2004 Honda CR-V Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026

Caution

Ranks 18th of 25 CR-V years we score.

Owner complaints: 501; 57 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 29.0; 153,353 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.83×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 135; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 12
NHTSA crash rating: Not rated; no overall rating before 2011

← 2003 CR-V 2005 CR-V →

Should You Buy the 2004 Honda CR-V?

Only after careful checks. Our reliability score for the 2004 Honda CR-V is 69 out of 100, which rates Caution. Owners reported fewer problems than for the average car of the same age. It ranks 18th of the 25 CR-V years we score.

The most reported problem is the A/C compressor, mostly parts breaking or coming apart (90 of 501 complaints). Owners also complain about the A/C and airbag warning lights. 135 of the 501 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 12 recalls. Honda also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for passenger airbag sensor (airbag warning light stays on). For comparison, the 2003 scores 69 and the 2005 scores 72.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask a Honda dealer about warranty extension 06-009 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Fewer problems than the average car its age
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
1 Honda warranty extension may cover repairs

Cons

A/C compressor: parts breaking or coming apart90 complaints
A/C: stopped working41 complaints
Airbag warning light26 complaints

How the 2004 CR-V Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.73×	−15
Everyday problems	1.0×	−7
Recalls	2.6×	−9
Score		69

What Owners Report

We read all 501 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Honda CR-V, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.

A/C compressor: parts breaking or coming apart
90 complaints (18%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, a failure and locking up. 9 of these 90 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. In 7 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 63,000 miles.
A/C: stopped working
41 complaints (8%)
A feature that stopped working, contamination and parts breaking or coming apart. 2 of these 41 complaints describe a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 71,000 miles.
Airbag warning light
26 complaints (5%)
Warning lights and a failure. In 4 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 92,000 miles.
Headlights: stopped working
26 complaints (5%)
A feature that stopped working, problems that come and go and a failure that needed a new part. 3 of these 26 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of visibility. Median mileage when it started: about 98,000 miles.
Wiring, fuses or body control module: damage
20 complaints (4%)
Damage, overheating and a failure that needed a new part. 2 of these 20 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a fire. Median mileage when it started: about 98,000 miles.
Power windows or regulator: stopped working
18 complaints (4%)
A feature that stopped working, smoke or a burning smell and damage. 1 of these 18 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 86,000 miles.
Oil filter or seal: a leak
17 complaints (3%)
A leak, a fire and smoke or a burning smell. 8 of these 17 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a fire. Median mileage when it started: about 5,000 miles.
A/C condenser: parts breaking or coming apart
16 complaints (3%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, a failure that needed a new part and contamination. Median mileage when it started: about 62,000 miles.
Fire (cause not stated)
16 complaints (3%)
A fire. 14 of these 16 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a fire. Median mileage when it started: about 6,000 miles.
Engine oil leak
15 complaints (3%)
A leak. 6 of these 15 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a fire. Median mileage when it started: about 6,000 miles.
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
12 complaints (2%)
No deployment in a crash and deployment injury. Median mileage when it started: about 142,000 miles.
Seat belts: locking up
11 complaints (2%)
Locking up, the system not working when needed and parts breaking or coming apart. 1 of these 11 complaints describes a serious outcome: an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 80,000 miles.
Tires: parts breaking or coming apart
11 complaints (2%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, early wear and shattering or cracking. 4 of these 11 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 66,000 miles.
Brakes failure
10 complaints (2%)
A failure that needed a new part, early wear and loss of braking. Median mileage when it started: about 62,000 miles.
Door lock actuators: stopped working
10 complaints (2%)
A feature that stopped working, a failure and problems that come and go. Median mileage when it started: about 102,000 miles.

