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Honda CR-V: common problems & condition

98
Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections
59/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100
55%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 56%



Across 98 used Honda CR-Vs we inspected, this model scores a little below average — average condition 59/100 vs 61 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.

What we found

Most common faults

Fuel trim out of range · Engine
59%
Oil leaks · Engine
56%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
31%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
31%
Low coolant / cooling system issues · Engine
29%

Share of inspected Honda CR-Vs where each item was flagged.

How they score

Excellent 18% Good 37% Mediocre 20% Poor 24%
Hidden history

What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.

65%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
7%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
28%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 24%
How long does a CR-V stay good?
Good cars by mileage
0 25 50 75 100 20–40k mi: 100% in good shape (6 cars) 40–60k mi: 75% in good shape (12 cars) 60–80k mi: 77% in good shape (13 cars) 80–100k mi: 100% in good shape (10 cars) 100–120k mi: 50% in good shape (12 cars) 120–140k mi: 42% in good shape (12 cars) 140–160k mi: 36% in good shape (11 cars) 160–180k mi: 33% in good shape (6 cars) 180–200k mi: 13% in good shape (8 cars) 40k 80k 120k 160k 200k mileage when we inspected it
Good cars by age
0 25 50 75 100 3 years old: 100% in good shape (6 cars) 7 years old: 83% in good shape (6 cars) 8 years old: 67% in good shape (9 cars) 10 years old: 20% in good shape (5 cars) 11 years old: 75% in good shape (8 cars) 12 years old: 71% in good shape (7 cars) 13 years old: 50% in good shape (10 cars) 14 years old: 33% in good shape (6 cars) 15 years old: 17% in good shape (6 cars) 16 years old: 17% in good shape (6 cars) 2y 4y 6y 8y 10y 12y 14y 16y vehicle age when we inspected it

Share of Honda CR-Vs in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). The dashed grey curve is all cars we check.

What else does ~$14k buy? A used Honda CR-V typically sells for around $14,430 — compare the odds of getting a good SUV across every make at that budget. Compare →
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Straight from recent Honda CR-V reports

2019 Honda CR-V · 103k mi — flagged: oil sludge, fuel trim out of range, worn brake rotors. Inspected Sep 30.
2016 Honda CR-V · 127k mi — flagged: low coolant / cooling system issues, oil leaks, fuel trim out of range. Inspected Sep 25.
The bottom line

A tidy CR-V exterior is not the green light—panels get resprayed less than typical, so the body can look honest while the mechanicals are not. Start under the hood: fuel-trim faults and oil leaks hit most of these, with cooling issues close behind, and walk if that trio is already present. Structural repairs run higher than usual, so insist on an underbody check even when paint looks original. Worn tires and torn bushings are negotiation chips, not reasons to buy or skip.

FAQ
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Is the Honda CR-V reliable?
55% of the 98 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 59/100 — it scores a little below average.
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What are the most common problems on a used Honda CR-V?
The items we flag most often are fuel trim out of range (59%), oil leaks (56%), tires condition & wear (31%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 28% of these cars the ECU codes had been erased shortly before sale, which can hide active faults. Ask for a diagnostic scan and start the engine from cold.
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Based on 98 inspections · updated Oct 11, 2026