2019 Honda CR-V: reliability, problems and cost to own
FairAbout average
It scores 40 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,422 to own, including $2,651 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$1,209
Driver-assist & stability$315
Transmission & drivetrain$310
Electrical system$217
Steering$191
Fuel system$175
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMay 22, 2026 · campaign 26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Structure › Frame And MembersDec 5, 2019 · campaign 19V865000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly
manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to deploy without warning.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Not especially. It scores 40 out of 100, about average for compact and small SUVs; the 2016, 2020 and 2022 scored better.
Is the 2019 Honda CR-V reliable?
It scores 40 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 1,107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,651 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2019 Honda CR-V cost to own?
About $12,422 over 5 years: $2,971 in lost value, $2,651 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $16,100 today.
What are the best years of the Honda CR-V?
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (14/100).