Tow Capacities

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Honda CR-V towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Honda CR-V. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered25 (1999–2023)
Configurations149
Highest rating in our dataset1,500 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,388 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Find a Honda CR-V that can tow your trailer

Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Honda CR-V towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Honda CR-V towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20231,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
20221,500 lbs1,500 lbs850 lbs9Open year
20211,000 lbs1,000 lbs850 lbs8Open year
20201,000 lbs1,000 lbs850 lbs8Open year
20191,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,388 lbs8Open year
20181,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,388 lbs8Open year
20171,000 lbs1,000 lbs—8Open year
20161,000 lbs1,000 lbs—9Open year
20151,500 lbs1,500 lbs—8Open year
20141,500 lbs1,500 lbs850 lbs6Open year
20131,500 lbs1,500 lbs850 lbs6Open year
20121,500 lbs1,500 lbs850 lbs6Open year
20111,500 lbs1,500 lbs385 lbs8Open year
20101,500 lbs1,500 lbs385 lbs6Open year
20091,500 lbs1,500 lbs385 lbs6Open year
20081,500 lbs1,500 lbs385 lbs6Open year
20071,500 lbs1,500 lbs385 lbs6Open year
20061,500 lbs1,500 lbs1,132 lbs5Open year
20051,500 lbs1,500 lbs1,132 lbs4Open year
20041,500 lbs1,500 lbs1,119 lbs3Open year
20031,500 lbs1,500 lbs1,119 lbs3Open year
20021,500 lbs1,500 lbs—3Open year
20011,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
20001,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
19991,000 lbs1,000 lbs—3Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Honda CR-V towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Honda CR-V years can tow my trailer?

Compare Honda CR-V model years

20222023
Min towing1,500 lbs1,000 lbs
Max towing1,500 lbs1,000 lbs
Max payload850 lbs—
Configurations94
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles5.645.64
Engines1.5 liters I-41.5 liters I-4
  • 2023 has a 500 lbs lower maximum towing rating in our dataset than 2022 (1,500 lbs → 1,000 lbs).
  • Configuration count in the dataset: 2022 has 9; 2023 has 4. Coverage may not be comparable.

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Honda CR-V configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 EX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs
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  • 2023 EX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 EX-L1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 EX-L1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 EX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 EX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 EX-L1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 EX-L1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Special1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Special1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Touring1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 EX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 EX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 EX-L1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 EX-L1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 LX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 LX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Touring1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Touring1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 EX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 EX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 EX-L1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 EX-L1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 LX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 LX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Touring1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Touring1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 EX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,222 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 EX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,337 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 EX-L1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,203 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 EX-L1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,318 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 5.05 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,274 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 5.05 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,388 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Touring1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,183 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Touring1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,298 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 EX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,222 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 EX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,337 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 EX-L1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,203 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 EX-L1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,318 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 5.05 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,274 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 5.05 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,388 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Touring1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,183 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Touring1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,298 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 EX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 EX1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 EX-L1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 EX-L1.5 liters I-4 · 5.64 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 5.05 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year

Honda CR-V towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 2022, 20231,000 – 1,500 lbs1,500 lbs850 lbs29
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,000 – 1,500 lbs1,500 lbs1,388 lbs73
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20091,000 – 1,500 lbs1,500 lbs1,132 lbs44
1990s1990–199919991,000 lbs1,000 lbs—3

Honda CR-V payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
2022850 lbs850 lbs9Open year
2021850 lbs850 lbs8Open year
2020850 lbs850 lbs8Open year
20191,183 lbs1,388 lbs8Open year
20181,183 lbs1,388 lbs8Open year
2014850 lbs850 lbs6Open year
2013850 lbs850 lbs6Open year
2012850 lbs850 lbs6Open year
2011385 lbs385 lbs8Open year
2010385 lbs385 lbs6Open year
2009385 lbs385 lbs6Open year
2008385 lbs385 lbs6Open year
2007385 lbs385 lbs6Open year
2006956 lbs1,132 lbs5Open year
2005956 lbs1,132 lbs4Open year
20041,033 lbs1,119 lbs3Open year
20031,033 lbs1,119 lbs3Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Honda CR-V towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2022 → 2023: Maximum towing 1,500 lbs → 1,000 lbs (-500 lbs)
  • 2021 → 2022: Maximum towing 1,000 lbs → 1,500 lbs (+500 lbs)
  • 2015 → 2016: Maximum towing 1,500 lbs → 1,000 lbs (-500 lbs)
  • 2001 → 2002: Maximum towing 1,000 lbs → 1,500 lbs (+500 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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