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Honda CR-V: common problems & condition

83
Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections
59/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100
52%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 53%



Across 83 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
57%
Oil leaks · Engine
57%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
34%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
31%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
29%

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

How they score

Excellent 13% Good 39% Mediocre 39% Poor 10%
Hidden history

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

67%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
7%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
27%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
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: 63% in good shape (8 cars) 60–80k mi: 73% in good shape (11 cars) 80–100k mi: 100% in good shape (9 cars) 100–120k mi: 45% in good shape (11 cars) 120–140k mi: 33% in good shape (9 cars) 140–160k mi: 36% in good shape (11 cars) 180–200k mi: 14% in good shape (7 cars) 40k 80k 120k 160k 200k mileage when we inspected it
Good cars by age
0 25 50 75 100 7 years old: 80% in good shape (5 cars) 8 years old: 57% in good shape (7 cars) 11 years old: 71% in good shape (7 cars) 12 years old: 80% in good shape (5 cars) 13 years old: 38% in good shape (8 cars) 14 years old: 33% in good shape (6 cars) 15 years old: 0% in good shape (5 cars) 16 years old: 20% in good shape (5 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 $14,148 — 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

2013 Honda CR-V · 147k mi — flagged: oil leaks, fault codes recently cleared, fuel trim out of range. Inspected Aug 1.
2016 Honda CR-V · 186k mi — flagged: battery condition, fault codes recently cleared, fuel trim out of range. Inspected Jul 22.
The bottom line

The CR-V packs its trouble in the engine: fuel trim out of range and oil leaks hit the majority, so start there—inspect for seepage and insist on a scan showing live fuel trims before negotiating. Cracked suspension bushings are next most common, so bounce the corners and crawl underneath. Structural repairs run a bit higher than usual, making a thorough frame check essential. If the engine is dry and trims are solid you have a decent candidate; otherwise those faults give you clear leverage to walk or cut the price hard.

FAQ
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Is the Honda CR-V reliable?
52% of the 83 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 (57%), oil leaks (57%), cracked or torn suspension bushings (34%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 27% 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 83 inspections · updated Aug 1, 2026