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2010 Honda CR-V Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#13 most-complained of 16 CR-V years

The 2010 Honda CR-V ranks 13th out of 16 model years with a complaint index of 20, earning a "Best" verdict among CR-V years. NHTSA lists 480 complaints and 15 recalls, with Airbags as the top problem area at 45% of complaints.

Complaints
480
Recalls
15
Crashes / fires
31 / 2
Injuries / deaths
16 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23.5
21 city / 27.5 hwy

Top 2010 Honda CR-V problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags217 (45%)
  2. Engine79 (16%)
  3. Structure & Body63 (13%)
  4. Electrical System48 (10%)
  5. Other48 (10%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain30 (6%)
  7. Brakes29 (6%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires24 (5%)
  9. Steering14 (3%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers10 (2%)

What owners report

  • Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration with the brake pedal depressed, sometimes ending in a collision with a fixed object or another vehicle.
  • Some report the brake pedal going to the floor while the vehicle simultaneously accelerated, requiring the engine to be shut off to regain control.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in crashes even though the dashboard indicator showed deployment, with the airbag warning light later flashing.
  • Seat belts are described as tightening excessively during a crash and then locking up, refusing to retract or extend afterward.
  • One owner reported the vehicle shutting off while driving through standing water at 50 mph, causing loss of control and a crash into a tree.
  • A driver reported the vehicle stalling suddenly, with cruise control disengaging followed by the brakes seizing about 30 seconds later.
2010 Honda CR-V complaints: complaints filed per quarter1212010 Q12012 Q12014 Q12016 Q12018 Q12020 Q12022 Q22024 Q2
577 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2016 Q3 (121).

2010 Honda CR-V recalls

15 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V228000Mar 30, 2023Structure & Body616,128 vehicles

    Structure:frame and members

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame to corrode and possibly detach the rear trailing arm.

    Risk: A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UE3.

  2. NHTSA 19V502000Jun 27, 2019Airbags9,555 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

  3. NHTSA 19V500000Jun 27, 2019Airbags1,558 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.

See all 15 recalls for the 2010 Honda CR-V →

2010 Honda CR-V fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
27.5 MPG
Combined
23.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,750
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2010 compared with other CR-V years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010Best204801523.5
2011Good335531323.5
2012Best13403325.5

All Honda CR-V years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Honda CR-V reliable?
Among CR-V model years, 2010 ranks 13th out of 16 with a complaint index of 20 and a "Best" verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
What is the top problem area for the 2010 Honda CR-V?
Airbags account for 45% of complaints (217 of 480), with a median failure mileage of 57,000 miles, followed by Engine issues at 16%.
Does the 2010 Honda CR-V have a Takata airbag recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists multiple airbag inflator recalls covering the 2010 CR-V, including campaigns 19V502000, 19V500000, 19V378000, 19V182000, 18V661000, 18V268000, and 18V042000.
How many recalls does the 2010 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 15 recalls for the 2010 Honda CR-V, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2010 CR-V compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 20, the 2010 CR-V has far fewer reported problems than the worst years, 2018 (index 100) and 2017 (index 87), both rated "Avoid."

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.