2018 Honda CR-V structure problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2018 Honda CR-V — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The power driver liftgate strut exploded and hit the top of the hatchback, snapping the bolt in half and damaging the threads which attach the stud bolt to the hatch.”
filed Nov 13, 2025
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while her husband was operating the tailgate, he became aware that the driver's side gas strut had exploded and was visible on the outside of the vehicle but was still attached to the vehicle. There were only minor scrapes to the paint job…”
filed Aug 15, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 5 | 4% |
| 2025 CR-V | 10 | 4% |
| 2024 CR-V | 17 | 5% |
| 2023 CR-V | 22 | 4% |
| 2022 CR-V | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 CR-V | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 CR-V | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 CR-V | 23 | 2% |
| 2017 CR-V | 31 | 2% |
| 2016 CR-V | 17 | 4% |
| 2015 CR-V | 35 | 5% |
| 2014 CR-V | 28 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.