2006 Honda CR-V Suspension Problems

I purchased my vehicle used in 2019 and immediately noticed a loud creaking noise from the front passenger area, especially in colder weather when driving over bumps at low speeds. By 2024, the noise became louder, more frequent, and occurred in all temperatures. In October 2024, I lost control of my vehicle and nearly flipped. Warning lights briefly appeared, indicating possible suspension issues, but they disappeared before I could diagnose the problem. Unfortunately, I had no choice but to continue driving despite the safety risk. In February 2025, I had a flat tire on the front passenger side and discovered it was nearly bald—far more worn than the other tires of the same age. Upon removal, it became clear that the front lower control arm was in a dangerously unnatural state and needed replacement. I recalled seeing a 2012 recall for this exact part in my Honda account, but when I entered my VIN, it stated the recall didn’t apply—likely due to age rather than the actual defect. This is a life-or-death issue that could easily lead to a fatal crash. Honda must address this immediately.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a right turn, he heard an abnormal popping sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact also stated that while driving over a bump, the vehicle briefly drifted to the right. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the passenger’s side front lower control arm. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V124000 (Suspension), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 178,000.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PREMATURE FAILURE WITH THE FRONT ARM BUSHINGS. THE DEALER (BROWN'S HONDA CITY, 7160 RITCHIE HWY, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061, (410) 553-8014) STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM A RECALL CAMPAIGN PERTAINING TO THE VEHICLE AND PROVIDED NO SOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

HONDA DEALER IN FLAGSTAFF, AZ, INDICATED THAT THE FRONT COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS ARE TORN ON MY2016 HONDA CRV AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE HONDA BUSHINGS ARE NOT MADE OF A SOLID/QUALITY COMPONENT AND ARE FAILING AT UNUSUAL RATES WHICH EQUATE TO UNSAFE DRIVING AND COSTLY REPAIR FOR THE CONSUMER. IS THERE A CONCERN FOR SUSPENSION/ALIGNMENT AND STEERING PROBLEMS DUE TO TORN BUSHINGS AND IS THIS RELATED TO THE CONTROL ARM BUSHING RECALL FOR HONDA CRV 2006 ID#12V124000?

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V486000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY) WHEN THE TECHNICIAN ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE STAMP ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN MADE THE CONTACT AWARE THAT RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V124000 (SUSPENSION) WAS RELATED TO THE FAILURE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,022.

STARTING JUNE OF 2012, I START TO NOTICE A VIBRATION WHEN GOING FROM STOP TO GO. SHAKING IS MORE PRONOUNCE WHEN GOING UPHILL. ONCE SPEED REACHES 50MPH, VIBRATION CEASES. LATELY, THE SHAKE IS MORE CONSISTENT. I TRIED TO START TO MOVE SLOWER IN AN ATTEMPT TO DAMPEN VIBRATION, BUT IT IS STILL THERE. I HAVE BEEN READING FORUMS WHERE IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THE ANGLE OF THE SHAFT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE VIBRATION. MY QUESTION TO THAT IS : HOW COME MY ODYSSEY AND COROLLA DON'T SHAKE AT LOW SPEEDS? NONE OF THE CARS I HAVE EVER DRIVEN HAS THIS SHAKE AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS SHOULD BE LABELED A FAULT THAT HAS TO HAVE A RECALL NOTICE. A BAD DESIGN OF SOME PART IS CAUSING THE VIBRATION. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A ROAD BUMP AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND JERK TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V124000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.

2006 HONDA CR-V. CONSUMER STATES LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TO STRUGGLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY, HE WAS ABLE TO DIRECT THE VEHICLE ONTO A WIDE, GRASSY PATCH AND BRING IT TO A STOP. UPON INSPECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY, IT WAS APPARENT THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION, INCLUDING THE AXLE HAD COME LOOSE AND WERE RESTING ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FENDER. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING A PROBLEM WITH THE CONTROL ARM. *JB

THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT ON MY 06 HONDA CRV WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT, IT WAS RE-ALIGNED SHORTLY AFTER DELIVERY AS A NEW VEHICLE, AND HAS BEEN DONE AGAIN ON 2-3 OCCASIONS. WAS TOLD BY SERVICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE AT CHAPMAN HONDA IN TUCSON THAT THE CRV IN QUESTION HAS A PROBLEM WITH PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHICH MINE DOES. HE ADVISED ME THAT HONDA IS SUPPOSED TO BE WORKING ON THE ISSUE BUT COULD OFFER NO FURTHER INFO. *TR

BOUGHT A 2006 CRV IN APROX BEGINNING OF JUNE, AFTER ONLY 10,000 MILES WE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT FAILED, THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER SNAPPED, WENT THROUGH 3 TIRES AND THE CAR STARTED MAKING FUNNY NOISES AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT. WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED FLUID REPLACEMENT. AFTER 10,000 MORE MILES THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAPPENED AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME THEY SAID WE NEED 2 MORE NEW TIRES AND AN ALIGNMENT. ONCE THE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID IS REPLACED THE NOISE AND THE PULLING STOPS, BUT ONLY AFTER 10,000 MILES IT COMES BACK. THERE WAS A RECALL ON PROBLEMS WITH THE DIFFERENTIAL BUT IT STARTED A COUPLE OF 1000 CARS AFTER OURS, SO WE CAN NOT HAVE OURS FIXED, AND TO MAKE THEMSELVES LOOK GOOD HONDA JUST CHANGED THE MAINTENANCE ON IT TO EVERY 15,000 MILES BUT THE MANUAL SAYS IT ONLY NEEDS IT EVERY 60,000 MILES. *TR

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