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Buying a used 2018 Honda CR-V? Check these 5 recalls first

5 NHTSA recalls · 2,137 owner complaints on file

This year carries the heaviest complaint record of the group: 2,137 unverified owner reports to NHTSA, including 46 crashes and 47 injuries. Engine (527) leads, followed by forward-collision avoidance, fuel/propulsion and steering. Five recalls track part of that — power steering that can turn the wrong way, two separate fuel pump campaigns that can stall the engine, front seat belts that may not latch, and a seat sensor that can cause unintended airbag deployment. None require stopping driving.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Review service records for engine repairs, given the engine complaint volume.
3. Confirm both fuel pump recalls were performed; ask about any stalling.
4. Latch and tug each front belt, and check steering response at low speed.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Honda CR-V

What owners have reported to NHTSA

2,137 complaints filed for this model year, including 46 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 47 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

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