2010 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

Q: Does the 2010 Honda CR-V have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Honda CR-V: 53 of 480 complaints on file (11%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

Q: How many complaints does the 2010 Honda CR-V have in total?

480 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 31 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

Q: What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

53Engine complaints

11%Of all 480 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS215 · 44.8%

ENGINE53 · 11%

Unspecified / other45 · 9.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM40 · 8.3%

POWER TRAIN23 · 4.8%

Share of the 480 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING TIME TO TIME. IT LASTS A FEW MINUTES. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO A DEALER AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR (NEW). HONDA…”NHTSA complaint 10821874 — filed 01/23/2016

“THE ENGINE MAKES A RATTLING (GRINDING) NOISE DURING COLD STARTS. THE NOISE ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD <50 DEGREES F AND ONLY WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 10816654 — filed 12/29/2015

“ENGINE OR TRANSMITTION BEGINES TO STALL IN THE MORNING WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH OR HIGHER ON HIGHWAY. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN IN THE AFTEROON…”NHTSA complaint 10669279 — filed 12/31/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Honda CR-V have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Honda CR-V: 53 of 480 complaints on file (11%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Honda CR-V have in total?

480 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 31 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.