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 12
Faulty production of the EPS steering rack: the worm wheel swells during operation and the spring force of the pressure spring was set too high. Results in suddenly heavy steering.
Improper machining of solenoid valve components can cause cracks in the high-pressure fuel pump during operation. Fuel leakage and fire risk are possible.
Long-term testing revealed surface rust on sills, crash boxes, sheet metal edges, weld spots and the exhaust system. Lack of cavity protection is the main cause.
The Honda+ app does not support CR-V models from 2023 onwards, meaning remote climate control and other remote functions are unavailable.
The petrol engine revs to high RPM under hard acceleration without a proportional increase in speed.
Long-term tests show increasing rust deposits on the underside.
The built-in navigation calculates routes very slowly, map data is frequently outdated, and traffic information is missing or incorrect. Most drivers fall back on CarPlay.
The e:HEV hybrid loses its fuel economy advantage entirely at higher speeds. In the AUTO BILD long-term test the average was 9.4 l/100 km over 100,000 km.
The ISA system beeps when the speed limit is exceeded and reactivates itself after every engine start.
Compared to the price class, the interior features a conspicuous amount of hard, low-grade plastics — particularly on door panels and the lower dashboard.
The driver's seat upholstery shows pronounced wrinkling even at moderate mileage. The material stretches and the padding softens.
The driver's seat base cannot be adjusted low enough. Taller drivers in particular complain about the excessive seating height.
Reports & Tests
832 owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2023–2024). Most reported: Steering (425), Other (92), Collision Avoidance (78).