Honda Cr-V common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Honda Cr-V at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 203,359 UK MOT tests of the Honda Cr-V in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is stop lamp (non-obligatory stop lamp not working): recorded on 4.4% of tests of 2013–2015 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 22× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: pedal (wearing smooth) (15×); pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement) (8.8×); malfunction indicator lamp (inoperative or indicates a malfunction) (5.1×). The most common reasons a Honda Cr-V fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); malfunction indicator lamp (inoperative or indicates a malfunction).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Honda Cr-V
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Honda Cr-V than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stop lamp: non-obligatory stop lamp not working | Advisory | 2013–2015 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4.4% | 0.2% | 22× | 12,674 |
| Pedal: wearing smooth | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 3% | 0.2% | 15× | 1,540 |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2010–2012 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 5.3% | 0.6% | 8.8× | 4,057 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | MOT fail | 2002–2004 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 10% | 2% | 5.1× | 3,687 |
| Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2000–2002 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 11% | 1.8% | 5.9× | 770 |
| Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured | Advisory | 2010–2012 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 5.9% | 1.8% | 3.3× | 4,057 |
| Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn | MOT fail | 1999–2001 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 7.4% | 1.7% | 4.4× | 476 |
| Exhaust system: mounting defective | Advisory | 2006–2008 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3× | 2,399 |
Honda Cr-V by mileage (2015–2017 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 1,232 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (11%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 8,723 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (11%) | — |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 14,208 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13%) | — |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 9,986 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | — |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 4,234 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | — |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 1,540 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Pedal: wearing smooth (3%, 15×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 538 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Pedal: wearing smooth (4.5%, 15×) |
Honda Cr-V by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 644 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (5.4×) |
| 2000 | 937 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (5.9×) |
| 2001 | 1,459 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (5.9×) |
| 2002 | 3,803 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (5.5×) |
| 2003 | 5,653 | Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (5.1×) |
| 2004 | 6,869 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (4.2×) |
| 2005 | 9,893 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (3.8×) |
| 2006 | 10,529 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (3.2×) |
| 2007 | 15,542 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (3×) |
| 2008 | 11,128 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (2.9×) |
| 2009 | 9,926 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (6.3×) |
| 2010 | 10,318 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (7.3×) |
| 2011 | 10,032 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (8.8×) |
| 2012 | 12,641 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (7.8×) |
| 2013 | 14,219 | Stop lamp: non-obligatory stop lamp not working at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (21×) |
| 2014 | 14,835 | Stop lamp: non-obligatory stop lamp not working at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (22×) |
| 2015 | 14,462 | Stop lamp: non-obligatory stop lamp not working at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (16×) |
| 2016 | 14,269 | Pedal: wearing smooth at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (15×) |
| 2017 | 11,988 | Nothing stands out |
| 2018 | 9,446 | Nothing stands out |
| 2019 | 8,385 | Nothing stands out |
| 2020 | 5,607 | Nothing stands out |
| 2021 | 184 | Nothing stands out |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Honda Cr-V?
In 203,359 UK MOT tests of the Honda Cr-V in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is stop lamp (non-obligatory stop lamp not working): recorded on 4.4% of tests of 2013–2015 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 22× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: pedal (wearing smooth) (15×); pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement) (8.8×); malfunction indicator lamp (inoperative or indicates a malfunction) (5.1×). The most common reasons a Honda Cr-V fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); malfunction indicator lamp (inoperative or indicates a malfunction).
Why do Honda Cr-Vs fail the MOT?
Across 203,359 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Honda Cr-V were position lamp (not working) (6.9% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (3.1% of tests); malfunction indicator lamp (inoperative or indicates a malfunction) (8.8% of tests).
At what mileage do Honda Cr-V problems start?
The clearest Honda Cr-V-specific issue, stop lamp (non-obligatory stop lamp not working), peaks against other cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) on 2013–2015 cars (4.4% of tests vs 0.2% for all cars that age).
Where does this Honda Cr-V data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 203,359 tests of the Honda Cr-V. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.