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Steering: loss of steering control
10 complaints (2%)
Loss of steering control, problems that come and go and a failure. 3 of these 10 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control. Median mileage when it started: about 49,000 miles.
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
9 complaints (2%)
No deployment in a crash and deployment injury. 1 of these 9 complaints describes a serious outcome: an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 24,000 miles.
Fuel system: a leak
9 complaints (2%)
A leak, fuel fill overflow / early shutoff and water contamination. Median mileage when it started: about 9,000 miles.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
9 complaints (2%)
Sudden acceleration and surging. 8 of these 9 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking. Median mileage when it started: about 152,000 miles.
Stall (cause not stated)
8 complaints (2%)
Stalling. All 8 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 48,000 miles.
Door latches: stopped working
7 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working, not opening or unlocking and a failure. Median mileage when it started: about 130,000 miles.
Engine: stalling
5 complaints (1%)
Stalling, unusual noises and a fire. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a fire. Median mileage when it started: about 27,000 miles.
Hood latch: not closing or latching
5 complaints (1%)
Not closing or latching, a failure and parts breaking or coming apart. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 45,000 miles.
A/C pulley or clutch: parts breaking or coming apart
5 complaints (1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, a failure and unusual noises. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 74,000 miles.
Accelerator pedal: sticking or stiffness
5 complaints (1%)
Sticking or stiffness and sudden acceleration. 4 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking. Median mileage when it started: about 74,000 miles.
Headlight switch failure
5 complaints (1%)
A failure that needed a new part and damage. Median mileage when it started: about 118,000 miles.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
5 complaints (1%)
The car not starting. 4 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. Median mileage when it started: about 138,000 miles.
Ball joints and control arms: parts breaking or coming apart
4 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and a failure that needed a new part. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 126,000 miles.
Exhaust or catalytic converter: overheating
4 complaints (under 1%)
Overheating, a bad smell and a failure. Median mileage when it started: about 30,000 miles.
Ignition or push-button start: sticking or stiffness
4 complaints (under 1%)
Sticking or stiffness and stalling. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 130,000 miles.
Passenger airbag sensor failure
4 complaints (under 1%)
A failure and warning lights. Median mileage when it started: about 103,000 miles.
Side or curtain airbags: no deployment in a crash
4 complaints (under 1%)
No deployment in a crash and deployment with no crash. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome: an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 2,000 miles.
Windows or locks or sunroof (operate by themselves): the system acting on its own
4 complaints (under 1%)
The system acting on its own. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 100,000 miles.
Windshield: shattering or cracking
4 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking and damage. Median mileage when it started: about 5,000 miles.
CV axles: parts breaking or coming apart
3 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, a failure and vibration or shudder.
Instrument cluster failure
3 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part and a feature that stopped working.
A/C lines: contamination
3 complaints (under 1%)
Contamination and a failure. Median mileage when it started: about 61,000 miles.
Sun visor: stopped working
3 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working and will not stay up.
Throttle body: sudden acceleration
3 complaints (under 1%)
Sudden acceleration, sticking or stiffness and a failure that needed a new part. Median mileage when it started: about 90,000 miles.
Wheel rim: a leak
3 complaints (under 1%)
A leak and shattering or cracking. Median mileage when it started: about 59,000 miles.
12V battery failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure.
Check engine light (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Cooling system: overheating
2 complaints (under 1%)
Overheating.
Frame or structure: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking and rust or corrosion. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow.
Fuel leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak.
Ignition coils or spark plugs: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart.
Noise (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises.
A/C evaporator failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part.
A/C expansion valve failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part.
A/C receiver dryer: contamination
2 complaints (under 1%)
Contamination.
Cylinder head: damage
2 complaints (under 1%)
Damage. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow.
Drive belt: damage
2 complaints (under 1%)
Damage.
Interior illumination: not shutting off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Not shutting off and parts breaking or coming apart.
Vehicle fire (origin not stated) (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
A fire. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a fire.
Oxygen sensor failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure and a stored fault code.
Parking brake: the car rolling away
2 complaints (under 1%)
The car rolling away and damage. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Piston rings: damage
2 complaints (under 1%)
Damage.
Seats: unusual noises
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises and parts breaking or coming apart.
Transmission: unusual noises
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises and failure or loss of drive. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Shifter or park: the car rolling away
2 complaints (under 1%)
The car rolling away and sticking or stiffness. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash.

Reported Once (55)

