NHTSA Owner Complaint Log
This page lists owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Honda CR-V. Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA and do not by themselves prove a defect or defect rate.
Cruise Control Significant safety. 2/13/2026. The first time I experienced my car made sudden high-speed acceleration, brain starts scrambling, what's going on? Ok cruise controls on, turned it off, tapped brake. Now with Cruise Control Off, I had to keep in contact with the accelerator to manually maintain speed. I had to pay much attention to my speed. Was towing a very small travel trailer, about 750#. The above actions stopped the sudden acceleration. Got my speed back under control. Thought since the problem was resolved quickly along with me disbelieving what just happened, I turned Cruise Control back ON. So, I got my speed back to where it should be and put Cruise Control ON. And, again it didn't happen right away, but when it did, it was exactly the same sudden acceleration. Vehicle to a Honda dealer next week. No warning signs or sounds, either before or after the incident, both occurrences.
Got this vehicle about a year and a half ago at full price from local dealership. It looks like it has been pieced together with many other hondas. The check engine light has been on ever since. The car keeps yet no camera. Just tried to get inspected. So far charged 2500 but was given a pass on inspection only for the light to come back on. I noticed on the back of repair paperwork this car has 2 airbag recalls. I feel duped I feel like this is attempted murder. I feel scared and sad. Something must be done with used car purchases
My 2010 Honda CR-V is subject to a rear subframe safety recall. The issue was initially addressed by a dealership approximately 1.5 years ago, which stated the vehicle was safe to drive. I disagreed. At Honda’s direction, I took the vehicle to another dealership, which confirmed the defect and determined the vehicle to be unsafe in October 2025. I was told the vehicle was unsafe to drive at this point. The vehicle has been out of service and has remained at the dealership since October 2025 and remains unusable. Despite this, Honda has not provided a buyback offer or any timeline for resolution. It has now been over six months since the vehicle was deemed unsafe and over a year and a half since the issue was first identified. Honda has failed to provide a remedy within a reasonable time for a safety recall, leaving me without a usable vehicle.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 157,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 191,000.
Steering rack and pinion of 2010 Honda CR-V need to be replaced due to leaking of fluid.
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.
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 noted frame perforation in and beyond the recall area related to NHTSA Recall No. 23V-228. Despite this, American Honda has refused to address the issue, stating that the corrosion does not fall within the defined recall area. This failure presents a significant safety risk, as the suspension could potentially detach while driving. The issue first became noticeable in mid-March 2025 when the clicking noise started and has persisted since. There were no prior warning lights or error messages. The corrosion is visible and the affected components are available for inspection upon request. The condition has been documented via dealer and mechanic reports, photographs, and video.
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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 and became aware that the rear passenger’s side tire was leaning at an angle into the wheel well. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear suspension had separated from the subframe due to extensive corrosion of the subframe and supports. The vehicle deemed unsafe to be driven by the mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The contact stated that the recall repair had been completed in 2023 by a dealer. The contact was referred back to the dealer by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
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 was mailed and might have been lost in transition, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 20,005.
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, while foot on the brake. This caused us to have an accident hitting cemented poles in front of a store. Our CRV was badly smashed in the front, making it undriveable. There was three of in the vehicle getting jolted and jerked. I believe this problem needs to be looked into, before someone else is hurt.
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...
1. Car got into an accident, another car hit my car front on... my Airbags never deployed but I side my front screen, it shows airbags deployed, and even button of airbags now flashes... 2. Seatbelt, malfunctions and got so tied on me that it was literally shocking me and then when I undid my seatblet, seatbelt shrunk and would not budge to work again to seatbelt myself and became short... 3. When car hit me from the front, all my brakes stopped working and my brake pedal went all the way to the floor... 4. When a car hit me, my car even overheated right away Overall problem: 1. Brakes went out after a car hit me 2. Car overheated 3. Seatbelt malfunction 4. Oil leak 5. Airbags didn't deploy but shows it did
Our vehicle started to jerk whenever it is at low gear. The check engine light goes on and off. The traction control light goes on and off. And an error code came up: p060a. The vehicle has stalled 2x after moderately jerking multiple times while driving @ 50m/hr. The air conditioning blows hot air after a few minutes of it running. We have checked recalls for the particular make, model and year and it is showing the classic vehicle recalls from Honda. Unfortunately, our VIN number shows that it was not part of the recalled vehicle. We have gone through Honda hoping that they could at least do a diagnostic run and verify if it is a possible recall issue, but they will only do it if we pay for everything. Please help.
