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2026 Honda CR-V Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 81 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Honda CR-V

The 2026 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Good Choice — 2026 Honda CR-V

The 2026 Honda CR-V has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
81
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2026 Honda CR-V

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2026 Honda CR-V.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2026 Honda CR-V

Based on 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Visibility/wiper
14
Electrical System
14
Unknown Or Other
13
Power Train
9
Service Brakes
6
Steering
5
Vehicle Speed Control
4
Lane Departure
4
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Honda CR-V — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2026 model year is highlighted.

2020 321 complaints 2021 291 complaints 2022 215 complaints 2023 500 complaints 2024 365 complaints 2025 215 complaints 2026 81 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2023 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2026 Honda CR-V

Is the 2026 Honda CR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2026 Honda CR-V has no open recalls and 81 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2026 Honda CR-V have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2026 Honda CR-V. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda CR-V?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2026 Honda CR-V are: Visibility/wiper, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2026 Honda CR-V safe to buy?
The 2026 Honda CR-V has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda CR-V should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda CR-V are: 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2023.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.