Show the 55 problems reported once

VTC actuator: fault code
Brake calipers: a leak
Climate controls: not shutting off
Engine air intake: sticking or stiffness
Engine mounts: loose mounting
Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil
Engine sensors or computer: warning lights
Exhaust manifold: damage
Exterior lights: stopped working
Exterior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
Fuel economy: high fuel use
Horn: stopped working
Ignition or power mode (won't shut off): not shutting off
Screen and audio: works on and off
Interior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
Oil drain plug: a leak
Oil pressure failure
A/C cooling fan failure
A/C cooling fans failure
A/C fan: unusual noises
A/C lines or evaporator or expansion valve: contamination
IMRC valve: surging
OPDS unit failure
VTEC solenoid: a leak
VVT solenoid failure
Air vent: parts breaking or coming apart
Clock spring failure
Cruise control: stopped working
Engine fasteners: parts breaking or coming apart
Fender or door: damage
Fuel cap: warning lights
Fuel tank valve: a leak
Hood: damage
Hood or roof: damage
Liftgate warning light
Oil leak (cause not stated)
Picnic table retention: parts breaking or coming apart
Power outlet or lighter: stopped working
Propeller shaft protection failure
Roof: damage
Serpentine belt: parts breaking or coming apart
Shock sensation (cause not stated)
Smoke (cause not stated)
Tailgate: unusual noises
Tailgate hinge: parts breaking or coming apart
Throttle cable: sudden acceleration
Throttle cover: parts breaking or coming apart
Wheel lug bolt: parts breaking or coming apart
Windshield washer reservoir: a leak
Paint and rust: spots
Sunroof: unusual noises
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
Timing chain or camshaft failure
Transmission fluid leak
Vibration (cause not stated)

How the 2004 Honda CR-V Compares With Other Years

The other CR-V years of the 2nd generation, 2002 to 2006, and the years just before and after it. When two scores are less than 3.5 points apart, treat them as about the same.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2007	Good	76	0.60×	27.8	12	Door lock actuators: the system acting on its own
2006	Good	74	0.55×	21.7	12	Headlights: stopped working
2005	Good	72	0.68×	27.1	12	Headlights: stopped working
2004 This year	Caution	69	0.83×	29.0	12	A/C compressor: parts breaking or coming apart
2003	Caution	69	0.82×	28.7	13	A/C compressor: parts breaking or coming apart
2002	Caution	68	0.90×	32.3	15	A/C compressor: parts breaking or coming apart
2001	Excellent	87	0.26×	8.3	1	Valve train: damage

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2004 Honda CR-V Recalls

A recall can cover some or all cars of this model year. Look up a specific car by its VIN at NHTSA to see which recalls are still open on it.

Visibility: power window devices and controls
If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 20V768000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 10, 2020. By the fourth quarter of 2022, 25% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V499000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 27, 2019. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 22% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V501000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 27, 2019. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 42% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V182000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 6, 2019. By the third quarter of 2020, 49% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 18V268000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Apr 26, 2018. By the third quarter of 2019, 85% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
NHTSA 15V370000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 15, 2015. By the fourth quarter of 2017, 65% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

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Air bags: inflator module
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 15V320000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 28, 2015. By the fourth quarter of 2017, 68% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 14V700000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 4, 2014. By the first quarter of 2016, 70% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 14V353000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 20, 2014. By the fourth quarter of 2015, 70% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Visibility: power window devices and controls
If the switch fails, it could overheat, smoke, and cause a fire. A switch failure, and a fire, could occur even if the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the recall repair has been performed.
NHTSA 12V486000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 5, 2012.
Exterior lighting: switch
If the terminal ends melt within the wiring harness connector, the low beam headlights may become inoperative, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 12V136000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 30, 2012.
Air bags: frontal
In the event of a crash, the air bag inflation rate would be incorrect, which could increase the risk of injury to the driver.
NHTSA 04V255000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 7, 2004.

Honda Warranty Extensions and Programs

Repairs Honda agreed to cover or update outside a recall. Whether one applies depends on the VIN and the conditions listed. A Honda dealer can confirm.

Warranty extensionHonda 06-009
Passenger airbag sensor (airbag warning light stays on)
The problem:
The passenger airbag sensor can fail and keep the airbag warning light on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer repairs the passenger airbag sensor and its control unit for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light must be on with a listed fault. Other airbag faults are not covered. Cars with a salvage or branded title are not covered. The VIN must show as eligible.
Coverage:
10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 20-009
Driver's airbag inflator
The problem:
The driver's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer replaces the driver's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light must be on. A Honda dealer test must show the inflator is faulty. Only replacement inflators that fail later are covered. Open inflator recalls must be done first. Salvage or branded titles are not covered.
Coverage:
Covered until January 31, 2030.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 20-014
Front passenger's airbag inflator
The problem:
The front passenger's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer replaces the front passenger's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light must be on. A Honda dealer test must show the inflator is faulty. Only replacement inflators that fail later are covered. Open inflator recalls must be done first. Salvage or branded titles are not covered.
Coverage:
Covered until January 31, 2030.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 18-046Ended
Driver's airbag inflator
The problem:
The driver's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
While the program ran, a Honda dealer replaced the driver's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light had to be on. A Honda dealer test had to show the inflator was faulty. Only replacement inflators that failed later were covered. Salvage or branded titles were not covered.
Coverage:
The program ended on June 30, 2022.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 18-049Ended
Front passenger's airbag inflator
The problem:
The front passenger's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
While the program ran, a Honda dealer replaced the front passenger's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light had to be on. A Honda dealer test had to show the inflator was faulty. Only replacement inflators that failed later were covered. Salvage or branded titles were not covered.
Coverage:
The program ended on October 31, 2022.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)

NHTSA Investigations

Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.

