Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
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).
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 157,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 191,000.
I purchased my CRV from Roseville Honda about 5 years ago and recently 3 of my 5 lock actuators have gone out in the car making the doors unable to open. My vehicle is able to be inspected and I drive it daily. Upon research it was known when they had sold me my car that the actuators in these cars needed to be replaced and failed to do so or to tell me. Mine and my child's safety is at risk with the weather as hot as it is if we get locked in a hot car or out of the car with nowhere to go on these hot days it could be dangerous and even deadly. I have not had the vehicle inspected by the dealer but by my father who is a mechanic. Prior warnings would be my doors automatically locking while driving repeatedly since I bought the car. …
Cruise Control Significant safety. 2/13/2026. The first time I experienced my car made sudden high-speed acceleration, brain starts scrambling, what's going on? Ok cruise controls on, turned it off, tapped brake. Now with Cruise Control Off, I had to keep in contact with the accelerator to manually maintain speed. I had to pay much attention to my speed. Was towing a very small travel trailer, about 750#. The above actions stopped the sudden acceleration. Got my speed back under control. Thought since the problem was resolved quickly along with me disbelieving what just happened, I turned Cruise Control back ON. So, I got my speed back to where it should be and put Cruise Control ON. And, again it didn't happen right away, but when it did, it was exactly the same sudden acceleration. Vehicle to a Honda dealer next week. …
Our vehicle started to jerk whenever it is at low gear. The check engine light goes on and off. The traction control light goes on and off. And an error code came up: p060a. The vehicle has stalled 2x after moderately jerking multiple times while driving @ 50m/hr. The air conditioning blows hot air after a few minutes of it running. We have checked recalls for the particular make, model and year and it is showing the classic vehicle recalls from Honda. Unfortunately, our VIN number shows that it was not part of the recalled vehicle. We have gone through Honda hoping that they could at least do a diagnostic run and verify if it is a possible recall issue, but they will only do it if we pay for everything. Please help.
Car stalled, began to smoke while traveling at a low rate of speed on residential street. Found it had no oil. No warning light indicated oil was low. Bought it used two weeks earlier and seller said oil had been recently changed. Passenger-side door locks began locking and unlocking randomly while in motion. No inspection. The A/C compressor stopped working mid-summer. Mechanic inspected, repaired. No longer in possession of this vehicle.
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Honda CR-v. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH and approaching standing water, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle shut-off. The contact loss control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed on impact. The contact stated that he initially suffered back pain but refused medical attention at the scene. As the pain persisted, he went to his personal doctor who treated him for pain to his right knee and lower back. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to a tow yard however, the insurance company retrieved the vehicle and towed it to their location. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
Driving into 2 car garage located on circular 1 way street. Garage angled opposite way. Have to make a u turn and have car fully braked to enter garage. Park on left hand side; car completely stopped and was going to change from drive to park. Car revved up and headed toward right side of garage and crashed into house wall. Took out 8" of wall and destroyed part of foundation & wall. Fire dept. & ems called. I have preexisting conditions including cervical fusions, spondylothesis, artifical knee. Both knees hit dashboard. After air bag popped, I looked to see my foot was still on brake. Car totaled.
Vehicle was rear-ended by a faster vehicle. The impact forced the transmission into "park," which automatically locked the doors, trapping any occupants. Had there been a fire or water submergence situation, there could be unnecessary injury or even death. Vehicle door locks need to be re-designed to let occupants escape in an emergency.
While traveling a very busy interstate on a holiday, my battery cable came off (erosion). This happened while going slow due to a normal traffic slowdown. I was in the middle lane of a 5-lane freeway. After my car stopped, traffic backed up as far as the eye could see. I had no electrics and, as a result, I could not get out of my car, open a window, turn on emergency flashers, or use the manual door locks. If the car had caught fire, I had no way to get out. Breaking a window from inside, without a tool for that use, is beyond my abilities. With a slightly different set of circumstances, my life could have been in danger. I think the inability to exit my car is a very serious safety problem. It was very warm and the car quickly heated up. Traffic backed up as far as the eye could see. A few people stopped to help and ended up getting very angry with me. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-v. While driving approximately 60 MPH, several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact noticed smoke under the hood and immediately pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and called aaa road service. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and replaced the radiator, compressor, and belt. The contact drove the vehicle home, but the vehicle failed to start the following day. The battery was replaced by aaa road service. Seven days later, while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was contacted (ocean Honda in santa cruz, ca, [phone]) and the technician advised the contact to trade in the vehicle for a new one. The contact purchased a new vehicle instead. …
Related recalls
Electrical system
Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 Honda accord and cr-v vehicles. There is a potential failure with the engine wiring harness connector which May cause intermittent spark firing or the engine to stall.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the ignition wiring harness connector free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before January 24, 2011. Owners May contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Electrical complaints in other CR-V years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2010 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA has 43 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Honda CR-V, 9% of the model year's 481 complaints. The component named most often is instrument cluster/panel (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Honda CR-V electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 11V-004 (electrical system, Jan 6, 2011). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2010 Honda CR-V electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 80,000 miles, and 19% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to electrical system 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.