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2018 Honda CR-V Brake Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are brake problems on the 2018 Honda CR-V?

196 owners have reported brake problems on the 2018 Honda CR-V, 9% of all complaints for this year and the 6th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 6,000–29,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.

196 complaints 9% of all 2018 complaints 15,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

ABS warning light 2
Control unit / module 1
Antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (108 of 196). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Brakes complaints by the year the problem happened.

Brakes complaints by CR-V year

2008 CR-V 21
2009 CR-V 13
2010 CR-V 25
2011 CR-V 19
2012 CR-V 23
2013 CR-V 26
2014 CR-V 21
2015 CR-V 37
2016 CR-V 19
2017 CR-V 174
2018 CR-V 196
2019 CR-V 100
2020 CR-V 30
2021 CR-V 27
2022 CR-V 15
2023 CR-V 29
2024 CR-V 23
2025 CR-V 31
2026 CR-V 13

Related recalls

No recall covers brake problems on the 2018 Honda CR-V. See all 5 recalls for this year.

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Other 2018 Honda CR-V problems

Common questions

What are common 2018 Honda CR-V brake problems?

Complaints most often name the ABS warning light, control unit / module and antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip.

At what mileage do 2018 Honda CR-V brake problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 6,000–29,000 miles. The middle value is about 15,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2018 Honda CR-V brake problems?

NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2018 Honda CR-V. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.

Which CR-V year has the most brake complaints?

The 2018 CR-V, with 196 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.