2017 Honda CR-V
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Compact SUVs · 5th gen generation

2019 Honda CR-V: reliability, problems and cost to own

Fair About 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.

Reliability

40/100

About average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,651

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$6,800

30 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$16,100

$14,168 – $18,032, estimate

Recalls

8

on record

Owner complaints

1,107

filed with NHTSA

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

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Other years of the Honda CR-V

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (14/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202445/100
202363/100
202284/100
202179/100
202081/100
201940/100
201814/100
201717/100
201683/100
201546/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2019 Honda CR-V a year to avoid?

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).

How many recalls does the 2019 Honda CR-V have?

8 recalls on record with NHTSA.