Insurance
$2,250/yr
Insurance, not maintenance, is this vehicle's dominant running cost: $2,250 a year on a national average against $510 for upkeep.
Honda CR-V Maintenance Cost (2016–2026)
Report ACI-HON-CRV · Updated July 2026 · Figures are ACI model estimates
Maintenance Cost Report ACI-HON-CRV
Honda CR-V
gas · compact suv · MY 2016–2026
- Avg annual cost
- $510
- 10-year total
- $5,100
- Cost rank
- #22 of 52 vehicles
- Major-repair chance, 5 yr
- 14%
Average Annual Cost $510
$43per month
4.3¢per mile
Assumes 12,000 mi/yr · independent shop · 10-year average · ACI model estimate
The Honda CR-V ranks #22 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.
What it costs as it ages
Annual cost by vehicle age · ACI modelVehicle age, years · figures at 12,000 mi/yr, independent shop
Costs stay under $500 a year through year 5, then climb as tires (set of 4) and other wear items come due.
Common services
Typical U.S. pricing · independent shop| Service | Typical cost | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change (synthetic) | $88 | 7,500 mi |
| Cabin + engine air filters | $78 | 15,000 mi |
| Rear differential fluid (AWD) | $90 | 30,000 mi |
| Brake pads (front, pair) | $300 | 48,000 mi |
| Tires (set of 4) | $840 | 50,000 mi |
| CVT fluid exchange | $230 | 60,000 mi |
Your numbers
Table recalculates with the settings panel| Vehicle age | Annual cost | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Age 1 | $165 | $165 |
| Age 2 | $205 | $370 |
| Age 3 | $280 | $650 |
| Age 4 | $365 | $1,015 |
| Age 5 | $455 | $1,470 |
| 5-year total | $1,470 | $1,470 |
Ownership context
National averages · beyond the maintenance billCost rank
#22 of 52
The Honda CR-V ranks #22 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost. One documented pattern: Oil-dilution reports on 2017–2018 1.5L turbo engines in cold climates, addressed by software updates.
Gas service profile
6 routine items
Routine costs are fluid-and-wear driven: oil at 7,500-mile intervals, filters, brakes, and tires. Tires (set of 4) is the single largest routine bill at $840.
Against its rivals
Average annual maintenance · ACI model| Vehicle | Avg annual | 10-yr total | vs. CR-V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-VThis page | $510 | $5,100 | — |
| Toyota RAV4 | $468 | $4,680 | −$42/yr |
| Tesla Model Y | $470 | $4,700 | −$40/yr |
| Mazda CX-5 | $504 | $5,040 | −$6/yr |
| Jeep Wrangler | $680 | $6,800 | +$170/yr |
Questions people ask
Is the Honda CR-V expensive to maintain?
It is about average. The CR-V averages $510 a year in maintenance and typical repairs, ranking #22 of 52 vehicles on AutoCostIndex. That is mid-pack among vehicles we track.
What does a Honda CR-V cost to maintain per year?
$510 a year averaged over the first ten years — about $43 a month. Year 1 runs roughly $165; by year 10 the annual figure reaches $935. Ten-year total: $5,100.
What are the most common CR-V services?
The routine items are oil change (synthetic) (~$88), cabin + engine air filters (~$78), rear differential fluid (awd) (~$90). Intervals and full pricing for every service are in the table on this page.
What's not included in this estimate?
Fuel or charging, insurance (about $2,250 a year nationally for this vehicle), collision damage, parking, tolls, taxes, and registration. The figure covers scheduled maintenance plus typical age-related repairs, modeled per our methodology.
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How we calculate this
Figures come from the ACI maintenance model: manufacturer service schedules priced at typical U.S. independent-shop rates, plus expected age-related repairs weighted by published reliability patterns. The calculator scales costs with mileage (wear factor) and shop choice. Figures are modeled estimates — your invoices will differ. Full detail on the methodology page.
SOURCES: ACI maintenance model v1 · manufacturer service schedules · 2026 U.S. parts & labor pricing · published reliability studies · Updated 2026-07-19