2026 Honda CR-V reliability
The 2026 Honda CR-V has 136 complaints with NHTSA after 1 year, or 136 per year. It is too early to rank against other CR-V years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Visibility and wipers (24 of 136), then Electrical system (23) and Powertrain (20). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 7,340 miles, and the middle half falls between 1,100 and 8,750 miles. Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
The 2025 CR-V has 247 complaints, 124 per year.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2026 Honda CR-V. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (136 total)
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Of the 9 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 7,340 miles. The middle half fall between 1,100 and 8,750 miles.
Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"While driving on a mountain road/ 2 lane highway, I experienced a sudden momentary freezing of my steering. I saw a warning flash on my dashboard and thought I saw the word "steering". I pulled over, turned my car off…"
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"The contact owns a 2026 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel locked up, and significant effort was needed to turn the steering wheel. There were 2 green parallel lines illuminated…"
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"Emission system Check engine light. The dealer said there is water in it & it’s not covered under the warranty. There’s multiple people online claiming the same problem. Multiple forums with people saying Honda won’t…"
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"The contact owns a 2026 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormally loud noise followed by air rushing into the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and inspected. Upon…"
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"While backing into the home driveway, with foot on the brake, the vehicle suddenly accelerated backward for a distance of about eight feet toward a closed gate, coming to rest just short of the gate. The vehicle could…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2026 HONDA CR-V FCEV SUV FCV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2026 HONDA CR-V HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2026 HONDA CR-V HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2026 HONDA CR-V SUV N/A AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2026 HONDA CR-V SUV N/A FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| CR-V all-wheel drive | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-wheel drive | 27 | 31 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
| CR-V all-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-wheel drive | 40 | 34 | 37 MPG | $1750 |
| CR-V all-wheel drive TrailSport | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-wheel drive | 38 | 33 | 35 MPG | $1850 |
| CR-V front-wheel drive | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 28 | 33 | 30 MPG | $2150 |
| CR-V front-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 43 | 36 | 40 MPG | $1600 |
| CR-V e-FCEV | — | Automatic (1-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 36 | 43 | 39 MPG / 245 mi range | — |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Certain 2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid vehicles are covered by a nationwide safety recall (NHTSA campaign 24V-763, Honda number PJW) for a high-pressure fuel pump that may have been manufactured improperly, allowing a crack to form and develop a fuel leak. Honda states a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases fire risk; dealers inspect the pump and replace it when a leak is confirmed. The recall does not apply to the gasoline-only 1.5L turbo CR-V.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Honda CR-V reliable?
The 2026 Honda CR-V has 136 complaints with NHTSA after 1 year, or 136 per year. It is too early to rank against other CR-V years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2026 Honda CR-V?
The complaints owners file most often name Visibility and wipers (24 of 136), then Electrical system (23) and Powertrain (20). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 7,340 miles, and the middle half falls between 1,100 and 8,750 miles. Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2026 Honda CR-V more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2025 CR-V has 247 complaints, 124 per year.
Has the 2026 Honda CR-V been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2026 Honda CR-V.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Honda CR-V?
Owners have filed 136 complaints about the 2026 Honda CR-V with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2026 Honda CR-V get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2026 Honda CR-V is 35 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is the 2020 Honda CR-V?
5th generation (2017-2022).
Does the Honda CR-V have oil dilution problems?
The 1.5L turbo engine in 2017-2018 CR-Vs is affected by a documented fuel-dilution issue on short, cold trips; Honda issued a software and oil-change fix but did not issue a recall.