Honda CR-V Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Honda CR-V an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 4 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2026):
NHTSA rates the Honda CR-V at 5 ★ overall, 4 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 4 ★ rollover.
Honda CR-V Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024Config 1 of 2 | 2024 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 2 | 373 |
| 2024Config 2 of 2 | 2024 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 2 | 373 |
| 2023Config 1 of 2 | 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 3 | 507 |
| 2023Config 2 of 2 | 2023 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | — | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | — | 3 | 507 |
| 2022Config 1 of 2 | 2022 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 3 | 247 |
| 2022Config 2 of 2 | 2022 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 3 | 247 |
| 2021Config 1 of 2 | 2021 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 314 |
| 2021Config 2 of 2 | 2021 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 314 |
| 2018 | 2018 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 | 2104 |
| 2017 | 2017 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 7 | 1747 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Honda CR-V data analysis
NHTSA overall: 5 stars
5 stars overall for the 2024 Honda CR-V in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Treat five stars as the entry fee. 32 of 164 rated models fall short of it; the useful comparison is between the 10 tested configurations of this model, not against the cohort. Sub-scores: 4 frontal, 5 side, 4 rollover. The frontal result is the weak one — that is the crash type that kills most occupants. Rollover probability: 15.5%. Stability control does most of the work keeping that figure down.
Recalls, complaints and equipment
2 recalls, 373 owner complaints and 1 open investigation on the 2024 car. A complaint count that high is worth reading, not just counting — the pattern in the text tells you whether it is one systemic defect or scattered noise. Driver assistance on record: stability control, forward collision warning, lane departure warning. Availability means it was fitted or offered that year, not that every car has it — check the specific trim.
How to read this rating
10 tested configurations across 2017–2024. NHTSA tests a specific body style and drivetrain, then applies the score to the range. A different cab, wheelbase or drive layout may not have been crashed at all. Sources for these 10 rows: manufacturer filings, covering 6 model years.
How Honda CR-V NHTSA rollover risk varies
Across 10 configurations recorded for the 2017 through 2024 Honda CR-V, NHTSA rollover risk runs from 0.2% to 0.2%. The strongest figure belongs to the 2024 Honda CR-V (2024 Honda CR-V SUV AWD) at 0.2%, and the weakest to the 2021 car (2021 Honda CR-V SUV FWD) at 0.2% — a spread of 5%. The narrow spread means any year of the Honda CR-V in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2024
Average NHTSA rollover risk for the 2024 Honda CR-V is 0.2%, against 0.2% for the 2023 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.
Configurations behind these Honda CR-V numbers
The 2017 through 2024 Honda CR-V entries here cover variants including 2024 Honda CR-V SUV AWD, 2024 Honda CR-V SUV FWD, 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD, 2022 Honda CR-V SUV AWD, 2022 Honda CR-V SUV FWD, 2021 Honda CR-V SUV AWD, 2021 Honda CR-V SUV FWD and 2018 Honda CR-V SUV FWD. 2024 is the busiest model year in the record with 2 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted NHTSA rollover risk figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.
Frequently Asked Questions About CR-V Safety
Is the Honda CR-V a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Honda CR-V an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Honda CR-V?
The Honda CR-V scores 4 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 15.5%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Honda CR-V have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Honda CR-V as having electronic stability control, with forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.
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