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2006 Honda CR-V Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Honda CR-V, 8% of all 398 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest suspension complaint count among 21 CR-V model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 44,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
30
8% of 398
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
44,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Honda CR-V suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 18, 2006, latest Jun 5, 2025.

2006 Honda CR-V suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2006Oct 2007Sep 2008Jun 2012Jun 2014Dec 2021Dec 2024
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to Jun 2025; peak Oct 2006 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Honda CR-V

  1. NHTSA 12V124000Mar 23, 2012Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,316 vehicles

    Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

    Honda is recalling certain model year 2006 cr-v vehicles. The weld strength attaching the sub-frame bushing collar to the passenger-side front lower arm is insufficient. The collar can separate from the arm due to vibration while driving.

    Risk: As a result, a loss of steering can occur, increasing the risk of crash.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production lot stamp on the passenger-side front lower arm and, if necessary, replace the lower arm, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about april 17, 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by CR-V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200547 (10%)
  2. 200630 (8%)
  3. 200758 (7%)
  4. 200857 (6%)
  5. 200934 (9%)
  6. 201024 (5%)
  7. 201138 (7%)
  8. 201230 (7%)
  9. 201323 (6%)
  10. 201495 (16%)
  11. 201539 (6%)
  12. 201623 (6%)
  13. 201713 (1%)
  14. 201826 (1%)
  15. 201913 (1%)
  16. 202010 (3%)
  17. 20216 (2%)
  18. 20228 (3%)
  19. 20235 (1%)
  20. 202410 (3%)
  21. 202514 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Honda CR-V have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Honda CR-V, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 44,500 miles.
Which Honda CR-V year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2014 Honda CR-V has the most suspension complaints (95), compared with 30 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Honda CR-V?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Honda CR-V concerns the suspension: 12V124000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.