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2018 Honda CR-V water pump replacement cost
A 2018 Honda CR-V water pump replacement typically costs $255 to $675 at an independent shop, parts and labor included across its engine options. The water pump itself runs $60 to $145, and the job takes 2 to 4 hours. Prices updated September 2026.
Estimated cost, selected engine
$255 to $625
Charlotte, NC area
Prices updated September 2026
Which engine? They price differently, so pick yours for a closer number.
Water pump (part)
$60 to $145
Labor (2 to 4 hours)
$165 to $460
Honda Type 2 coolant + supplies
$30 to $70
2018 Honda CR-V water pump replacement: parts and labor
Labor runs $165 to $460 (the job takes 2 to 4 hours at typical independent-shop rates), and the water pump itself typically costs $60 to $145 for the 2018 Honda CR-V, plus $30 to $70 in honda type 2 coolant + supplies. Prices updated September 2026.
| Engine | Parts | Labor | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L I4 | $60 to $140 | $165 to $415 (1.5 to 2.5 hrs) | $255 to $625 |
| 1.5L Turbo I4 | $65 to $145 | $200 to $460 (1.8 to 2.8 hrs) | $295 to $675 |
Coverage note: None excluded. The US 2018 CR-V came only with the 2.4L (LX) and 1.5L turbo (EX and above), both covered here; the CR-V Hybrid did not reach the US until the 2020 model year.
RepairPal's 2018 CR-V estimate of $1,117 to $1,478 uses a $385 to $404 part price (about triple the $119 to $121 that genuine Honda pumps sell for online) and $732 to $1,074 of labor, which implies 5+ hours on an externally mounted belt-driven pump; treat it as a worst-case dealer ceiling, not a target. KBB's fair-repair range of $375 to $787 and YourMechanic's $570 for the same-generation 2017 2.4L bracket the realistic market. A dealer using the MSRP pump ($173 to $177) at $185 to $220 per hour typically lands around $600 to $950, roughly $250 to $350 over a quality independent using an Aisin pump, which is the same OE supplier part in an aftermarket box.
Where these numbers come from
- Estimate ranges: a hand-verified research pass for this exact vehicle and repair, cross-referenced across 12 independent sources (parts retailers, labor guides, and published shop pricing), completed September 2026.
- Recall and complaint data: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) records for the 2018 Honda CR-V specifically, filtered to cooling system relevance and refreshed daily from the federal API.
- Local prices: real, accepted quotes from verified Fixxr marketplace jobs, published per metro once five verified jobs of this type have closed. Never estimates dressed up as transactions.
Not included in the estimate: Drive belt and tensioner (recommended add-on with the pump on the 1.5T, roughly $60 to $120 extra in parts), Thermostat replacement, Full coolant system flush (this estimate covers drain and refill only), Radiator, hoses, or reservoir tank if pressure testing finds other leaks, Diagnostic or pressure-test fee if you are only chasing a coolant loss, Taxes and shop fees.
What actually goes wrong on this exact vehicle
Federal safety data for the 2018 Honda CR-V, filtered to the cooling system specifically.
0
cooling system recalls
14
cooling system owner complaints
Real owner report, verbatim from NHTSA:
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled into a gas station. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the turbocharger had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”
Worth knowing: the radiator is one of the most common causes of overheating, alongside the thermostat, water pump, and hoses. Get the real source confirmed before you approve any repair, so you fix the part that actually failed.
Recall fixes are free at the dealer. Everything else deserves a fair price.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), recalls and complaints for the 2018 Honda CR-V. Refreshed periodically.
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Found a puddle? What the color tells you
Bright green
Classic coolant leak. Find the source before it overheats.
Orange / pink
What most modern vehicles use (OAT). Same urgency as green.
Rusty brown
Old, corroded coolant. Overdue for a flush.
Milky / oily
Coolant mixing with oil, like a coffee milkshake. Can mean a head gasket. Serious.
What a water pump replacement is like on the 2018 Honda CR-V
The 2018 model year is the last split-engine CR-V: the LX trim runs the 2.4L i-VTEC K24 (184 hp) while EX, EX-L, and Touring get the 1.5L turbo L15BE (190 hp). Both engines use an external water pump bolted to the front of the block and spun by the serpentine belt, not a timing belt, so this is a bolt-on job with a coolant drain and refill, nothing like the buried timing-belt pumps on Honda's 3.5L V6 in the Pilot and Odyssey. AWD versus FWD makes no real difference on this repair since the pump sits up top on the accessory drive; that variation is already inside the labor spread shown.
