Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2012–2018 Honda CR-V 2.0 Petrol Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
A groan, graunch or vibration from the back when moving off, reversing on lock, or turning slowly in a car park.
Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions, then pull away gently from a stop.
£250
A short metallic rattle right after a cold start, usually after the car has been left overnight.
Start the engine from fully cold after it has been left standing for several hours.
£1,200
Cold air comes and goes, the system blows warm on hot days, or the air conditioning stops working altogether.
Run the climate control on full cold with the fan up after the engine has been idling for a few minutes.
£900
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2012–2018 Honda CR-V 2.0 Petrol Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually