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Honda CR-V reliability by build year

Coverage 2002-present5 named generationsfamily SUVSUVDIESEL / PETROL / HYBRID ELECTRIC
At a glance

Honda CR-V built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Honda CR-V models built around 2018 fail their MOT a little less often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

12% of MOT tests on Honda CR-V models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Honda CR-V models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Honda CR-V's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your CR-V's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

CR-V Mk6

Mk6 (2023-present)

PETROLHYBRID ELECTRIC
Too new for MOT figures: first MOTs due from 2026View details →
CR-V Mk5 (RW)

Mk5 (RW) (2018-2022)

Excellent
DIESELPETROLHYBRID ELECTRIC

11.5% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 11,822 MOT tests at this ageView details →
CR-V Mk4 (RM)

Mk4 (RM) (2012-2017)

Excellent
DIESELPETROL

12.4% fail rate, built around 2017 (8 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 5 MOTs, 18.7%)

From 5,950 MOT tests at this ageView details →
CR-V Mk3 (RE)

Mk3 (RE) (2007-2011)

Excellent
DIESELPETROL

23.0% fail rate, built around 2011 (14 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 29%)

From 12,509 MOT tests at this ageView details →
CR-V Mk2 (RD)

Mk2 (RD) (2002-2006)

Poor
PETROL

35.6% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 6,782 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Honda CR-V.

See every build year for the Honda CR-V

Side-by-side

Honda CR-V generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk5 (RW) (2018-2022)
Excellent
Excellent11.5%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 11,822 MOT tests at this age
Mk4 (RM) (2012-2017)
Excellent
Excellent12.4%built around 2017 (8 years old)from 5,950 MOT tests at this age
Mk3 (RE) (2007-2011)
Excellent
Excellent23.0%built around 2011 (14 years old)from 12,509 MOT tests at this age
Mk2 (RD) (2002-2006)
Poor
Poor35.6%built around 2004 (21 years old)from 6,782 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the CR-V, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Honda CR-V fail rate by age

This chart combines every Honda CR-V ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
6,1447.0%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
6,3677.5%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
6,9887.7%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
8,9998.8%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
11,82211.5%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
14,57012.4%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
16,34113.8%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
17,66714.7%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
17,55316.3%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
16,56918.1%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
13,96521.8%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
12,50923.0%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
11,32424.8%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
11,69127.5%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
15,82230.5%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
14,34331.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
11,44532.9%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
8,61634.2%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
6,78235.6%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
4,96135.6%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
2,51233.8%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
95933.4%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
1,41635.1%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 22 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Honda CR-V stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Honda models

3rd of 4

3rd lowest fail rate of 4 Honda models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

Close to the middle third

Against other SUVs

12th of 89

12th lowest fail rate of 89 SUVs with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the lowest third

Against the UK average

11.5%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Honda CR-V models

These issues come from 7-year-old Honda CR-V models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    16.4%
    Advisory: 2,999Fail: 235 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    10.5%
    Advisory: 1,430Fail: 200 (12% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    7.4%
    Advisory: 1,331Fail: 90 (6% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Major

    Brake light not working

    4.8%
    Advisory: 502Fail: 69 (12% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    3.5%
    Advisory: 605Fail: 14 (2% of the times it was found)

Based on 11,822 MOT tests on 7-year-old Honda CR-V models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Honda CR-V models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres35%
  2. Lighting + Tyres19%
  3. Other + Tyres15%
  4. Brakes + Lighting13%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 2,370 MOT tests on Honda CR-V cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

95%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

42 recalls in all

23 of the 42 Honda CR-V recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 10 Critical
  • 13 more

Top concerns

  • Liquid could enter the power window master switch and a short circuit could occur
  • Passenger airbag may fail to deploy correctly
  • Airbag may fail to deploy correctly

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.4%

    No clear edge over the Honda CR-V on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,969 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 0.9%, against 1.5% for the Honda CR-V.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Skoda Karoq

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.3%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 1.0%, against 1.5% for the Honda CR-V.

    8,610 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Porsche Macan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.6%

    Lower fail rate: 8.7%, against 11.5% for the Honda CR-V, both built around 2018.

    4,936 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Honda CR-V across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. It has the 3rd lowest fail rate of 4 Honda models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 11,822 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Honda CR-V ever sold: 239,365 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 11,822 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.