Honda CR-V
The 2026 Honda CR-V presents a strong initial reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 8.71 | 7.59 | 8.11 | — |
| 2025 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 9.05 | 7.59 | 8.4 | — |
| 2024 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 8.71 | 7.35 | 8.11 | — |
| 2023 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 8.71 | 7.35 | 8.11 | — |
| 2022 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 8.71 | 7.35 | 8.11 | — |
| 2021 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 8.71 | 7.35 | 8.11 | — |
| 2020 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 8.71 | 7.35 | 8.11 | — |
| 2019 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 9.41 | 7.59 | 8.71 | — |
| 2018 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 9.41 | 7.59 | 8.71 | — |
| 2017 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 9.41 | 7.59 | 8.71 | 25-31 mpg combined |
| 2016 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 9.41 | 7.59 | 8.71 | — |
| 2015 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 9.05 | 7.35 | 8.4 | 26-33 mpg combined |
| 2014 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.11 | 9.41 | — |
| 2013 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.11 | 9.41 | — |
| 2012 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.11 | 9.41 | — |
| 2011 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.71 | 10.23 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4x2 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 184 - 190 hp | 179 - 180 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2016 | — | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | K24W9 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 185 hp | 181 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2014 | — | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | crossover | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | crossover | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: Sport | Sport | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: Special Edition | Special Edition | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Base price: $30,450, Trim: EX-L, Note: Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | EX-L | $30,450 | Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Trim: Touring | Touring | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $32,750, Trim: TOURING | TOURING | $32,750 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $32,750, Trim: TOURING | TOURING | $32,750 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $24,045, MSRP range: $24,045 - $33,470, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for LX and Touring trims respectively., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/6/2026 | Base price: $29,295, Trim: TOURING | TOURING | $29,295 | — | USD | $24,045 | $24,045 - $33,470 | 0.9 | MSRP for LX and Touring trims respectively. | llm_estimate | 6/6/2026 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $23,445, MSRP range: $23,445 - $32,895, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP excludes tax, license, registration, destination charge, and options. Dealer prices may vary., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 4/8/2026 | — | — | — | — | USD | $23,445 | $23,445 - $32,895 | 0.9 | MSRP excludes tax, license, registration, destination charge, and options. Dealer prices may vary. | llm_estimate | 4/8/2026 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1113 | 39.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1110 | 39.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.7, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.7 | 17 | 17 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.7, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.7 | 17 | 17 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.7, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.7 | 17 | 17 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 1110 | 39.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.7, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.7 | 17 | 17 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 1110 | 39.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.7, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.7 | 18 | 18 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 1058 | 37.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 997 | 35.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | rearCrossTrafficAlert | laneCenteringAssist | nhtsaSafetyRatings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2026 HONDA CR-V SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2026 HONDA CR-V SUV N/A AWD |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2025 Honda CR-V SUV FWD |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Honda CR-V SUV AWD |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Honda CR-V SUV AWD |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Honda CR-V SUV AWD |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Honda CR-V SUV AWD |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Honda CR-V SUV AWD |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Honda CR-V SUV AWD |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Honda CR-V SUV AWD |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Honda CR-V SUV FWD |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2015 Honda CR-V SUV AWD |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Honda CR-V SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Honda CR-V SUV 4WD |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2011 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 4, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Honda CR-V SUV AWD |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Honda CR-V presents a strong initial reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints.
2025
The 2025 Honda CR-V presents a strong case for used car buyers, boasting an excellent overall reliability score and a perfect 5-star NHTSA safety rating.
2024
The 2024 Honda CR-V presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and consumer complaints in its initial assessment.
2023
The 2023 Honda CR-V presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting no reported recalls or complaints.
2022
The 2022 Honda CR-V presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints according to NHTSA data.
2021
The 2021 Honda CR-V presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and zero complaints, earning it an 'Excellent' verdict.
2020
The 2020 Honda CR-V presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and zero complaints in the provided data.
2019
The 2019 Honda CR-V offers average reliability, with a significant number of critical recalls impacting fuel pumps and airbags.
2018
The 2018 Honda CR-V presents a mixed reliability picture.
2017
The 2017 Honda CR-V presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2016
The 2016 Honda CR-V offers a solid platform with excellent safety ratings, but a high number of critical recalls, particularly for the fuel pump, warrants careful pre-purchase inspection.
2015
The 2015 Honda CR-V presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2014
The 2014 Honda CR-V offers average reliability, with a significant recall history centered on the fuel pump module.
2013
The 2013 Honda CR-V offers average reliability, with a significant number of recalls, particularly for the fuel pump, overshadowing its lack of reported complaints.
2012
The 2012 Honda CR-V offers average reliability, but a significant number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) and three recalls, including a moderate severity door latch issue, warrant careful inspection.
2011
The 2011 Honda CR-V offers average reliability, with its primary ownership concern being the extensive Takata airbag inflator recalls.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Honda CR-V?
Carfocal currently has 16 published CR-V reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Honda CR-V presents a strong initial reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Honda CR-V reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Honda CR-V. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 honda cr-v presents a strong initial reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints. and the 2026 honda cr-v offers solid value for used car shoppers prioritizing safety and fuel efficiency, backed by a strong initial reliability record. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Honda CR-V?
Across Carfocal's published CR-V guides, recurring problem areas include CVT Transmission, Brake System, and Engine Cooling System. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: CVT Transmission, Brake System, and Engine Cooling System.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints