2008 Honda CR-V engine problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Honda CR-V — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was slow to respond. The vehicle lost motive power and shut off. The contact stated that after five minutes, the vehicle was restarted…”
filed Jul 28, 2023
“A/C compressor in 2007-2011 Honda CR-V has a known defect in the A/C compressor clutch. The clutch component of the compressor includes the pulley which turns the compressor motor. When the clutch fails, the compressor motor seizes up and stops the pulley from turning. The pulley on the compressor…”
filed Jul 25, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 7 | 6% |
| 2025 CR-V | 22 | 9% |
| 2024 CR-V | 26 | 7% |
| 2023 CR-V | 21 | 4% |
| 2022 CR-V | 17 | 7% |
| 2021 CR-V | 31 | 10% |
| 2020 CR-V | 35 | 10% |
| 2019 CR-V | 104 | 10% |
| 2018 CR-V | 516 | 25% |
| 2017 CR-V | 524 | 30% |
| 2016 CR-V | 99 | 25% |
| 2015 CR-V | 243 | 36% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Honda CR-V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.