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Honda CR-V: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2013 (83/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
228 complaints · 1 recalls
362 complaints · 2 recalls
504 complaints · 3 recalls
233 complaints · 3 recalls
307 complaints · 4 recalls
330 complaints · 7 recalls
1,060 complaints · 8 recalls
2,076 complaints · 5 recalls
1,729 complaints · 7 recalls
388 complaints · 3 recalls
668 complaints · 3 recalls
585 complaints · 1 recalls
381 complaints · 2 recalls
399 complaints · 3 recalls
551 complaints · 13 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2013?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2013 Honda CR-V’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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