Honda CR-V Towing by Year
The Honda CR-V’s cataloged towing capacity ranges from 1,000 to 1,500 lb across the listed model years. These figures describe the range for the vehicle line, not a single rating that applies to every CR-V.
The catalog covers model years 1999 through 2023, and towing capacity varies within that span. Check the entry for the specific year and trim when comparing ratings; the overall range alone does not identify the applicable figure. If a figure for your vehicle is not listed, confirm it on the door jamb or in the owner’s manual.
Use the listed capacity as a reference for the matching model, and verify the rating for your particular vehicle before towing.
Which catalog years and configurations store the highest towing ratings. These are stored min/max values, not a certified model maximum.
The largest stored change occurs between 2001 and 2002, when towing increases.
Key changes
- 2002
Towing rating changed
1,000 lb → 1,500 lb
- 2016
Towing rating changed
1,500 lb → 1,000 lb
- 2022
Towing rating changed
1,000 lb → 1,500 lb
- 2023
Towing rating changed
1,500 lb → 1,000 lb
Towing by year
Towing by year
| Year | Min–max | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,000 lb | 4 |
| 2022 | 1,500 lb | 9 |
| 2021 | 1,000 lb | 8 |
| 2020 | 1,000 lb | 8 |
| 2019 | 1,000 lb | 8 |
| 2018 | 1,000 lb | 8 |
| 2017 | 1,000 lb | 8 |
| 2016 | 1,000 lb | 9 |
| 2015 | 1,500 lb | 8 |
| 2014 | 1,500 lb | 6 |
| 2013 | 1,500 lb | 6 |
| 2012 | 1,500 lb | 6 |
| 2011 | 1,500 lb | 8 |
| 2010 | 1,500 lb | 6 |
| 2009 | 1,500 lb | 6 |
| 2008 | 1,500 lb | 6 |
| 2007 | 1,500 lb | 6 |
| 2006 | 1,500 lb | 5 |
| 2005 | 1,500 lb | 4 |
| 2004 | 1,500 lb | 3 |
| 2003 | 1,500 lb | 3 |
| 2002 | 1,500 lb | 3 |
| 2001 | 1,000 lb | 4 |
| 2000 | 1,000 lb | 4 |
| 1999 | 1,000 lb | 3 |