NHTSA has 398 owner complaints on file for the 2006 Honda CR-V[1]. Exterior lighting is the biggest group, with 118 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners named most, biggest first.
- Exterior Lighting. 118 complaints[2]. Owners describe headlight bulbs burning out again and again, sometimes after rain. Some also describe a turn signal lever that does not spring back after a lane change.
- Electrical System. 75 complaints[5], and 11 of them mention a fire[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe gauge needles that twitch or drop to zero, fuses that keep blowing, and a warning light that says a door is open when it is shut.
- Air Bags. 74 complaints[6], with 16 crashes and 12 injuries mentioned[6]. Owners describe crashes where the air bags did not go off, including side curtain bags.
- Power Train. 25 complaints[7]. Owners describe a rear differential that groans or shudders in tight, slow turns, and a fluid service that the noise comes back after.
- Brakes. 24 complaints[8].
- Engine. 23 complaints[9].
- Suspension. 20 complaints[10].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2006 CR-V is necessarily included.
- Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls (20V768), December 2020. About 268,655 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[11]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (19V499), June 2019. About 3,947 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V501), June 2019. About 1,657,752 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (19V182), March 2019. About 1,101,534 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V268), April 2018. About 1,335 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, stalling, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (17V029), January 2017. About 308,884 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (16V344), May 2016. About 1,790,894 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (15V320), May 2015. About 6,281,043 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
- Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls (12V486), October 2012. About 268,655 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[19]
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm (12V124), March 2012. About 1,316 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, loss of steering, steering problems. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[20]
- Electrical System (11V456), September 2011. About 80,111 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[21]
- Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual (06V270), July 2006. About 1,190,000 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names.[22]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| CR-V 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[4] | 20 / 26 / 23 | $2,900 |
| CR-V 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive[23] | 20 / 25 / 22 | $3,050 |
| CR-V 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive[24] | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 |
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD/FWD[25] | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4 | 19.8% |
How 2006 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 108 | 2 |
| 1998 | 128 | 3 |
| 1999 | 127 | 3 |
| 2000 | 129 | 2 |
| 2001 | 142 | 1 |
| 2002 | 515 | 15 |
| 2003 | 468 | 13 |
| 2004 | 501 | 12 |
| 2005 | 479 | 12 |
| 2006 | 398 | 12 |
| 2007 | 887 | 12 |
| 2008 | 962 | 11 |
| 2009 | 386 | 12 |
| 2010 | 481 | 15 |
| 2011 | 554 | 13 |
| 2012 | 403 | 3 |
| 2013 | 382 | 2 |
| 2014 | 587 | 1 |
| 2015 | 672 | 3 |
| 2016 | 394 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1,776 | 7 |
| 2018 | 2,160 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1,106 | 8 |
| 2020 | 440 | 9 |
| 2021 | 443 | 5 |
| 2022 | 344 | 6 |
| 2023 | 633 | 8 |
| 2024 | 481 | 5 |
| 2025 | 289 | 6 |
| 2026 | 171 | 2 |
NHTSA's counts for the CR-V show 398 complaints and 12 recalls for 2006[3]. Among the 31 model years listed, 12 have fewer complaints than 2006 and 18 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2018 (2,160)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2006 CR-V?
The record for this CR-V is a mix of everyday annoyances and a few serious reports. Lighting and electrical complaints make up a large share of the 398 on file[1], and the electrical group includes 11 fire mentions[5]. The air bag group is the one to read carefully, since it includes 16 crashes[6]. These are owner complaints on file with NHTSA[1], so treat them as a guide for what to check on a used one. Look at the recalls, fuel economy and safety sections above before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda CR-V?
- Exterior lighting has the most complaints at 118[2], followed by the electrical system at 75[5] and air bags at 74[6].
- Does the 2006 Honda CR-V have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year facts list 12 recalls for this model year[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
- How many complaints are there for the 2006 Honda CR-V?
- NHTSA has 398 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports from owners.
- Is the 2006 Honda CR-V reliable?
- The complaints include 16 fire mentions across the model year[1] and 11 of them sit in the electrical group[5]. Check the recalls and the complaint groups above for a fuller picture.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2006 Honda CR-V?
- See the Fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 398 owner complaints on file for the 2006 Honda CR-V (27 mention a crash, 16 a fire, 22 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 118 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 77,727). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda CR-V model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for CR-V 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 75 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 11 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 75,400). NHTSA vehicle records
- 74 complaints name the air bags component group (16 crashes, 0 fires, 12 injuries, median mileage at failure 81,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 25 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 61,100). NHTSA vehicle records
- 24 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 43,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 23 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 20 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,022). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 20V768, filed December 10, 2020: Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V499, filed June 27, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V501, filed June 27, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V182, filed March 6, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V268, filed April 26, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V029, filed January 10, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V344, filed May 23, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V320, filed May 28, 2015: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 12V486, filed October 5, 2012: Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 12V124, filed March 23, 2012: Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 11V456, filed September 7, 2011: Electrical System. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 06V270, filed July 26, 2006: Equipment › Other › Owners / Service / Other Manual . NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for CR-V 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 25 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for CR-V 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD/FWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records