MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Honda CR-V Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 8,645 total NHTSA owner complaints and 47 federal recall campaigns for the Honda CR-V.
Best CR-V Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All CR-V Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 CR-V | 6.4 / 10 | 239(6.6/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 CR-V | 6.5 / 10 | 376(10.4/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 CR-V | 5.8 / 10 | 511(14.2/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 CR-V | 6.8 / 10 | 252(7/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 CR-V | 6.1 / 10 | 321(8.9/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 CR-V | 5.8 / 10 | 347(9.6/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 CR-V | 4.2 / 10 | 1,081(30/10k) | 8 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 CR-V | 3.3 / 10 | 2,119(58.9/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 CR-V | 3.3 / 10 | 1,756(48.8/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 CR-V | 5.6 / 10 | 389(10.8/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 CR-V | 5.3 / 10 | 668(18.6/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 CR-V | 6.6 / 10 | 586(16.3/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |