Honda Cr-V ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (1997–2025)
Side-by-side KeepScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Honda Cr-V we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Cr-V across generations.
Average KeepScore
87/100
Best Year
2022 Honda Cr-V
Score 91
Weakest Year
2017 Honda Cr-V
Score 78
Every Honda Cr-V Ranked
Sorted by KeepScore. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A supremely reliable and sensible compact SUV that excels in practical ownership, with only minor tech and electrical quirks.
Top risks: Infotainment System · 12V Battery Life · Interior Trim Rattle/Noise
A supremely dependable and well-engineered compact SUV with very few early model year concerns.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Power Liftgate Mechanism · Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Long-Term Wear
A top-tier compact SUV, the 2024 CR-V offers predictable, worry-free ownership with a strong emphasis on practicality and efficiency.
Top risks: Infotainment System · HVAC System (Minor) · Hybrid Powertrain (Long-Term)
A superb choice for reliability and practicality, offering a worry-free ownership experience from day one.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Systems · Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Hybrid Battery & Related Components
A consistently dependable and efficient compact SUV that excels in practicality, demanding only diligent preventative maintenance.
Top risks: A/C System · Electrical (Parasitic Drain) · Engine (VTC Actuator)
A top-tier compact SUV that reliably delivers on Honda's reputation for practical, efficient, and long-lasting transportation.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Air Conditioning System · 1.5L Turbo Engine Oil Dilution
A vintage Honda SUV that punches above its weight in reliability and practicality, provided rust hasn't taken its toll.
Top risks: Rust & Body Structure · Power Steering System · Engine Oil Leaks
A supremely practical and reliable compact SUV, provided you address its common rust and A/C vulnerabilities head-on.
Top risks: Air Conditioning System · Chassis/Body Rust · Automatic Transmission
A supremely practical and reliable compact SUV, the 2001 CR-V is a smart investment for the long haul if proactively maintained.
Top risks: Air Conditioning System · Rust and Corrosion · Exhaust System / Catalytic Converter
A supremely reliable compact SUV that delivers exceptional longevity with proper care, despite a few common, manageable issues.
Top risks: Air Conditioning System · Suspension & Steering Bushings · Rust and Corrosion
A steadfast and practical SUV, offering exceptional value and reliability for its age, but essential to verify past fluid maintenance.
Top risks: Power Steering System · AWD Rear Differential · Rust & Corrosion
This 2008 CR-V is a low-risk, high-value proposition for discerning used car buyers seeking proven longevity.
Top risks: Air Conditioning System · Suspension & Steering · Engine VTC Actuator
A top-tier used SUV that rewards meticulous maintenance with enduring reliability.
Top risks: Air Conditioning System · Engine (VTC Actuator) · AWD Rear Differential
A supremely dependable compact SUV with minor quirks, offering peace of mind and excellent long-term value.
Top risks: Air Conditioning System · Engine (VTC Actuator) · Drivetrain (Rear Differential)
A top-tier choice for reliability and practicality, with minimal common flaws that are generally addressable.
Top risks: HVAC System (AC Compressor) · Engine (VTC Actuator) · Electrical (Door Lock Actuators)
A supremely sensible and reliable compact SUV, well-suited for long-term ownership with minimal surprises.
Top risks: HVAC System · Power Door Locks · Electrical (Minor)
A top-tier choice for reliability and practicality, with minor annoyances that don't detract from its overall strength.
Top risks: Engine (VTC Actuator) · Air Conditioning System · Infotainment System
A consistently reliable compact SUV with minor, well-documented issues that are often addressable.
Top risks: HVAC System · Engine (VTC Actuator) · Electrical/Infotainment
A highly practical and generally robust compact SUV, a strong contender if specific known issues are addressed or confirmed as resolved.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission · Air Conditioning System · Power Window Regulators/Motors
A supremely reliable and practical compact SUV, but watch for AC system issues and corrosion in older models.
Top risks: Air Conditioning System · Rear Differential · Rust and Corrosion
A top-tier choice for reliability, but don't overlook its known A/C and oil consumption tendencies to ensure long-term satisfaction.
Top risks: Air Conditioning System · Engine Oil Consumption · Rear Differential (AWD models)
A top-tier compact SUV, offering Honda practicality and efficiency, but requiring attention to its specific engine and climate control weaknesses.
Top risks: Air Conditioning System · 1.5T Engine Oil Dilution · Infotainment System
A bulletproof compact SUV if its common AC weakness is addressed, offering reliable daily transport.
Top risks: Air Conditioning System · Power Steering System · Rear Differential (AWD models)
A utilitarian classic that offers incredible value and surprising longevity if rust is managed.
Top risks: Body & Frame Corrosion · Ignition System · Automatic Transmission (Fluid Degradation)
A truly bulletproof compact SUV for those who can find a rust-free, well-maintained example, but proceed with diligent inspection.
Top risks: Body & Chassis Rust · Distributor/Ignition System · Power Steering System
A practical and robust compact SUV that offers high value and low long-term risk, provided you address common electrical and A/C issues.
Top risks: Air Conditioning System · Power Door Locks · Power Steering Pump
A highly practical and efficient SUV that requires careful scrutiny of its engine history before purchase.
Top risks: Engine (1.5L Turbo) · Electrical / Infotainment · HVAC System
A highly practical and efficient SUV whose inherent utility is unfortunately overshadowed by notable powertrain and HVAC vulnerabilities that require careful attention.
Top risks: Engine (1.5L Turbo) · HVAC System · Infotainment System
A practical choice marred by specific, albeit manageable, engine and HVAC vulnerabilities.
Top risks: Engine (1.5L Turbo) · AC System · Electrical/Infotainment
Problems That Follow the Cr-V Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Air Conditioning System
Appears in 14 model years · 48% of generations
Infotainment System
Appears in 7 model years · 24% of generations
Engine (VTC Actuator)
Appears in 6 model years · 21% of generations
Power Steering System
Appears in 4 model years · 14% of generations
HVAC System
Appears in 4 model years · 14% of generations
Rust and Corrosion
Appears in 3 model years · 10% of generations
Engine (1.5L Turbo)
Appears in 3 model years · 10% of generations
Automatic Transmission
Appears in 2 model years · 7% of generations
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