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Honda CR-V — the used buyer's guide

Every generation: what ownership is like, what breaks at what mileage, what repairs cost, and what to check before you buy.

Search 'Honda CR-V years to avoid' and the lists point at a few places. CoPilot warns off 2007, the first year of the third generation, for electrical, door lock and tire wear complaints. AGT Auto adds 2007 to 2009 for air bag, electrical and rear suspension corrosion issues. CarBuzz ranks the 2017-2022 generation poorly for gasoline getting into the oil of the 1.5L turbo, and the 2015-2016 cars for idle vibration.

This page walks six CR-V generations back to 1997. For each, it shows what breaks, what the repair costs where we found sources, and what to check in person. We also show our own numbers, NHTSA complaints per catalog listing and how often ads mention a problem, always with the denominators.

Our fixed rule flags one CR-V year, 2023, and that is a thin signal: 633 complaints across 41 listings, 15.44 complaints per listing against a generation median of 4.66, but only 1 of 26 ads mention a problem. The headline issue, 2017-2019 oil dilution, does not trip the rule: 2018 has the most complaints of any year (2,163 complaints across 204 listings) and is 1.9 times its generation median, short of the 2.0x the rule needs, and ads for it mention a problem less often than the median, so it is not flagged. Warranty history and VIN recall status matter more there than our flag.

The generations

problems cluster by generation, not by badge — know which one you're looking at

Gen 1 (1997-2001)1997–2001
Gen 2 (2002-2006)2002–2006
Gen 3 (2007-2011)2007–2011
Gen 4 (2012-2016)2012–2016
Gen 5 (2017-2022)2017–2022
Gen 6 (2023-present)2023–2026

1997–2001

Gen 1 (1997-2001)

US model years 1997 through 2001 with the 2.0L engine, a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual, front- or all-wheel drive (CarBuzz).

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 4.75 for 2001 (152 complaints across 32 listings) to 27.00 for 1997 (108 across 4), against a generation median of 6.23. The highest year, 1997, is 4.3 times that median. No year reaches the 2.0x our rule needs together with an above-median ad share and 30 or more listings, so nothing is flagged.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
about 124K (CarComplaints average)	Engine valve trouble	$2,040 average repair (CarComplaints: 2000 CR-V, 20 complaints, $2,040 at 123,950 mi)	This rests on 20 complaints for one model year, and it is an average from complaining owners, not a shop quote. CarComplaints lists engine as the worst complaint area for the 1999 and 2001 as well. Ask for service records and listen for valve noise on a cold start.
any	Recalls on file: ignition switch contacts (02V120000, 1998-1999), under-dash wiring harness (99V282000, 1998-1999), driver air bag inflators (20V026000, 20V027000)	Free at a Honda dealer when open	02V120000: electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade from the current drawn at start. 99V282000: a badly routed harness can be damaged by the brake light switch. Confirm each by VIN.

Buying one — check these

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and confirm the air bag inflator and ignition switch recalls were done.
Ask for service records and listen for valve noise on a cold start.
Check the floor, rocker panels and rear arches for rust, and the A/C for cold air.

1997 to 2001 CR-Vs in our catalog clear between $2,800 and $3,700 depending on year (88 cleared sales in total). The lowest yearly median is 1998 at $2,800 (15 sales) and the highest is 2000 at $3,700 (27 sales). Years with fewer than 50 cleared sales: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001. Read those loosely.

Full Gen 1 (1997-2001) guide →

2002–2006

Gen 2 (2002-2006)

The second generation arrived for 2002 with a 2.4L engine, 160 hp (CarBuzz). Automatic transmissions were 4- or 5-speed, and a manual was offered (CarBuzz).

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 3.79 for 2006 (398 complaints across 105 listings) to 6.68 for 2003 (494 across 74), against a generation median of 4.44. The highest year, 2003, is 1.5 times that median. No year reaches the 2.0x our rule needs together with an above-median ad share and 30 or more listings, so nothing is flagged.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
about 82K (CarComplaints average)	A/C compressor failure	$1,115-$1,770 typical replacement (RepairPal); $1,860 average among complaining 2004 owners (CarComplaints, 23 complaints, $1,860 at 81,950 mi)	CarComplaints describes the compressor coming apart and damaging other A/C parts, which is why bills run higher than a plain swap. One forum post puts a dead compressor with other parts at about $1,200, and a 2005 owner was quoted $3,000 for compressor, clutch and coil. Test the A/C hot and cold on the drive.
any	Recalls on file: driver-side power window switch may fail or melt (12V486000, 20V768000), headlight switch (12V136000, 2002-2004), shift cable corrosion on automatics (03V274000), air bag inflators (14V700000, 15V320000, 19V499000, 19V501000, 16V344000)	Free at a Honda dealer when open	12V486000 covers 2002-2006 CR-Vs built February 2002 to July 2006. 03V274000: corrosion of the shift cable linkage could stop the driver shifting into Park. The air bag inflator recalls cover driver- and passenger-side inflator modules. Confirm each by VIN.

