2007 Honda CR-V body & structure problems

Related recalls

• Recall 23V228000Mar 30, 2023616,128 vehicles
  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

  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.

  Remedy: 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 say

1. Filed Sep 2, 2026MABody & Structure

   Vehicle Affected: 2007 Honda CR-VRelated Recall: NHTSA Recall Campaign Number 23V228000 (Rear Frame Stiffener Brackets)Description of Incident:I am reporting a severe safety issue regarding how a Honda dealership and American Honda Motor Co. are executing Safety Recall 23V228. I presented my vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer for the rear frame rust inspection. (Lundgren Honda of Auburn MA) The technician "passed" the vehicle and offered to install the remedy support…

   NHTSA complaint #11761548 · source
2. Filed Aug 17, 2026258,000 miMABody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that there was corrosion and frame rust on the vehicle caused by road salt and moisture, which caused the rear of the vehicle to collapse. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The dealer was contacted and referred the contact back to the dealer who repaired the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…

   NHTSA complaint #11757497 · source
3. Filed Jan 3, 2026NYCrashBody & StructureSuspensionWheels & Tires

   There was a safety recall for the rear arm control and excessive rust, Honda said they fixed it back in 2018… out of no where my car lost control and caused me to crash, I brought the car back to Honda and the rear arm bracket broke off due to excessive rust however Honda states it was repaired and there is nothing they can do, they won’t even look at the vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11708502 · source
4. Filed Oct 17, 2025NYBody & Structure

   I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction regarding the handling of the recall for my 2007 Honda CR-V due to frame corrosion. During the recall service, only a bracket was installed under the wheel well, addressing a single area despite extensive rust present throughout the frame and underbody. I believe the vehicle should have been considered for a buyback rather than a limited repair. Recently, my vehicle failed its safety inspection due to a rust hole in the…

   NHTSA complaint #11694164 · source
5. Filed Aug 12, 2024188,000 miMIBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud clanking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the subframe was completely rotted. The contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11608043 · source
6. Filed Feb 11, 2024OHBody & Structure

   On 07/21/2023, I took my car to the dealership for an evaluation related to a recall on the Rear Frame Brace. The inspection revealed that my car was unsafe to drive, and I was informed that I could not take it off the dealership premises. Since then, I have been trying to reach an agreeable solution with America Honda Motor- Honda Recall, but they have not responded. I have also tried to get assistance from the Attorney General of my state but to no avail. The local Honda…

   NHTSA complaint #11571300 · source
7. Filed Feb 6, 2024187,736 miMABody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the front passenger’s and rear passenger’s side locked automatically immediately after using the key fob or power lock control to unlock the doors. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 187,736.

   NHTSA complaint #11570293 · source
8. Filed Jan 2, 2024116,000 miNYBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The contact was informed that the dealer was unable to perform the recall repair due to a screw that had sealed due to corrosion. The dealer contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that since the screw was not able to be removed, to leave the screw as-is and the vehicle was still able to be driven. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11563138 · source
9. Filed Dec 7, 2023190,000 miMATowedBody & StructureSuspension

   The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the rear passenger's side of the vehicle collapsed inadvertently. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the rear passenger's side wheel had detached and rotated 90 degrees into the wheel well. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The vehicle was then…

   NHTSA complaint #11558943 · source
10. Filed Nov 15, 2023230,000 miOHCrashTowedBody & Structure

    The contact owned a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, steering functionality was lost and drove off the road into a ditch. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that there was no damage to the vehicle and the contact was unhurt. The contact had the vehicle towed to a body shop where it was diagnosed that the rear axle had separated from the frame due to severe corrosion of the rear supports. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11555194 · source
11. Filed Oct 13, 2023212,000 miPATowedBody & Structure

    The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was at a complete stop, the vehicle jerked upon acceleration with the Traction Control Malfunction warning light illuminated. The contact’s wife pulled over and discovered that the rear driver’s side tire was inverted inside the wheel well. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure).…

    NHTSA complaint #11549822 · source
12. Filed Aug 29, 202364,217 miCABody & Structure

    The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the front and rear passenger’s side doors failed to latch securely. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the rear passenger’s side and the rear hatchback door actuator. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the front driver’s side door actuator to be replaced. The vehicle was…

    NHTSA complaint #11541491 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology