Used Honda CR-V for sale in Brooklyn, NY
Plaza Honda keeps used and certified CR-Vs on the lot at 2740 Nostrand Avenue, gas and hybrid, front- and all-wheel drive, across several generations. Here is which years to target, the one engine detail worth checking, and why a used CR-V is the easy all-weather pick for the city.
What a used CR-V actually costs you
The CR-V holds its value as well as any compact SUV, so a used one is rarely cheap, but it has already shed the steepest depreciation while keeping most of its life ahead. The value sweet spot is a 2020–2022 fifth-generation car or an off-lease 2023-or-newer sixth-gen: Honda Sensing is standard, the early-turbo issue is resolved, available all-wheel drive is easy to find, and there is often warranty still on the clock.
Which used CR-V years to target
| Generation | Engines | EPA combined | What stands out | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th gen 2012–2016 |
2.4L, no turbo | ~26–29 mpg | The last naturally aspirated CR-V; simple and cheap to own; 2015–2016 are the standouts | Service history, CVT behavior on early cars, normal high-mileage wear |
| 5th gen 2017–2022 |
1.5L turbo (2.4L on 2017–2019 LX); Hybrid from 2020 | ~28–30 mpg gas; ~38 hybrid | The value pick: Honda Sensing standard from 2020, and 2020–2022 are the mature years | On 2017–2018 1.5T confirm the oil-dilution updates are done and check the A/C condenser and fuel-pump recall (2018–2019) |
| 6th gen 2023–present |
1.5L turbo; 2.0L two-motor hybrid | ~30 mpg gas; ~37–40 hybrid | Larger, hybrid-led, best out of the gate; mostly off-lease cars | How much factory and battery warranty is left |
If you want the lowest price, a clean 2015–2016 fourth-gen is the entry point and skips turbos entirely. For the best balance of tech, economy, and running cost, a 2020–2022 fifth-gen or an off-lease sixth-gen is the pick, and a used Hybrid (2020 and up) is the thriftiest in city traffic. Whatever the year, all-wheel drive is widely available on the used lot, which is the main reason many Brooklyn buyers choose a CR-V over a sedan.
The one engine detail worth knowing. On 2017–2018 CR-Vs with the 1.5-liter turbo, gasoline could mix into the engine oil during cold, short-trip driving. Honda addressed it with software updates and extended the powertrain warranty to six years with unlimited miles on affected cars, and 2019-and-newer models were progressively sorted, with 2020 considered fully resolved. It is a checkbox, not a dealbreaker: on any early turbo car we confirm the updates are done and check the A/C condenser and fuel-pump recall. If you would rather skip the topic entirely, the 2.4-liter LX (2017–2019), the older 2.4-liter fourth-gen, or any Hybrid avoids it.
What makes it work here
A used CR-V is the Honda most Brooklyn buyers pick when a sedan is not quite enough. All-wheel drive, the thing no Accord or Civic offers, is easy to find used and is the real draw for winters and wet ramps. The cabin swallows strollers, flat-pack furniture, and airport runs, and the higher seating gives a better view over double-parked cars, yet the CR-V stays compact enough for street parking. A used Hybrid (2020 and up) is genuinely thrifty in stop-and-go traffic thanks to regenerative braking. One honest note: the CR-V stands about nine inches taller than an Accord, so if you park in a garage, measure the clearance bar before you buy.
On all-wheel drive specifically: it is the reason to choose a CR-V, so if winter traction is why you are shopping, target an AWD example rather than assuming a given car has it. Front-drive CR-Vs are common too and are the thriftier, cheaper choice if you do not need it.
Certified versus a regular used CR-V
Some of our used CR-Vs can be bought certified. A regular used CR-V is the lower price, backed by our own inspection and reconditioning. A Honda Certified Pre-Owned CR-V costs a bit more and adds the manufacturer's 182-point inspection and an extended 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty from the in-service date, which on an early turbo car is exactly the coverage that puts the oil-dilution question to rest. If you are keeping the car several years, certified usually pays for itself; if budget comes first, straight used is the value play. We will show you the price gap on comparable cars.
