2018 Honda CR-V Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 33 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Honda CR-V, 2% of that year's 2,141 total complaints, with 5 crashes and 7 injuries reported. No related recall covers this area, and the median mileage at failure is 7,500.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 33
- 2% of 2,141
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 7,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Sunroofs reportedly cracked or shattered spontaneously while the vehicle was parked, in one case with the car stationary for hours before the glass gave way.
- Doors have opened unexpectedly while driving or failed to stay latched, including a driver door that came ajar on the highway and a passenger door that detached in a collision.
- Owners describe seats that reclined or twisted during rear-end impacts, leaving occupants improperly restrained and injured.
- Rust spots were found forming on the tailgate shortly after purchase.
- Windows and sunroof were reported to open on their own, allowing rain to soak the interior while the vehicle was parked.
- Some owners noted sharp headlight trim pieces that catch on wash mitts and can pull loose during normal cleaning.
When 2018 Honda CR-V body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 1, 2017, latest May 11, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 Honda CR-V
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Honda CR-V?
- NHTSA lists 33 complaints in this category for the 2018 CR-V, which is 2% of the 2,141 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda CR-V's structure or body?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 CR-V.
- Have these problems caused crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA records show 5 crashes and 7 injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 CR-V.
- At what mileage do these body issues typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 7,500 miles.
- How does 2018 compare to other CR-V model years for this problem area?
- The 2% share of complaints for 2018 is lower than earlier years like 2010 (13%) and 2015 (10%), suggesting this issue is less prominent in 2018 relative to other CR-V model years.