Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2026 Honda CR-V
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2026 Honda CR-V, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 176 owner complaints are on file.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 44 complaints
- Electrical System 34 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 29 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 27 complaints
- Power Train 20 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
Of the 176 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 176 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2026 Honda CR-V has a moderate number of owner complaints, with issues in electronics and braking systems. Due to limited data and recall verification, reliability is rated as average. Watch for emerging patterns as more data becomes available.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown | $100–$500 | common |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 50,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 60,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspections annually
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive electrical components
- Forward collision warning faults
- Unusual braking performance
- Steering difficulties
- Unexpected engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2026 Honda CR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.