Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Honda CR-V owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The engine was idling high, and the vehicle independently accelerated onto the curb. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle then independently accelerated and rolled backwards into a tree before coming to a stop. The contact stated that the crash had occurred in the residential parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer repaired the damage to the structure of the vehicle. No injuries were sustained. A Police report was not filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 100,283.
1. Car got into an accident, another car hit my car front on... my Airbags never deployed but I side my front screen, it shows airbags deployed, and even button of airbags now flashes... 2. Seatbelt, malfunctions and got so tied on me that it was literally shocking me and then when I undid my seatblet, seatbelt shrunk and would not budge to work again to seatbelt myself and became short... 3. When car hit me from the front, all my brakes stopped working and my brake pedal went all the way to the floor... 4. When a car hit me, my car even overheated right away Overall problem: 1. Brakes went out after a car hit me 2. Car overheated 3. Seatbelt malfunction 4. Oil leak 5. Airbags didn't deploy but shows it did
Got this vehicle about a year and a half ago at full price from local dealership. It looks like it has been pieced together with many other hondas. The check engine light has been on ever since. The car keeps yet no camera. Just tried to get inspected. So far charged 2500 but was given a pass on inspection only for the light to come back on. I noticed on the back of repair paperwork this car has 2 airbag recalls. I feel duped I feel like this is attempted murder. I feel scared and sad. Something must be done with used car purchases
Unintended Acceleration, no braking possible due to brakes not responding, had to maneuver at high speed to avoid people and vehicles in parking lot. Had to choose going over curb flew over bushes before able to safely stop car. Vehicle being sent to dealer for inspection. There were no warnings 0f any sort prior to failure.
I was turning into a parking space at my office, speed < 5mph, applied the brakes to make the turn. There were construction workers at the site, speed bumps and children coming and going. I was very attentive to all these circumstances as I turned into the spot. Suddenly there was an unexpected acceleration of the car with no ability to brake the vehicle, which did not stop until it hit a brick wall that was directly in front of the car, perhaps just 8-10 feet away. When the first attempt to brake did not work, I hit the brake a second time. Still nothing. After I hit the wall, a contraction worker who saw the entire thing came over to check on me. (I did have a seatbelt on, and the airbag did not deploy.) I felt like I was okay, but was shook up and confused. I told him what happened. He stated that he could smell the brakes, which were so hot from trying to stop the car. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-v. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated causing the vehicle to crash into a gate and a parked vehicle. The contact mentioned the brake pedal was depressed the entire time however, failed to stop the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle stoped after it crashed into the parked vehicle and the contact was able to reverse and park the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the contacts residence and then was towed an auto body shop. The contact contacted bernardi Honda in natick at 960 worcester st, natick, ma 01760 [phone] where they were informed of the failure. The contact contacted the auto body shop where they informed the contact that the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. …
This has happened twice. In April 2013, I was driving on an interstate. To avoid hitting a slowing car, I tapped the brake and turned the wheel slightly to move completely back into the right lane. The car accelerated exponentially, as if overdrive had been turned off or cruise control had kicked in (cruise was not on). The car sped uncontrollably first toward the right shoulder and then to the left while I turned the wheel to stay on the road. This happened half a dozen times before the car finally stopped. The second event occurred while pulling into a front end parking space at an office building. Speed was not sufficient to register on the odometer. Tapping the brake caused the car to accelerate as described previously, heading toward a brick wall about 8 feet away. I removed my foot from the brake, but the car continued to accelerate. …
The vehicle has been driven less than 30,000 miles (on average approximately 5,500 miles a year). It has not been subject to unusual weather conditions of any type. The brake rotors have rusted and need to be replaced. It is my understanding that this is a result of a manufacturing defect that is a common occurrence for Honda CR-v model years 2007 - 2010. Honda made the necessary changes to correct the defect on subsequent model years. The dealership, criswell Honda in germantown, md, charged me to resurface the rotors which did not fix the problem because of the inherent defect. The rotors have not been subject to "wear and tear" . My discussions with the service manager have indicated that Honda is fully aware of the problem and is essentially indifferent to the defect and insists upon charging the customer for the repair. …
Pull into my garage, applied brake, brake went to the floor and accelerate at the same time. Hit my garage wall causing damage to the wall and car. Turn of car. Drove the car next day, every thing was OK. Check out the brakes on my long drive way, every thing seem OK. When over to a friends house, Monday, again same thing happen, went thru a gasoline station, and the electronic stability controls accelerated, was finally able to stop it, when the brakes return to normal. When we were leaving our friends house, the battery was dead. Had to jump start, every thing was OK driving home. Trying to set up a appointment at the Honda dealer today.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-v. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact stated that there was air in the brake lines. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to johnson city Honda (2806 n roan st, johnson city, tn 37601) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vsa (vehicle stability assist) anti-lock brake failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
Brake complaints in other CR-V years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2010 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Honda CR-V, 5% of the model year's 481 complaints. The component named most often is foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Honda CR-V brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2010 Honda CR-V, though it has 15 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Honda CR-V brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 34,000 miles, and 42% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 7 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.