Servicenews article - When installing the shipping fuses, never do it with the engine running. If you do, you could wind up with any of these issues: ? With the headlight switch in AUTO, the Auto High Beam System indicator won?t come on. ? With the headlight switch in AUTO, the fog lights won?t come on with the low beam headlights on. ? The automatic intermittent wipers won?t work. ? The Lighting Setup menu under Vehicle Settings is missing settings (there are just two instead of five). ? The Headlight Auto Off Timer setting doesn?t respond when selected.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2018 Honda CR-V lighting problems
moderate 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250 · see lighting across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$250
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting 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.
Servicenews article - When installing the shipping fuses, never do it with the engine running. If you do, you could wind up with any of these issues: ? With the headlight switch in AUTO, the Auto High Beam System indicator won?t come on. ? With the headlight switch in AUTO, the fog lights won?t come on with the low beam headlights on. ? The automatic intermittent wipers won?t work.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of various warning lights such as the brake system, lane departure, ACC & forward collision warning illuminated on the dash with the DTC P2583-76 (Temporary stop of Integrated Driver System ? Misalignment Millimeter Wave Radar) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had lighting trouble with your 2018 Honda CR-V?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2018 Honda CR-V?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, lighting issues most often appear around 9,900 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.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting 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.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/Honda/CR-V.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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