Extended warranty worthiness profile

2021 Honda CR-V

Broad repair planning ranges plus reported complaint, recall and manufacturer communication signals. Reports describe submitted cases and do not measure the probability of failure.

409complaint reports

5recall campaigns

158manufacturer communications

6leading reported components

Animated diagnostic view representing the 2021 Honda CR-V

Model-year reading

What the 2021 record can and cannot say

Compared with other Honda CR-V years here, the 2021 total is 43 below the median year in this model file. Its raw count is 409, with no denominator for vehicles sold.

At 108 reports, Steering is the most common displayed tag. The 26.4% share describes submitted complaints only; it does not describe the fleet.

Engine replacement or major internal repair provides the strongest parts-only stress test at a $7,000 midpoint. Local labor raises the bill, while claim rules can lower what the plan actually pays.

Vehicle configuration

2021 EPA specification range

The official dataset contains 3 matched configurations for this model year. The range reflects trim and drivetrain choices, not changes to the complaint count.

Vehicle classSmall SUV

Fuel choicesGasoline and Hybrid

Drive layoutsAll-wheel drive and Front-wheel drive

Engine range1.5 to 2 L; 4 cylinders

EPA efficiency29 to 38 mpg

Transmission typesAutomatic

EPA figures vary by configuration. Confirm the exact engine, drive layout and fuel system from the VIN or original window sticker. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, updated 2026-06-16.

Estimated repair bills

Major repair cost range

Parts and labor benchmarks combined with an independent-shop labor model for Dallas, TX. Published model estimates calibrate supported repairs; model-year configuration data removes incompatible scenarios.

Repair	System	Estimated range
Engine replacement or major internal repair	Engine	$5,860-$16,847
Transmission replacement	Transmission	$3,492-$11,122
Transfer case replacement	Driveline	$2,044-$8,129
Hybrid high voltage battery replacement	Hybrid powertrain	$3,997-$4,224
Turbocharger replacement	Turbo and Supercharger	$1,520-$6,465
Steering rack replacement	Steering	$3,041-$3,290
Head gasket replacement	Engine	$2,544-$3,373
Timing chain replacement	Engine	$1,895-$2,968
Catalytic converter replacement	Exhaust and emissions	$2,260-$2,470
Strut and control arm repair	Suspension	$946-$4,495

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Other Honda CR-V model years

2025256 reports · 5 recalls 2024452 reports · 4 recalls 2023612 reports · 7 recalls 2022312 reports · 6 recalls 2021409 reports · 5 recalls 2020408 reports · 9 recalls 20191,064 reports · 8 recalls 20182,090 reports · 5 recalls 20171,740 reports · 7 recalls 2016388 reports · 3 recalls 2015668 reports · 3 recalls

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