How reliable is the Honda Cr-V?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Honda Cr-V consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 36,734 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 86.8%.
Honda Cr-V reliability by year
How the Honda Cr-V performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 85.5% | – |
| 1997 | 61.4% | – |
| 1998 | 60.5% | – |
| 1999 | 58.9% | – |
| 2000 | 58.8% | – |
| 2001 | 62.1% | – |
| 2002 | 60.1% | – |
| 2003 | 59.5% | – |
| 2004 | 61% | – |
| 2005 | 63% | – |
| 2006 | 64.3% | – |
| 2007 | 67.8% | – |
| 2008 | 71.4% | – |
| 2009 | 74.8% | – |
| 2010 | 79.3% | – |
| 2011 | 80.7% | – |
| 2012 | 82.5% | – |
| 2013 | 85.7% | – |
| 2014 | 86.8% | – |
| 2015 | 89.1% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Honda Cr-V as a model. The reliability of any individual Honda Cr-V also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honda Cr-V reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Honda Cr-V consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 87%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Honda Cr-V?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.6% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (0.8% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.8% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.6% of inspections); A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (0.5% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Honda Cr-V?
For a typical Honda Cr-V, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 130,842 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Honda Cr-V before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.