Honda
CR-V
Honda CR-V: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeHonda
ClassMidsize estate, Small SUV
Model years (US)2000–2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Honda CR-V (sixth generation)2022–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RS / ZC8 (e:FCEV) |
| Production | September 2022 – present |
| Model years | 2023–present |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Honda HA |
| Engines | Petrol 1.5 L L15BE turbocharged I4 (RS3/4) Petrol hybrid 2.0 L LFB51 I4 (RS5/6) 2.0 L LFC1 I4 (e:HEV Europe/China) Petrol plug-in hybrid 2.0 L LFB51 I4 (e:PHEV) |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous (e:HEV, e:PHEV and e:FCEV) |
| Transmissions | CVT e-CVT (hybrid versions) 1-speed fixed gear (e:FCEV) |
| Drivetrain | Power-split hybrid (e:HEV) Plug-in hybrid (e:PHEV) Fuel cell plug-in hybrid (e:FCEV) |
| Battery | 1.08 kWh lithium-ion (e:HEV) 17.7 kWh lithium-ion (e:PHEV and e:FCEV) |
| Electric range | 82 km (e:PHEV) 47 km (e:FCEV) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Length | 4,694–4,703 mm 4,765 mm (e:FCEV) 4,716 mm (Breeze) |
| Width | 1,866 mm |
| Height | 1,682–1,690 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,023 kg (e:FCEV) |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | United States: East Liberty, Ohio (ELAP); Greensburg, Indiana (HMIN); Marysville, Ohio (CR-V e:FCEV) Canada: Alliston, Ontario (HCM) China: Wuhan, Hubei (Dongfeng Honda); Guangzhou, Guangdong (GAC Honda, Breeze) Taiwan: Pingtung Thailand: Ayutthaya; Prachinburi Malaysia: Alor Gajah, Melaka Vietnam: Vĩnh Phúc |
| Designer | Mitsuhiro Abe |
Honda CR-V (fifth generation)2016–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RW1 / RW2 / RW3 / RW4 / RW5 / RW6 / RW7 / RW8 / RT5 / RT6 / RY1 / RY2 |
| Production | 2016–2023 |
| Model years | 2017–2022 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | CCA |
| Engines | Petrol 1.5 L L15BE I4 turbo 2.0 L R20A I4 2.4 L K24W I4 2.4 L K24V I4 Petrol hybrid 2.0 L LFA1 I4 Petrol plug-in hybrid 2.0 L LFB-13 I4 (CR-V e:PHEV) Diesel 1.6 L N16A I4 turbo 1.6 L N16A I4 twin-turbo |
| Electric motor | AC synchronous permanent magnet (hybrid) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual CVT E-CVT (hybrid) 9-speed ZF automatic (diesel) |
| Drivetrain | Honda Sport Hybrid i-MMD (CR-V Hybrid) Honda Sport Hybrid e+ (CR-V PHEV) |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,500–1,540 kg (FWD) 1,551–1,618 kg (AWD) |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | Japan: Sayama, Saitama United States: East Liberty, Ohio (ELAP); Greensburg, Indiana (HMIN); Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant) Canada: Alliston, Ontario (HCM) China: Wuhan (Dongfeng Honda); Guangzhou (Guangqi Honda, Breeze) Taiwan: Pingtung Thailand: Ayutthaya Malaysia: Alor Gajah, Melaka Indonesia: Karawang (HPM) India: Greater Noida (HCIL) Vietnam: Vĩnh Phúc |
| Designer | Iliya Bridan |
Honda CR-V (fourth generation)2011–2018
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RM1/2/3/4 / RE5/6 |
| Production | November 2011 – 2018 |
| Model years | 2012–2016 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Honda C-5 |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L R20A I4 2.4 L K24Z I4 2.4 L K24W I4 Diesel 1.6 L N16 I4 turbo 2.2 L N22B I4 turbo |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic CVT 9-speed automatic (diesel) |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm |
| Length | 4,529 mm |
| Width | 1,819 mm |
| Height | 1,654 mm |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | Japan: Sayama, Saitama United States: East Liberty, Ohio (ELAP) Canada: Alliston, Ontario (HCM) Mexico: El Salto, Jalisco (Honda de México) United Kingdom: Swindon (HUM) China: Wuhan (Dongfeng Honda) Taiwan: Pingtung City (Honda Taiwan) Thailand: Ayutthaya Malaysia: Alor Gajah, Melaka Indonesia: Karawang (HPM, September 2012-April 2017) India: Greater Noida (HCIL) Vietnam: Vĩnh Phúc |
| Designer | Manabu Konaka and Seiji Takayama |
Honda CR-V (third generation)2006–2012
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006–2012 |
| Model years | 2007–2011 (US) |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L R20A I4 2.4 L K24Z I4 Diesel 2.2 L N22A turbo I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Length | 4,518 mm |
| Height | 1,704 mm |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | Japan: Sayama, Saitama United States: East Liberty, Ohio (ELAP) Mexico: El Salto, Jalisco United Kingdom: Swindon (HUKM) China: Wuhan (Dongfeng Honda) Taiwan: Pingtung Vietnam: Vĩnh Phúc Thailand: Ayutthaya Malaysia: Melaka Indonesia: Karawang (HPM, January 2007-September 2012) India: Greater Noida (HCIL) |
| Designer | Daisuke Sawai, Naoya Ishikura and Deane James |
Honda CR-V – Second generation2001–2006
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RD4 / RD5 / RD6 / RD7 / RD8 / RD9 |
| Production | 2001–2006 |
| Model years | 2002–2006 |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L K20A4 I4 2.4 L K24A1 I4 Diesel 2.2 L N22A2 turbo I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual |
| Width | 1,785 mm |
| Assembly | Japan: Sayama, Saitama United Kingdom: Swindon (HUKM) China: Wuhan (Dongfeng Honda) Taiwan: Pingtung Thailand: Ayutthaya Malaysia: Alor Gajah, Melaka Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna Indonesia: Karawang (HPM, May 2002 – December 2006) India: Greater Noida (HCIL) |
| Designer | Mitsuhiro Honda (1999) |
Honda CR-V – First generation1995–2001
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RD1 / RD2 / RD3 |
| Production | 1995–2001 |
