2005 Honda CR-V MPG
21–23 mpg combined across 3 EPA-rated versions. Best: CR-V 2WD (FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 20 city / 26 hwy / 23 combined; lowest: CR-V 4WD (2.4L 4-cyl, M5) at 21.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | A5 | FWD | 20 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| CR-V 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | A5 | 4WD/AWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| CR-V 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | M5 | 4WD/AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
How it compares
- 2005 Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD: class average 16.7 mpg over 165 versions; best CR-V +6.3 (#2).
- 2004: 22 mpg best (+1 for 2005).
- 2006: 23 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $2,900–$3,200 a year ($300 difference).
- Available as FWD, 4WD/AWD.
- 2027 model: 40 mpg best (+17).
Safety
479 owner complaints: Air Bags 129, Exterior Lighting 122, Electrical System 77, Suspension 27. Crashes 40, fires 18, injuries 29.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 129 | 27% |
| Exterior Lighting | 122 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 77 | 16% |
| Suspension | 27 | 6% |
| Power Train | 25 | 5% |
| Visibility | 24 | 5% |
| Steering | 23 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 5% |
Recent owner reports: Air Bags
“Power door locks do not work and driver side door lock can't be push down at all and will not open when locked.”
“I have read of several air bag recalls. This car has an air bag light that comes on the dash.”
“Seat belt has slack in it and does not tighten up and the Airbag light on the dash comes on intermitently”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
14 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2020 | Visibility › power Window Devices And Controls | 20V768000 |
| Oct 10, 2019 | Vehicle Speed Control › accelerator Pedal | 19E068000 |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V501000 |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › driver Side › inflator Module | 19V499000 |
| Mar 6, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › driver Side › inflator Module | 19V182000 |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 18V268000 |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 17V029000 |
| May 23, 2016 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 16V344000 |
| May 28, 2015 | Air Bags › frontal › driver Side › inflator Module | 15V320000 |
| Nov 4, 2014 | Air Bags | 14V700000 |
| Jun 20, 2014 | Air Bags | 14V353000 |
| Oct 5, 2012 | Electrical System | 12V486000 |
| Dec 11, 2007 | Visibility › glass, Side/Rear | 07E104000 |
| Nov 8, 2004 | Air Bags › side/Window | 04V526000 |