The door locks keep locking and unlocking at low speed or when I come to a stop
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 steer safely to a stop would be affected. I took it to the Honda dealership and they confirmed it was unsafe to drive unless the rust and frame could be repaired. The dealer did not mention this was a common problem or any upcoming recalls for this issue. In 2/2023, I found a body shop that was able to repair the corrosion on the frame and the connection point for the LCA. I paid $1600, and the car passed Maine State Safety Inspection at the same garage that identified the problem. In 5/2023, I received the Honda safety recall referenced above, which states "you may be eligible for reimbursement if you paid for recall repairs out of pocket." I called the 888 # on the recall, received an email from American Honda, and replied to their email with the documents they requested, including the repair invoice. After recontacting American Honda a second time in 8/23, and a third time in 9/23, they advised they did not receive the document in 5/23, and I should resend the repair invoice. I received a call from American Honda on 10/16/2023, during which time they stated I was not eligible for reimbursement. This was due to the fact the repair invoice did not specifically state: “Trailing arm holder kit was replaced”. My case (#XXX) was closed. I read in a Part 574 Safety Recall Report, "Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense will be eligible for reimbursement, in accord with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA." Do I qualify for reimbursement? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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 bracket and replaced the bolts. The contact stated that the hole in the frame had been enlarged following the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 189,168.
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 with the manufacturer and was referred to the dealer for assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Car cames to a stop and instead of stopping straight up it stops and the car frame and suspension still moves. The suspension can cause a wreak for not stoping in time. Also when i put it in neutral it goes backwards on flat ground other then forward. So something is wrong with the shifter or the sway bars also when u put it in park some times it still moves forward
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, she heard an abnormal sound located in the front passenger’s and rear driver’s side doors. The contact stated that while operating the remote lock/unlock feature for the doors, the trunk unlocked. The contact stated that she had to manually unlock/lock the front passenger’s and rear driver’s side doors. The contact was concerned for her safety in the event of an emergency. Additionally, the contact stated that the day she purchased the vehicle, she informed the dealer that the door locks were not functioning properly. The dealer inspected the door locks but could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. The contact stated that the trunk as well as locks will not open while using the key and that while driving daily the locks continue to make noises off and on through out the entire time of driving, which is a distraction. She has to manually and forcefully unlock and lock the front passenger driver side door as well as the back left passenger side door to get in and out of the vehicle and if not for manually unlocking either door the trunk will not open at all.
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. 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, and the contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I received a recall notice in May 2023 about corrosion to the rear frame due to de-icing agents and I immediately called my local Honda dealer (AutoNation, Columbus GA). They told me they didn't have the parts or tools to fix the defect and to call back in 3 months. I called again today (8/14/23) and was told the same thing. They suggested I call around to other state-wide dealerships to look for one who was able to attend to the recall
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 performed, we were told by a representative of the dealership’s service department that the vehicle would not pass state motor vehicle safety inspection because of the work they had performed. Over the course of August, 2023 I made more than 20 attempts (15 by email and many more by phone) to reach Honda representatives to ask them to fully repair the car so that it could pass inspection, or to repurchase the vehicle per the terms of the recall notice. Honda declined, stating that "if the brace had not been installed, we would be having a different conversation" (telephone conversation with a supervisor at Honda, August 31, 2023). The work that Honda did to address this safety recall was insufficient because, although the service team at the dealership was able to install a brace on the vehicle's rear frame, the vehicle will not pass state motor vehicle inspection, according to both Honda's dealership mechanic and an assessment by an independent certified mechanic who is familiar with this vehicle. Honda’s original design of certain parts of the frame is responsible for the excessive corrosion of the rear frame which is rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. Since American Honda Motor Co. was not able to repair the vehicle to a safe operating condition that will continue to pass state inspection, and since the vehicle is otherwise in proper, safe, working condition, the company should have offered to repurchase the vehicle. The recall "fix" is insufficient to ensure driver safety.
Took vehicle to dealership about safety recall, and they are unable to repair the vehicle
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was deemed unsafe to drive due to the extensive corrosion. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 238,443.
Drivers side door will not unlock or open.
