Does the Honda CR-V qualify for the car loan interest deduction?
The 2025–2028 deduction turns on where a vehicle is finally assembled — not the badge. Here's where the 2025–2026 Honda CR-V is built and what it means for your loan interest.
Assembly data: NHTSA vPIC + our verified plant lists · Not tax advice · Methodology
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PASS — assembled in the USA
The Honda CR-V qualifies on the assembly test. Assembly is one of four gates — you also need a new vehicle, personal use, a 2025–2028 loan, and income under the phase-out.
The short answer
The Honda CR-V sold in the US is built in Ohio and Indiana, so it clears the OBBBA final-assembly-in-America test. If you bought a new CR-V with a loan and your income is under the phase-out, the interest can qualify — decode your VIN to confirm the exact plant on your unit.
Where the Honda CR-V is assembled
| Assembly plant | Location | Assembly test |
|---|---|---|
| East Liberty Auto Plant | East Liberty, OH | ✓ United States |
| Greensburg (Honda Indiana) | Greensburg, IN | ✓ United States |
Confirm the other three tests
A US-assembly PASS is only the first gate. Each remaining condition has its own guide:
New & personal-use — used cars and leases don't qualify→ Loan dated 2025–2028 — refinancing keeps eligibility→ Income under the phase-out — run the MAGI calculator→
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honda CR-V made in the USA?
Yes. US-market CR-Vs are assembled at Honda's East Liberty, Ohio plant and at Greensburg, Indiana. Both are US final-assembly points, which satisfies the OBBBA assembly test.
Does a hybrid CR-V also qualify?
The CR-V Hybrid is built on the same US lines, so it meets the assembly test the same way. Eligibility still depends on the loan being for a new vehicle, personal use, and your MAGI being under the phase-out.
How do I prove where my CR-V was assembled?
The 11th character of the VIN encodes the plant, and the Buyer's Guide/Monroney label lists the final assembly point. Our VIN checker decodes it for you in seconds.
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