Buying one — check these

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and confirm the power window switch and air bag inflator recalls were done.
Run the A/C on max cold for ten minutes and listen for compressor noise.
Check the shift cable and park function on automatics, and look for rust underneath.

2002 to 2006 CR-Vs in our catalog clear between $3,800 and $4,995 depending on year (418 cleared sales in total). The lowest yearly median is 2002 at $3,800 (74 sales) and the highest is 2006 at $4,995 (86 sales).

Full Gen 2 (2002-2006) guide →

2007–2011

Gen 3 (2007-2011)

US model years 2007 through 2011, all with the 2.4L four-cylinder and a 5-speed automatic (CarBuzz). CoPilot calls 2007, the first year of this body, the one to treat with care for electrical, door lock and tire wear complaints.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 1.80 for 2011 (554 complaints across 308 listings) to 4.62 for 2007 (887 across 192), against a generation median of 2.40. The highest year, 2007, is 1.9 times that median. No year reaches the 2.0x our rule needs together with an above-median ad share and 30 or more listings, so nothing is flagged.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
about 17K (CarComplaints average onset)	Engine revs when braking	about $5,000 (CarComplaints figure as reported by MotorRank and CarBuzz)	Both sources call this the most common serious complaint on the generation. We did not open the CarComplaints page itself, so treat the cost as a second-hand average from complaining owners. Ask whether the dealer has done any engine software or throttle work.
about 87K (CarComplaints 2011 average)	Excessive oil consumption	$4,000 average repair (CarComplaints: 2011 CR-V, 15 complaints, $4,000 at 87,200 mi)	Signs are a low dipstick, blue smoke and hesitation on acceleration (Samarins). The cost rests on 15 complaints for one year. Check the oil level cold and ask how often the owner tops up.
any	Rear trailing arm rust (recall 23V228000, 2007-2011 CR-Vs sold or registered in salt-belt states)	Free at a Honda dealer when open	Honda's recall says an accumulation of road salt may corrode the frame and possibly detach the rear trailing arm. CarBuzz also names this and advises an underbody inspection. Confirm by VIN and look at the rear underbody yourself.
any	Other recalls on file: automatic transmission secondary shaft bearing (11V395000, 2007-2010), engine wiring harness connector that can stall the engine (11V004000, 2010), many air bag inflator recalls (16V061000, 17V417000, 18V268000, 19V500000 and others)	Free at a Honda dealer when open	11V395000: a broken bearing outer race may cause noise, a warning light and contact with a transmission sensor. Confirm each by VIN.

Buying one — check these

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, including the rear trailing arm and air bag inflator recalls.
Have the underbody and rear trailing arm mounts inspected for rust, especially on cars from salt-belt states.
Check the oil level cold and watch for blue smoke at startup and under load.

2007 to 2011 CR-Vs in our catalog clear between $5,500 and $7,850 depending on year (877 cleared sales in total). The lowest yearly median is 2007 at $5,500 (167 sales) and the highest is 2011 at $7,850 (235 sales).

Full Gen 3 (2007-2011) guide →

2012–2016

Gen 4 (2012-2016)

US model years 2012 through 2016. It launched with the 2.4L and a 5-speed automatic; a direct-injection 2.4L with a CVT arrived for 2015 (CarBuzz, UsedCarYear).

