Question 1

Is the Honda CR-V HYBRID reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Honda CR-V HYBRID has 668 total NHTSA complaints across 6 model years. The most reliable years are 2025 (38 complaints), 2020 (106 complaints). Years to avoid: 2021 (153 complaints), 2023 (141 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Honda CR-V HYBRID should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2021, 2023 Honda CR-V HYBRID. The 2021 model has the most complaints (153) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Honda CR-V HYBRID?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Honda CR-V HYBRID are 2025 (38 complaints), 2020 (106 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	38	The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact re...	Excellent Reliability
2024	118	My car shudders when I accelerate from a stop posi...	Average
2023	141	Steering wheel issue: I had a similar issue with m...	Below Average
2022	112	In April 2022, my dad purchased a brand new Honda ...	Average
2021	153	Vehicle is advertised at "36-40mpg" (36 highway, 4...	Avoid This Year
2020	106	WHILE DRIVING ON THE I70 TO GO SKIING WITH 3 PASSE...	Above Average

Honda CR-V HYBRID — All Years

Honda CR-V HYBRID — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid