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Honda CR-V Hybrid: 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.

Best years to target

2013 83 · 2023 82 · 2022 82 · 2012 81

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.

202578/100
Buy

27 complaints · 4 recalls

202480/100
Buy

83 complaints · 3 recalls

202382/100
Buy

105 complaints · 5 recalls

202282/100
Buy

73 complaints · 4 recalls

202167/100
Caution

406 complaints · 3 recalls

202064/100
Caution

72 complaints · 5 recalls

201951/100
Caution

1,060 complaints · 8 recalls

201852/100
Caution

2,079 complaints · 5 recalls

201755/100
Caution

1,729 complaints · 7 recalls

201672/100
Buy

388 complaints · 3 recalls

201573/100
Buy

668 complaints · 3 recalls

201476/100
Buy

585 complaints · 1 recalls

201383/100
Buybest year

381 complaints · 2 recalls

201281/100
Buy

399 complaints · 3 recalls

201164/100
Caution

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 Hybrid’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Honda CR-V Hybrid as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.