Used Honda CR-V 2023-present reliability
Category: Family SUV
The Honda CR-V is a spacious and practical family SUV. Used prices are still on the high side, though.
What should I look for in a used Honda CR-V estate?
When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.
Check for dents and scratches to the bodywork, kerb damage to the alloy wheels and any rips or stains on the seat upholstery and carpets.
What are the most common problems with a used Honda CR-V estate?
As of writing, this generation of Honda CR-V has no recalls to its name. Check with your local dealer for recalls and ensure all remedial work has been completed.
Is a used Honda CR-V estate reliable?
This latest generation of Honda CR-V didn't feature in our most recent 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey. However, the previous 2018-2023 version did, and it came 20th out of 76 cars in the family SUV class with a great overall score of 95.5%.
Honda, as a brand, topped the charts, finishing in first place out of 30 manufacturers with an overall score of 96.6%.
Warranty
Honda’s default warranty is three years, 90,000 miles, with breakdown assistance included. That’s par for the course in the family SUV class and can’t match the five-year, unlimited mileage warranty you get from Hyundai or the seven years Kia gives you.
Safety
The experts at Euro NCAP awarded the CR-V the full five stars when they tested it in 2024. Looking deeper into the results, it scored well for protecting adults in the front and children in the back seats.
Used Honda CR-V reliability: the owners' view
We don't have data yet for the latest Honda CR-V, but here's the report for the previous model.
As part of our annual Reliability Survey, What Car? readers generally praised the 2018-2023 Honda CR-V for its dependability, though a few recurring issues were highlighted.
Some owners reported problems with the hybrid system, including warning lights appearing unexpectedly and an occasional loss of power. Others mentioned faults with the infotainment system, such as freezing screens and Bluetooth connectivity issues, though these were often resolved with software updates.
Honda’s dealer network received mixed feedback. While many owners found service to be efficient and professional, a few expressed frustration with long wait times for parts, particularly for hybrid-related repairs. One owner reported needing multiple visits to resolve an electrical fault, while another mentioned a slow response from the dealership when diagnosing an engine issue.
Overall, the CR-V easily lives up to Honda’s reputation for reliability, but occasional electrical and hybrid-related faults, along with varying dealer service experiences, mean some owners have faced unexpected frustrations.
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