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 1.29 for 2013 (382 complaints across 297 listings) to 2.43 for 2015 (673 across 277), against a generation median of 1.54. The highest year, 2015, is 1.6 times that median. No year reaches the 2.0x our rule needs together with an above-median ad share and 30 or more listings, so nothing is flagged.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
about 4K (CarComplaints snippet)	2015-2016 idle and cabin vibration	often $0: CarComplaints' search snippet shows $0 average repair at 4,350 mi across 69 complaints, so most owners did not report paying	UsedCarYear says Honda answered with a software and hardware update and incremental 2016 changes, and some owners still report vibration at idle. One CarComplaints owner says the first dealer repair only moved the vibration around the car. Drive it at idle and at 70 mph before buying.
any	Recalls on file: replacement engine built with wrong pistons (17V305000, 2015-2016), driver air bag inflator housing (15V714000, 2016), door latch cable (12V338000, 2012), cold-weather shift interlock (13V143000, 2012-2013), 2013-2023 fuel pump (23V858000)	Free at a Honda dealer when open	23V858000 covers certain 2013-2023 Honda models including the CR-V: the in-tank fuel pump may fail. Confirm each by VIN.

Buying one — check these

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and confirm the fuel pump recall was done.
On a 2015 or 2016 car, test drive at idle and highway speed and feel for vibration in the wheel and seats.
Ask for CVT service records on 2015-2016 cars.

2012 to 2016 CR-Vs in our catalog clear between $9,200 and $13,700 depending on year (1161 cleared sales in total). The lowest yearly median is 2012 at $9,200 (187 sales) and the highest is 2016 at $13,700 (217 sales).

Full Gen 4 (2012-2016) guide →

2017–2022

Gen 5 (2017-2022)

US model years 2017 through 2022. The 1.5L turbo with a CVT became the main engine, alongside a 2.4L and, from 2020, a hybrid (CarBuzz). NHTSA files the hybrid as CR-V HYBRID, so we counted the union of both names once per complaint.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 4.28 for 2020 (445 complaints across 104 listings) to 10.60 for 2018 (2,163 across 204), against a generation median of 5.60. The highest year, 2018, is 1.9 times that median. No year reaches the 2.0x our rule needs together with an above-median ad share and 30 or more listings, so nothing is flagged.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
about 12K-24K (CarComplaints and ProblemsByVin averages)	Gasoline in the engine oil (1.5L turbo oil dilution)	$300 average among 2017 complaints at 12,550 mi (CarComplaints, 89 complaints at 12,550 mi); engine damage $4,000-$6,000 or more (CoverageX); about $3,100 independent-shop average for 2017 engine complaints (ProblemsByVin)	Owners report an oil level above Full and a gasoline smell on the dipstick. Consumer Reports says NHTSA received complaints about the 2017 and 2018 gasoline smell and dilution. In May 2019 Honda extended the warranty for certain 2017-18 CR-Vs to six years with unlimited mileage (WardsAuto, Consumer Reports); check whether that has expired for the car you are looking at. The dollar figures are averages and ranges, not quotes.
varies	CVT problems and other repairs	CVT repair $2,000-$3,500 (CoverageX, a range, not a quote)	CoverageX gives the cost range, and CarBuzz notes forward collision avoidance complaints pushing up the total for this generation. Ask for CVT service records.
any	Recalls on file: front steering torque sensor magnet (18V663000, 2017-2018), fuel supply pipe (17V442000, 2017), fuel tank weld (19V569000, 2019), rear subframe bolts (19V865000, 2019-2020), seat belt buckle (23V158000, 2017-2020), 2013-2023 fuel pump (23V858000)	Free at a Honda dealer when open	19V865000: rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate. 18V663000: the electronic power steering torque sensor magnet may not be secured. Confirm each by VIN.

Buying one — check these

On a 2017-2019 1.5L turbo, pull the dipstick: a level above Full or a gasoline smell is the warning sign.
Ask for oil change records and whether the dealer did any dilution software or warranty work.
Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and check the warranty extension status.

2017 to 2022 CR-Vs in our catalog clear between $15,795 and $24,995 depending on year (677 cleared sales in total). The lowest yearly median is 2017 at $15,795 (173 sales) and the highest is 2022 at $24,995 (55 sales).

