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Used Honda CR-V: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Honda CR-V from 2010 to 2025, across 4 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $8,000 to $34,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2016, 2019–2025. Look harder at or skip 2017–2018.
2023–2025 Honda CR-V
A larger, more refined CR-V with a roomy cabin and turbocharged four-cylinder power.
Years to target: 2023–2025. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
| 2024 | $32,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~35,000 |
| 2025 | $34,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~20,000 |
Worth knowing
- The hybrid is only offered on pricier trims, and used prices remain high for such recent models.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the EX: it adds blind-spot monitoring, heated seats, a power driver seat and a sunroof over the LX. The Sport Hybrid adds the efficient hybrid powertrain for a modest premium.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2023).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2023).
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2023).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota RAV4 2022–2025 · $29,000–$34,000
- Toyota Venza 2022–2023 · $29,000–$33,500
- Toyota Corolla Cross 2024–2025 · $28,500–$29,500
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2017–2022 Honda CR-V
A spacious, efficient compact SUV with a huge cargo area and a hybrid version in later years.
Years to target: 2019–2022. Look harder at or skip: 2017–2018. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $18,000 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2018 | $19,500 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2019 | $21,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2020 | $23,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2021 | $24,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2022 | $26,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Skip 2017–2018. On the 1.5-liter turbo, fuel can get into the engine oil in cold climates. Later years are the safer buy.
- The CVT can drone under hard throttle, and base 2017 to 2019 models use a 2.4-liter four instead of the turbo.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the EX: it adds the 1.5L turbo, Honda Sensing, CarPlay, heated seats and a sunroof over the LX. Honda Sensing became standard on all trims from 2020.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2020, optional from 2017.
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from 2020, optional from 2017.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus UX 2019–2021 · $20,500–$25,000
- Lexus NX 2017–2018 · $22,000–$24,000
- Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 · $24,500
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2012–2016 Honda CR-V
A roomy, efficient compact SUV with a dependable four-cylinder engine.
Years to target: 2012–2016. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $11,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~150,000 |
| 2013 | $12,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2014 | $13,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2015 | $14,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2016 | $15,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
Worth knowing
- Some 2015 to 2016 models vibrate noticeably at idle, and door lock actuators are a common failure point.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2015 or 2016 EX: the refresh brought a smoother engine and better mileage, and the EX adds a sunroof, LaneWatch and push-button start over the LX.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2015, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2015, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Venza 2014–2015 · $12,000–$13,000
- Toyota RAV4 2013–2014 · $12,500–$13,500
- Acura RDX 2014 · $12,000
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2010–2011 Honda CR-V
A practical, reliable compact SUV with a flexible cabin and low running costs.
Years to target: 2010–2011. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $8,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~155,000 |
| 2011 | $9,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~145,000 |
Worth knowing
- Air conditioning compressor failure is a known and pricey repair, so make sure it blows cold on the test drive.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the EX: it adds a sunroof, alloy wheels and upgraded audio over the LX. The EX-L adds leather and heated seats, and AWD was available on all trims.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota RAV4 2010–2012 · $7,500–$8,500
- Toyota Venza 2010 · $8,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.