Oil dilution (fuel in oil)
Signs: Oil level rises, fuel smell; cold climates
Fix: Software update, shorter oil intervals
2017–2022 · Honda CR-V 5
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The Honda CR-V V was built from 2017 to 2022.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 2 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is A/C condenser leak: it usually appears at 40,000–100,000 km and costs €400–900 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (5.3 %), tyres and wheels (3.5 %), brakes (2.2 %). It fails less often than average on: brakes, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility.
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 VTEC Turbo (L15B7) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 · API SN · ~3.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Signs: Oil level rises, fuel smell; cold climates
Fix: Software update, shorter oil intervals
Signs: A/C blows warm
Fix: Replace condenser
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.5 VTEC Turbo (L15B7) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| CVT fluidTransmission | every 60,000 km | €120–280 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 40,903 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.5 % | 2.2 % | 3.5 % | 4.3 % |
| Suspension | 0.1 % | 0.4 % | 1.0 % | 1.2 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.3 % | 0.6 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.2 % | 3.5 % | 4.9 % | 7.6 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 4.2 % | 5.3 % | 7.2 % | 10.7 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.3 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.1 % | 0.3 % | 1.1 % | 1.8 % |
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 2,350 complaints.
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (4). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026