was then able to start the vehicle and idle it. During idle the display indicated problems in all operable functions. During a 45 min drive the system must have reset itself and the vehicle operated normally, this condition repeated itself about 1 month later with the same problems. I am schedule to have an electrical system check of the CRV soon at the dealership where the vehicle was purchased. I hope they disciver the source of the problem.

- Chaska, MN, USA