MYRModel Year Report

2026 Honda CR-V

▲ Better than typical
2026 Honda CR-V
RENDERED 2026-09-16T14:28:21.584Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda CR-V Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2026 highlighted. 1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2008: 961 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 552 complaints 2012: 402 complaints 2013: 381 complaints 2013 2014: 587 complaints 2015: 670 complaints 2016: 392 complaints 2017: 1762 complaints 2017 2018: 2135 complaints 2019: 1095 complaints 2020: 356 complaints 2021: 330 complaints 2021 2022: 255 complaints 2023: 519 complaints 2024: 386 complaints 2025: 246 complaints 2025 2026: 133 complaints 2026
2026: 133 complaints
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YearComplaints
1997108
1998128
1999127
2000129
2001142
2002515
2003468
2004501
2005479
2006398
2007887
2008961
2009386
2010480
2011552
2012402
2013381
2014587
2015670
2016392
20171762
20182135
20191095
2020356
2021330
2022255
2023519
2024386
2025246
2026133

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 18%

18% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 24 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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Car burst into flames after sitting idle for 9 hours.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251212

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 17%

17% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH
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We were pulling into a parking space and were almost completely stopped. Suddenly the gas engine revved and we jumped the curb and crashed through the glass front of the restaurant we had ordered food from.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260714

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file.

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While accelerating having made a right turn from a stop at an intersection, the drive train lost power for several seconds and the car slowed before accelerating normally

NHTSA ODI report, 20260722

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2026 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (23 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ▲ 1999 ▲ 1998

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ■ 2017 ■ 2019

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FAQ

Is the 2026 Honda CR-V reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2026 Honda CR-V is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda CR-V?

The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2026 Honda CR-V have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.