From 2008 to 2024, owners filed 12,212 complaints about the Honda CR-V with NHTSA, and the model was covered by 47 recall campaigns.
Honda CR-V problems by year
Measured as complaints per year on sale, the 2018 CR-V stands out with 238 a year, ahead of the 2017 (176) and 2024 (157). The 2009 has the fewest, at 21 a year. Counting complaints per year on sale keeps older model years, which have had longer to collect complaints, comparable with newer ones; it does not adjust for how many of each were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Per year on sale | Top component | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 962 | 50 | Air bags | 11 |
| 2009 | 386 | 21 | Air bags | 12 |
| 2010 | 481 | 28 | Air bags | 15 |
| 2011 | 554 | 34 | Air bags | 13 |
| 2012 | 403 | 27 | Engine | 3 |
| 2013 | 382 | 27 | Engine | 2 |
| 2014 | 587 | 45 | Engine | 1 |
| 2015 | 672 | 56 | Engine | 3 |
| 2016 | 394 | 36 | Engine | 3 |
| 2017 | 1,776 | 176 | Engine | 7 |
| 2018 | 2,161 | 238 | Engine | 5 |
| 2019 | 1,107 | 137 | Forward collision avoidance | 8 |
| 2020 | 441 | 62 | Forward collision avoidance | 9 |
| 2021 | 444 | 73 | Forward collision avoidance | 5 |
| 2022 | 348 | 69 | Steering | 6 |
| 2023 | 633 | 156 | Steering | 8 |
| 2024 | 481 | 157 | Steering | 5 |
Most common CR-V problems
Across all years, owners mention the engine, electrical system and steering most often; engine complaints peak in the 2017 model year.
| Component | Mentions | Peak year |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2,245 | 2017 |
| Electrical system | 1,780 | 2017 |
| Steering | 1,699 | 2023 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1,654 | 2018 |
| Air bags | 1,381 | 2008 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1,194 | 2018 |
| Power train | 841 | 2015 |
| Service brakes | 789 | 2018 |
Honda CR-V MPG by year
The best gasoline Honda CR-V is rated 30 mpg combined by the EPA, a figure first reached by the 2017 model and matched by 7 later years.
| Year | Best gasoline | Best any version |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 23 | 23 |
| 2009 | 23 | 23 |
| 2010 | 24 | 24 |
| 2011 | 24 | 24 |
| 2012 | 26 | 26 |
| 2013 | 26 | 26 |
| 2014 | 26 | 26 |
| 2015 | 29 | 29 |
| 2016 | 29 | 29 |
| 2017 | 30 | 30 |
| 2018 | 30 | 30 |
| 2019 | 30 | 30 |
| 2020 | 30 | 38 |
| 2021 | 30 | 38 |
| 2022 | 30 | 38 |
| 2023 | 30 | 40 |
| 2024 | 30 | 40 |
Honda CR-V recalls
The Honda CR-V has been covered by 47 recall campaigns for 2008–2024 models. The busiest model year is 2010, with 15 campaigns.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V663000 | October 8, 2026 | Tires | 2023, 2024 |
| 26V366000 | June 4, 2026 | Tires | 2023, 2024 |
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| 24V763000 | October 14, 2024 | Gasoline fuel system | 2023, 2024 |
| 24V745000 | October 3, 2024 | Electrical system | 2023 |
| 24V744000 | October 3, 2024 | Steering | 2023, 2024 |
| 24V508000 | July 2, 2024 | Tires | 2024 |
| 24V064000 | February 1, 2024 | Air bags | 2020, 2021 |
| 23V858000 | December 18, 2023 | Gasoline fuel system | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| 23V844000 | December 13, 2023 | Electrical system | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
CR-V years with the most complaints
- 2018: 2,161 complaints (238 per year on sale), most about the engine.
- 2017: 1,776 complaints (176 per year on sale), most about the engine.
- 2024: 481 complaints (157 per year on sale), most about the steering.
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many of each model year were sold. More complaints per year on sale is a signal to look closer, not a verdict on a particular car.
FAQ
Which CR-V years should I avoid?
We don't label model years good or bad. By NHTSA's figures, the 2018, 2017 and 2024 CR-V have the most owner complaints per year on sale, and the 2009 the fewest. Whatever the year, check a specific car's recall status and history before buying.
What are the most common CR-V problems?
Across 2008–2024, owners report the engine (2,245 mentions), electrical system (1,780 mentions) and steering (1,699 mentions) most often to NHTSA.
How many recalls has the Honda CR-V had?
47 recall campaigns cover 2008–2024 CR-V models, with 2010 the most-recalled year. Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for open recalls.
What gas mileage does the CR-V get by year?
The best gasoline version ranges from 23 to 30 mpg combined across 2008–2024, first reached in 2017. The table above lists every year.