2026 Honda CR-V FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Midsize Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
City
43
MPG
Highway
36
MPG
Combined
40
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Hybrid
City
43
Hwy
36
Comb
40
Fuel cost: $1,700/yr
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
28
Hwy
33
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$3,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
223 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
7.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Wagon

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Hybrid;
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,684/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,234/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,458/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,551/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,696/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,691/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,097/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,732/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,629/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,668/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 40 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems77 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 77 owner complaints for the 2026 Honda CR-V FWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), visibility / wipers and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
17
Visibility / Wipers
15
Electrical System
14
Brakes
10
Power Train
9
Engine
5
Steering
5
Speed Control
5

2026 Honda CR-V FWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 17 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 15 complaints, Electrical System: 14 complaints, Brakes: 10 complaints, Power Train: 9 complaints, Engine: 5 complaints, Steering: 5 complaints, Speed Control: 5 complaints.

12
Crashes Reported
4
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Visibility / WipersFiled: 02/23/2026ODI#11719949
On the morning of my incident, I left my home at approximately 5:20 a.m. I entered the New York State Thruway at Exit 25 and continued onto I‑87 North. Around Exit 3, I encountered mixed precipitation…
Electrical SystemFiled: 02/13/2026CrashODI#11717908
Date of Incident: February 6, 2026 Time: Approximately 2:30 PM On February 6, 2026, at approximately 2:30 PM, I came to a complete stop at a stop sign. As I began making a turn, the vehicle suddenly a…
Other / UnknownFiled: 02/03/2026ODI#11715271
Vehicle: 2026 Honda CR-V Issue Type: Parts – Design Vulnerability / Theft-Related Defect I am submitting this complaint regarding the front radar/calibration sensor located behind the Honda “H” emble…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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