Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 CR-V.
The 2007 Honda CR‑V is a compact SUV built on Honda’s long‑running crossover platform and powered by a four‑cylinder engine that requires 4.4 qt of 5W‑20 API oil, mated to a smooth‑shifting five‑speed automatic transmission; its EPA ratings of 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined reflect the model’s balanced fuel‑efficiency focus. Across its lifecycle the CR‑V has accumulated 884 owner complaints, with air‑bag issues emerging as the most frequent problem and twelve recalls recorded for the year. Within the broader 1997‑2026 complaint record, 2007 sits well below the peak complaint volume seen in 2018 (2,085 complaints) and above the current low point in 2026 (99 complaints), indicating that the 2007 model occupies a relatively moderate position in the line’s reliability trajectory.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 410 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Overall length | 178 in |
| Overall width | 71.7 in |
| Overall height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3536 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.4 / 61.4 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 57/43 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 20 / 27 / 23 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the CR-V of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | EX-L 2.4L I-4 | 9.90 sec | 17.50 sec | 166 hp | AWD |
| 2008 | EX 2.4L I-4 | 9.10 sec | 17.10 sec | 166 hp | AWD |
| 2008 | EX 2.4L I-4 | 9.20 sec | 17.00 sec | 166 hp | FWD |
| 2008 | EX-L 2.4L I-4 | 9.30 sec | 17.20 sec | 166 hp | AWD |
| 2008 | EX-L w/Nav 2.4L I-4 | 9.50 sec | 17.20 sec | 166 hp | AWD |
| 2009 | EX 2.2 i-CDTi Diesel (Euro-Spec) 2.2L Turbo Diesel I-4 | 9.40 sec | 17.00 sec | 138 hp | AWD |
| 2010 | EX-L 2.4L I-4 | 8.70 sec | 16.70 sec | 180 hp | AWD |
| 2010 | EX-L 2.4L I-4 | 9.20 sec | 16.90 sec | 180 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.4 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, USE HONDA PART NO. 08200-9002 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 33.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.1 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.8 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.7 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | USE HONDA PART NO. 08200-9002 OR EQUIVALENT |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 6MM Bolts: 9 ft-lbs, 8MM Bolts: 20 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54 ft-lbs, MT: 76 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 33 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 8mm Bolts: 20 ft-lbs , 6mm Bolts: 9 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 650 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | 700 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | 50 rpm |
| Ignition Timing | 8, Not adjutstable degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Reference RPM | Idle rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | .97-1.08 lbs |
| Oil Type | PAG 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.66-3.00 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 51R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 410 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 48.0 |
| Engine Compression | 135 Minimum PSI. 28 Maximum variation PSI |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10 psi @ idle, 44 psi @ 3000 rpm psi |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.008-0.010 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.011-0.013 in |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 37 ft-lbs / 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 101 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.039 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.094 in / 0.35 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.106 in / 0.358 in |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 36 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 36 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2007 Honda CR-V launched the third generation with a sharp complaint spike to 884, more than doubling the 398 complaints from the final second-generation year of 2006, while recalls held relatively steady at 12 and investigations dropped to zero. This surge contrasts with the second generation’s pattern of high recalls (13–16) and multiple investigations, and it precedes a further rise to 959 complaints in 2008 before a steep decline to 386 in 2009. The top complaint areas for 2007—air bags (251) and electrical system/latches (120)—point to early teething issues in the new design, though the lack of investigations and the 103 TSBs suggest these were addressed through service bulletins rather than forced recalls. As the first year of a generation with a pronounced complaint spike that later subsides, the 2007 model carries elevated risk; a later year like 2009 or 2010, with significantly fewer complaints, would be a more prudent choice.
All 884 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners…
Showing 5 of 103 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-066 | 2026-06-30 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's… |
| A18-048 | 2026-02-28 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag… |
| A21120B | 2023-06-13 | Electrical System | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS… |
| A21120B | 2022-01-29 | Electrical System | ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited… |
| APaS03102021910 | 2021-03-10 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all… |
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4.4 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.