Honda CR-V
Earth Dreams 1.6L i-DTEC diesel. Honda issued a service bulletin in 2018 for camshaft and cylinder head issues. The DPF is considered relatively trouble-free. Many owners report problem-free mileages above 150,000 km with correct servicing.
Efficient, but Comfort-Oriented
300 Nm provides decent thrust from 2,000 rpm. Below 2,000 rpm there is noticeable turbo lag. The Civic i-DTEC shines on fuel consumption — efficiency before driving fun is the mantra.
Engine Weaknesses 3
Honda issued an internal service bulletin in 2018 for cylinder head issues. Affected vehicles received a complete cylinder head replacement under goodwill. Shorter oil change intervals reduce the risk.
Symptoms: Ticking or rattling from the engine area, power loss, elevated oil consumption
Despite improved DPF management over the N22A, the filter can clog in predominantly urban use where exhaust temperatures are not high enough for regeneration. Automatic models reportedly show fewer DPF issues.
Symptoms: DPF warning light, forced regeneration, power loss
Faulty MAF sensors have been reported around 100,000–126,000 km, putting the engine into limp mode. The part costs around €40; diagnosis and fitting add to the total.
Symptoms: Engine limp mode, warning light, significantly reduced power and top speed
Vehicle Weaknesses 5
A recall was issued for production from December 2012 to March 2013 due to incorrectly fitted brake discs. There was also a recall for incorrect CMBS emergency braking (2012–2014).
Rear wheel bearings on the CR-V RM fail far too early — in isolated cases as early as 8,000 km. The problem was classified as an assembly/design fault.
The AC compressor fails and disables the entire air conditioning system. Leaking pipes, evaporator or condenser issues are also documented.
On some examples the handbrake fails the MOT inspection. The problem occurs on vehicles that rarely use the handbrake and have been exposed to road salt in winter.
Rattling from the rear seats is a documented problem on the CR-V RM. The seat guides and latches loosen at higher mileages.
Reports & Tests
2393 owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2012–2016). Most reported: Engine (712), Other (426), Powertrain (401).