What is the best year for a Honda CR-V?

The 2022 CR-V is the strongest used buy. It sits at the mature end of the fifth generation — after Honda resolved the early oil dilution complaints that plagued 2017–2019 models — with just 216 complaints and only 8 severe issues on record. The 2020–2022 range is generally clean. Strongly avoid the 2017–2018 model years; they generated over 1,700 and 2,000 complaints respectively, driven by a well-documented 1.5T engine oil dilution problem.

How much does Honda CR-V insurance cost?

The CR-V averages about $1,951/year to insure — roughly $163/month. That's among the lower rates in the compact SUV class, reflecting its strong safety scores and moderate repair costs. Actual rates vary by trim, model year, and driver profile, but the CR-V is consistently a favorable quote for buyers prioritizing low total cost of ownership.

Is the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4 cheaper to maintain?

The CR-V and RAV4 are nearly identical in maintenance cost — $407/year versus $429/year — a difference of about $22 annually. Over five years that's roughly $110, which is negligible. The CR-V holds a slight reliability edge (9 vs. 8) and a lower major repair probability (9% vs. 10%), but both are among the most cost-efficient compact SUVs you can buy.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Honda CR-V?

For most buyers, no. The CR-V's 9% major repair probability is below the compact class average, and its 9/10 reliability score means you're statistically unlikely to need expensive unscheduled repairs. The exception: if you're buying a used 2017–2019 model, coverage is worth taking seriously given the documented engine issues from that generation. For 2020 and newer, self-insuring is the smarter financial move.

Is the Jeep Grand Wagoneer expensive to maintain?

The Grand Wagoneer costs $784/year to maintain — exactly at the fullsize segment average. Repair frequency of 39% is just below the class average of 40%. Reliability score of 6 and major repair probability of 15% both sit at segment averages. Precisely average across all ownership-cost metrics.

What is the best year for a Jeep Grand Wagoneer?

The Grand Wagoneer entered production in 2022, and complaint data in our records shows minimal entries across all model years. Not enough history yet to make a data-grounded year-specific recommendation.

How much does Jeep Grand Wagoneer insurance cost?

Grand Wagoneer insurance averages around $2,831/year — roughly $236/month. The highest insurance rate in the fullsize class, reflecting the model's premium positioning and elevated repair costs.

Is the Jeep Grand Wagoneer or [competitor] cheaper to maintain?

No gas-model competitor data is available for a direct comparison. Within the fullsize class, the Grand Wagoneer's $784/year sits exactly at the segment average — neither a standout value nor a cost outlier.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Jeep Grand Wagoneer?

Major repair probability and repair frequency at the class average, combined with limited production history, make extended warranty worth keeping if still under factory coverage. As long-term reliability data on this model accumulates, the picture will become clearer for future used buyers.

Honda CR-V vs Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Two compact SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Honda CR-V — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

Buy the Jeep Grand Wagoneer if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Honda CR-V	Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Annual maintenance	$407winner	$784
5-year total cost	$2,035winner	$3,920
Reliability score	9 / 10winner	6 / 10
Major repair risk (5yr)	9%winner	15%
Cargo space	76.5 cu ft	—
Starting price (new)	$33,500	—
Best years to buy	2013, 2014, 2015	—

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Honda CR-V	Jeep Grand Wagoneer
RepairPal score	9 / 10winner	6 / 10
NHTSA complaints / 100k	186	0winner
Years to avoid	2017, 2018, 2019	None identified
Value retained · 3 yr	86.7%	—
Value retained · 5 yr	71.1%	—
Value retained · 7 yr	58%	—

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Honda CR-V	Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Engine	19.3%winner	22.5%
Electrical	8.7%winner	13.2%
ADAS	16.6%winner	24.8%
Brakes	4.0%winner	8.5%
Suspension	—winner	3.1%
Steering	11.6%	5.4%winner
Fuel system	8.1%	—winner
Tires/Wheels	2.0%	—winner
Glass/Windows	3.4%winner	4.7%
Airbags	8.1%	1.6%winner
Lighting	—winner	0.8%
Seatbelt	1.0%winner	1.6%

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	Honda CR-V	Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Avg annual premium	$1,951winner	$2,831

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Honda CR-V

$407/yr maint · 9 reliability

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GAS

Jeep Grand Wagoneer

$784/yr maint · 6 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The CR-V averages $407/year in maintenance costs — $114 below the compact segment average of $521. Its 9/10 reliability score and 9% major repair probability are both better than the class averages of 8 and 11% respectively. Repair frequency of 30% matches the segment average, but the combination of low cost per visit and a below-average major-repair risk makes it the strongest long-term ownership value in the compact class.

How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →