Honda has long been known for building dependable vehicles, and its SUV lineup is no exception. In 2025, the brand continues to offer a range of crossovers and SUVs that deliver strong reliability, practical design, and long-term value, but some models stand out more than others.
Whether you’re considering a compact crossover for city driving or a three-row family hauler, reliability should be a top priority. Each Honda SUV has its strengths, but real-world performance, owner satisfaction, and service records reveal which models are truly the most dependable. These rankings help separate the good from the great.
If you’re looking for a new SUV that will stand the test of time with minimal hassle, this guide lays out exactly how each Honda option compares. From best to worst, here’s how every new Honda SUV ranks in terms of reliability in 2025, based on the data that matters most.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including CarEdge, RepairPal, Edmunds, Kelley Blue Book, and TopSpeed. All reliability scores were sourced from J.D. Power. Models are ranked based on their reliability scores, from least to most reliable.
52025 Honda Prologue
Reliability Score: N/A
Honda’sfirst ever all-electric SUVis the Honda Prologue, introduced for the 2024 model year. However, much of the Prologue is borrowed from the Chevy Blazer EV, and it shows. It has already been updated, with its electric motors now being more powerful and its overall range being better than last year’s model.
220 HP
300 HP
243 LB-FT
355 LB-FT
0-60 MPH
112 MPH
308 Miles
294 Miles
Base Prologues come with a single-motor powering the front wheels, with the upgrade to all-wheel drive adding an aditional motor to power the rear wheels as well. Everything, from the motors to the battery, comes from General Motors, with Honda having very little to do with the actual mechanics of the Prologue.
Maintenance and Recalls
The Prologue is too new of a vehicle for there to be any real data when it comes to maintenance or reliability. Honda does offer some impressive warranties, though, and maintenance is covered for your first two year with the electric crossover. There are also no recalls that affect the 2025 model year.
42026 Honda Pilot
Reliability Score: 80/100
The Passport is a two-row mid-size SUV that competes with the likes of the Toyota 4Runner and Ford Bronco. Honda has updated the Passport for the 2026 model year, imbuing it with fresh yet rugged styling and a more complete-feeling interior. Most of the mechanical bits have been carried over, though, so this updated shouldn’t affect overall reliability too much.
285 HP
262 LB-FT
Top Speed
115 MPH
There is nothing more solid than a naturally aspirated V-6. Honda has bolstered the six-cylinder engine that lies under the hood of the Passport, imbuing it with a few extra horses. The nine-speed automatic has also been swapped out for a new ten-speed instead. A rugged off-road-focused all-wheel drive system, standard torque vectoring, and increased ride height aim to makethe Passport a more rugged option.
CarEdge estimates that the long-term maintenance costs of a Passport are $369 more than the average for similar SUVS. This puts it pretty close to the average. There are currently no recalls that affect the 2026 model, with the 2025 model year also coming up clean. It also has an impressively good track record when it comes to reliability.
32025 Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot is priced very similarly to the Passport and competes in the same segment. However, the Pilot aims to be more ofan urban-crawling SUVwhereas the Passport is more adventurous. This SUV comes standard with three rows of seating and plenty of family-friendly features. There is a Trailsport model for those who do want to travel a little further off the beaten path.
FWD or AWD
111 MPH
You’ll most likely have noticed that the performance specifications of the 2025 Pilot look awfully similar to those of the 2026 Passport. While there used to be one or two differences between them, the two SUVs now share the same output figures and transmissions. Where the Passport comes standard with all-wheel drive, front-wheel drive is the core setup on the Pilot.
The Pilot and the Passport share most of their core mechanical components, which is why it isn’t surprising that they have identical reliability scores and very similar maintenance estimates. The 2025 Pilot, however, has been recalled three times, once for faulty rear seatbelts and the other two relating to the fuel system.
22026 Honda HR-V
Reliability Score: 82/100
The subcompact SUV segment may not be the most popular, but there are some absolutely fantastic vehicles on offer that deliver a lot of bang-for-your-buck. The HR-V is the perfect example, offeringhigh levels of practicality and comfortat around $25,000. It is also much more responsive and agile than most of the other options in this class, giving it a pretty quirky attitude that isn’t easy to come by at this price point.
158 HP
138 LB-FT
Even by subcompact SUV standards, the HR-V is sluggish. It takes much longer than just about every single one of its rivals to get up to 60 miles per hour. Hopefully, Honda bolsters the powertrain in their little crossover in the future. It is, however, pretty light on fuel and its ride quality is much better than you would expect considering the price you pay. Despite its lack of speed, it is also pretty athletic and we can only imagine how much more fun it could be with more power.
If basic transportation is what you’re after, the Honda HR-V delivers. Its simplistic approach play a large role in keeping maintenance costs down and general reliability high. CarEdge estimates that you’ll spend $716 less maintaining the HR-V over ten years than you would on the average SUV.
12026 Honda CR-V
Reliability Score: 84/100
Unsurprisingly, the Honda CR-V takes the top spot on this list. This compact crossover is Honda’s bread and butter, with it being among the most popular new vehicles in the United States. It offersimpressive levels of comfort, excellent fuel efficiency, and plenty of technology. It also has an extremely long history of lasting long periods of time before it gives out.
190 HP
204 HP
179 LB-FT
FWD or 4WD
130 MPH
The Honda CR-V can be had with either a gas-only or a hybrid powertrain for the 2026 model year. The gas model comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder and front-wheel drive as standard, with all-wheel drive being available on all models. The hybrid uses a two-liter naturally aspirated inline-four instead. Neither are particularly quick, but the hybrid is obviously the more economical choice in terms of fuel efficiency.
As expected, the CR-V sits somewhere between the HR-V and Honda’s mid-size siblings when it comes to maintenance costs. CarEdge estimates the compact SUV’s ten-year maintenance costs to be $543 below the average SUV. While there have been no recalls issued for the 2026 model, there is a recall for the 2025 model regarding an issue with the steering.