Underhood fires from CR-V oil filter seals
Closed without a recall
NHTSA's engineering analysis covered underhood fires in 2003-2005 CR-Vs. The factory oil filter seal could stick to the engine. If it stayed behind at an oil change, it could rupture and let oil reach the exhaust. Honda changed the seal in December 2004 and mailed owners a warning. NHTSA closed it in January 2005. No recall number is listed.
NHTSA EA04027 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Sep 9, 2004 to Jan 19, 2005
Smoke and fire from driver's power window switch
Led to a recall
NHTSA's engineering analysis looked at smoke and fire inside the driver's door of 2002-2006 CR-Vs. The power window master switch could overheat, and three fires spread into the cabin. Honda recalled 80,111 2006 CR-Vs built in Japan under recall 11V-456. It later recalled 268,655 2002-2006 CR-Vs under recall 12V-486. NHTSA closed the case in October 2012.
NHTSA EA11004 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Apr 11, 2011 to Oct 24, 2012
Low beam headlights stopping together in CR-Vs
Closed
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation began after 12 reports that both low beam headlights stopped working at once in 2002-2004 CR-Vs. Some owners found the headlight switch or wiring connector damaged by overheating. After reviewing Honda's information, NHTSA upgraded the case to engineering analysis EA11-012 in September 2011.
NHTSA PE11017 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Apr 29, 2011 to Sep 23, 2011
Both low beam headlights going out at once
Led to a recall
NHTSA's engineering analysis looked at reports of both low beam headlights failing together. It covered 2002-2003 Civics, 2002-2004 CR-Vs and 2003-2005 Pilots. A worn switch wiring terminal could overheat and melt its connector. Honda recalled vehicles in two stages under recall 12V-136. NHTSA closed the case in September 2012.
NHTSA EA11012 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Sep 12, 2011 to Sep 17, 2012
Takata air bag inflators rupturing, mostly in humid areas
Led to a recall
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation began in June 2014 after six Takata air bag inflator ruptures. It covered Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot models from 2001 to 2007, among others. All 10 makers started regional recalls within about two weeks. NHTSA asked them to widen the recalls. It closed in March 2015 and moved to engineering analysis EA15-001.
NHTSA PE14016 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Jun 11, 2014 to Mar 2, 2015
Takata air bag inflator ruptures across all makers
Still open
NHTSA's engineering analysis, opened in February 2015, covers Takata air bag inflators that can rupture. It includes Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot models from 2001 to 2007, among others. NHTSA is studying the root cause, the affected vehicles and whether repairs are adequate. The record links 194 recall campaigns to it. It is still open.
NHTSA EA15001 Opening report (PDF)Open since Feb 24, 2015
Rupture risk in Takata inflators with a desiccant
Still open
NHTSA's engineering analysis, opened in September 2021, asks whether Takata inflators with a moisture-trapping desiccant could degrade and rupture over time. They are not yet recalled. It covers Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot models from 2001 to 2015, among others. No field ruptures have been reported in them. The case is still open.
NHTSA EA21002 Opening report (PDF)Open since Sep 17, 2021

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA gave the 2004 CR-V no overall, frontal or side rating. It did rate each seat in those tests and lists the seat ratings under Rating Breakdown on its page. We show them the same way below. These tests are from before 2011, so the stars are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and newer models. See the 2004 CR-V ratings on NHTSA.gov.

With or without side airbags

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Driver seat5/5

Passenger seat5/5

Side crashNot rated

Front seat5/5

Rear seat5/5

RolloverNot rated

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2004 CR-V, from its recalls, Honda's programs and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Visibility: power window devices and controls NHTSA 20V768000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 19V499000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 19V501000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 19V182000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 18V268000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 12 recalls and which are still open.

Ask a Honda Dealer

Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

06-009: passenger airbag sensor (airbag warning light stays on)

On the Test Drive

Run the air conditioning on max for 10 minutes. The air should stay cold.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

A/C compressor
A/C
Airbag warning lights
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All CR-V Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Honda may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.