| Model years | 1995–2001 |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L B20B/B20Z I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed SBXM manual (AWD) 5-speed SKH manual (FWD) 4-speed MDLA/MDMA automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm 2,625 mm (post-facelift) |
| Length | 4,510 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm |
| Assembly | Japan: Sayama United Kingdom: Swindon (HUKM) Taiwan: Hsinchu Thailand: Ayutthaya Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna Indonesia: North Jakarta (HPM, 2000–2002) Malaysia: Johor Bahru (Kah Motor, 2000–2002) |
| Designer | Hiroyuki Kawase (1993) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2027 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2017–2027 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2020–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2023–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2025–2026 | Hydrogen fuel cell | Single-speed | Front-wheel drive | Electricity and hydrogen |
| 2015–2019 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2015–2019 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2014 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2014 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2009 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2006 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2004 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +4 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2027 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | 7.1–7.6 L/100 km |
| 2017–2027 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 6.9–7.1 L/100 km |
| 2020–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 6.2–6.7 L/100 km | 5.9–6.2 L/100 km | 6.7–7.1 L/100 km |
| 2023–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 5.9 L/100 km | 5.5 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km |
| 2015–2019 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 7.4–7.6 L/100 km |
| 2015–2019 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | 7.1–7.4 L/100 km |
| 2010–2014 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2005–2014 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 7.8–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2005–2009 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2002–2006 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2002–2004 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2002–2004 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| +3 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1993 cm³ | 109 kW (148 PS) | 1821–1875 kg | 134–151 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2023–2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1993 cm³ | 109 kW (148 PS) | 1988 kg | 18–19 g/km (WLTP) | 79–82 km · 155–172 Wh/km |
| 2019–2023 | Petrol hybrid | 1993 cm³ | 107 kW (145 PS) | 1685–1743 kg | 151–168 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2018–2021 | Petrol | 1498 cm³ | 127 kW (173 PS) | 1572–1644 kg | 167–181 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2018–2021 | Petrol | 1498 cm³ | 142 kW (193 PS) | 1669–1736 kg | 196–201 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2021 | Petrol | 1993 cm³ | 107 kW (145 PS) | 1685–1743 kg | 151–168 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2012–2018 | Petrol | 1997 cm³ | 114 kW (155 PS) | 1531–1668 kg | 168–179 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2013–2018 | Diesel | 1597 cm³ | 88 kW (120 PS) | 1611–1670 kg | 115–124 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2015–2018 | Diesel | 1597 cm³ | 118 kW (160 PS) | 1700–1761 kg | 129–139 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 2199 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1722–1829 kg | 149–195 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1997 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1570–1605 kg | 190–193 g/km (NEDC) | – |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize estate, Small SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Hybrid, Hydrogen fuel cell |
| Engine displacement | 1.5–2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Single-speed, Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Electricity and hydrogen |
| Configurations listed | 86 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 850–1,104 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,002 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol hybrid, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,498–2,199 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 88–142 kW (120–193 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,531–1,875 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,630–2,663 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2718 | 2015, 2017, 2018 |
| Electrical system | 2386 | 2007, 2017, 2018 |
| Airbags | 2330 | 2007, 2008, 2011 |
| Steering | 1741 | 2018, 2019, 2023 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 1660 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Driver assistance | 1450 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 984 | 2013, 2015, 2017 |
| Brakes | 957 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Body and structure | 648 | 2007, 2008, 2010 |
| Visibility and wipers | 571 | 2017, 2018, 2024 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2025: 15562 complaints, 794 with a crash and 174 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
Honda CR-V recall: Tires:markingsHonda CR-V recall: Seats:front Assembly:reclinerHonda CR-V recall: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank AssemblyHonda CR-V recall: Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/spiral CassetteHonda CR-V recall: Equipment:other:owners/service/other ManualHonda CR-V recall: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly