Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2012–2018 Honda CR-V 2.2 Diesel Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Diesel smell from the engine bay, occasional warning light, rough running, or visible wetness around the injectors.
Start it from cold, let it idle with the bonnet open, then stop after a short drive and stand by the front of the car.
£900
Engine light, hesitant acceleration, rougher idle, flat mid-range pull, or repeated emissions-related faults.
From low speed, feed in throttle gently and then hold a steady cruise once warm.
£450
Loss of power, extra whistle, smoke under acceleration, or a car that feels flat when overtaking.
Accelerate firmly once the engine is warm, especially from the middle rev range.
£1,340
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2012–2018 Honda CR-V 2.2 Diesel 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