2018 Honda CR-V: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 544 owner complaints for the 2018 Honda CR-V that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768662 (filed 10/03/2026): “Had injectors replaced 2 times before it had 100k miles, honda knew what was happening. one of the men in the service dept told me while having them replaced the 2nd time. i took my car to the dealership at 123k miles and told them theres a problem with my oil getting gas in it but they blamed i…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768420 (filed 10/01/2026): “The timing chain and camshaft broke the car froze while driving 70 mh. no warning. with about 67000 mi on it. yes it can be inspected. at risk on the freeway going 70 mph. was able to coast to the right side before engine locked the wheels. not able to restart. towed to an independent garage. they…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766951 (filed 09/25/2026): “Component: fuel/propulsion system / engine description of defect: i am reporting a premature, recurring safety defect on my honda cr-v (currently at 101,000 miles). the original factory fuel injectors failed and were replaced under warranty at 36,000 miles. the replacement genuine oem honda injector…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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