The Honda CR-V (8 generations, 1997–2026) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 1.5L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 40 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Honda CR-V VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Honda CR-V window sticker — build, options & years
The Honda CR-V ran from 1997–2026 across 8 generations (1997, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2008–2011, 2014, 2017–2020, 2023). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 1.5L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Honda CR-V VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2026, 1997, 1999; the most-complained-about are 2018, 2017, 2019. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Honda CR-V VIN decoder.
What the Honda CR-V sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the CR-V, latest tested year 2026:
The label also prints an estimated $1,825 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 347 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the CR-V under Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the CR-V's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1997 to 2026. Worth checking before you compare a CR-V sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 15 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
Safety ratings printed on the label
The second required block: NHTSA's five-star crash results. This is what the CR-V sticker carries as of its 2026 rating:
Stars are awarded per test, so a car can hold five overall and fewer for rollover — tall vehicles usually give ground there. Compare against every rated model in the safest cars ranking.
What a used CR-V sells for now
The label froze the CR-V price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the CR-V by model year, from 1,192 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 78 listings | |
| 2025 | 71 listings | |
| 2024 | 70 listings | |
| 2023 | 47 listings | |
| 2022 | 54 listings | |
| 2021 | 70 listings | |
| 2020 | 54 listings | |
| 2019 | 119 listings | |
| 2018 | 174 listings | |
| 2017 | 125 listings | |
| 2016 | 164 listings | |
| 2015 | 166 listings |
A 2026 CR-V asks a median $36,848 today, a 2015 about $12,795. Full breakdown on the Honda CR-V value page.
What's on the Honda CR-V sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 36 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings — 5 stars overall here, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every CR-V VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Honda CR-V VIN decoder.
CR-V window sticker — every model year
This covers the Honda CR-V for 1997–2026. Enter any CR-V VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Honda model.
Want CR-V recalls, MPG, safety and reliability too? See the full Honda CR-V VIN decoder →
Other Honda window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | Subcompact Cars | 49 mpg | |
| Honda Accord | Midsize Cars | 48 mpg | |
| Honda Pilot | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 23 mpg | |
| Honda Odyssey | Minivan - 2WD | 22 mpg | |
| Honda Fit | Small Station Wagons | 118 mpg | |
| Honda Prelude | Subcompact Cars | 44 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Honda CR-V
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every CR-V, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Honda CR-V all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Honda CR-V whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Honda CR-V window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 36 mpg combined (36 city / 37 highway), from its 2026 rating, with an estimated $1,825 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What safety rating is on the Honda CR-V sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA as of its 2026 rating. The label breaks it down per test: Overall 5★, Frontal crash 4★, Side crash 5★, Rollover 4★.
What is a Honda CR-V worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2026 asks a median $36,848 and a 2015 about $12,795 across 1,192 live listings. See the Honda CR-V value page.
Is the recreated Honda CR-V sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Honda CR-V may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Honda CR-V?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.