2007 Honda CR-V suspension problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 17, 2026DEOther / UnknownSteeringSuspension

   My 2007 Honda CR-V was repaired under NHTSA Recall 23V-228 for corrosion in the rear frame at the trailing arm mount, a condition Honda's own filing says can allow the trailing arm to detach while driving. My vehicle received the support-brace remedy rather than a full structural repair. Since that July 18, 2023 repair, the vehicle has developed Right Rear (RR) tracking instability, whooshing and high-pitched whistling noises, tire bead damage, and toxic exhaust fumes…

   NHTSA complaint #11751179 · source
2. Filed Feb 2, 2026OHSuspension

   Where the frame connects to the right rear control arm has broken loose. I had the recall repair done in 2023 for this issue and now it has failed. The dealership said the vehicle is too rusted to repair

   NHTSA complaint #11714949 · 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 14, 2025TNOther / UnknownSuspension

   It is a 2007 Honda CRV . The whole rear and frame and control arm is completely rusted out and rusted into. Was told it is very unsafe to drive and dangerous. And I can’t get Honda to do anything about it .

   NHTSA complaint #11693314 · source
5. Filed Apr 1, 2024NJOther / UnknownSuspension

   the car makes too much noises due to problem in suspension and rotted rear frames that supported the rear end and it is ready to fall out.

   NHTSA complaint #11580386 · source
6. 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
7. Filed Sep 27, 2023PASuspension

   Ref: NHTSA Recall #23V-228 We are requesting that the recall be reopened and revised to add complaint regarding Smail Honda located 5043, RT 30, Greensburg, PA 15601 who damaged our car when doing the recall. The dealership damaged the vehicle when they did recall attachment of braces, to the point where it will no longer pass Required PA Safety Inspection. On 9/21/23 we took our car to Smail Honda Village in Greensburg for Honda Campaign: UE3 related to corrosion of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11546938 · source
8. Filed Aug 24, 2023OHSuspension

   I don't know what is going on. I hope I don't have any problems I worked hard for this car and now it a rust bucket and I can put my grandchildren in harmsway. I've always wanted a Honda crv and now look. Disappointed Douglas Hammond

   NHTSA complaint #11540452 · source
9. Filed Apr 24, 2023TNSuspension

   Honda CRV subject to NHTSA recall 23V-228. I called the dealer who confirms vehicle recall and informed me Honda has no parts available to carry out the recall. Called Honda customer service, phone agent initially said vehicle has been recalled, and I can get reimbursed for parts needed to fix it. I explained Honda dealer said no parts available. Honda CSR after a brief hold said upon further review, that my vehicle has not been recalled. I told her that contradicted her…

   NHTSA complaint #11518639 · source
10. Filed Jan 24, 2023WISuspension

    While traveling at 70 mph on I-80 in Indiana, without warning, the right rear trailing arm broke away from the frame of the vehicle causing loss of control. The vehicle swerved across both West bound lanes four times before coming to a stop. Luckily it was early morning and there were no other vehicles near us. We were towed to a Honda dealer in Fort Wayne and they verified the vehicle was not repairable. The insurance company also had an adjuster inspect the vehicle and…

    NHTSA complaint #11503382 · source
11. Filed Nov 16, 2022PACrash1 injuredTowedSuspension

    A part of the rear suspension failed, caused the rear wheel to turn while driving at highway speed. Lost control and crashed. I do have possession of the vehicle, I can make it available. Safety - No control of vehicle- safety and life of myself and any other vehicle around me were at risk. Vehicle was inspected by the insurance company to determine value. No warnings, and the affected area looked acceptable. I am regularly under this vehicle, it has been inspected regularly.

    NHTSA complaint #11493832 · source
12. Filed Jun 17, 2022IASuspension

    Yes our safety was put at risk my husband was driving the car when this occurred. The rear frame stiffener rusted and broke, the tire almost came off in the process. There were no warnings prior to the event and Honda didn’t reach out notifying us of this problem that they were aware of. The vehicle is available for inspection. The vehicle hasn’t been inspected. We reached out to Honda regarding this and they haven’t wanted to do anything about it.…

    NHTSA complaint #11469797 · 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