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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.

2018 Honda CR-V structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month4Dec 2017Feb 2019Oct 2019Sep 2020Jun 2023May 2024Nov 2025
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2017 to May 2026; peak May 2019 (4).

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.

  1. 201063 (13%)
  2. 201160 (11%)
  3. 201240 (10%)
  4. 201322 (6%)
  5. 201437 (6%)
  6. 201569 (10%)
  7. 201626 (7%)
  8. 201746 (3%)
  9. 201833 (2%)
  10. 201929 (3%)
  11. 202011 (3%)
  12. 20216 (2%)
  13. 20224 (2%)
  14. 202325 (5%)
  15. 202421 (5%)
  16. 202512 (5%)

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.

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.