Exact parts: the 1.5T pump is Honda 19200-59B-003 (shared with the 2016-2021 Civic 1.5T), selling for $118.65 at online Honda dealers against a $173.47 MSRP. The 2.4L LX pump is 19200-5A2-A01 (shared with the 2016-2017 Accord 2.4 Earth Dreams), $121.34 online versus $177.40 MSRP. On the aftermarket side, Aisin, which builds pumps on OE assembly lines, runs about $62 to $100 on Amazon for both applications, and AutoZone's Duralast BWP-9228 for the 2018 CR-V is $64.99. Both OEM pumps come with the gasket, so there is no separate gasket line item.
On the 1.5T, the smart play is bundling the drive belt and tensioner with the pump: a 2021 Honda service bulletin calls for tensioner replacement on 1.5T engines around 80,000 miles regardless of noise, and the belt has to come off to change the pump anyway. Access is through the top of the engine bay plus the passenger side splash shield for belt routing, and shops typically add a few tenths for bleeding air out of the system since the 5th gen uses a pressurized reservoir. Budget roughly $60 to $120 more in parts if you add belt and tensioner while it is apart.
Failure pattern to watch: on the L15BE turbo, pumps most often announce themselves with dried blue-green coolant streaks below the weep hole and a slowly dropping reserve tank, with reports clustering past 80,000 miles; sudden bearing growl is rarer. The 2.4L K24 family pump is one of Honda's most durable and commonly outlasts 150,000 miles, so on an LX it is worth pressure-testing hoses and the radiator before condemning the pump. Refill is strictly Honda Type 2 blue pre-mixed (or Zerex Asian Vehicle blue at $15 to $20 per gallon); a drain and fill including the reserve tank takes about 1.6 gallons (6.2 liters) on the 1.5T.
Myth-busting the big online number: RepairPal shows $1,117 to $1,478 for this exact vehicle, built on $385 to $404 for the part and $732 to $1,074 labor, which implies five or more hours on a pump Honda's own labor guide booked at 1.7 hours on the prior generation 2.4L CR-V. A CR-V owners forum thread on a 2017 (same generation) reported an independent shop quote of $350 to $400 depending on the part, and YourMechanic prices the 2017 2.4L at $570 all-in, both of which line up with the ranges here, not RepairPal's.
Estimate note: these are researched independent-shop ranges, not a guaranteed quote. The only exact number is one from a shop that has seen your car.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 2018 Honda CR-V water pump replacement cost?
A 2018 Honda CR-V water pump replacement typically runs $255 to $675 at an independent shop, parts and labor included. The water pump itself is $60 to $145, labor makes up most of the rest, and the job takes 2 to 4 hours.Why does the price change with the engine?
The 2018 Honda CR-V came with more than one engine, and they do not share the same part or the same access. A tighter engine bay or extra teardown adds labor hours, and the part price moves too. Sites that show one national number flatten that out. Pick your engine on the estimate above for a closer figure.Is it always the water pump when my Honda overheats?
No. Overheating can also be a stuck thermostat, a clogged or leaking radiator, a failed cooling fan, or simply low coolant. What points specifically at the water pump is coolant dripping from the weep hole under the pump, a grinding or whining noise from the front of the engine, or wobble in the pump pulley. Because these causes look identical from the driver's seat, get a real diagnosis before approving the repair.Can I drive my Honda with a bad water pump?
Only far enough to get it looked at. A failing pump stops circulating coolant, the engine overheats, and driving an overheating Honda risks a warped cylinder head or a blown head gasket, a $3,000 to $8,000 repair on top of the pump. If the temperature gauge climbs or you see steam, pull over and let it cool. If it keeps overheating, tow it.Should the thermostat be replaced at the same time?
Usually yes, and most shops will suggest it. The cooling system is already drained and opened for the water pump, so the thermostat adds only a small part cost with little extra labor, and a stuck thermostat is one of the most common follow-on failures. Replacing both in one visit avoids paying the teardown labor twice.How long does a water pump last?
Most factory water pumps last roughly 100,000 to 150,000 miles. The usual failures are the shaft seal, which starts seeping coolant from the weep hole, and the bearing, which gets noisy before it lets go. Regular coolant changes protect the seal and are the cheapest way to extend pump life.Are there recalls on the 2018 Honda CR-V?
Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2018 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are done free of charge at a franchised dealer for that brand, so it is worth checking your VIN before paying a shop for related work.
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