r/crvhybrid

I’ve been thinking about purchasing HondaCare for my 2025 Sport-L with 20k miles. I was surprised to learn that the 5 year/120k mile coverage starts when you purchase the warranty and not the inservice date of my car. Seems like it’s best to wait until I get closer to my 3 year/36k mile warranty to purchase it.

From dealer:

“The plans begin on the HondaCare contract purchase date (not the vehicle’s original in-service date), and the term is measured from that purchase date at 0 miles on the odometer.”

Hello!

I am unexpectedly car shopping after my 2021 Rav4 was stolen while on a family road trip in Quebec. Since then I have learned that this is the most commonly stolen car in Canada.

I now am looking at the 2026 hybrid CR-V (specifically the TrailSport) and 2026 Rav4. I like both nearly equally, but so far have a slightly better price on the CRV. The one thing that worries me is risk of future theft. Though I now know that the Rav4 was a target in Canada, in my city (Philly) I have heard that the CRV is targeted. I live in the city and park on the street. Is the theft a big enough issue that I should avoid this car? Or do the key-bags and clubs work well enough to stop potential car thieves?

An insight or experience on this would be super helpful! Thank you!

Had my CRV in for service today and they tried to tell me my tires, at 29k, were close to needing replacement. I said no, but wow…what’s up with factory tires? On my 22 Accord the Michelins from factory only lasted about 35k. What’s everyone replacing the CRV Hybrid’s tires with?

I'm looking for a 2026 CR-V Hybrid Sport L.

After talking to several dealerships, I found the following deal:

MSRP: $40,175

DCH price: $37,675

DMV fees: $696.89

DOC fees: $85.00

Taxes: $2,926.40

Total: $41,383.29

If I finance with Honda, I'll receive a $750 rebate, bringing the final price to $40,633.

PS: I'm using Costco Auto Program.

Do you guys think this is a good deal? I'm wondering if I should hire Delivrd to help me.

We get it! We know about the issue and you hate Honda! Seek help! 🙄

I recently bought the CRV hybrid 2024 and dealership sold me the extended warranty for $3300 saying I could cancel within 90 days for full refund. Looking for cheaper options which others got from buying directly. I read it’s mostly 1/3rd the price. I live in north NJ.

Purchased a 2026 CR-V Trailsport last month (~ 1500 miles) and looking for the best price HondaCare. I'm in California, and it looked like best price should be Folsom Lake Honda. I called and was quoted:

• 8 yr / 120k w/ $0 deductible - $2265
• 8 yr / 120k w/ $100 deductible - $2140

I mentioned I was a Costco member. Previous posts from ~ 1 year ago mentioned they were quoted around $1,600. Is ~ $2,200 the new best price?

I’m in the Bay Area looking for a 2026 CR-V Hybrid Sport-L in Canyon River Blue.

Going through Reddit, I saw quite a few people getting around 10–11% off MSRP on the Sport-L during the June/July timeframe. Unfortunately, right now most Bay Area dealers I’ve contacted don’t seem willing to go much beyond ~5% off MSRP.

I’m willing to travel to SoCal if the deal is worth it. Has anyone bought a CR-V Hybrid Sport-L recently, especially after the June/July rush, and still managed to get a strong discount?

Would really appreciate it if you could share:

- Dealership

- Salesperson’s name

- Approx. % off MSRP or selling price

- Whether there were any mandatory add-ons or conditional rebates

Would love to hear about your recent buying experience. Thanks!

I just read recently they are starting to roll out the software update for the head gasket 2.0 hybrid in USA. They are saying they will notify customers in September. I called my local dealer in Florida and asked if my 24 crv hybrid needs the software update for the water pump and they said yes it’s a recall and scheduled me tomorrow. I also asked if they have the tire prsssure recall part and they said not yet. I recommend calling your dealer to get in asap instead of waiting for the mass recall to go out.

New to the market and want a genuine review and experience from all of the users will be very helpful.

When I bought my 2026 Sport L Hybrid in Aug 2025, the dealer offered, for free, Powerlife Limited Warranty for powertrain. I'm happy to have it, and hope never use it.

They are obviously strict about maintenance, and also require a 30,000 mile inspection (no charge).

Just curious if anyone has experience using the Powerlife Limited Warranty and how it went?

(this is NOT meant to continue head gasket conversations 😊)