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2019 Honda

CR-V FWD

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo

Honda CR-V: best and worst years
2019 Honda CR-V FWD (photo 1 of 2)

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Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
292 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
36 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 6 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
181 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
66 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
105 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,311 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
8
Owner complaints
1,043
Reported injuries
35

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE20%
  • STEERING12%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE8%
  • ENGINE7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,427 total.

Honda CR-V: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA24002Openopened Apr 15, 2024FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

  • PE22011opened Nov 28, 2022POWER TRAIN

    Rear Differential Seizure

  • PE22003opened Feb 21, 2022FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE

    Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

206 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jul 29, 2025ENGINEA25-077

    Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on inspection cover.

  • Oct 11, 2024ENGINEATI&10112024901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored. Customer may also experience engine running rough condition. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of a

  • Sep 21, 2024ENGINEATI&09202024901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored. Customer may also experience engine running rough condition. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of a

  • Sep 11, 2024ENGINEATI&09112024907

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored. Customer may also experience engine running rough condition. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of a

  • Aug 26, 2024ENGINEATI&08262024902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored. Customer may also experience engine running rough condition. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of a

  • Aug 23, 2024ENGINEATI&08232024901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored. Customer may also experience engine running rough condition. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of a

  • Aug 16, 2024ENGINEATI&08152024902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord 1.5Ls (no 2.0L) & FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored. Customer may also experience engine running rough condition. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attemp

  • Aug 7, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMATI&08062024906

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement.

  • and 198 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.