It is advised not to buy 2002-2003, 2007-2009, and 2015-2019 models of Honda CR-V because of the continuous problems like transmission failures, high oil consumption, airbag failure, and electric fires, which cause large repair bills and safety recalls. The latest years like 2021+ are extremely trustworthy. The difference in reliability makes CR-V and HR-V more distant, as the little HR-V steers clear of the major drawbacks of these generations.