CarComplaints.com Notes: It's rare when a newer vehicle has defect trends. Judging from the identical 2017 model year, the 2018 Honda CR-V is likely to have at least two — overfilled oil levels with a gas smell, & heat not working.

Both problems affecting the Honda CR-V's 1.5L "Earth Dreams" engine appear to be related to cold-climate regions.

CR-V owners report overfilled oil levels due to fuel in the oil, & sometimes a gas smell in the cabin. That problem appears to be related to fuel injection which Honda hopes to fix via a software update. Honda so far has only conducted a recall in China & a "product update" in Canada.

CR-V owners also report no heat even after warming up their CR-Vs for 30 minutes — not even enough to defrost the windshield. So far, there has been no fix from Honda for this issue.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,129 miles

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2018 Honda CR-V fuel system problems

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2018 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 1 of 15)

problem #282

Sep 302024

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

All system failure lights are on, emission failure, brake system, brake, hold system, power steering, vehicle stability, hill start assist, adaptive cruise, collision mitigation, road dept, electric parking. These lights stay on for a few days then turn off. Was able to get to dealership to have codes read. Determined to be fuel injectors need replaced at cost of $1800.

- Portage, MI, USA

problem #281

Jul 202024

CR-V

  • miles
While driving on highway, I attempted to accelerate to pass, as I did all warning lights came on and I lost ability to accelerate. The car went into -??limp mode -??. Took it to local mechanic, the to Honda dealer. I was told I need a new engine, at a cost of over $16k.

- Methuen, MA, USA

problem #280

Jul 252024

CR-V

  • miles
I have received a recall on my car last year, and I called multiple dealership to see if they have any parts available, then said they don-??t have any parts. So I have to wait for the Honda letter to be notified that if the parts are available. But now I am experiencing engine hesitation recently and i am very worried about it becomes a safety issue, so I called Honda of Seattle and Lynwood Honda again and told them this problem, but they still keep saying that they don-??t have the parts and they can-??t do anything for me.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #279

Sep 182024

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving on the highway (freeway) vehicle stall, went to a suddenly almost complete stop, risking to be rear ended by the car behind us.

- Arleta, CA, USA

problem #278

Sep 162024

CR-V

  • miles
American Honda states they do not have parts to address my 2018 Honda CRV LX fuel pump problem. Our local Honda dealer Charlie's Honda Augusta, Maine does not have parts available to them, so they say. However, my mechanic was told by a number of Honda parts dealers that they do have the parts but are not allowed to sell them (illegal) to anyone but a Honda dealer. Also, Charlie's Honda and Lee Honda Auburn, Maine say they must charge me for $150 for an engine diagnostic before they will look at my vehicle. So, I had my mechanic install a Delphi 2270N fuel pump assembly for $700. This recall has been open since December 2023, winter is coming and I want a safe vehicle to drive. I feel that Honda has engaged in deceptive practices and has become another Boeing. I would like to recoup any monies that I can from Honda for this repair since American Honda and Charlie's Honda have proven to be less than cooperative. Also, American Honda will not remove the recall against my vehicle without paying for a $150 engine diagnostic fee at Charlie's Honda after my car has been fixed and is running well. I think NHTSA needs to allow non-dealer mechanics to do repair work on recalls, charged back to the recalled vehicle manufacturer and the auto companies need to make sure the non-dealer mechanics have access to repair parts. I have contacted American Honda and Honda Motor Co. - Japan.

- Augusta, ME, USA

problem #277

May 022024

CR-V

  • miles
All of the warning lights and maintenance lights turn on at all times during driving. I have taken it to the dealer multiple times and after changing the fuel injectors, the light supposedly seemed to stay off. The day after I got it back from the dealer, all the lights started flashing again, the car stalled and lost power in the middle of the road. Pressing on the gas would not do anything. The car was essentially in neutral. I was able to turn it off and then on again and took it back to the dealer once the recall came for the fuel pump, to have the part changed. I was told they couldn-??t change it, even though it was recalled, because they found that it didn-??t need to be changed.

