Honda Cr-v problems, recalls & best years
The deets on every Cr-v from 1997 to 2026: 15,997 owner complaints and 190 recalls across 30 model years.
The model years with the most owner complaints are 2018 (2156), 2017 (1773), 2019 (1103). Best fuel economy: 40 mpg combined (2026).
Problem areas across all years
Year by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Best mpg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 108 | 21 | |
| 1998 | 3 | 128 | 21 | |
| 1999 | 3 | 127 | 21 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 129 | 21 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 142 | 21 | |
| 2002 | 15 | 515 | 23 | |
| 2003 | 13 | 468 | 22 | |
| 2004 | 12 | 501 | 22 | |
| 2005 | 12 | 479 | 23 | |
| 2006 | 12 | 398 | 23 | |
| 2007 | 12 | 887 | 23 | |
| 2008 | 11 | 962 | 23 | |
| 2009 | 12 | 386 | 23 | |
| 2010 | 15 | 481 | 24 | |
| 2011 | 13 | 554 | 24 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 403 | 26 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 382 | 26 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 587 | 26 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 672 | 29 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 393 | 29 | |
| 2017 | 7 | 1773 | 30 | |
| 2018 | 5 | 2156 | 30 | |
| 2019 | 8 | 1103 | 30 | |
| 2020 | 7 | 354 | 30 | |
| 2021 | 4 | 334 | 30 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 263 | 30 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 515 | 30 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 391 | 40 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 255 | 40 | |
| 2026 | 0 | 151 | 40 |
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FAQ
What is the worst year for the Honda Cr-v?
The model years with the most owner complaints are 2018 (2156), 2017 (1773), 2019 (1103).
How many recalls has the Honda Cr-v had?
Across 1997–2026, NHTSA lists 190 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).