My CRV's door lock has been broken on and off for years now. I assumed it was a problem with the battery in the key or the key itself. I really became a problem a few months ago when the door would not open even with the key inserted into the lock. I would have to use the automatic lock and unlock buttons several times and then insert and turn the key before it would open. I did not know if or when the lock would fail permanently and I would be locked out of my car. This is a safety issue because I could have been stranded outside alone, or worse, stranded on the road with my infant. I understand that Honda settled a class action lawsuit for this known problem. (Kevin Davitt, et al. v. America Honda Motor Co., Inc., et al., Case No. XXX, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.) I never received notice that there was a recall for this door actuator problem or that I was eligible to be a part of the class action. I contacted Honda and they insisted that I get a diagnostic though their dealership. They said I might be eligible for some sort of "good will" refund. I paid for the diagnostic and the repair, which was over $400. The service center at the dealer even said it was a known problem and that I should get something. Honda called me to deny the claim because they said I was out of warranty. They knew I was out of warranty when I contacted them in the first place. I would have gone to a local repair shop if I had known that they were using this as a ruse to get repair costs from me. The problem is that they knew that people were getting locked out of their cars and they didn't tell anyone. They knew that I was potentially part of the class of people who could have gotten relief but they didn't contact me. I don't think that they should leave people stranded out on the road or struggling with their door locks in this day and age when people get robbed or attacked a shopping centers and gas stations. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I drove my car to Honda City Chicago on June 24 for the safety recall problem. But Honda city Chicago failed to remedy the safety recall problem and they said they couldn't fix it. And they held my car in the repair shop and wouldn't allow me to take my car away. They told me to contact Honda company directly. On June 26 Monday, I called Honda. The staff said she would transfer my case to case manager and would get back to me in three days. However, since then, I called Honda company almost everyday but there was always nobody answering my phone call. My car has stayed in Honda City Chicago for two weeks now and I couldn't see any progress they are making for my car!
2010 HONDA CR-V- Consumer has letter addressed to Honda Automobile Division in Trenton, NJ. Consumer received recall notice and too the vehicle in for repair. Consumer was told at the appointment the part was not available and would need to be ordered. Kelly Hinda called the consumer to make ant appointment for a designated day, that consumer could not make, because of an appointment with doctor the doctor the same day. Consumer was not given an option if a alternate date for repair. Consumer called the customer service line and a complaint was filed. Consumer feels Honda should provide a loaner while the proper bracket is located for the CRV.
My car was considered undrivable due to the corrosion recall. The delays in obtaining payment for my car are unacceptable. Honda has passed me to a third-party surrender partner, [XXX] , and they are also delinquent. Honda will not give me any contact information for [XXX] , so I am obviously frustrated. I am in the fortunate position of being able to acquire a replacement vehicle without having to wait for the payment but others may not be. So I am basically filing this complaint on behalf of others. Honda's treatment is so poor that I decided to avoid a Honda for my replacement. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On June 5th, 2023 my mother received a recall notice in the mail from Honda stating my, [XXX] ’s, car was recalled due to a chemical reaction causing aggressive rust to form under cars owned in the salt states. My car was manufactured and driven in New York prior to my ownership falling into the recalls category. I had previously had to pay out of pocket for a new catalytic converter and an oil pan that had been worn down by the rust referred to in this recall. I still have the receipts that state both parts were worn away by rust and needed to be replaced. I made an appointment with my local Honda dealership for June 8th, 2023 at which all they did was inspect my car and confirmed the rear frame was rusted to an unsafe point and needed to be replaced so they ordered the necessary parts. I came back to the dealership when the part came in on June 16th, after driving an unsafe car for a week. They worked on my car for over three hours to then inform me my car was impossible to fix due to such an intense case of rust that spread to the entirety of the underside of my car. The Honda dealership employees informed me that they would send the proof my vehicle could not be repaired to the appropriate parties and sent me on my way with no further information. After 3 weeks of no contact from anyone at Honda, I have had to commute to work in unsafe driving conditions because I am only [XXX] and can not rent a car. I called the Honda customer service number (800)9991009 and the customer service operator informed me my case hadn’t even been started. I then created a case #, and I[XXXX] was told my case would be reviewed and someone would contact me. I have called two times to get in contact with my case worker to be told she is unavailable and to leave a message. I am forced to continue driving my unsafe vehicle and have been unable to get in contact with anyone who can help me. It has now been a month and a half and I am forced to drive long distances in an unsafe car. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On June 7, 2023, I took my 2010 Honda CRV to the Honda dealer for two safety recalls. 1. Airbag recall: They repaired the airbag. 2. Rust recall "Rear Frame Brace Safety Recall": When I dropped the car off, they inspected it and said the rust recall could not be completed because of the severe rust. They issued me a rental until they could complete the process for a possible buy-back. They then called me to say the rust recall "repair" was complete. When I went to pick up the care, they said they could not pass it through inspection. I then took it to my local repair shop for inspection and they said it could not pass. The mechanic showed me underneath the severe rust damage. He lightly touched it with a screwdriver and chuncks of rust fell to the floor. Even though Honda placed two small brackets under the car, the rust is very severe. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle. Also, I feel vulnerable to being pulled over because of the expired inspection sticker. Please advise as to what to do. This is my only vehicle and I depend on it to get to work, etc. I do have photos of the underneath of the car showing the rust and the repair brackets.
