Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport cost to own in the U.S. — the true 5-year total

Q: What does the Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport really cost to own over 5 years?

The Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport costs about $42,270 to own over 5 years in the U.S. — about $705/month — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing and fees.

Q: How much does the Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport cost per month?

About $705/month over 5 years in the U.S. ($0.70/mile) — depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance, financing and fees included.

Q: Is the Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport cheaper to own than the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas)?

No — over 5 years the Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport costs about $42,270 vs $41,092 for the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas): $1,178 more.

Q: How much does the Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport cost in fuel over 5 years?

About $5,771 at 40 mpg and $3.85/gal (the U.S.) — already inside the 5-year total above.

Q: How much does the Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport cost to insure?

Budget about $2,300/yr for this class (Insurify/Bankrate 2026) — included in the total above. Quotes vary widely by driver and ZIP.

By the EVCostIQ research desk · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

The Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport starts at $35,630. As of July 1, 2026, over 5 years, owning one (hybrid) costs about $42,270 in the U.S. — $705/month, $0.70/mile — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing and fees. That's $1,178 more than a comparable Toyota RAV4 LE (gas) over the same 5 years.

Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport · U.S. average · 5-year estimate$42,270 total · $705/mo · $0.70/mi

Where the money goes

5-year total cost of ownership by component, by vehicle (USD). Estimates; sources dated in the methodology.
Cost component	Hybrid · Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport	Gas · Toyota RAV4 LE
Depreciation (estimated)	$13,183 (31%)	$10,800 (26%)
Charging / fuel	$5,771 (14%)	$7,694 (19%)
↳ of which charging loss	—	—
Maintenance	$4,680 (11%)	$5,520 (13%)
Insurance	$11,500 (27%)	$11,000 (27%)
Financing interest	$6,137 (15%)	$5,078 (12%)
Registration & fees	$1,000 (2%)	$1,000 (2%)
Total cost of ownership	$42,270	$41,092

Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport specs & assumptions

Starting MSRP: $35,630manufacturer base
Powertrain: Hybrid
Efficiency: 40 mpgEPA
Gas (US avg): $3.85/galAAA
Annual miles (assumed): 12,000adjustable in tool

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What else moves your Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport cost

The 5-year total already folds in depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance and financing. Here's how the biggest levers work — and the ones that sit outside the total.

Financing. Borrow the full $35,630 at a typical 7.2% new-car APR over 60 months and interest alone adds about $6,903. Lower the APR or add a down payment in the calculator and the total drops — financing is in the 5-year figure above.
Insurance. Budget about $2,300/yr to insure this class — our own estimate, calibrated to Insurify/Bankrate 2026, included in the total above. Quotes vary widely by driver and ZIP, so get your own before deciding.
Fuel price. The total uses the U.S. average pump price of $3.85/gal. Enter your local price in the calculator — at high-mileage driving it's the biggest single lever.

Recalls & reliability record — CR-V

Official U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety record for the CR-V, MY 2017–2026. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the CR-V nameplate for the model years shown. A recall means a free remedy is available at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

Recalls (18)

Air Bags26V332000 · May 21, 2026
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.
Steering24V744000 · October 3, 2024
Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge.
Tires24V508000 · July 2, 2024
Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge.
Air Bags24V064000 · February 1, 2024
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.
Fuel System23V858000 · December 18, 2023
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.
Equipment23V524000 · July 27, 2023
Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge.
Seat Belts23V158000 · March 9, 2023
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
Seats23V092000 · February 16, 2023
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge.

Full recall history: every CR-V campaign → — all 18 campaigns, grouped by year.

Consumer complaints

NHTSA has 6,928 consumer complaints on file for the CR-V (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance, Steering, Engine. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

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FAQ

What does the Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport really cost to own over 5 years?

The Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport costs about $42,270 to own over 5 years in the U.S. — about $705/month — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing and fees.

How much does the Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport cost per month?

About $705/month over 5 years in the U.S. ($0.70/mile) — depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance, financing and fees included.

Is the Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport cheaper to own than the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas)?

No — over 5 years the Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport costs about $42,270 vs $41,092 for the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas): $1,178 more.

How much does the Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport cost in fuel over 5 years?

About $5,771 at 40 mpg and $3.85/gal (the U.S.) — already inside the 5-year total above.

How much does the Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport cost to insure?

Budget about $2,300/yr for this class (Insurify/Bankrate 2026) — included in the total above. Quotes vary widely by driver and ZIP.

Does the CR-V have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the CR-V (MY 2017–2026) as of July 10, 2026. A recall means a free remedy is available at no cost; the most recent covers air bags (26V332000). See the recalls list on this page.