2010 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 14, 2026192,000 miNCTowedBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that there was rust on the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear frame and trailing arm were severely corroded. The contact was informed that the frame could not be repaired or replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone, and a case was opened. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11764185 · source
2. Filed May 11, 2026INBody & StructureSuspension

   The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while the contact's mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was erractically shaking. The vehicle was driven to the contact's mother's residence. The contact's mother contacted an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with a corroded trailing arm and rear suspension. The contact was informed that the trailing arm and rear suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11737080 · source
3. Filed Apr 22, 2025FLBody & Structure

   The driver’s door lock will not lock or cycles up and down when trying to unlock the door. This is a 2010 Honda CR-V. There is a recall on the same part for the 2007 to 2009 Honda CR-V (Honda Service Bulletin 14-083). The recall needs to be extended to the 2010 Honda CR-V vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11656057 · source
4. Filed Apr 9, 2025MABody & Structure

   The rear passenger-side lower control arm mounting point on my 2010 Honda CR-V has rotted out due to severe corrosion. This has caused a loud clicking noise when driving over uneven surfaces and has compromised the structural integrity of the suspension system. The problem was confirmed by an independent mechanic, who stated that the control arm is no longer properly secured due to rust damage at the mounting point. The vehicle was also inspected by a Honda dealership, which…

   NHTSA complaint #11653705 · source
5. Filed Nov 21, 2024190,000 miCTTowedBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the stabili-trak warning light illuminated and turned off. The contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding and abnormal rubbing sound coming from the rear of the vehicle while making a left turn. The contact stated that the rear end was swaying to the left and right while attempting to manually correct the vehicle by turning the steering wheel. The contact stopped the vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11626664 · source
6. Filed Nov 4, 202420,005 miPABody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V661000 (Air Bags), and the dealer informed the contact about NHTSA Campaign Number 23V228000 (Structure). The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had failed an inspection and was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact stated that a recall notification…

   NHTSA complaint #11623412 · source
7. Filed May 2, 2024189,168 miNYBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while having the vehicle repaired for a non-related issue, it was discovered that there was a failure with the rear trailing arm. The contact stated that the bolts attached to the support brackets for the trailing arm had created a hole in the frame of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where it was determined there was excessive corrosion to the rear trailing arm. The dealer replaced the support…

   NHTSA complaint #11586532 · source
8. Filed Mar 11, 2024VTBody & Structure

   American Honda Motor Co., Inc. issued a recall for our 2010 CRV. The recall identified a flaw in the design whereby "corrosion can form in the rear frame due to the accumulation of road de-icing agents mixed with mud and water. As a result, the rear frame can deteriorate, and the rear trailing arm may fall off. A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury." (NHSTA Recall Number 23V-228) After the work was…

   NHTSA complaint #11576529 · source
9. Filed Feb 11, 2024TXCrashTowedAirbagsBody & StructureSeats & Seat Belts

   I got into an accident and another car hot me and my seat belt got tight and now won't even come out anymore and my airbags never deployed but yet show on dashport as if it did and my airbag sign now flashes and it used to be just on off without flashing...

   NHTSA complaint #11571341 · source
10. Filed Jan 4, 2024MEBody & StructureSteeringSuspension

    Good afternoon, I'll try to keep this as brief as possible; I'm sure you can recontact me if you need additional information. This is not an incident, rather an issue related to the current recall 23V-228 for my 2010 Honda CRV. In 1/2023, the garage advised my Honda would not pass Maine State Safety Inspection due to the severe rust on the frame and where the left rear lower control arm (LCA) attached to the frame. They advised it could detach/break off, and my ability to…

    NHTSA complaint #11563636 · source
11. Filed Oct 19, 2023NJBody & Structure

    The contact's daughter owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a recall repair and oil change, but the owner was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11550830 · source
12. Filed Sep 27, 2023AZBody & Structure

    The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that they could not repair the vehicle. The dealer then sent a diagnostic report with pictures to the manufacturer. The contact contacted the manufacturer, who advised that they were considering buying back the vehicle or negotiating a trade-in. The contact stated that she later followed up…

    NHTSA complaint #11546816 · 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