Honda CR-V: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year
Of 28 model years of the Honda CR-V on record, 2024 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (43, most often about steering). 2002 has the most recall campaigns (16). 2003 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (9).
How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 37 MPG |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 37 MPG |
| 2025 | 1 | 40 | 6 | STEERING | 28 MPG |
| 2024 | 2 | 43 | 8 | STEERING | 29 MPG |
| 2023 | 3 | 40 | 5 | STEERING | 29 MPG |
| 2022 | 3 | 40 | 3 | STEERING | 29 MPG |
| 2021 | 4 | 40 | 1 | STEERING | 29 MPG |
| 2020 | 7 | 40 | 0 | STEERING | 29 MPG |
| 2019 | 8 | 40 | 1 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 29 MPG |
| 2018 | 5 | 40 | 0 | STEERING | 29 MPG |
| 2017 | 7 | 40 | 0 | ENGINE | 29 MPG |
| 2016 | 3 | 40 | 1 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 27 MPG |
| 2015 | 3 | 40 | 4 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 28 MPG |
| 2014 | 1 | 40 | 4 | ENGINE | 25 MPG |
| 2013 | 2 | 40 | 4 | POWER TRAIN | 25 MPG |
| 2012 | 3 | 40 | 0 | SUSPENSION | 25 MPG |
| 2011 | 13 | 40 | 3 | STRUCTURE | 23 MPG |
| 2010 | 15 | 40 | 6 | STRUCTURE | 23 MPG |
| 2009 | 12 | 40 | 1 | STRUCTURE | 22 MPG |
| 2008 | 11 | 40 | 2 | STRUCTURE | 22 MPG |
| 2007 | 12 | 40 | 3 | STRUCTURE | 22 MPG |
| 2006 | 13 | 40 | 2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 MPG |
| 2005 | 14 | 40 | 4 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 MPG |
| 2004 | 13 | 40 | 3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 MPG |
| 2003 | 14 | 40 | 9 | AIR BAGS | 21 MPG |
| 2002 | 16 | 40 | 6 | AIR BAGS | 21 MPG |
| 2001 | 1 | 40 | 2 | AIR BAGS | 21 MPG |
| 2000 | 2 | 40 | 0 | AIR BAGS | 21 MPG |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Honda CR-VQuestions
- Which Honda CR-V year has the most complaints?
- Of 28 model years of the Honda CR-V on record, 2024 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (43, most often about steering).
- Which Honda CR-V year has the most recalls?
- 2002 has the most recall campaigns (16).
- Which Honda CR-V years have no complaints or recalls on record?
- 2027, 2026. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.