2008 Honda CR-V Structure Problems
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2008 Honda CR-V, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 98,975 miles. The words owners use most often: “passenger door” (22% of reports).
- 94structure complaints
- 98,975median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 13%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Passenger door: mentioned in 21 of 94 complaints (22%)
- Trailing arm: mentioned in 8 of 94 complaints (9%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 5 of 94 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 67 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 94 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Honda CR-V structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 9 | 6% | 6,000 |
| 2025 CR-V | 12 | 5% | 19,400 |
| 2024 CR-V | 18 | 5% | — |
| 2023 CR-V | 22 | 4% | 18,138 |
| 2022 CR-V | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2021 CR-V | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2020 CR-V | 7 | 2% | 6,000 |
| 2019 CR-V | 24 | 2% | 8,000 |
| 2018 CR-V | 27 | 1% | 11,779 |
| 2017 CR-V | 32 | 2% | 12,500 |
| 2016 CR-V | 17 | 4% | 25,800 |
| 2015 CR-V | 35 | 5% | 2,000 |
| 2014 CR-V | 28 | 5% | 55,000 |
| 2013 CR-V | 19 | 5% | 33,600 |
| 2012 CR-V | 29 | 7% | 70,000 |
| 2011 CR-V | 45 | 8% | 94,000 |
| 2010 CR-V | 47 | 10% | 94,675 |
| 2009 CR-V | 38 | 10% | 133,750 |
| 2008 CR-V | 94 | 10% | 98,975 |
| 2007 CR-V | 77 | 9% | 99,354 |
| 2006 CR-V | 16 | 4% | 120,000 |
| 2005 CR-V | 9 | 2% | 78,000 |
| 2004 CR-V | 9 | 2% | 51,500 |
| 2003 CR-V | 14 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2002 CR-V | 8 | 2% | 106,000 |
| 2001 CR-V | 2 | 1% | 87,500 |
| 2000 CR-V | 10 | 8% | 98,000 |
| 1999 CR-V | 5 | 4% | 160,000 |
| 1998 CR-V | 5 | 4% | — |
| 1997 CR-V | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame to corrode and possibly detach the rear trailing arm.
Risk: A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UE3.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on October 2, 2026, the driver-side rear trailing arm and subframe mounting structure detached from the frame due to severe corrosion. The vehicle was immediately taken to Brandon Honda (Tampa, FL) for inspection under Safety Recall 23V228000 / Campaign 23-032. Brandon Honda…
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle felt as if it was driving over a bump in the road, causing the steering wheel to be unstable. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear trailing arm was rusted…
Hello, I have a recall for the corrosion on my Honda CRV 2008, American Honda already has everything on file from the dealer ship I took to get it inspected and is been a whole month and American Honda hasnât reached out to me. I have been asking American Honda if I could get a loaner car or…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Honda CR-Vs have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 94 owner complaints about structure for the 2008 Honda CR-V (10% of the 962 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda CR-V structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 98,975 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2008 Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “passenger door”, in 21 of 94 complaints, followed by “trailing arm” (8).
Other 2008 Honda CR-V problems
- Air Bags problems (325)
- Electrical System problems (218)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (200)
- Steering problems (70)
See all 2008 Honda CR-V problems or structure problems across all CR-V years.