Compare the whole segment on one block
Plaza Honda sits inside Plaza Auto Mall, so a used CR-V does not have to be the only car you drive that day. The group has operated on Nostrand Avenue since 1975 and brings five brands together, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, and Acura, with more than 1,000 vehicles within a seven-minute walk. Line a used CR-V up against a used Toyota RAV4 or Hyundai Tucson in one visit. Your trade is the lever most people underuse: a current appraisal often moves you from a used CR-V up to a certified one, or into all-wheel drive, and we will appraise your car whether or not you buy from us.
Languages spoken on our team: English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian, Arabic, French, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Uzbek, Tajik, Turkish, Haitian Creole, Polish, and beyond. Ask for a salesperson in your language when you arrive at 2740 Nostrand Avenue and we will find the right person.
Frequently asked questions
Which used Honda CR-V years are the best to buy?
For value and peace of mind, a 2020–2022 fifth-generation car or an off-lease 2023-or-newer sixth-gen: Honda Sensing is standard and the early-turbo issue is resolved. A 2015–2016 fourth-gen is the strong budget pick and has no turbo. The years that need the most homework are 2017–2018, because of the 1.5T oil-dilution story.
Is the 1.5 turbo CR-V reliable, and what is the oil-dilution issue?
On 2017–2018 1.5-liter turbo CR-Vs in cold climates, fuel could mix into the engine oil on short trips. Honda issued software updates and extended the powertrain warranty to six years with unlimited miles on affected cars, and 2020-and-newer models are considered fully resolved. On any early turbo car we confirm the updates are done before it sells; the 2.4-liter and hybrid CR-Vs avoid the issue entirely.
Does a used Honda CR-V have all-wheel drive?
Often, yes, and it is the main reason to buy one over a sedan. AWD has been available across CR-V generations, but not every used example has it, so if winter traction is your goal, look specifically for an AWD car. Front-wheel-drive CR-Vs are common and are the cheaper, thriftier choice if you do not need all-wheel drive.
Should I get the 2.4-liter or the 1.5 turbo used CR-V?
The 2.4-liter, found on fourth-gen cars and 2017–2019 LX trims, is the simplest choice and sidesteps the turbo topics entirely. The 1.5 turbo has more torque and better fuel economy. On a properly updated turbo car, either is a sound buy; the 2.4-liter or a hybrid is the pick if you want the fewest variables.
When did the CR-V Hybrid start?
The CR-V Hybrid arrived for 2020, on the fifth generation, and continues on the current sixth generation. A used hybrid is the thriftiest CR-V in city driving and sidesteps the early turbo concerns. In New York its high-voltage battery is covered for 10 years or 150,000 miles, and that coverage follows the car.
How many miles is too many on a used CR-V?
Service history matters more than the odometer. A well-maintained CR-V routinely passes 200,000 miles, so a car in the 80,000 to 120,000 range with clean records still has plenty of life ahead of it. On CVT cars, look for fluid changes every 30,000 to 40,000 miles.
Is a certified CR-V worth it over a regular used one?
Certified costs a bit more and adds Honda's 182-point inspection and an extended 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty from the in-service date, which is especially reassuring on an early turbo car. If you are keeping the car several years it usually pays for itself; if budget comes first, a regular used CR-V is the value play.
Can I trade in my current car and finance a used CR-V?
Yes to both. You can get pre-approved before you visit, and we will appraise your current car whether or not you buy from us. A current trade often covers a meaningful chunk of the price, or moves you up into all-wheel drive or a certified car.
What is Plaza Auto Mall?
A family-owned Brooklyn dealership group that has operated on Nostrand Avenue since 1975. It brings five new-car brands together, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, and Acura, along with certified pre-owned inventory from each and a multibrand used-car operation. More than 1,000 vehicles sit within a seven-minute walk, so you can cross-shop in one visit, with one trade appraisal and one finance office.
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Plaza Honda is at 2740 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210. Call sales at (855) 528-6785 or service at (347) 284-1846. Free delivery within 25 miles. Service pickup and drop-off across the NYC metro area.
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