Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Honda CR-V
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Honda CR-V has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 887 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V228000 Rear Trailing Arm May Detach from Frame Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V500000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V502000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V378000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag Inflator NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V268000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V545000 Incorrectly Installed Replacement Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V417000 Incorrect Wire Harness Installed on Front Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V030000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V346000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V061000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V395000 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 267 complaints
- Electrical System 264 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 232 complaints
- Structure 77 complaints
- Unknown or Other 50 complaints
- Power Train 36 complaints
Of the 887 complaints on file, 34 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 887 complaints, owners report 23 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Honda CR-V has a good reputation for reliability but has numerous airbag-related recalls. Common complaints focus on airbags and electrical issues. Structure problems in certain regions may affect long-term durability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 90,000–150,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| Locks and linkages | 70,000–110,000 miles | $150–$300 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 45,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive or warning lights for airbags
- Persistent electrical faults
- Difficulty locking or unlocking doors
- Abnormal noises from the transmission
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Honda CR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.