How safe is the Honda CR-V 4WD?
Drivers of the 2020 Honda CR-V 4WD died at a rate of 14 per million registered vehicle years, 57% lower than the average of 38 for all vehicles. That makes it safer than most vehicles for its driver: it ranks 36th of 127 vehicles, safer than 72% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
This is the most recent IIHS data for this model, covering 2020 models. It doesn't appear in the newer 2023 study, often because it was redesigned or discontinued.
Where the Honda CR-V 4WD sits among all 127 vehicles
Honda CR-V 4WD (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 38
The rate is based on a moderate amount of data, so treat small differences from nearby vehicles with caution.
Vehicles ranked near the Honda CR-V 4WD
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedanLuxury car · Large | 14 | 75 |
| 34 | Ford Ranger Crew Cab 4WDPickup · Small | 14 | 73 |
| 35 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 4WDPickup · Large | 14 | 73 |
| 36 | Honda CR-V 4WDSUV · Small | 14 | 72 |
| 37 | Jeep Gladiator 4WDPickup · Small | 15 | 71 |
| 38 | Tesla Model S 4WDLuxury car · Large | 17 | 71 |
| 39 | Hyundai Santa FeSUV · Small | 18 | 70 |
How it compares with other SUVs
Among the 37 SUVs ranked, the Honda CR-V 4WD is 12th. The safest SUVs are below. See all SUVs.
| SUVs rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota C-HRSUV · Small | 2 | 99 |
| 2 | Nissan MuranoSUV · Midsize | 6 | 90 |
| 3 | Subaru AscentSUV · Midsize | 6 | 90 |
| 4 | Ford EdgeSUV · Midsize | 8 | 85 |
| 5 | Chevrolet TraverseSUV · Midsize | 9 | 83 |
| 12 | Honda CR-V 4WDSUV · Small | 14 | 72 |
Common questions
Is the Honda CR-V 4WD a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Honda CR-V 4WD is safer than most vehicles for its driver. Its driver death rate of 14 per million registered vehicle years is 57% lower than the average, and it ranks 36th of 127 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Honda CR-V 4WD compare with other SUVs?
It ranks 12th of 37 SUVs. The safest is the Toyota C-HR, with a rate of 2.
Why is this different from the Honda CR-V 4WD's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.