2006 Honda CR-V Reliability
The 2006 Honda CR-V has 398 owner complaints and 13 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and electrical system. Compared with nearby CR-V model years (2004–2008), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the CR-V's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
398
NHTSA owner complaints
13
Recall campaigns
27
Complaints citing a crash
16
Complaints citing a fire
2006 Honda CR-V complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 model year, filed between 2006 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 118 | 30% |
| Electrical system | 75 | 19% |
| Air bags | 74 | 19% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 25 | 6% |
| Visibility / wipers | 25 | 6% |
| Service brakes | 23 | 6% |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 5% |
| Suspension | 20 | 5% |
2006 Honda CR-V recalls
13 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2006 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V270000 | Jul 26, 2006 | Equipment — other / owners/service/other manual | On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline. |
| 11V456000 | Sep 7, 2011 | Electrical system | Honda is recalling certain model year 2006 CR-V passenger cars manufactured from October 3, 2005, through July 21, 2006. The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt. |
| 12V124000 | Mar 23, 2012 | Suspension — front / control arm / lower arm | Honda is recalling certain model year 2006 CR-V vehicles. The weld strength attaching the sub-frame bushing collar to the passenger-side front lower arm is insufficient. The collar can separate from the arm due to vibration while driving. |
| 12V486000 | Oct 5, 2012 | Electrical system | Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles, manufactured from February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006. The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt. |
| 15V320000 | May 28, 2015 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura… |
| 16V344000 | May 24, 2016 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that… |
| 17V029000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot… |
| 18V268000 | Apr 26, 2018 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012… |
| 19V182000 | Mar 6, 2019 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic,… |
| 19V499000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008… |
| 19V501000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008… |
| 19E068000 | Oct 10, 2019 | Speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal | Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda… |
| 20V768000 | Dec 10, 2020 | Visibility / wipers — power window devices and controls | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles. Moisture may enter the driver side power window master switch, causing the switch to fail or melt. |
How the 2006 compares with nearby CR-V years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year CR-V analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 501 | 13 | Engine & cooling | Avoid |
| 2005 | 479 | 14 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2006 (this page) | 398 | 13 | Exterior lighting | Caution |
| 2007 | 887 | 12 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2008 | 963 | 11 | Air bags | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2006 Honda CR-V
- Lights: check headlights (low and high), brake lights and turn signals; condensation inside the housings is worth noting.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 13 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2006 Honda CR-V reliability FAQ
Is the 2006 Honda CR-V reliable?
The 2006 Honda CR-V has 398 owner complaints and 13 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and electrical system. Compared with nearby CR-V model years (2004–2008), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the CR-V's typical year.
What are the most common 2006 Honda CR-V problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Honda CR-V are exterior lighting (118), electrical system (75), air bags (74), powertrain / transmission (25). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2006 Honda CR-V have recalls?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2006 Honda CR-V, including 06V270000 (equipment — other / owners/service/other manual) and 11V456000 (electrical system). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2006 Honda CR-V compare with the 2005 and 2007 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2005 has 479 complaints and 14 recalls (caution); the 2007 has 887 complaints and 12 recalls (caution). The 2006 has 398 complaints and 13 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2006 Honda CR-V?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2006 CR-V, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.