Honda CR-V — years to avoid
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
5 model years to avoid, 5 to watch and 8 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.
Avoid5 years
Caution5 years
Best bets8 years
Complaint history
- Avoid
- Caution
- Recommended
Every year, ranked
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| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Compared with a typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ▲ Recommended | 148 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2025 | ▲ Recommended | 256 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2024 | ● Recommended | 391 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2023 | ◆ Caution | 522 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2022 | ▲ Recommended | 264 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2021 | ● Recommended | 334 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2020 | ● Recommended | 362 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2019 | ■ Avoid | 1,103 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2018 | ■ Avoid | 2,151 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2017 | ■ Avoid | 1,770 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2016 | ● Recommended | 393 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2015 | ◆ Caution | 672 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2014 | ◆ Caution | 587 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2013 | ● Recommended | 382 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2012 | ● Recommended | 402 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2011 | ◆ Caution | 554 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2010 | ● Recommended | 480 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2009 | ● Recommended | 386 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2008 | ■ Avoid | 962 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2007 | ■ Avoid | 887 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2006 | ● Recommended | 398 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2005 | ● Recommended | 479 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2004 | ● Recommended | 501 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2003 | ● Recommended | 468 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2002 | ◆ Caution | 515 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2001 | ▲ Recommended | 142 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2000 | ▲ Recommended | 129 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1999 | ▲ Recommended | 127 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1998 | ▲ Recommended | 128 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1997 | ▲ Recommended | 108 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
How the rankings work
Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.
- ▲ Recommended
At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.
- ● Recommended
Within 30% of the model’s typical year.
- ◆ Caution
30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.
- ■ Avoid
More than double the complaints of the typical year.
- ○ Not enough data
Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.
Recalls
65
recalls on file across every Honda CR-V model year.
Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.