YearToAvoid

2010 Honda CR-V Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 29 brake complaints for the 2010 Honda CR-V, 6% of the 480 total complaints filed for the year. Nine of these involved crashes and two involved injuries, with a median failure mileage of 45,000 miles. No brake-related recalls are on file for this year.

Brakes complaints
29
6% of 480
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 while pressed, with no stopping power, sometimes accompanied by unintended acceleration.
  • Owners describe air or contaminated fluid in the brake lines causing a soft or unresponsive pedal.
  • Some report the vehicle continuing to accelerate even while the brake pedal is fully depressed, forcing evasive maneuvers to avoid a crash.
  • Brake failure has occurred at low speeds (around city driving) as well as at highway speeds near 60 mph.
  • Several incidents ended with the vehicle striking a curb, wall, gate, or another vehicle after the brakes failed to respond.

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. 201029 (6%)
  2. 201122 (4%)
  3. 201225 (6%)
  4. 201331 (8%)
  5. 201428 (5%)
  6. 201547 (7%)
  7. 201620 (5%)
  8. 2017210 (12%)
  9. 2018220 (10%)
  10. 2019106 (10%)
  11. 202030 (8%)
  12. 202127 (8%)
  13. 202215 (6%)
  14. 202330 (6%)
  15. 202422 (6%)
  16. 202531 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA lists 29 brake complaints for the 2010 Honda CR-V, which is 6% of the 480 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Honda CR-V?
No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the brake system on the 2010 Honda CR-V.
At what mileage do 2010 CR-V brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2010 CR-V is 45,000 miles.
Did the 2010 CR-V brake issues cause crashes or injuries?
Yes. Of the 29 brake complaints, 9 involved crashes and 2 involved 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 complaints tied to brakes is similar to most other years, but well below 2017 and 2018, which had 12% and 10% shares respectively, and 2025, which had 13%.

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.