- Bethel, CT, USA

problem #276

Sep 092024

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Charlie's Honda (Augusta, Maine) and Lee Honda (Auburn, Maine) have told me that they require an upfront diagnostic fee of $150 in order to put my car in line for a new fuel pump motor, which they don't have. Why should I pay a penny for a recall problem that Honda created using substandard materials in my 2018 Honda CRV LX. I had the fuel pump replaced by my mechanic Richard Beaulieu of Beaulieu's Upright Auto Repair, Augusta, Maine 04330. He tried to purchase the fuel pump motor from Honda parts distributors, which he was told they have in stock but can't sell them to anyone except a Honda dealership. So, we had to settle for an after market Delphi p/n 2270N fuel pump assembly $709.99. All I want is for Honda to cover the new fuel pump cost, for a problem they created. Honda USA called me today that unless I visit a Honda dealership and pay their diagnostic fee that they will not clear the recall flag on my vehicle. Talk about highway robbery! I have an open NHTSA complaint number #11609831. I trust my mechanic for diagnostics more then Honda's. Why issue these safety recalls if it's only a money grab for the dealerships? Winter is approaching and I don't want to be left stranded side of the road with Honda's defective fuel pump. My car is running fine, actually better as it idles more smoothly and has better acceleration.

- Augusta, ME, USA

problem #275

Jul 082024

CR-V

  • miles
The component that seems to be failing is the fuel pump impeller per recall notice symptoms description. Our vehicle is demonstrating the following symptoms: 1. loss of drive power (when going down hill), 2. Engine hesitation while driving, 3. Illuminated check engine light (all warning lights go on and cycle through). We had the vehicle to the dealership. Even before inspection we were told that these symptoms were NOT related to the recall notice and were told we would have to pay a diagnostic fee of $189 As per above, the check engine light does go on but so do all the other warning lights (?!). According to our invoice we paid $189 to have the warning lights fixed (but 5 days later they were all on once again).

- Flushing, NY, USA

problem #274

Sep 032024

CR-V

  • miles
Since my Honda dealership (Charlie's Motor Mall) has no recall parts and doesn't know when they will get them, I had our mechanic order the part from Honda to replace the recalled part. No Honda dealership or parts distributor are allowed to sell this part. So, I have asked our mechanic to install an after-market fuel pump instead. Honda sounds like they are breaking the law. How can they order another business that has the parts in stock not to sell them? Winter is approaching and all I want it is a safe vehicle to drive. Our local Honda dealerships (Charlie's Motor Mall and Lee Honda) state there is nothing they can do without doing a $150 diagnostic on my engine. Shouldn't this work be covered by the recall? This sounds very dangerous to have an identified vehicle problem and not having it fixed ASAP. So, I am having the new after market fuel pump installed and will be forwarding the bill to Honda for reimbursement. Honda needs a trip to the woodshed!

- Augusta, ME, USA

problem #273

Aug 192024

CR-V

  • miles
Fuel injections failed on 65,000 mile 2018 Honda CRV. They had been cleaned recently and followed all Honda recommended maintenance. This failure has been repeatedly reported as it's impact 2015-2018 Honda CRV owners. This should be covered and recalled.

- Murfressboro, TN, USA

problem #272

Feb 012024

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

1. Fuel pump recall, received December 2023 - not done as of 8-20-24 2. If the engine dies we could have an accident or be stranded as Maine is a rural state. 3. No, replacement fuel pumps are available to the dealer yet. 4. See number 3 5. No warning lights as yet. The car is running fine but for how long? I have been waiting to get my fuel pump replaced by Honda since February 2024. I think six months of waiting is enough. I have been dealing with Charlie-??s Honda of Augusta, Maine (448 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330) where I bought my Honda. The service department keeps telling me that the parts have not been released for the recall. I got the same answer from Lee Honda of Auburn, Maine (809 Center St, Auburn, ME 04210) Why? I can purchase a retail replacement fuel pump. In addition, the service department wants to charge me for a full engine diagnostic which costs $150 to install the fuel pump. I thought recall costs and labor were charged back to the manufacturer. I am driving an unsafe vehicle and it is unsettling that the engine may quit at any time. We travel quite a bit on the Maine Turnpike and back roads of Maine. I would hate to have the engine quit on me during the winter leaving me stranded or worse yet have the engine quit in heavy traffic causing an accident. Therefore, I intend to get the fuel pump replaced by my regular mechanic at my expense so I can drive without worrying about the defective OEM Honda fuel pump giving out leaving me stranded. I do feel that Honda should reimburse the repair as I have waited long enough for them to do the right thing. Please do what you can to help.

