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A true bargain could be hiding right under your nose if you look for the best Honda CR-V years. Not every model year was built to the same levels of success, that’s why I found the best options for you. 

3 of the best Honda CR-V years for reliability 

The best Honda CR-V years for reliability are used models that you can trust to provide years of service. Don’t sleep on the CR-V with its low repair costs, high resale value, and standard amenities. 

1. The 2006 Honda CR-V

The 2026 Honda CR-V may seem too old at first, but it’s affordable and dependable. Plus, it received updated tech in 2005. Credit for its longevity goes to the reliable 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that’s easy to work on. 

An average 2006 CR-V model is expected to last between 300,000 and 350,000 miles. It benefits from lower-than-average maintenance costs as well. 

Buyers should consider the chance of a few smaller problems such as excessive transmission noise. However, it only costs $300 to flush it. Also, the headlights need to be replaced about every 40,000 miles. 

2. 2015 Honda CR-V

The 2015 Honda CR-V flexes as another one of the longest-lasting used SUVs available. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is another option that’s praised for being reliable and easy to work on. 

Along with an above-average reliability rating, it has outstanding safety test scores. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) ranks it as a Top Safety Pick+ winner. 

The 2015 Honda CR-V off-roading
2015 Honda CR-V | Honda

An average 2015 CR-V model is expected to last over 250,000 miles and it still has below average repair costs. It has a very low amount of complaints and two minor recalls that should have already been corrected at no cost to owners. 

3. The 2019 Honda CR-V 

One of the more recent best Honda CR-V years is from 2019. The 2019 CR-V is packed with modern tech and advanced safety features. 

U.S.News gave it a reliability ranking of 3.5 out of 5.0, which is above average. Plus, it’s safe and comfortable. An average 2019 CR-V is expected to last over 250,000 miles. 

This model year is prone to minor software issues such as the infotainment system freezing, but it only costs about $50 to update the software. The most serious recall involves fuel pump failure, owners should have already had that problem corrected for free.

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Allison Barfield

Allison Barfield joined MotorBiscuit in 2020 and covers all things trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. Having grown up on a farm in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she’s no stranger to the “Best in Class” truck and SUV debates; people in her hometown were always gathering to help work on vehicles together, and deliberation would naturally arise.

Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She has helped bring awareness to issues Women In Trucking face and has promoted Truckers Against Trafficking, an anti-trafficking NGO.

A fan of creatively dark literature, Allison appreciates the works of Shirley Jackson and Emily Dickenson. She lives in a mountainous area of the country and enjoys off-roading and camping. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her in testing trucks and SUVs for our site.