2010 Honda CR-V: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2010 Honda CR-V
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Air con compressor failure
Air con compressors can fail, leaving the air con weak or warm.
At the viewing: Make sure the air con blows properly cold.
- All engines
Steering pulling or juddering
Pulling to the left or judder on tight turns can be signs of a steering problem.
At the viewing: Drive on a straight road and do some tight turns.
- Built 2008 to 2010
Power steering and fuel leak recalls
Cars built June 2008 to June 2010 were recalled for possible power steering failure, and some 2009–2010 cars for fuel leaks.
At the viewing: Ask for proof the recalls were done.
- All engines
Flat battery after standing
The ignition switch can keep drawing power when the car is parked, flattening the battery.
At the viewing: Ask whether the battery has gone flat after the car has sat for a few days.
- All engines
Misty rear lights
Water getting into the rear light units is quite common.
At the viewing: Look for fogging inside the rear lights.
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Other years
Every year of the Honda CR-V compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 172 | Tyres 7% |
| 2022 | 5,319 | Tyres 16% |
| 2021 | 11,559 | Tyres 17% |
| 2020 | 16,511 | Tyres 17% |
| 2019 | 24,647 | Tyres 19% |
| 2018 | 27,651 | Tyres 23% |
| 2017 | 35,474 | Tyres 25% |
| 2016 | 42,221 | Tyres 25% |
| 2015 | 42,809 | Tyres 26% |
| 2014 | 43,941 | Tyres 27% |
| 2013 | 42,130 | Tyres 27% |
| 2012 | 37,188 | Suspension 30% |
| 2011 | 29,303 | Suspension 35% |
| 2009 | 28,041 | Suspension 49% |
| 2008 | 30,817 | Suspension 52% |
| 2007 | 41,912 | Suspension 56% |
| 2006 | 28,289 | Suspension 60% |
| 2005 | 25,957 | Suspension 59% |
| 2004 | 18,131 | Suspension 60% |
| 2003 | 14,478 | Suspension 62% |
| 2002 | 9,696 | Suspension 62% |
| 2001 | 3,575 | Suspension 60% |
| 2000 | 2,219 | Suspension 64% |
| 1999 | 1,492 | Suspension 63% |
| 1998 | 1,052 | Suspension 62% |
| 1997 | 297 | Suspension 63% |