- Augusta, ME, USA

problem #271

Aug 162024

CR-V

  • miles
Vehicle started to run erratically as I was merging onto highway and all the dashboard lights were illuminated. Vehicle would not accelerate past 25 mph. Pulled over and turned car off and back on. Was able to accelerate and go a few more miles before car decelerated from 65 to 25. Got off highway and drove vehicle back home. It did it one more time, while on a back road. Took it to mechanic and diagnosis was two failed fuel injectors. Vehicle is less than 6 years old and has 95,000 miles on it.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #270

Jun 012024

CR-V

  • miles
This car has not been in an accident and has been routinely maintained in accordance with Honda's recommended maintenance schedule. I went to turn on the car one day - nothing abnormal had happened - and I noticed that multiple (5+) warning lamps illuminated upon starting the car, including for the AWD system, power steering system, stability assist system, parking brake system, adaptive cruise control system, and others. This was on or around 1 June 2024; the car had approximately 25,000 miles on it at this time. The car appeared to drive normally. I took this to a dealership, which stated that their diagnostic computer had identified the fuel injectors on cylinders 2 and 3 as malfunctioning and running rich. I incurred approximately $2400 in replacement and repair costs at the dealership. My safety was not put at risk to my knowledge. The problem was reproduced and confirmed by a dealer. The vehicle and components were inspected by the dealership when diagnosing the problem; there were no manufacturer, police, or insurance representative inspections. The warning lamps were illuminated as above on approximately 1 June 2024.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #269

May 072024

CR-V

  • miles
The fuel injectors caused engine ecm to set codes for missfire and cylinder inbalance. as a result of the car disabled all adas systems such as lane keep lane departure, forward colision alerts, parking brake, cruise control. 11 different warning messages scrolled across dash.Car was diagnosed at independant import specialist garage as needing fuel injectors. Car has 82,000 miles. Garage told me this was common on hondas and honda had extended warranty on the fuel injectors on v6 cars, but not on 1.5 4cyl cars. I purchased this car new with expectations of increased safety, however when a part failure shuts these systems down it defeats that purpose. I have driven mutiple cars to 300,000+ miles and never had to replace fuel injectors. just google crv fuel injector problems and you will see i am not the only case of this

- Mount Vernon, OH, USA

problem #268

Jun 152024

CR-V

  • miles
I have received a recall notice related to the fuel pump (NHTSA #23V-858) and have been advised by Honda again today that the part required is still on back order until 2025. Is this vehicle safe to drive" If not, what remedy is available to me" It has been more than 60 days since I first inquired about the part.

- East Granby, CT, USA

problem #267

Apr 202022

CR-V

  • miles
Hi I had issue with the car before my car had the recall.And I had fixed issue.I would like get reimburse from automaker.I have documents and receipts describing what has been fixed and what was wrong.They told my wife saying we don't have part and inform us when they have the part available and later we got mail says our car is not equipped with that part which I fixed (fuel injector) already.I don't see my VIN number under recall anymore.I need assistance to get my money back.Thank you.

- Solon, OH, USA

problem #266

May 292024

CR-V

  • miles
With this report I am trying to PREVENT an incident from happening. I received the Honda recall notice dated May 2024 for my 2018 CR-V regarding an improperly molded impeller within the fuel pump module. Notice stated "An inoperable fuel pump could prevent an engine from starting, cause a vehicle to lose drive power, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash or injury". I contacted my dealer and was told there literally were no replacement parts anywhere in the United States and none would be available until sometime in the fall. However, if the vehicle should become inoperable (possibly while actually driving it) an order for the part could be requested. Is there any way Honda can be compelled to expedite this process? This is our only vehicle and we frequently need to drive on the very crowded interstate near the Phoenix area. We are hesitant to drive a vehicle we've been told by the dealer has an "increasing risk of a crash or injury".

- Surprise, AZ, USA

problem #265

Feb 012024

CR-V

  • miles
I was unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner. The dealers told me they didn-??t have the parts necessary for my impeller until the end of this summer. However, the paper I received about my safety recall states that for the first appointment, which I made, will have my situation fixed within two months. The end of the summer is not two months. Moreover, when I made my first appointment on March 15, 2024, they initially cancelled it before I made another appointment to which they told me the parts would only be available at the end of the summer. If this isn-??t fixed soon by the end of the summer, this highly raises my concern about the safety of driving this vehicle for both me and my family.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #264

Dec 012023

CR-V

  • miles
This recall has not been completed in a timely manner

- Bellingham, WA, USA

problem #263

May 252024

CR-V

  • miles
Tried calling the advertised number on your website: 1 888 327 4236 for online complaints but its rings and stops. I have been receiving letters from Honda for a couple of months for a safety recall pertaining o fuel pump. In this period, I took my vehicle ([XXX], 2024) for major servicing and my vehicle was not serviced for recall quoting "Unavailability of spare parts". This month ([XXX], 2024) specifically scheduled my vehicle for safety recall servicing. Got a call from the dealer again stating "Unavailability of spare parts" and that they will call me. I have received a recall notice from Honda again yesterday. In effect, they are complying with NHTSA recall, however not servicing vehicles on the ground for no fault of the consumer. Given the seriousness of the problem, I fear my vehicle might just stall one day. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Short Hills, NJ, USA

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