Full Gen 5 (2017-2022) guide →

2023–2026

Gen 6 (2023-present)

The sixth generation launched as a 2023 model (CarBuzz). It is sold as a gas model and a hybrid. NHTSA files the hybrid as CR-V HYBRID, so we counted the union of both names once per complaint.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 1.90 for 2026 (179 complaints across 94 listings) to 15.44 for 2023 (633 across 41), against a generation median of 4.66. The highest year, 2023, is 3.3 times that median. Flagged by our rule: 2023.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
any	Recalls on file: steering gearbox with excess internal friction (24V744000, 2023-2025), front passenger seat back frame weld (23V092000, 2023), missing tire date code (24V508000, 2024), spare tire repair kit sealant bottle cap (26V366000, 2023-2026 hybrids)	Free at a Honda dealer when open	24V744000: the steering gearbox may have been made incorrectly, which can cause difficulty steering. Owners on the CR-V Owners Club forum noted in October 2024 that no remedy timetable had been released for the steering and hybrid fuel pump recalls. Confirm each by VIN.
any	2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid high-pressure fuel pump defect	Free at a Honda dealer when open	PickupTruckTalk reports a manufacturing defect in the high-pressure fuel pump on certain 2023-2025 hybrids, and the CR-V Owners Club thread says the recall language mentions fuel leaks that could lead to fire. We did not find the campaign number in our own NHTSA records, so verify on nhtsa.gov.

Buying one — check these

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and confirm the steering gearbox and hybrid fuel pump recalls are completed.
Feel the steering for notchy or heavy spots on the test drive.
On a hybrid, ask whether the fuel pump recall was done.

Years flagged

A year is flagged by our rule only when all three hold: (1) its NHTSA complaints per catalog listing is at least 2.0x the median for its generation, (2) the share of ads that mention a problem is above the generation median, and (3) we track at least 30 listings for that year. The cutoff was fixed before we looked. Ad mentions are not failures, and a flag is a reason to inspect harder, not a verdict on any one car. We also re-ran the ad test with the 'rust' flaw left out, because the ad reader counts phrases like 'no rust' as mentions, and publish a flag only if it passes both ways.

2023 — flagged by our rule: NHTSA complaints are more than twice the generation norm, and ads mention a problem more often than the generation median. Inspect the items in this section and confirm recall work was done. complaints 15.44 complaints per listing (633 NHTSA complaints / 41 listings) vs generation norm 4.66 (generation median) · ad mentions 1 of 26 enriched ads = 3.8% (generation median 3.5%); with the 'rust' flaw excluded 1 of 26 · n=41

Complaints add up over a car's whole life, so older years in a generation can look worse here than they are. Read this flag next to the complaint details below.

2023 to now CR-Vs in our catalog clear between $29,938 and $41,413 depending on year (275 cleared sales in total). The lowest yearly median is 2023 at $29,938 (36 sales) and the highest is 2026 at $41,413 (88 sales). Years with fewer than 50 cleared sales: 2023, 2025. Read those loosely.

Full Gen 6 (2023-present) guide →

The wider family

Variant	Years	What it means for a buyer
CR-V Hybrid	2020 onward (per NHTSA records)	NHTSA lists the hybrid under CR-V HYBRID. Its records overlap heavily with the plain CR-V records, so we count each complaint once. NHTSA recall 24V744000 (steering gearbox) covers 2023-2025 CR-V and CR-V Hybrid, and a hybrid fuel pump defect is reported on 2023-2025 hybrids (PickupTruckTalk). We do not price hybrid battery repairs separately.

The receipts — complaint & mention data

the story above, validated by two independent sources: federal complaints (NHTSA) + what sellers mention in 3220 real ads from our catalog

What sellers mention in their own ads

Issue	Ads mentioning	Rate
rust	137/3220	4.3%
electrical	60/3220	1.9%
transmission	20/3220	0.6%
suspension	18/3220	0.6%
engine replaced	16/3220	0.5%
timing chain	13/3220	0.4%
ac failure	10/3220	0.3%
head gasket	8/3220	0.2%
hybrid battery	3/3220	0.1%

These are mentions, not confirmed failures — a seller writing "hybrid battery just replaced" and one writing "needs hybrid battery" both count. High rates mean the issue is common enough that sellers address it unprompted.

Federal complaints by model year (NHTSA)

complaint volume spikes show where problems cluster — higher bars, more owner pain

