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Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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 2017 - 2018 Honda CR-V |
Best
63%
Worst
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 2014 - 2018 Subaru Forester |
Best
96%
Worst
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 2015 - 2016 Honda CR-V |
Best
45%
Worst
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 2012 - 2014 Honda CR-V |
Best
60%
Worst
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 2009 - 2012 Subaru Forester |
Best
136%
Worst
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 2010 - 2011 Honda CR-V |
Best
65%
Worst
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 2007 - 2009 Honda CR-V |
Best
93%
Worst
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 2003 - 2008 Subaru Forester |
Best
91%
Worst
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 2002 - 2006 Honda CR-V |
Best
89%
Worst
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TrueDelta Reviews the Reliability And Durability of the Honda CR-V
| Honda CR-V Reliability And Durability: Pros | |
| Year | Comment |
| 2013 | I don't often comment on reliability in these reviews, for two reasons. Most car models cluster near the average. And while a model's reliability can change over time there's no practical way to update these reviews every time it does. (For the latest stats, just click over the to reliability section of this site.) But the CR-V has been so consistently among the most reliable models in the survey that this must be a key factor in decisions to buy one. None of the 50+ owners of the fourth-generation CR-V participating in the survey reported even a single minor repair during 2012. This said, the Toyota RAV4 has been about equally reliable. The Mazda CX-5 has had a decent first year, while the latest Escape hasn't, but with both it's too early to infer how they'll fare in years to come. full 2013 Honda CR-V review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Honda CR-V
| Honda CR-V Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
We have had zero problems with this vehicle. Most vehicles I've had in the past required one more return trips when new. full 2012 Honda CR-V review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
With one exception, every Honda that myself and my family have owned has been bulletproof--follow the maintenance and you can expect years of reliable service. full 2010 Honda CR-V review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
In 4 years and 60,000 miles we have had zero problems with the car. And the interior has very little wear. It is a very well-built car. full 2010 Honda CR-V review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Likelly to be outstanding. full 2009 Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Its a Honda!! full 2008 Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Reliability & durability are the top two things you look at in buying a new vehicle full 2008 Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
For the time that we have had the vehicle, we have had no problems and we know others with the same type of vehicle and they have had no problems either. full 2008 Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
In 4 years of ownership, we\'ve never had an issue with reliability. I am a cautious person, but at no time did I ever suspect that this vehicle would leave me in the lurch. I give it a full 5 stars for reliability. full 2008 Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Honda quality full 2008 Honda CR-V review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lives up to Honda reputation. full 2007 Honda CR-V review |
| Honda CR-V Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
owned for six months - never driven without some break-down. constant mechanical problems. expensive parts. full 2002 Honda CR-V review |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
It has been somewhat reliable, but have had brake pad wear above what I would expect. full 2002 Honda CR-V review |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Air conditioner compressor blew up at 76,000 miles, a $1200 repair after discounts(they wanted $2500). I rebuilt the front brake caliper at 86000 miles. full 2002 Honda CR-V review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Reliability And Durability of the Honda CR-V
| Honda CR-V Reliability And Durability: Pros | |
| Year | Comment |
| 2013 | I don't often comment on reliability in these reviews, for two reasons. Most car models cluster near the average. And while a model's reliability can change over time there's no practical way to update these reviews every time it does. (For the latest stats, just click over the to reliability section of this site.) But the CR-V has been so consistently among the most reliable models in the survey that this must be a key factor in decisions to buy one. None of the 50+ owners of the fourth-generation CR-V participating in the survey reported even a single minor repair during 2012. This said, the Toyota RAV4 has been about equally reliable. The Mazda CX-5 has had a decent first year, while the latest Escape hasn't, but with both it's too early to infer how they'll fare in years to come. full 2013 Honda CR-V review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Honda CR-V
| Honda CR-V Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
We have had zero problems with this vehicle. Most vehicles I've had in the past required one more return trips when new. full 2012 Honda CR-V review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
With one exception, every Honda that myself and my family have owned has been bulletproof--follow the maintenance and you can expect years of reliable service. full 2010 Honda CR-V review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
In 4 years and 60,000 miles we have had zero problems with the car. And the interior has very little wear. It is a very well-built car. full 2010 Honda CR-V review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Likelly to be outstanding. full 2009 Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Its a Honda!! full 2008 Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Reliability & durability are the top two things you look at in buying a new vehicle full 2008 Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
For the time that we have had the vehicle, we have had no problems and we know others with the same type of vehicle and they have had no problems either. full 2008 Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
In 4 years of ownership, we\'ve never had an issue with reliability. I am a cautious person, but at no time did I ever suspect that this vehicle would leave me in the lurch. I give it a full 5 stars for reliability. full 2008 Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Honda quality full 2008 Honda CR-V review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lives up to Honda reputation. full 2007 Honda CR-V review |
| Honda CR-V Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
owned for six months - never driven without some break-down. constant mechanical problems. expensive parts. full 2002 Honda CR-V review |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
It has been somewhat reliable, but have had brake pad wear above what I would expect. full 2002 Honda CR-V review |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Air conditioner compressor blew up at 76,000 miles, a $1200 repair after discounts(they wanted $2500). I rebuilt the front brake caliper at 86000 miles. full 2002 Honda CR-V review |
