Which year to buy
Best bet2020Fewest serious problems: 0.6× usual
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2017–2018, 2023–2024More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year. first year of a new design.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.4× usual Extended coverage
392 serious complaints of 481, the most about air bags (217) and engine (53); per car on the road, 0.4× this model's usual year. 15 recalls.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 honda cr-v. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jul 2016
“Single owner of vehicle, bought brand new. For last 18 months or more...large oil consumption, about 1100 miles per synthetic oil change. Sounds like a lawnmower when starting vehicle. Terrible "pick-up". Very low gas mileage, used 87 unleaded for entire life of car.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Dec 2018
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage The warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded, or similar tittle under any state's law." "Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston… (A12-089, Dec 2018)
- Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only. (A18-048, May 2018)
- Extended coverage Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028) (19-003-1, Aug 2019)
- Extended coverage American honda is extending the warranty coverage on the piston rings and pistons for 201011 cr-v 2wd and 4wd to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first. (WE -, Oct 2015)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
481 owner complaints · 15 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 23–24 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD
2010 CR-V trims
| EX | EX-L | LX |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Honda reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Honda aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 190 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 145 hp | AWD, FWD | 29–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 190 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 145 hp | AWD, FWD | 29–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 146 | Unknown or other (36) | — |
| 2025 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 190 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 145 hp | AWD, FWD | 28–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 281 | Steering (61) | Yes |
| 2024 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 190 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 145 hp | AWD, FWD | 29–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 478 | Steering (149) | Yes |
| 2023 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 190 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 145 hp | AWD, FWD | 29–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 631 | Steering (397) | Yes |
| 2022 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 190 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 143 hp | AWD, FWD | 29–38 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 338 | Steering (145) | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 190 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 143 hp | AWD, FWD | 29–38 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 435 | Steering (118) | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 190 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 143 hp | AWD, FWD | 29–38 mpg | 5 of 5 | 9 | 435 | Forward collision avoidance (88) | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 190 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 184 hp | AWD, FWD | 27–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 1101 | Forward collision avoidance (298) | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 190 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 184 hp | AWD, FWD | 27–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 2150 | Engine (529) | Yes |
| 2017 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 190 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 184 hp | AWD, FWD | 27–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 1771 | Engine (531) | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 27–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 393 | Engine (101) | No |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 184 hp | AWD, FWD | 28–29 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 671 | Engine (243) | No |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 25–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 587 | Engine (190) | No |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 185 hp | AWD, FWD | 25–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 382 | Engine (97) | No |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 185 hp | AWD, FWD | 25–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 403 | Engine (89) | No |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 23–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 13 | 554 | Air bags (295) | No |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 23–24 mpg | Not rated | 15 | 481 | Air bags (217) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingPower liftgateAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoringHeated front seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof
Apple lists CarPlay for: CR-V 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | HONDA CR-V HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | HONDA CR-V HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | HONDA CR-V SUV ICE FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | HONDA CR-V SUV ICE AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | HONDA CR-V FCEV SUV FCV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | HONDA CR-V HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 | HONDA CR-V HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 | HONDA CR-V SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 143 |
| 2026 | HONDA CR-V SUV N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 143 |
| 2025 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 253 |
| 2025 | Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 253 |
| 2025 | Honda CR-V FCEV SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 28 |
| 2025 | Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 28 |
| 2024 | Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 393 |
| 2024 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 393 |
| 2024 | Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 85 |
| 2024 | Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 85 |
| 2023 | Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 515 |
| 2023 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 515 |
| 2023 | Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 116 |
| 2023 | Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 116 |
| 2022 | Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 262 |
| 2022 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 262 |
| 2022 | Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 76 |
| 2021 | Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 331 |
| 2021 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 331 |
| 2021 | Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 435 |
| 2020 | Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 353 |
| 2020 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 353 |
| 2020 | Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | No | 5 | 82 |
| 2019 | Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 1101 |
| 2019 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 1101 |
| 2018 | Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 2150 |
| 2018 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 2150 |
| 2017 | Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 1771 |
| 2017 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 1771 |
| 2016 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 393 |
| 2016 | Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 393 |
| 2015 | Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 671 |
| 2015 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 671 |
| 2014 | Honda CR-V SUV 4WD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 587 |
| 2014 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 587 |
| 2013 | Honda CR-V SUV 4WD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 382 |
| 2013 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 382 |
| 2012 | Honda CR-V SUV 4WD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 403 |
| 2012 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 403 |
| 2011 | Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 13 | 554 |
| 2011 | Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 13 | 554 |
| 2010 | Honda CR-V w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 15 | 481 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | CR-V AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
29–37 |
| 2027 | CR-V AWD TrailSport | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 35 |
| 2027 | CR-V FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
30–40 |
| 2026 | CR-V AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
29–37 |
| 2026 | CR-V AWD TrailSport | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 35 |
| 2026 | CR-V FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
30–40 |
| 2026 | CR-V e-FCEV | Auto (A1) | 39 |
| 2025 | CR-V AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
28–37 |
| 2025 | CR-V FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
30–40 |
| 2025 | CR-V e-FCEV | Auto (A1) | 39 |
| 2024 | CR-V AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
29–37 |
| 2024 | CR-V FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
30–40 |
| 2023 | CR-V AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2023 | CR-V FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2023 | CR-V Hybrid AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 37 |
| 2023 | CR-V Hybrid FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 40 |
| 2022 | CR-V AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2022 | CR-V FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2022 | CR-V Hybrid AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 38 |
| 2021 | CR-V AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2021 | CR-V FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2021 | CR-V Hybrid AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 38 |
| 2020 | CR-V AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2020 | CR-V FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2020 | CR-V Hybrid AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 38 |
| 2019 | CR-V AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
27–29 |
| 2019 | CR-V FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
28–30 |
| 2018 | CR-V AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
27–29 |
| 2018 | CR-V FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
28–30 |
| 2017 | CR-V AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
27–29 |
| 2017 | CR-V FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
28–30 |
| 2016 | CR-V 2WD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 29 |
| 2016 | CR-V 4WD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 27 |
| 2015 | CR-V 2WD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 29 |
| 2015 | CR-V 4WD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 28 |
| 2014 | CR-V 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 26 |
| 2014 | CR-V 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 25 |
| 2013 | CR-V 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 26 |
| 2013 | CR-V 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 25 |
| 2012 | CR-V 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 26 |
| 2012 | CR-V 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 25 |
| 2011 | CR-V 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 24 |
| 2011 | CR-V 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 23 |
| 2010 | CR-V 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 24 |
| 2010 | CR-V 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 23 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.