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2008 Honda CR-V Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 958 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2008 Honda CR-V

The 2008 Honda CR-V is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
958
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
44
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2008 Honda CR-V (11)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V268000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V502000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V500000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V378000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V545000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V417000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V030000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V346000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V061000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V395000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2008 Honda CR-V

Based on 958 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
314
Electrical System
208
Latches/locks/linkages
81
Steering
70
Structure
67
Unknown Or Other
48
Power Train
32
Suspension
28
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Honda CR-V — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2008 model year is highlighted.

2010 479 complaints 2011 550 complaints 2012 396 complaints
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2008 Honda CR-V

Is the 2008 Honda CR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2008 Honda CR-V has 11 recalls and 958 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2008 Honda CR-V have?
The 2008 Honda CR-V has 11 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda CR-V?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2008 Honda CR-V are: Air Bags, Electrical System, Latches/locks/linkages, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2008 Honda CR-V safe to buy?
The 2008 Honda CR-V has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda CR-V should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Honda CR-V.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.