2006 Honda CR-V Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2006 Honda CR-V has 398 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 0 (the lowest among the 21 model years tracked), but carries a Caution verdict because of 12 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit. Electrical System issues make up 41% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #21 of 21 CR-V years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 398
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 12
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 27
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 16
- Injuries
- 22
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 20 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 22 / 0
Top 2006 Honda CR-V problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System162 (41%)
- Airbags74 (19%)
- Brakes36 (9%)
- Engine36 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires30 (8%)
- Other26 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain25 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers24 (6%)
- Structure & Body22 (6%)
- Steering17 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report unintended forward lunges at low speed while parking, sometimes striking walls or objects.
- Some describe rear tire sidewall blowouts leading to loss of control at highway speed.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during moderate-speed rear-end and side-impact crashes.
- Seat belts are described as locking in an open position during a crash instead of restraining the occupant.
- Owners report a strong burning or electrical smell coming from the vehicle while driving.
- Brakes are described as feeling ineffective during hard stops despite dealer inspections finding no fault.
2006 Honda CR-V recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V768000Dec 10, 2020Visibility & Wipers268,655 vehicles
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles. Moisture may enter the driver side power window master switch, causing the switch to fail or melt.
Risk: If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window master switch and inspect the wiring harness for damage, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is P9D.
- NHTSA 19V501000Jun 27, 2019Airbags1,657,752 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
- NHTSA 19V499000Jun 27, 2019Airbags3,947 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
2006 Honda CR-V fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other CR-V years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Honda CR-V reliable?
- NHTSA lists 398 complaints for the 2006 CR-V with a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the 21 model years tracked. However, the year carries a Caution verdict because it is tied to 12 recall campaigns.
- What is the top problem area for the 2006 Honda CR-V?
- Electrical System complaints lead, making up 41% of all complaints (162 of 398), with a median failure mileage of 76,400 and 11 reported fires.
- Does the 2006 Honda CR-V have an airbag recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists several airbag inflator recalls covering the 2006 CR-V, including campaigns 19V501000, 19V499000, 19V182000, 18V268000, 17V029000, 16V344000, and 15V320000, plus a 2020 recall for a power window switch that could melt.
- How does the 2006 CR-V compare to other CR-V years?
- The 2006 model ranks 21st out of 21 years by worst-first complaint index, meaning it has the fewest complaints relative to other years, but its Caution verdict reflects its 12 recall campaigns rather than complaint volume.
- What mileage do 2006 CR-V problems typically show up at?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 74,500 overall, with Electrical System failures around 76,400 miles and Airbag failures around 85,063 miles.