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Reliability Database
Honda

CR-V

Compact SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.1)
6 Generations
25 Engines Rated
15,155 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
10 recommended 7 caution 8 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2001 RD
3 engines
271 complaints 🔥 8 ☠ 2
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.8)
→
2002-2006 RD4-8
4 engines
2,360 complaints 🔥 114
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.4)
→
2007-2011 RE
5 engines
3,237 complaints 🔥 13 ☠ 2
Unknown ⚠️ Caution (2.5)
→
2012-2016 RM
5 engines
2,385 complaints 🔥 19 ☠ 3
2.4L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.5)
→
2017-2022 RW
5 engines
5,671 complaints 🔥 12 ☠ 1
2.4L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.6)
→
2023-2025 6th
3 engines
1,231 complaints 🔥 5
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.1)
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