2018 Honda CR-V: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 12, 2026 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · VA

My car will stop when at red lights or stop signs. It’s like it dies. It also flashed 6 different problems at me: Emissions system problem, AWD system problem, adaptive cruise control problem, collision mitigation system problem, road departure mitigation system problem, auto high beam problem. This is so frustrating considering I just got this car, and there’s no recall, but I believe it’s the fuel pump. Please recall this. I can’t put so much money into this car.

Filed Nov 13, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the brakes locked up inadvertently. Additionally, the electronic braking system, TPMS, the emission, the AWD system, braking system, brake hose, power steering, the vehicle stability assistance, Fuel Start Assist, Collision Mitigation Braking System, and the Hydro High beam warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, there was smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was sludge in the engine and that the turbo system was blown. The dealer replaced the turbo, rebuilt the engine, and performed an oil change and an engine flush; however, the failure persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, Schaumburg Honda Automobiles (750 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173), where an oil change and an engine flush were performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who informed the contact that the timing chain was loose and needed to be replaced. The contact declined the repair. The contact stated he had replaced PCV valve, the camshaft sensor, and the battery himself. Additionally, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the ECM. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for the repair. The vehicle was taken to a third dealer, where the contact was informed that the engine needed to be taken apart. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and several cases were opened. Additionally, the manufacturer referred the contact to the third dealer for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2023 · Driver assistance · OH

Driving to work this morning approximately 6:40am, it was pretty dark out. Road conditions were fine (dry, no rain or snow, etc.). My CR-V automatically slammed on the brakes without warning for maybe 1/2 of a second and then released them as the screen flashed bright and then immediately kicked to an error about the auto-high beam detection system. Luckily there was no one behind me. There was one vehicle approaching me from the other side of the road but they did not have their high beams on. I was looking ahead the whole time and did not see any other errors before or after it happened, and I was applying the gas pedal the whole time as well. In case it's a contributing factor, my car is fairly dirty from road salt spray (dry) and I was going run it through the car wash this afternoon.

Filed Oct 2, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · TX

Honda CR-V 2018. Faulty camshaft. About August 7. While driving I had car act sluggish. Noticed my dashboard lights on. About a few weeks later about Sept 17 my car changed gears on me while driving. Sept 30 2022 had diagnostics done at dealer. I have a text. Per McDavid Honda of Plano TX. “We're done with the diagnostics, your vehicle had an intermediate failure on your Camshaft position sensor.” Avail for inspection. The sensor can cause safety risks as the car stalling while driving. Engine misfire. Transmission shifting issues. Car may not start. Car can jerk forward while driving as a result of an improper amount of fuel being injected into cylinders. Poor acceleration. First appeared in August. Had dealer review on about 8/25/22. Said they fixed it but it wasn’t fixed. 9/30/22 had dealer do diagnostics testing. Again they said it was fixed. It was not fixed. Having dealer look at it again 10/3/22. Warning signs include sensor lights on dashboard: engine light, emission system problem, brake system fail, parking sensor fail, tire pressure system problem, electric parking brake problem, auto high beam problem, road departure system problem, adaptive cruise control problem, collision mitigation system problem, hill start assist problem, vehicle stability problem, power steering system problem, brake hold system problem,

Filed Sep 10, 2021 · Electrical · OR

On 9/7/2021 at 10am, my car (housed in a garage) would not start. It unlocked electronically, but when I put my foot on the brake pedal it felt soft and when I depressed the start button, nothing happened. Everything on the car was locked/frozen and would not respond. There were some alerts (related to brake failure) showing on the dashboard and the headlights and taillights were on. I was able to lock the car manually but the lights stayed on. I had it towed to the repair service, they found that the battery had only 8 volts. Nothing else looked unusual on the diagnostic. They had no explanation for the occurrence. The battery was original, Honda factory installed, 3 years old and the car has <7,000 miles on it. This happened very suddenly with no warning. Car had been functioning with no problems noted until then. Something had caused a sudden drain on the battery. (I had not left any lights on.) When I searched online for possible explanations, I found numerous reports of sporadic, sudden battery failures with recent Honda cars, as well as TSR from Honda asking to have removed batteries returned to them. This is a potential safety issue. What if it had occurred when parked on a street after dark when everything was closed? I believe Honda should acknowledge the problem and find a solution other than continually replacing the batteries.

Filed Jun 25, 2021 · Electrical · 12,466 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated even though consumer was not depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact also stated that the touch screen display would not engage and allow the contact to use the screen. The contact also stated that the high beam headlights would independently flicker on and off. Additionally, the automatic cruise control warning light was illuminated on the control panel. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with nothing needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,466.

