YearToAvoid

2010 Honda CR-V Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 29 brake complaints for the 2010 Honda CR-V, 6% of its 481 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 45,000. There is no related recall covering this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
29
6% of 481 complaints
All complaints this year
481
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal goes to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes right as the driver pulls into a garage or driveway.
  • Vehicle continues to accelerate even while the brake pedal is fully depressed, in some cases running into a curb, wall, or parked object.
  • Uneven and unusually fast wear on one rear brake pad compared to the others, paired with grinding noises at all speeds.
  • Brake sensor rubbing against the rotor produces a loud noise from the rear passenger side when braking.
  • One driver reported brake fluid found contaminated by a dealer technician after the brake pedal slid forward under pressure.

When 2010 Honda CR-V brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 19, 2010, latest Jun 15, 2026.

2010 Honda CR-V brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2010Jul 2012Jan 2014Apr 2016Oct 2016Feb 2019Feb 2024
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Jun 2026; peak Jan 2011 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by CR-V model year

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

  1. 200522 (5%)
  2. 200636 (9%)
  3. 200724 (3%)
  4. 200828 (3%)
  5. 200915 (4%)
  6. 201029 (6%)
  7. 201122 (4%)
  8. 201225 (6%)
  9. 201331 (8%)
  10. 201428 (5%)
  11. 201547 (7%)
  12. 201620 (5%)
  13. 2017210 (12%)
  14. 2018220 (10%)
  15. 2019106 (10%)
  16. 202030 (8%)
  17. 202127 (8%)
  18. 202215 (6%)
  19. 202330 (6%)
  20. 202422 (6%)
  21. 202531 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2010 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA lists 29 brake complaints for the 2010 CR-V, which is 6% of the 481 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda CR-V brakes?
No. NHTSA's data shows no related recall tied to this brake complaint area for the 2010 CR-V.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 CR-V?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 45,000 miles.
Do the 2010 CR-V brake complaints involve crashes?
Yes. Of the 29 brake complaints, 9 are linked to crashes and 2 to injuries, with no fires reported.
How does the 2010 CR-V compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2010 CR-V's 6% share of brake complaints is similar to most other model years, though 2017 and 2018 show much higher shares at 12% and 10%.

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.