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moderate 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900 · see suspension across all vehicles →
No new NHTSA suspension complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 4 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
As a result, a loss of steering can occur, increasing the risk of crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering suspension on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
HONDA: FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS ARE WELDED IMPROPERLY AND MAY BREAK IF DRIVING, INCREASING RISK OF CRASH AND REDUCING HANDLING.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners of 2006 Honda CR-V models report a clear pattern of front suspension failures centered on the lower control arm and related components. The most serious complaints involve fractured or structurally failed passenger-side lower control arms causing loss of vehicle control—one owner nearly flipped after hearing a creaking noise escalate over five years, another lost control entirely with the entire right front suspension coming loose and resting against the fender.
The defects typically present as creaking noises (especially in cold weather), popping sounds, and steering pulls that worsen over bumpy roads or turns. Uneven tire wear—sometimes severe and premature—frequently accompanies these failures. One owner went through three tires in 10,000 miles with a right-pulling vehicle.
A major frustration: Honda issued recall 12V124000 for front lower control arm issues, but many 2006 CR-Vs were excluded from coverage despite showing identical failures. Owners are told their VINs don't qualify even when mechanics diagnose the exact defect the recall addresses. Bushings in the front arms also fail prematurely according to dealer reports.
Secondary issues include front-end alignment that won't hold (requiring repeated service), low-speed vibration during acceleration, and rear differential fluid loss recurring every 10,000 miles after service. One owner's service advisor acknowledged the right-pull problem as a known issue but couldn't offer a fix. Frame rust is also reported in at least one case alongside suspension failures.
Same Honda CR-V suspension reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009
The front passenger-side lower control arm develops cracks, fractures, or becomes structurally unsound, sometimes discovered as a fractured stamp on the part itself. This causes loss of suspension control and abnormal wheel movement.
When: 65,022 miles to 178,000+ miles; can appear within first 10,000 miles of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Loud creaking noise from front passenger area, worse in cold weather and over bumps; Popping sound from front suspension when turning; Vehicle drifting or pulling to the right; Abnormal vibration and jerking when driving over bumps; Uneven tire wear on affected side; Brief loss of vehicle control, near-flip incidents
Repairs/costs cited: Front lower control arm replacement required; dealers discovered fractured stamps on control arms during service
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 12V124000 (Suspension, Front Lower Control Arm) exists but many 2006 CR-V models were excluded from recall coverage despite having identical defects. Honda initially denies applicability based on VIN, though owners report seeing recall notices for their model year.
The bushings (rubber/polymer components) in the front control arms tear or deteriorate prematurely, leading to poor suspension geometry and alignment issues.
When: Early in vehicle life; no specific mileage thresholds reported
Symptoms owners cite: Suspension/alignment problems; Steering issues related to worn bushings; Loss of suspension stability
Repairs/costs cited: Bushings require replacement; dealers report they are not made of solid quality components and fail at unusually high rates
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owners reference control arm bushing recall 12V124000 but are told they are excluded; manufacturer provided no solution in at least one case
The rear differential loses fluid within 10,000 miles of repair, causing noise and pulling. While not strictly suspension, owners report this occurs alongside suspension complaints and is addressed with alignment service.
When: Recurring every 10,000 miles after fluid replacement
Symptoms owners cite: Funny noises from rear area; Vehicle pulling to the right; Multiple tire wear and failure
Repairs/costs cited: Rear differential fluid replacement required repeatedly; also requires alignment and new tires (multiple sets). Honda changed maintenance interval from 60,000 miles to 15,000 miles
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: A recall exists covering later-production differential issues but does not apply to this vehicle's production batch; Honda addressed via maintenance interval change rather than recall
Vehicle shakes or vibrates when accelerating from a stop or going uphill at low speeds, ceasing above 50 mph. Owners attribute it to poor shaft angle or suspension geometry design flaw.
When: Starting 2012 in one case; ongoing
Symptoms owners cite: Vibration when starting from stop; More pronounced shaking when going uphill; Vibration ceases above 50 mph; Shaking becomes more consistent over time
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs reported; not diagnosed at dealer
Front stabilizer bars break, sometimes discovered in conjunction with severe frame rust.
When: Not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Broken stabilizer bars; Frame corrosion
Repairs/costs cited: Stabilizer bar replacement needed; frame reported as badly rusted
The vehicle loses alignment repeatedly even immediately after professional alignment service, particularly pulling to the right. Service advisors acknowledge this as a known CR-V issue.
When: From new vehicle delivery; recurring throughout ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle pulling to the right; Alignment will not hold; Requires realignment multiple times
Repairs/costs cited: Multiple alignments performed (2-3+ times); service department employee noted Honda is aware of the pulling issue but offered no solution
Synthesized from 13 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 13 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 13 complaints filed, suspension issues most often appear around 80,841 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover suspension issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.