Honda · Gen 4 · 2012–2018
CR-Vbuyer's guide
10 known faults — inspection procedures and real repair costs.
The Gen 4 CR-V is the family SUV that looks low-risk on paper but carries a distinct set of problems that short viewing appointments miss. Diesel DPF and EGR faults on oil-burners, gearbox judder on automatic variants, and AWD coupling wear from mismatched tyres and neglected fluids are the issues that define good examples from expensive ones in this generation. This guide walks you through each check.
This guide covers ten documented issues: diesel DPF/EGR/AdBlue fault where fitted, automatic/DSG/clutch judder, AWD/Haldex/transfer case service neglect, coolant leak or water pump fault, infotainment/software electrical faults, suspension knocks and tyre wear, brake corrosion or EPB fault, panoramic roof or boot water leak, turbo boost leak or actuator fault, and the full recall and campaign checklist. Each fault has a field check and a real repair-cost range.
A Gen 4 CR-V with full diesel service history, matching tyres, and a clean emissions scan is a strong used buy. Skip any of those boxes and the purchase price is just the start of what you will spend. Use this guide on the day to find out which car is in front of you.
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