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NHTSA has 171 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Honda CR-V[1]. Two recalls are also listed for this year[2].

171owner complaints[1]
2recalls[2]
29–40MPG combined (EPA)[3]
5★NHTSA overall rating[4]

Most reported problems

These are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first. They are unverified reports, and one complaint can name several parts[1].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2026 CR-V is necessarily included.

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 FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[15] 28 / 33 / 30 $2,250
CR-V FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[3] 43 / 36 / 40 $1,700
CR-V AWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[16] 27 / 31 / 29 $2,300
CR-V AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[17] 40 / 34 / 37 $1,800
CR-V AWD TrailSport, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[18] 38 / 33 / 35 $1,900
CR-V e-FCEV, electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity and Hydrogen[19] 36 / 43 / 39 n/a

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
SUV AWD[4] 5 4 5 4 15.5%
SUV FWD[20] 5 4 5 4 15.5%
SUV AWD[21] 5 4 5 4 15.5%
SUV FWD[22] 5 4 5 4 15.5%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2026 Honda CR-V with electric motor[23] 999 hp
2026 Honda CR-V with 1.5L 4-cylinder[24] 190 hp
2026 Honda CR-V with 2.0L 4-cylinder[25] 145 hp

How 2026 compares with other years

1997: 108 complaints, 2 recalls19971998: 128 complaints, 3 recalls1999: 127 complaints, 3 recalls2000: 129 complaints, 2 recalls20002001: 142 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 515 complaints, 15 recalls2003: 468 complaints, 13 recalls20032004: 501 complaints, 12 recalls2005: 479 complaints, 12 recalls2006: 398 complaints, 12 recalls20062007: 887 complaints, 12 recalls2008: 962 complaints, 11 recalls2009: 386 complaints, 12 recalls20092010: 481 complaints, 15 recalls2011: 554 complaints, 13 recalls2012: 403 complaints, 3 recalls20122013: 382 complaints, 2 recalls2014: 587 complaints, 1 recalls2015: 672 complaints, 3 recalls20152016: 394 complaints, 3 recalls2017: 1,776 complaints, 7 recalls2018: 2,160 complaints, 5 recalls20182019: 1,106 complaints, 8 recalls2020: 440 complaints, 9 recalls2021: 443 complaints, 5 recalls20212022: 344 complaints, 6 recalls2023: 633 complaints, 8 recalls2024: 481 complaints, 5 recalls20242025: 289 complaints, 6 recalls2026: 171 complaints, 2 recalls1712026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each CR-V model year. The 2026 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19971082
19981283
19991273
20001292
20011421
200251515
200346813
200450112
200547912
200639812
200788712
200896211
200938612
201048115
201155413
20124033
20133822
20145871
20156723
20163943
20171,7767
20182,1605
20191,1068
20204409
20214435
20223446
20236338
20244815
20252896
20261712

NHTSA's counts for the CR-V show 171 complaints and 2 recalls for 2026[2]. Among the 31 model years listed, 6 have fewer complaints than 2026 and 24 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2018 (2,160)[2]. 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 2026 CR-V?

The complaint file for this year is already sizable at 171 entries[1]. Electrical and driver assist issues sit near the top of the list[6][7]. Winter visibility is a clear theme in the stories we read[8]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales[1]. Check the recalls and the year comparison on this page before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What problems do owners report with the 2026 Honda CR-V?
Owners report electrical, forward collision avoidance, wiper and visibility, and power train trouble most often[6][7][8][9]. NHTSA lists 171 complaints in all[1].
Are there recalls on the 2026 Honda CR-V?
Yes. The by-year data shows 2 recalls[2]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Honda CR-V?
See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2026 Honda CR-V reliable?
The complaint file holds 171 reports so far[1]. See the by-year comparison and safety sections on this page for context.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 171 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Honda CR-V (14 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 7 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda CR-V model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. EPA rating for CR-V FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 43 city / 36 highway / 40 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  4. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 40 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 31 complaints name the electrical system component group (4 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 2,581). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 27 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 25 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 21 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 17 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 15 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 11 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. Recall 26V663, filed October 8, 2026: Tires › Temporary / Emergency Spare Tire. NHTSA recall database
  14. Recall 26V366, filed June 4, 2026: Tires › Temporary / Emergency Spare Tire. NHTSA recall database
  15. EPA rating for CR-V FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 33 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for CR-V AWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 31 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for CR-V AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 40 city / 34 highway / 37 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. EPA rating for CR-V AWD TrailSport, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 38 city / 33 highway / 35 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. EPA rating for CR-V e-FCEV, electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity and Hydrogen: 39 MPGe combined, 245 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  21. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  22. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  23. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Honda CR-V with electric motor: rated 999 hp. www.epa.gov
  24. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Honda CR-V with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 190 hp. www.epa.gov
  25. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Honda CR-V with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 145 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.