Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 105 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V332000 Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V064000 Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V844000 Missing Fuse in 12-Volt Battery Cable NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Electrical System 24 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 22 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 16 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 15 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
Of the 105 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 105 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid has a few notable recalls and complaints, primarily regarding the electrical system and airbag sensors. While it has some engine-related complaints, its hybrid technology appears generally dependable, maintaining an average overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 45,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–65,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| forward collision system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- air filter replacement
- brake fluid renewal
- tire rotations
- spark plug inspection and replacement
- battery checks
- coolant system flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- check engine light
- electrical system faults
- battery drain issues
- warning indicators for airbag
- collision system alerts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.