2018 Honda CR-V

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$24,250 – $34,150 MSRP across 10 builds, plus $995 destination

2018 Honda CR-V

Key Specifications

Horsepower
184 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Combined MPG
28 mpg
Seating
5
Cargo volume (seats up)
39.2 cu ft
Curb weight
3,307 lb
Displacement
2.4 L
Fuel tank
14 gal

Base build: LX LX 2WD. Figures vary by build — see each trim.

2018 Honda CR-V trims

Trims (4)MSRP fromCompare
LX

2.4L Regular Unleaded I-4, FWD / AWD, 184 hp, 28 mpg · 2 builds

EX

1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4, FWD / AWD, 190 hp, 30 mpg · 2 builds

EX-L

1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4, FWD / AWD, 190 hp, 30 mpg · 4 builds

Touring

1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4, FWD / AWD, 190 hp, 30 mpg · 2 builds

Each trim comes in one or more builds — drivetrain, cab and bed choices with their own price and weight. Compare ticks the trim's base build; every build is listed below.

Across all 10 builds

Horsepower
184–190 hp
Torque
179–180 lb-ft
Combined MPG
27–30 mpg
Max towing
1,500 lb
Max payload
850 lb
Curb weight
3,307–3,512 lb
Seating
5
Cargo volume (seats up)
37.6–39.2 cu ft

2018 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features

Specifications of the LX LX 2WD build. Figures for other trims are on their individual pages.

Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.4 L
Displacement (cu in)
144 cu in
Cylinders
4
Fuel system
Gasoline Direct Injection
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Horsepower
184 hp
Horsepower RPM
6,400 rpm
Torque
180 lb-ft
Torque RPM
3,900 rpm
Recommended fuel
Regular
Transmission
CVT
Transmission detail
CVT w/OD
Drivetrain
FWD
1st gear ratio
2.65:1
Reverse ratio
1.86:1
Final drive ratio
5.05:1
Limited-slip differential
No
City MPG
26 mpg
Highway MPG
32 mpg
Combined MPG
28 mpg
Range (city)
364 mi
Range (highway)
448 mi
Fuel tank
14 gal
CO₂ emissions
6.3 tons/yr
EPA size class
Small SUV 2WD
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Length
180.6 in
Width (without mirrors)
73 in
Height
66.1 in
Front track
63 in
Rear track
63.7 in
Turning diameter (curb to curb)
37.4 ft
Seating
5
Passenger volume
105.9 cu ft
Front headroom
40.1 in
Front legroom
41.3 in
Front shoulder room
57.9 in
Front hip room
55.1 in
2nd-row headroom
39.2 in
2nd-row legroom
40.4 in
2nd-row shoulder room
55.6 in
2nd-row hip room
49.5 in
Cargo volume (seats up)
39.2 cu ft
Cargo volume (seats folded)
75.8 cu ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row
39.2 cu ft
Curb weight
3,307 lb
Weight of fitted options
0 lb
Front suspension
Strut
Rear suspension
Multi-Link
Steering
Rack-Pinion
Brakes
4-Wheel Disc
ABS
4-Wheel
Front disc brakes
Yes
Rear disc brakes
Yes
Front rotor diameter
11.1 in
Rear rotor diameter
10.2 in
Hill descent control
No
Hill start assist
Yes
Front wheel diameter
17 in
Front wheel width
6.5 in
Rear wheel diameter
17 in
Rear wheel width
6.5 in
Front wheel material
Aluminum
Rear wheel material
Aluminum
Front tire size
P235/65HR17
Rear tire size
P235/65HR17
Spare tire
Compact
Spare wheel material
Steel
Battery cold-cranking amps
410 A
Basic warranty (years)
3 yr
Basic warranty (miles)
36,000 mi
Basic warranty unlimited miles
No
Powertrain warranty (years)
5 yr
Powertrain warranty (miles)
60,000 mi
Powertrain warranty unlimited miles
No
Corrosion warranty (years)
5 yr
Corrosion warranty unlimited miles
Yes
Roadside assistance (years)
3 yr
Roadside assistance (miles)
36,000 mi
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5
NHTSA frontal crash
5 / 5
NHTSA frontal (driver)
5 / 5
NHTSA frontal (passenger)
5 / 5
NHTSA side crash
5 / 5
NHTSA side barrier
5 / 5
NHTSA side pole
5 / 5
NHTSA rollover
4 / 5
NHTSA rollover risk
16.3%

2018 Honda CR-V builds & prices (10)

Tick up to 4 builds — from this or any other vehicle — to compare them spec by spec.

  • $24,250
  • $25,650
  • $27,050
  • $28,450
  • $29,550
  • $30,550
  • $30,950
  • $31,950
  • $32,750
  • $34,150

2018 Honda CR-V recalls (5)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns issued for the 2018 Honda CR-V. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific car has had the remedy applied.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERMay 20, 2026 NHTSA 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPDec 17, 2023 NHTSA 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYMar 8, 2023 NHTSA 23V158000 · 448,613 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPMar 24, 2021 NHTSA 21V215000 · 624,552 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMSep 26, 2018 NHTSA 18V663000 · 54 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.

Risk: The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

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Specifications, pricing and equipment from manufacturer data as published for the US market; recalls and crash ratings from NHTSA. Figures are as published at launch and may differ from a specific vehicle.