Problems · NHTSA complaints
2010 Honda CR-V problems
Owners filed 483 complaints about the 2010 Honda CR-V with NHTSA between Dec 2009 and Nov 2026. The most-cited component is air bags (217).
Complaints
483
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
31
Reported by owners
Fires
2
Reported by owners
Injuries
16
People reported injured
Deaths
1
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Air bags217
- Engine53
- Structure47
- Electrical system43
- Power train30
- Vehicle speed control21
- Service brakes19
- Latches/locks/linkages16
- Suspension15
- Steering14
- Visibility8
- Engine and engine cooling8
- Seat belts7
- Wheels6
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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26
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191
44
28
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6
14
39
11
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8
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 191 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Air bags
217 reports15 crashes1 fire12 related recalls
“Got this vehicle about a year and a half ago at full price from local dealership. It looks like it has been pieced together with many other hondas. The check engine light has been on ever since. The car keeps yet no camera. Just tried to get inspected. So far charged 2500 but was given a pass on inspection only for the light to come back on. I noticed on the back of repair paperwork this car has 2 airbag recalls. I feel duped I feel like this is attempted murder. I feel scared and sad. Something must be done with used car purchases”
Engine
53 reports2 crashes
“SUDDEN ACCELERATION, while foot on the brake. This caused us to have an accident hitting cemented poles in front of a store. Our CRV was badly smashed in the front, making it undriveable. There was three of in the vehicle getting jolted and jerked. I believe this problem needs to be looked into, before someone else is hurt.”
Structure
47 reports5 crashes1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that there was rust on the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear frame and trailing arm were severely corroded. The contact was informed that the frame could not be repaired or replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000.”
Electrical system
43 reports4 crashes1 related recall
“Cruise Control Significant safety. 2/13/2026. The first time I experienced my car made sudden high-speed acceleration, brain starts scrambling, what's going on? Ok cruise controls on, turned it off, tapped brake. Now with Cruise Control Off, I had to keep in contact with the accelerator to manually maintain speed. I had to pay much attention to my speed. Was towing a very small travel trailer, about 750#. The above actions stopped the sudden acceleration. Got my speed back under control. Thought since the problem was resolved quickly along with me disbelieving what just happened, I turned Cruise Control back ON. So, I got my speed back to where it should be and put Cruise Control ON. And, again it didn't happen right away, but when it did, it was exactly the same sudden acceleration. Vehicle to a Honda dealer next week. No warning signs or sounds, either before or after the incident, both occurrences.”
Power train
30 reports4 crashes1 related recall
“Car cames to a stop and instead of stopping straight up it stops and the car frame and suspension still moves. The suspension can cause a wreak for not stoping in time. Also when i put it in neutral it goes backwards on flat ground other then forward. So something is wrong with the shifter or the sway bars also when u put it in park some times it still moves forward”
Vehicle speed control
21 reports9 crashes
“The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The engine was idling high, and the vehicle independently accelerated onto the curb. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle then independently accelerated and rolled backwards into a tree before coming to a stop. The contact stated that the crash had occurred in the residential parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer repaired the damage to the structure of the vehicle. No injuries were sustained. A Police report was not filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 100,283.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.