| Year | Estimated 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 |
At 15,000 miles a year and the U.S. average of $4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026), a 2022 Honda CR-V AWD 1.5L (EPA 29 mpg combined) burns about $2,252 of gas a year - about $3,221 in California and $2,004 in Texas.
Maintenance + fuel per year: about $2,739 at the U.S. average gas price - this page's $487 average maintenance (years 1-10 of the cost table) plus $2,252 of gas.
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Fuel economy: EPA combined rating (fueleconomy.gov). Gas prices: EIA weekly retail regular gasoline, week of Oct 5, 2026; EIA prices nine states on their own, and every other state uses its EIA regional average. Today's price - no inflation over the years you own it.
| Generation | Engine | Annual cost | Reliability | Known issues | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Gen (2017-2022) | 1.5L L15 Turbo / 2.4L I4 (LX, through 2019) / Hybrid (2020+) | $380-$520 | 4/5 | 1.5T fuel dilution in cold climates - Honda's Dec 2018 product update (bulletin 18-114) covered 2017-2018 CR-Vs with an ECU/TCU software update - watch the oil level; CVT fluid (HCF-2): Maintenance Minder decides, not "lifetime" - Honda's own severe-duty figure is 25,000 mi; Rear wiper motor failure on some 2017-2021 units | Value and space; the base 2.4L LX (offered through 2019) avoids the turbo concern entirely |
| 6th Gen (2023-2026) | 1.5L Turbo / 2.0L Atkinson Hybrid | $380-$530 | 4/5 | 1.5T 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 replacement | The hybrid Sport - lowest running cost and no turbo oil-dilution worry |
| Service | DIY cost | Shop cost | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Change (0W-20 synthetic) | $30-$55 | $70-$110 | Maintenance Minder (~7.5k-10k) |
| Honda Oil Filter | $8-$15 | incl. | Every oil change |
| Cabin Air Filter | $12-$25 | $40-$70 | Maintenance Minder decides; severe duty (urban soot) 15,000 mi |
| Engine Air Filter | $18-$35 | $45-$75 | Maintenance Minder decides; severe duty (dusty conditions) 15,000 mi |
| CVT Fluid (HCF-2) | $40-$80 | $140-$260 | Maintenance Minder decides; severe duty (mountainous/low-speed/towing) 25,000 mi |
| Spark Plugs (NGK iridium) | $40-$80 | $160-$320 | No fixed OEM mileage - Maintenance Minder sub-code 4 decides |
| Brake Pads (front) | $50-$90 | $170-$280 | Every 40,000-70,000 mi |
| Rear Differential Fluid (AWD) | $30-$60 | $110-$200 | No fixed OEM mileage - Maintenance Minder sub-code 6 decides |
| Coolant Flush (Type 2 blue) | $25-$45 | $90-$160 | No fixed OEM mileage - Maintenance Minder sub-code 5 decides |
| Tires (set of 4) | $550-$950 | +install | Every 40,000-60,000 mi |