Honda CR-V
The 2.0L i-MMD e:HEV in the Civic FL, CR-V RW/RZ and ZR-V is a mature hybrid system without turbocharger complexity.
Capable Hybrid SUV
The 2.0 e:HEV system turns CR-V and ZR-V into efficient gliders — the electric motor boost surprises at traffic lights, long-distance driving is dominated by comfort.
Engine Weaknesses 3
In 2022–2023 CR-V and Civic FL the NHTSA investigated reports of momentarily increased steering effort at motorway speeds. Software updates can address this.
Symptoms: Briefly increased steering effort at motorway speeds
The LFC1 engine has no hydraulic lifters, so valve clearance must be checked and adjusted manually at regular intervals (every 40,000–60,000 km).
Symptoms: Ticking from the valvetrain, power loss if adjustment is overdue
Owners of 2022–2023 CR-V e:HEV report sporadically freezing or blank infotainment screens. Honda is working on software updates.
Symptoms: Infotainment screen freezes or stays blank, occasionally no image after switching on
Vehicle Weaknesses 5
Models from January 2018 to December 2019 may have a faulty fuel pump that causes starting problems or the engine cutting out while driving. A recall was carried out.
The air conditioning fails due to compressor defects, disabling the entire system.
The i-MMD hybrid transmission occasionally shows jerky movements when accelerating and unusual noises during gear changes.
Faulty front cameras trigger warnings from the adaptive cruise control (ACC). Affects vehicles with the Honda Sensing driver assistance system.
The Garmin navigation system frequently freezes, has poor GPS reception, and is considered outdated.
Reports & Tests
5422 owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2017–2022). Most reported: Engine (1142), Collision Avoidance (1111), Electrical (881).