Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Honda CR-V (2014–2016) Reliability

The Honda CR-V (2014–2016) scores 67/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from DVSA, NHTSA data. The most-flagged failure mode is 1.5 vtec turbo oil dilution, typically surfacing between 30,000 and 120,000 km. Workshop repair runs €100–€400. Estimated used prices span €6,500–€11,000.

Composite Score
67
/ 100
Average
Sources: DVSA · NHTSA · latest 2026
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2014–2016
Est. used price€6,500–€11,000
Documented issues1
Listings in catalogue32
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2012–2018 · 2026 report · n=5371
5371 complaints across 5 sampled year(s); resolved model="CR-V"
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20
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2004–2021 · 2024 report · n=272083
272,083 UK MOT tests · overall 18.6% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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85
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2003–2020 · 2023 report · n=184613
184,613 UK MOT tests · overall 20.6% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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82
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 272,083 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024 reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 3–5 yrs
96
3.9% fail vs 10.9% fleet
37,898 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
90
9.6% fail vs 19.2% fleet
73,521 tests
Age 10–14 yrs
88
17.5% fail vs 32.1% fleet
84,394 tests
Age 15–20 yrs
73
35.6% fail vs 38.8% fleet
76,270 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Track rod end
39,161
29.4%
#2
Ball joint dust cover
35,235
26.5%
#3
Headlamp
23,017
17.3%
#4
Registration plate lamp(s)
20,834
15.7%
#5
Wipers
14,775
11.1%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

Known Issues

Specific failure modes documented across European workshops, owner forums, and TSBs. Costs in EUR (and USD reference) reflect typical retail European labor + parts ranges — specialist shops at the low end, dealer pricing at the high end.

1.5 VTEC Turbo oil dilution
Typical at 30,000–120,000 km
RW CR-V 1.5 VTEC Turbo same oil dilution pattern as Civic. Worse on owners doing only short trips.
€100–€400medium

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