Lock actuator are not working and going on and off one door is more problems than the others
Ref: NHTSA Recall Number: 23V-228 Per advice from Honda, I contacted the dealer for recall disposition. They informed me that if the vehicle fails inspection and cannot be repaired, Honda will not return the vehicle and offer a cash compensation instead. This is unfair because: 1. Such impounding of vehicle is not mentioned in their notice (attached with this form). The words used are "may offer to repurchase the vehicle from you" 2. Not returning the vehicle and unilaterally offering a cash compensation is unethical business practice. I sincerely request NHTSA to take up the issue with Honda and ensure that a full repair be done even if the inspection fails. It might cost them more but they must do it. In case the vehicle cannot be repaired, it must be declared as totaled and an independent insurance adjuster must determine the cash compensation value and not Honda.
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a support brace was installed on the vehicle. After the repair, the contact noticed that the vehicle did not maneuver or perform the same after the recall repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the struts needed to be replaced due to the brace not properly fitting onto the subframe. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. No additional assistance was offered. The vehicle had was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that upon receiving notification that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure), he scheduled the recall repair. The contact stated that, as necessary, a support brace was installed at the rear frame. The vehicle was inspected, and it was discovered that rust had formed a hole in the frame near the trailing arm bolt, which the dealer failed to discover while performing the recall repair. As a result, the vehicle failed inspection. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised the contact that the dealer lacked the technical ability to complete the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to reach out to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 98,750. The contact stated the dealer completed their responsibility under the recall by attaching the support brace to each side, unfortunately it does not remedy the issue that directly led to the recall.
I have contacted several Honda dealers in the last month re recall # 23V-228. All have indicated that they do not have the parts available (support brace) to complete this recall, that the parts are on "back order" from Honda, and that they have no ETA on when they may be able to complete the recall. Please consider this a formal complaint against American Honda Motor Company for failing to complete the above-referenced recall within a "reasonable period of time. (60 days)."
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that during an emissions inspection, he was made aware that the rear trailing arm was corroded. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Received the notice about the safety recall in May, made an appointment with Honda for June 14th. On June 6th, they cancelled my appointment because the parts for this recall are on backorder. They told me they'd call me when the parts are available but no one has called me back.
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and making a turn, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle. While reversing, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
While driving down the road, the car began to shake, and I noticed my passenger tire looked weird and thought maybe I had a flat tire. I pulled over to change the tire out. Upon further inspection, I saw that the trailing arm had rusted and broken off of the chassis. Luckily, I was driving slowly and on a rural road, but at higher speeds I believe it would have caused me to lose control of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators that something was going wrong. I searched online to see if the problem would be covered under my insurance and saw the recall that had just been issued by Honda for the same problem. (I have not received a letter in the mail yet so I had no idea the recall had been issued.) The vehicle has not yet been inspected. I called my nearest Honda dealer and they said they can not fix it as Honda has not sent out a remedy yet and gave me the number to Honda. I called them and they said they can't do anything until they find a remedy and mail the recall information to owners. I am now out of a vehicle suitable for my job and worry how I will be able to support my family when Honda has no answer and no remedy and is unwilling to help me solve the problem. I hope this recall gets sent out quickly before it puts anyone else's life at risk.
The rear trailing arm on the driver side of the vehicle broke away from the frame causing the wheel assembly to jam under the vehicle, bringing it to an abrupt stop. My daughter was driving the car at the time. The failure occurred while she was pulling into the entrance of the hospital where she works, blocking the entrance to the hospital. Fortunately the failure did not occur minutes earlier while she was driving on the highway. Service technicians at Honda of Mankato, MN confirmed the trailing arm broke away due to frame corrosion. The vehicle is currently located at Honda of Mankato. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.
Honda has issued a recall for 2007-2011 CRVs due to rust leading to failure of the rear trailing arms. Manufacturer Recall NumberXDZ NHTSA Recall Number23V-228 However, Honda has limited its recall only to 22 states and DC, claiming only those use road salts. This is overly limited. Many states use road salts in parts of the state, including California and Nevada, where I live. The official City of Reno website clearly states that my city uses a 24% salt brine solution on roads in the winter. Areas of California directly adjacent to Reno also use similar salts, and many other "dry and warm" states also have mountainous areas where snow and ice cause the use of road salt. https://www.reno.gov/government/departments/public-works/maintenance-operations/street-maintenance/snow-and-ice-control#:~:text=The%20City%20is%20using%20Salt,and%20inclines%20with%20salt%20brine. There is visible rust on my suspension, even though I live in a state Honda is not including in its recall. I am asking that NHTSA order Honda to increase the scope of its recall to include ALL states that use road salt in any part or portion of the state. The southwest is full of mountains, and snow: California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and all other western states should be included in the recall. Many lives are potentially at stake, and Honda should not artificially limit the recall to states that use road salt over 100% of the state. Take a look at snow levels in California and Northern Nevada now: road salt is a fact of life for 4-7 months of the year for many of us. Thank you for your consideration.
Excessive frame corrosion, making fuel tank dangerous
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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