2010 Honda CR-V Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 79 engine complaints for the 2010 Honda CR-V, 16% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 63,000 miles. There is no related recall listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 79
- 16% of 480
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 63,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden, unexpected acceleration while the brake pedal was depressed, sometimes ending in a collision with a building, gate, or parked vehicle.
- Some report the vehicle continuing forward motion or surging even as they tried to slow down and park, resulting in impacts with fences or walls.
- One owner reported the engine stalling suddenly while cruise control was active, followed by a rear-end collision.
- A case describes sudden total engine failure linked to oil consumption that began only weeks earlier, referencing a Honda service bulletin covering up to 125,000 miles or 8 years.
- One report describes smoke and fire coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving around 35-40 mph.
When 2010 Honda CR-V engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 13, 2010, latest Jun 15, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2010 Honda CR-V
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by CR-V model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2010 Honda CR-V have?
- NHTSA lists 79 engine-related complaints for the 2010 CR-V, which is 16% of all 480 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda CR-V engine problems?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue on the 2010 CR-V.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2010 CR-V?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 63,000 miles for this engine issue.
- What kinds of engine failures do owners report on the 2010 CR-V?
- Owners describe sudden unexpected acceleration despite braking, stalling while cruise control was engaged, sudden total engine failure tied to oil consumption, and one case of smoke and fire from the rear of the vehicle.
- How does the 2010 CR-V's engine complaint rate compare to other CR-V years?
- The 2010 CR-V's engine complaints made up 16% of its total complaints, lower than years like 2015 (40%) and 2017 (33%), based on NHTSA data.