Things to consider when insuring one
Owners reported 4 fires to NHTSA
Not every complaint is confirmed, but several fire reports are worth asking a mechanic about, and worth checking against open recalls.
5-star overall crash rating
NHTSA’s top crash rating. Crash protection affects injury claims, which make up a large share of what auto insurance pays out.
Driver-assist sensors come standard
They can help avoid crashes, but a windshield or bumper repair often needs the cameras and radar recalibrated, which costs more. Check what your comprehensive and collision deductibles would mean for a glass claim.
Most owner complaints are about the unknown or other
43 of 174 complaints to NHTSA mention it. Worth a look in a pre-purchase inspection.
Recalls
NHTSA has no recalls on record for the 2026 Honda CR-V. A specific car can still have work outstanding from its seller, so check its VIN before you buy.
Crash test ratings
2026 HONDA CR-V SUV N/A AWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 16%
2026 HONDA CR-V SUV N/A FWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 16%
2026 HONDA CR-V FCEV SUV FCV FWD
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
What owners report
174 complaints to NHTSA, 14 involving a crash, 4 a fire, 7 injuries.
- Unknown or other43
- Electrical system33
- Forward collision avoidance29
- Visibility/wiper27
- Power train20
- Steering17
- Service brakes15
- Engine11
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Other 2026 Honda models
Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.