Suspension complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2025 | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2024 | 6 | 2% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% | 18,000 miles |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% | 59,000 miles |
| 2018 | 6 | 0% | 92,000 miles |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% | 74,000 miles |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% | 10,000 miles |
| 2015 | 20 | 3% | 1,000 miles |
| 2014 | 14 | 2% | 30,000 miles |
| 2013 | 16 | 4% | 34,000 miles |
| 2012 | 26 | 6% | 188,000 miles |
| 2011 | 20 | 4% | 24,000 miles |
| 2010 | 14 | 3% | 159,000 miles |
| 2009 | 15 | 4% | 145,000 miles |
| 2008 | 38 | 4% | 40,000 miles |
| 2007 | 34 | 4% | 129,000 miles |
| 2006 | 20 | 5% | 65,000 miles |
| 2005 | 27 | 6% | 0 miles |
| 2004 | 11 | 2% | 62,000 miles |
| 2003 | 13 | 3% | 16,000 miles |
| 2002 | 16 | 3% | 74,000 miles |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% | 104,000 miles |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% | 96,000 miles |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% | 190,000 miles |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% | 44,000 miles |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% | 94,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
A few days ago I heard a loud clunking noise emanating from the rear wheel wells when I was making left or right turns regardless of speed. I took it in to my local Honda dealer who reported that the nut holding the sway bar became loose somehow, causing the noise. They had indicated it's possible it had not been torqued to factory specifications. The dealer also reported that multiple customers had already come in for similar issues.
My CR-V Lane Keep Assist will pull my vehicle one way or the other jarringly violently, and will overcorrect itself the rest of the time. The result being that I have nearly totally stopped using the feature. Recently, though, I have noticed a sticking point just off of dead center when steering in either direction- at any speed. The worst part of this issue is that it causes turning to be unsmooth because the wheel doesn't turn smoothly. At any speed, I can notice the weighting of the steering wheel when I hit the (replicatible) sticking point- and then it is as if the vehicle "skips a few steering teeth" because it cause the wheel to turn a little more quickly as if to catch up to where I had intended to point the tires. …
Malfunction of the Honda CRV's Rear upper control arms. Yes it will be available to inspect until the 13th of October. Safety risk is the fact there is no more adjustment on the factory installed rear upper control arms. When on the rack and they align the vehicle, they only want a .5 degree when being done. The factory installed rear upper control arms makes the camber maxed out at 1.25 degrees to the negative. This causes severe wearing of the tires if they are not watched closely and rotated frequently. Yes. The vehicle has been inspected by a certified shop and the dealership. Yes there was wear on the tires that made me request a four point inspection at the dealership. They did not preform an alignment. Said it was the lack of quality tires installed at the factory that made them wear so badly. This issue is not covered by manufacturing/ extended warranty available. …
While steering and turning, the wheel continuously feels sticky and there is a clicking and squeaking sound when I begin to turn the wheel. It is available to inspect. This vehicle does not feel safe. I have had to turn the wheel with more effort when changing lanes on the highway causing overcorrection and the brake also slipped when I was braking before turning to get onto a major street. I have taken it to Firestone to get the brakes checked and for routine oil maintenance and a leak in the windshield reservoir. After the oil change, a Firestone service tech recommended maintenance and repairs including an alignment, new brake pads and rotors, so I took it back to Enterprise, the car dealership where I bought this vehicle on December 5, 2024. …
Had my 3rd service done on my 2022 Honda CR-V EX-L 5/24/21 and for the third time the rear end was out of alignment. When I researched the issue online I found that this was an issue with this body style CR-V and a TSB was issued for this due to the excessive tire wear that is happening due to this alignment issue. My tires had been making a whomping sound since after my second service at 15000 miles. My vehicle now has 22750 miles on the tires and has worn unevenly causing the whomping sound and need to be replaced prematurely. They have worn down from 10.1/32nds to between 5/32nd to 6/32nds depending where on the tire you measure. This is due to the alignment being out and causing this uneven wear. …
The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear passenger's side tire became loose, which caused the vehicle to shudder uncontrollably. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. The VIN was not available.
Dear National Recall Team, I am writing to report a recurring and potentially hazardous issue with my vehicle that has not yet been addressed through a recall. Since July 2024, I have experienced a problem with the steering wheel intermittently getting stuck, accompanied by a rattling noise from the left side of the vehicle. During a routine oil change, I asked the service technician to inspect the issue, but I was told everything appeared normal. Despite this, the problem has continued. I followed up with several phone calls but was consistently told that no issues could be found. I brought the vehicle back in again on Friday, where they replaced the brake fluid, yet once again reported no findings. Unfortunately, the steering issue and rattling noise persist, and I am increasingly concerned for my safety while operating the vehicle. …
My car, a 2020 Honda CR-V EX 1.5T AWD, was totaled in a fatal accident on a rainy night on an interstate highway. It spun on the highway a couple of turns, hit the highway barrier at all of its corners and sides, caused the airbags to all came out, and eventually deadly stopped in the middle of the highway on a rainy night. My wife and I were in our undrivable vehicle, watching countless coming vehicles approaching us rapidly. We were just waiting in the dead car unmovable, just as in a coffin for our fate to come but can do nothing. Thank GOD who made someone call 911. Thanks to the emergency rescue team. The ambulance sent us to a nearby local hospital. We bought the vehicle, the 2020 Honda CR-V EX 1.5T AWD, as new, and we realized there could be a problem at a very earlier time. It has a serious problem with its AWD control system. …
Related recalls (1)
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Honda is recalling certain model year 2006 cr-v vehicles. The weld strength attaching the sub-frame bushing collar to the passenger-side front lower arm is insufficient. The collar can separate from the arm due to vibration while driving.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production lot stamp on the passenger-side front lower arm and, if necessary, replace the lower arm, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda CR-V years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (38), 2007 (34), 2005 (27), 2012 (26) and 2006 (20) model years. Suspension complaints make up 4% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for Honda CR-V suspension problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 12V-124 (lower arm, Mar 23, 2012). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Honda CR-V suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 59,000 miles; 56% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front (22 mentions), followed by the rear (15).
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.