Honda CR-V Maintenance Cost by Year: What You'll Really Pay

Honda CR-V maintenance cost by year

YearEstimated annual maintenance cost
Year 1$200
Year 2$260
Year 3$350
Year 4$440
Year 5$600
Year 6$520
Year 7$560
Year 8$600
Year 9$640
Year 10$700
Year 11$750
Year 12$810

Honda CR-V cost by generation

GenerationEngineAnnual costReliabilityKnown issuesBest for
5th Gen (2017-2022)1.5L L15 Turbo / 2.4L I4 (LX) / Hybrid (2020+)$380-$5204/51.5T fuel dilution (Honda TSB 19-091) in cold climates - watch the oil level; CVT fluid (HCF-2) service every 30k-60k, not "lifetime"; Rear wiper motor failure on some 2017-2021 unitsValue and space; the base 2.4L LX avoids the turbo concern entirely
6th Gen (2023-2026)1.5L Turbo / 2.0L Atkinson Hybrid$380-$5304/51.5T retains the cold-climate oil-dilution watch item; Hybrid (Sport trims) simplifies maintenance and saves on brakes; Honda Sensing camera needs recalibration after a windshield replacementThe hybrid Sport - lowest running cost and no turbo oil-dilution worry

Honda CR-V common repair costs

ServiceDIY costShop costInterval
Oil Change (0W-20 synthetic)$30-$55$70-$110Maintenance Minder (~7.5k-10k)
Honda Oil Filter$8-$15incl.Every oil change
Cabin Air Filter$12-$25$40-$70Every 15,000-25,000 mi
Engine Air Filter$18-$35$45-$75Every 30,000 mi
CVT Fluid (HCF-2)$40-$80$140-$260Every 30,000-60,000 mi
Spark Plugs (NGK iridium)$40-$80$160-$320Every 100,000 mi
Brake Pads (front)$50-$90$170-$280Every 40,000-70,000 mi
Rear Differential Fluid (AWD)$30-$60$110-$200Every 30,000 mi (AWD)
Coolant Flush (Type 2 blue)$25-$45$90-$160120k mi, then 60k
Tires (set of 4)$550-$950+installEvery 40,000-60,000 mi

Maintenance schedule by year