Year	Complaints	Top components
1997	108	Electrical System, Air Bags, Tires
1998	143	Electrical System, Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling
1999	137	Air Bags, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling
2000	139	Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Tires
2001	152	Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Tires
2002	527	Air Bags, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling
2003	494	Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Vehicle Speed Control
2004	501	Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags, Electrical System
2005	479	Air Bags, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System,exterior Lighting
2006	398	Exterior Lighting, Air Bags, Electrical System,exterior Lighting
2007	887	Air Bags, Electrical System,latches/locks/linkages,...
2008	963	Air Bags, Electrical System,latches/locks/linkages,...
2009	386	Air Bags, Structure, Electrical System
2010	481	Air Bags, Engine, Structure
2011	554	Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2012	403	Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2013	382	Power Train, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2014	587	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2015	673	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2016	394	Unknown Or Other, Engine, Electrical System
2017	1,779	Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2018	2,163	Steering, Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance
2019	1,107	Forward Collision Avoidance, Steering, Fuel System, Gasoline
2020	445	Forward Collision Avoidance, Air Bags, Steering
2021	444	Steering, Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown Or Other
2022	349	Steering, Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown Or Other
2023	633	Steering, Visibility/wiper, Steering,lane Departure
2024	482	Steering, Unknown Or Other, Visibility/wiper
2025	291	Steering, Unknown Or Other, Visibility/wiper
2026	179	Visibility/wiper, Unknown Or Other, Power Train

total: 16,660 complaints on file · source: NHTSA complaints database (api.nhtsa.gov)

Recalls (67 campaigns)

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Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 17V545000 · 31/08/2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that...

Structure:frame And Members 23V228000 · 30/03/2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,...

Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch 12V136000 · 30/03/2012

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V; MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2005 PILOT; AND MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 CIVIC VEHICLES. IN MARCH 2012, HONDA FILED A DEFECT REPORT TO RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR...

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 15V714000 · 29/10/2015

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CR-V vehicles manufactured October 12, 2015, to October 19, 2015. The metal housing surrounding the driver's air bag inflator in these...

Power Train:automatic Transmission 03V274000 · 29/07/2003

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE SHIFT CABLE LINKAGE COULD PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM SHIFTING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO PARK.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 17V417000 · 29/06/2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Honda CR-V vehicles which have had the passenger frontal air bag replaced. The air bag inflator repair kit may have been assembled by the supplier with...

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 15V320000 · 28/05/2015

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey,...

Electrical System:ignition:switch 03V422000 · 27/10/2003

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, METAL PARTICLES IN THE KEY CYLINDER BODY COULD INTERFERE WITH THE INTERLOCK LEVER OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."

Steering:electric Power Assist System 18V663000 · 27/09/2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 18V661000 · 27/09/2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV...

Equipment:other:labels 23V524000 · 27/07/2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. The certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 19V502000 · 27/06/2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 19V501000 · 27/06/2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element,...

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 19V500000 · 27/06/2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011...

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 19V499000 · 27/06/2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V,...

Seat Belts:front:webbing 01V351000 · 26/11/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT PRETENSIONS. THE CR-V IS EQUIPPED WITH TWO SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS - RETRACTOR AND BUCKLE - IN BOTH THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER...

Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual 19V694000 · 26/09/2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply...

Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual 06V270000 · 26/07/2006

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 22V380000 · 26/05/2022

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V vehicles. The clip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly and may detach, which can cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 18V268000 · 26/04/2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012...

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 21V215000 · 25/03/2021

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 16V346000 · 24/05/2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 16V344000 · 24/05/2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011...

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 12V124000 · 23/03/2012

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CR-V VEHICLES. THE WELD STRENGTH ATTACHING THE SUB-FRAME BUSHING COLLAR TO THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT LOWER ARM IS INSUFFICIENT. THE COLLAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE ARM DUE TO...

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 26V332000 · 22/05/2026

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,...

Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/spiral Cassette 19V383000 · 21/05/2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag...

Air Bags 14V353000 · 20/06/2014

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year...

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 23V858000 · 19/12/2023

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,...

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash 99V282000 · 19/10/1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED UNDER DASH WIRE HARNESS COULD BE DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A BLOWN FUSE. IF THIS OCCURS, OPERATION OF A...

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 12V338000 · 19/07/2012

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the...

Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor 21V900000 · 18/11/2021

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt...

Equipment:other:labels 17V256000 · 18/04/2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol...

Seats 02V251000 · 17/09/2002

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT ANCHORAGE NUT STRENGTH IS INSUFFICIENT BECAUSE THE NUTS WERE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 20V027000 · 17/01/2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic...

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 20V026000 · 17/01/2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey...

Equipment:other:labels 12V501000 · 16/10/2012

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 CR-V, equipped with the LX trim level and manufactured from August 30, 2012, to August 31, 2012. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567,...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 19V378000 · 16/05/2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic...

Electrical System:ignition:switch 02V120000 · 16/05/2002

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.

Seats:front Assembly:recliner 23V092000 · 16/02/2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles. The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 15V370000 · 15/06/2015

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to...

