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With 200,298 currently licensed in the UK, the Honda CR-V is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the CR-V 5 stars in 2019, with 93% adult occupant and 83% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,529 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £294/month or 44p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2019
Monthly Cost
£294
est. annual total
New From
£46,000
Euro NCAP tested the CR-V in 2019 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
83%
Pedestrian
70%
Safety Assist
76%
There are 39 known DVSA recalls affecting the Honda CR-V. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/024
On affected vehicles due to decrease of the grease amount in the worm wheel gear meshing area of the EPS gear box during use the sliding resistance at the meshing area increases and the torque fluctuation when turning the steering becomes larger resulting in an abnormal noise or a dangerous sticking occurs when turning the steering.
Build dates: 2023-06-19 to 2024-07-11
R/2025/024
On affected vehicles due to decrease of the grease amount in the worm wheel gear meshing area of the EPS gear box during use the sliding resistance at the meshing area increases and the torque fluctuation when turning the steering becomes larger resulting in an abnormal noise or a dangerous sticking occurs when turning the steering.
Build dates: 2023-04-12 to 2024-06-21
R/2025/025
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with an incorrectly labelled trailer hitch of the wrong specification which may come into contact with the Integrated Power Unit (IPU) when a rear-end collision occurs and result in a short circuit in the high-voltage power system or a risk of fire. Cracks may also appear on the trailer hitch weld seams when towing excess weight for prolonged periods which could result in a risk of trailer hitch detachment.
Build dates: 2023-07-06 to 2024-02-26
R/2025/025
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with an incorrectly labelled trailer hitch of the wrong specification which may come into contact with the Integrated Power Unit (IPU) when a rear-end collision occurs and result in a short circuit in the high-voltage power system or a risk of fire. Cracks may also appear on the trailer hitch weld seams when towing excess weight for prolonged periods which could result in a risk of trailer hitch detachment.
Build dates: 2023-04-27 to 2023-12-07
R/2024/476
On affected vehicles due to manufacturing issues the high pressure fuel pump could leak
Build dates: 2021-10-01 to 2024-08-31
+ 34 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Honda CR-V are estimated at around £3,529 per year, or £294 per month.
Fuel
£821
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,858
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The CR-V achieves a combined fuel economy of around 64.2 mpg (61.4 mpg urban, 67.3 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V | DIESEL | 64.2 mpg | 1.6L |
| CR-V | PETROL | 39.2 mpg | 2.0L |
| CR-V | PETROL | 31.4 mpg | 2.0L |
| CR-V | DIESEL | 42.2 mpg | 2.2L |
| CR-V (2000 YM) | PETROL | 29.1 mpg | 2.0L |
| CR-V (2001 YM) | PETROL | 29.1 mpg | 2.0L |
| CR-V (2002 YM) | PETROL | 31 mpg | 2.0L |
| CR-V (UP TO 2001 YM) | PETROL | 29.1 mpg | 2.0L |
Starting from £46,000 new, a Honda CR-V typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £34,500 | −£11,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £29,300 | −£16,700 |
| 3 years | 56% | £25,800 | −£20,200 |
| 4 years | 50% | £23,250 | −£22,750 |
| 5 years | 46% | £21,350 | −£24,650 |
| 6 years | 43% | £19,850 | −£26,150 |
| 7 years | 41% | £18,700 | −£27,300 |
| 8 years | 39% | £17,750 | −£28,250 |
| 9 years | 37% | £16,850 | −£29,150 |
| 10 years | 35% | £16,000 | −£30,000 |
There are currently 200,298 licensed and 16,822 SORN CR-Vs in the UK (217,120 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the CR-V 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2019. It scored 93% for adult occupant protection, 83% for child occupant protection, 70% for vulnerable road users, and 76% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old CR-V are estimated at around £3,529 per year (£294/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 39 known safety recalls affecting the CR-V. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new CR-V starts from around £46,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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