Honda CR-V Problems by Year

We compared every Honda CR-V model year from 1997–2026 using 16,043 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 63 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2018, 2017, 2025, 2024 and 2023, which drew far more complaints than other CR-V years at the same age. The best years are 2001, 2000 and 1999.

30model years
16,043complaints
63recalls
2018, 2017worst years
2001, 2000best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Honda CR-V. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20261678.6×—Collision AvoidanceAvoid
20252604.8×1SteeringAvoid
20243924.5×2SteeringAvoid
20235174.1×3SteeringAvoid
20222681.6×3SteeringCaution
20213381.8×4SteeringCaution
20203561.5×7Collision AvoidanceCaution
20191,1063.8×8Collision AvoidanceAvoid
20182,1606.7×5Fuel SystemAvoid
20171,7765.5×7EngineAvoid
20163941.2×3EngineAverage
20156722.0×3EngineAvoid
20145871.7×1EngineCaution
2013382typical2EngineAverage
2012403typical3EngineAverage
20115541.4×13AirbagCaution
20104811.2×15AirbagAverage
2009386typical12AirbagAverage
20089622.4×11AirbagAvoid
20078871.6×12AirbagCaution
2006398−25%12HeadlightAverage
2005479−26%12AirbagAverage
2004501typical12EngineAverage
2003468typical13AirbagAverage
2002515−17%15AirbagAverage
2001142−81%1AirbagGood
2000129−79%2AirbagGood
1999127−79%3AirbagGood
1998128−75%3ElectricalGood
1997108−78%2ElectricalGood

* Complaints compared with the median CR-V year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Honda CR-V problems

Latest Honda CR-V recalls

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

NHTSA recall 26V-332 · May 21, 2026 · 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…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Steering

NHTSA recall 24V-744 · Oct 3, 2024 · 1,693,199 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024.

Tires › Markings

NHTSA recall 24V-508 · Jul 2, 2024 · 1,725 vehicles

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 CR-V vehicles. The tire identification number (TIN) is missing the four-digit date code. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

NHTSA recall 24V-064 · Feb 1, 2024 · 750,114 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 23V-858 · Dec 18, 2023 · 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…

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.

All 63 Honda CR-V recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Honda CR-V should you avoid?

2018, 2017, 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2019 — these years have the most complaints relative to other CR-V years at the same age, led by fuel & propulsion system problems in the 2018.

What is the best year for the Honda CR-V?

2001 has the fewest complaints compared with other CR-V years at the same age, followed by 2000 and 1999. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Honda CR-V problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (2,771), electrical system (2,507) and air bags (2,394). Engine complaints peak in the 2018 model year.

How many recalls has the Honda CR-V had?

63 recalls across 1997–2026. The model year with the most is 2002. See all Honda CR-V recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.