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Honda CR-V HYBRID — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

Avoid These Years

2021 Honda CR-V HYBRID

153 complaints (191% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: Vehicle is advertised at "36-40mpg" (36 highway, 40mpg city). I am averaging (AT BEST) 25mpg. I reported the issue to Honda Corporate and they advised I take it in to a dealer. I took the vehicle into the dealer I purchased the car from and was told "we drove it around for a few minutes and everyt

2023 Honda CR-V HYBRID

141 complaints (176% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: Steering wheel issue: I had a similar issue with my old 22 Civic. Now it's a known and common problem, it's hard to make small adjustments. It may not be related to the speed or the use of LKAS. There is no warning on the dashboard. Brake pedal: Randomly I feel friction on the pedal when I press it

2024 Honda CR-V HYBRID

118 complaints (148% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: My car shudders when I accelerate from a stop position and during the stop, the engine revs really hard. I had an appointment to see the Honda service department on Wednesday, June 26 for a diagnostic. However, on my way home from a medical appointment on Tuesday, June 25, I stopped at the CVS. I

2022 Honda CR-V HYBRID

112 complaints (140% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: In April 2022, my dad purchased a brand new Honda CRV 2022 hybrid touring edition. This car was deemed as one of the safest cars on the market and was his main intent while buying it. A couple of weeks ago this car was the prime suspect of a fire that impacted both the car and our house. Let me brea

2020 Honda CR-V HYBRID

106 complaints (133% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: WHILE DRIVING ON THE I70 TO GO SKIING WITH 3 PASSENGERS, DURING PORTIONS OF THE ROAD WITH STEEP GRADES, THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO GO THE SPEED LIMIT. DESPITE APPLYING 95 TO 100% POWER, CARS WERE PASSING. THIS IS A NEW CAR AND IS CLEARLY A DESIGN FLAW - AS A HYBRID ONCE THE ASSISTIVE BATTERIES ARE DEPL

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