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
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The Garmin navigation system frequently freezes, has poor GPS reception, and is considered outdated.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).