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2018 Honda CR-V Lane Departure Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Lane Departure complaints for the 2018 Honda CR-V, about 2% of its 2,141 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are listed, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area. Median mileage at failure was 47,500.

Lane Departure complaints
45
2% of 2,141
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
47,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical lane departure system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report all dashboard warning lights, including lane departure and collision mitigation, illuminating at once, sometimes leaving the vehicle undrivable.
  • Some describe the steering wheel feeling stuck or sticky, requiring extra force to turn, occasionally paired with a clicking or rattling noise.
  • Several report the vehicle braking on its own for no visible object, with the system reacting to shadows or pavement changes on the road.
  • A few mention safety sensors and cameras failing after the car sits off for a short period, triggering multiple system warnings on restart.
  • Some link the warning light pattern to unrelated issues like fuel injector or engine problems, which also disable lane departure and other driver-assist features.

When 2018 Honda CR-V lane departure system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 25, 2020, latest Aug 23, 2026.

2018 Honda CR-V lane departure complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2020Jul 2022Jun 2023May 2024Dec 2024Aug 2025May 2026
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2020 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2025 (3).

Lane Departure recalls for the 2018 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Lane Departure complaints by CR-V model year

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

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 20110 (0%)
  3. 20120 (0%)
  4. 20130 (0%)
  5. 20140 (0%)
  6. 20154 (1%)
  7. 20161 (0%)
  8. 201738 (2%)
  9. 201845 (2%)
  10. 201924 (2%)
  11. 20209 (3%)
  12. 202117 (5%)
  13. 202212 (5%)
  14. 202330 (6%)
  15. 202425 (6%)
  16. 202511 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2018 Honda CR-V owners reported Lane Departure problems?
NHTSA lists 45 complaints in this area for the 2018 CR-V, which is about 2% of the 2,141 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda CR-V lane departure system?
No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2018 CR-V.
At what mileage do lane departure issues typically show up on the 2018 CR-V?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 47,500 miles.
Did lane departure problems cause any crashes or injuries in the 2018 CR-V?
NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to this complaint area for the 2018 CR-V.
Is the 2018 CR-V worse than other years for this problem?
The 2018 CR-V's 45 complaints and 2% share are similar to the 2017 CR-V's 38 complaints and 2% share, both higher in raw count than most other model years listed.

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.