Used Honda CR-V 5th Gen (2017–2022): Best & Worst Years, Problems & Prices
Updated · Data: dealer listings, NHTSA complaints and recalls
As of Nov 7, 2026, used 5th Gen CR-Vs (2017–2022) list from a median $18,845 (2018) to $26,687 (2022), with 13,686 for sale at US dealers. Our NHTSA complaint analysis flags 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021 as years to avoid within this generation. NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns covering 5th Gen model years.
5th Gen CR-V by model year: price and reliability
| Model year | Median price | Median miles | Listings | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 CR-V | $26,687† | 56,244 mi | 2,025 | No avoid flag | by year → | 3 |
| 2021 CR-V | $24,626† | 69,522 mi | 1,767 | Avoid | by year → | 4 |
| 2020 CR-V | $22,990† | 77,410 mi | 1,943 | No avoid flag | by year → | 7 |
| 2019 CR-V | $20,532 | 85,867 mi | 2,675 | Avoid | by year → | 8 |
| 2018 CR-V | $18,845 | 97,597 mi | 2,655 | Avoid | by year → | 5 |
| 2017 CR-V | — | — | 2,142 | Avoid | by year → | 7 |
Complaint counts are NHTSA owner complaints for that model year where our per-year dataset covers it; newer years link to their problems page. † From our earlier depreciation listings study (same method).
Common 5th Gen CR-V problems
Generation-level component data isn't available yet; these are NHTSA complaint components across all CR-V model years.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 470 |
| Air bags | 347 |
- Electrical system: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
- Air bags: confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
5th Gen CR-V engines
| Engine | Model years |
|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl Regular Gasoline | 2017–2022 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl Regular Gasoline | 2017–2019 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov).
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Honda CR-V 5th Gen (2017–2022) FAQ
What are the best years of the 5th Gen CR-V?
None of the 5th Gen years scores as a "best" year in our NHTSA complaint analysis; the ones without an avoid flag are 2020 and 2022.
What years of the 5th Gen CR-V should I avoid?
Avoid 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021 — flagged on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the CR-V's other model years.
What are the common problems with the 5th Gen CR-V?
Across all CR-V model years (generation-level data isn't available yet), NHTSA complaints concentrate in electrical system (470) and air bags (347). 15 recall campaigns cover these years.
How much is a used 5th Gen CR-V?
Median asking prices run from $18,845 for a 2018 to $26,687 for a 2022 (Nov 7, 2026). 13,686 were listed at US dealers.