Power Train:automatic Transmission 13V143000 · 15/04/2013

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the...

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 17V442000 · 13/07/2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CR-V 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel supply pipe that may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the pipe...

Visibility:glass, Side/rear 07E104000 · 11/12/2007

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT...

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 20V768000 · 10/12/2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles. Moisture may enter the driver side power window master switch, causing the switch to fail or melt.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 19E068000 · 10/10/2019

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 17V030000 · 10/01/2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 17V029000 · 10/01/2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda...

Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire 26V663000 · 09/10/2026

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire...

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 23V158000 · 09/03/2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 18V042000 · 09/01/2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic,...

Air Bags:side/window 04V526000 · 08/11/2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM'S SIDE SENSOR IS NOT INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT POSITION AND MAY FAIL TO SHUT OFF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG IF THE OCCUPANT IS OUT-OF-POSITION.

Electrical System 11V456000 · 07/09/2011

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CR-V PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 3, 2005, THROUGH JULY 21, 2006. THE DRIVER-SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH MAY FAIL OR MELT.

Air Bags:frontal 04V255000 · 07/06/2004

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG WAS INCORRECTLY WIRED.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 19V182000 · 06/03/2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007...

Electrical System 11V004000 · 06/01/2011

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 HONDA ACCORD AND CR-V VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MAY CAUSE INTERMITTENT SPARK FIRING OR THE ENGINE TO STALL.

Structure:frame And Members 19V865000 · 05/12/2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.

Electrical System 12V486000 · 05/10/2012

Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles, manufactured from February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006. The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.

Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire 26V366000 · 05/06/2026

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle,...

Air Bags 14V700000 · 04/11/2014

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005...

Steering 24V744000 · 04/10/2024

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...

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/pcm/tecm) 11V395000 · 04/08/2011

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING...

Engine 17V305000 · 04/05/2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially...

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 16V061000 · 03/02/2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014...

Tires:markings 24V508000 · 02/07/2024

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...

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 15V121000 · 02/03/2015

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and...

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 19V569000 · 01/08/2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 24V064000 · 01/02/2024

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,...

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Questions people actually ask

What Honda CR-V years should you avoid?

We don't tell you to skip a year; we flag by a fixed rule, and it flags only 2023, on thin data. Third-party lists commonly name 2007 (CoPilot), 2007 to 2009 (AGT Auto) and the 2017-2019 turbo cars. 2018 has 10.60 NHTSA complaints per catalog listing (2,163 complaints across 204 listings) against a 2017-2022 median of 5.60, 1.9 times, short of the 2.0x cutoff, and ads for it do not mention problems more than the median, so it is not flagged. 2015 has 2.43 (673 complaints across 277 listings) against a 2012-2016 median of 1.54.

What is the Honda CR-V oil dilution problem?

On 2017 and 2018 CR-Vs with the 1.5L turbo, owners report the oil level rising above Full with a gasoline smell. CarComplaints lists 89 complaints for the 2017 (average $300 at 12,550 miles). Consumer Reports says NHTSA received complaints about it. In May 2019 Honda extended the warranty for certain 2017-18 CR-Vs to six years with unlimited mileage. CoverageX puts engine damage from dilution at $4,000 to $6,000 or more.

Which Honda CR-V generation is the most reliable?

We don't rank generations. CarBuzz ranks the 2007-2011 generation least reliable and the 2017-2022 generation below the 2012-2016 one. Our own numbers: the 2012-2016 generation has the lowest median complaint rate in the catalog at 1.54 per listing, against 5.60 for 2017-2022.

How much does a CR-V A/C compressor replacement cost?

RepairPal puts a CR-V compressor replacement at $1,115 to $1,770 and YourMechanic starts at $1,253. CarComplaints averages $1,860 at 81,950 miles among 23 complaining 2004 owners, whose compressors came apart and damaged other parts.

What is the CR-V rear trailing arm recall?

NHTSA recall 23V228000 covers 2007-2011 CR-Vs sold or ever registered in a list of salt-belt states. Honda says road salt can corrode the frame and possibly detach the rear trailing arm. The repair is free at a Honda dealer. CarBuzz also advises an underbody inspection on this generation.

Does NHTSA count the CR-V Hybrid separately?

Yes. NHTSA files it under CR-V HYBRID from 2020 onward. Many hybrid complaints are also filed under the plain CR-V name, so we counted both names and each complaint once.