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Honda CR-V 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Honda CR-V: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

962Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
11Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
69Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags325 complaints

325 complaints; 9 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V061000, 16V346000, 17V030000, 17V417000, 17V545000, 18V268000, 19V378000, 19V500000, 19V502000.

Electrical System219 complaints

219 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages201 complaints

201 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure96 complaints

96 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V228000.

Unknown Or Other71 complaints

71 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering71 complaints

71 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train37 complaints

37 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V395000.

Brakes22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

11V395000Reported August 4, 2011 - 1,512,107 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 1,512,107 vehicles across all affected models.

16V061000Reported February 3, 2016 - 2,232,187 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2,232,187 vehicles across all affected models.

16V346000Reported May 24, 2016 - 2,719,386 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2,719,386 vehicles across all affected models.

17V030000Reported January 10, 2017 - 977,708 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 977,708 vehicles across all affected models.

17V417000Reported June 29, 2017 - 629 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 629 vehicles across all affected models.

17V545000Reported August 31, 2017 - 3,257 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 3,257 vehicles across all affected models.

18V268000Reported April 26, 2018 - 1,335 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,335 vehicles across all affected models.

19V378000Reported May 16, 2019 - 19,138 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 19,138 vehicles across all affected models.

19V500000Reported June 27, 2019 - 1,558 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,558 vehicles across all affected models.

19V502000Reported June 27, 2019 - 9,555 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 9,555 vehicles across all affected models.

23V228000Reported March 30, 2023 - 616,128 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 30, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 616,128 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200816
200925
201021
201128
201223
2013143
201494
201538
2016320
201774
201843
201922
202014
202118
202220
202342
20247
20258
20266
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.