Filed Aug 14, 2019 · Electrical · 41,846 miles · IL

I continue to get random "lane departure" when driving down a normal road. Have taken to the dealer twice and they can not repeat the problem. Today I was driving on a one way street in city traffic with nobody in front of me and several behind me, as I was going through a signal light intersection the crv went into collision alert with a warning on the dash and beeping, it slammed on the brakes and I was almost rear ended. There was nobody in front of me or coming from either side of the cross street. This has happen one time before when I was passing through a construction zone and one lane had cones cutting a two lane down to one lane. It again slammed an the brakes as if I was leaving the road. I also have problems with the auto dimming headlights that dim when they should not and go to bright sometimes when meeting traffic and should be dim. I have taken to the dealer for this also more than one time and they could not repeat the problem. I also get random messages that power has been lost to my information center (pictures included). I do not feel safe in this honda crv and the dealer seems they are just wanting me to be out of warranty or don't care.

Filed Jun 6, 2019 · Lights · CA

The headlights and taillights of this vehicle are not weather-tight and accumulate moisture from washing the car or from rain. At night when using the headlights, the interior of the headlight lens fogs up from the collected moisture and reduces the effectiveness of the lights. I purchased this vehicle brand new and there was already a layer of dust on the interior of the headlight lenses when I took possession of it. As the vehicle ages, the light output of the headlights will just continue to diminish as more and more dust collects. Obviously, the manufacturer cannot figure out how to make a decent headlight. This is a continuing problem starting from day of purchase. I have put the date of purchase as a date of occurrence.

Filed Jan 10, 2019 · Engine, Lights · 9,900 miles · NY

When ever I drive my car in city and highway I smell gas or burn smell strong in cabin .I recently notice that my front headlight change into bright and hit the order car driver face directly in two way streets and nearly had accidents one times

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Body · 1,000 miles · CA

The design of the headlights incorporates separate (from lens) chrome trim pieces that are spear-like in shape. The pointed ends of the spears do not sit flush in the headlight lens and are protruding. This causes an unsafe condition every time the car is washed & dried, and when using a 'duster' on the vehicle. Wash mitts get stuck behind the spears which pull the spears out more, increasing the hazard to one's hand. While I have not gotten any actual lacerations from these spears to date, on may 13, 2018 my hand received a 'welt' from the spear. Picture attached for reference.

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · CA

The mechanical design of the turn signal lever (joystick, as I call it) is such that it requires too little pressure in order to be pushed forward which activates the high beam headlights. In simple terms, using the turn signals turns on the high beams accidentally on this vehicle. This causes a couple safety issues. Firstly, other drivers and oncoming traffic could be unnecessarily blinded by high beams if I have not noticed that my high beams have been accidentally turned on. Secondly, it creates a situation where I (driver) have to spend more time looking at the instrument panel than is necessary. While driving at night, I either have to additionally glance at the instrument panel or take a longer glance while checking my speed in order to know if the high beams have been activated accidentally. Turn signal joysticks have been around longer than I have, and we all know how to use them. They are simple, basic safety features and there seems no reason why a manufacturer should botch these at this point. Date of incident listed date that I took possession of the vehicle, as this is ongoing issue.

Filed Jan 4, 2018 · Acceleration · 2,600 miles · MD

Returning to maryland from indiana in several locations along I-70, I-79, I-68 auto braking engaged for no reason at all. Road crews plow with blade slightly above pavement possibly avoiding damage to rumble strip so we can't see lane divider lines or edge of road solid line when accidently touch the rumble strip brakes engage immediately when beeps alone should suffice. Other times it appeared the system thought we were about to have a head on collision and again braked suddenly and often. We think the headlights of cars way off in the distance where trees near them created a kind of strobe effect fooled the sensors where ever they are. I had to cancel all safety systems to avoid more problems like this. Solution recommended: require honda to allow us to turn off auto braking in bad weather so sensors don't cause panic to drivers not understanding what's happening. When roads are slick as ours were you really don't want vehicles sliding out of control because of a system intended to keep us safe. I can tell you drivers around us thought we were intentionally trying to cause mischief and I'm certain the only reason we did not have an accidental is because I put blizzac snow tires on my 2018 crv touring and kept my thumb over the cancel button so I could recover quickly but eventually had to disable all that because it happened too often. I get cramps in my leg when I can't use cruise control and I paid a lot of money so I would be able to use adaptive cruise and other safety systems that simply made this car more dangerous. I'm angry, frustrated and want something done about this!!! Yes roads were sloppy, slick and traveling below speed limit of 70 because of conditions. Only when we got to maryland did conditions improve. Had to drive 1/3 of our 550 mile trip with these problems happening disengaging entirely after hagaarstown md. Can't trust it.