Likes
- Great value with plenty of standard features
- Showing great reliability
- Excellent practicality
Used Honda CR-V (RW) review
2017 - 2022
Dislikes
- Infotainment system is severely lacking compared to its competitors
- Very boring form of motoring
- CVT does drone a bit
Stuff you should know
The 2017-2022 RW Honda CR-V is the fifth generation of the popular mid-size SUV. It was first introduced in Australia in 2017 and has been updated twice since then, in 2019 and 2021.
The CR-V is available in two engine options: a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine and a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. Both engines are mated to a CVT automatic transmission. The 2.0-litre engine produces 113kW of power and 189Nm of torque, while the 1.5-litre engine produces 140kW of power and 240Nm of torque.
The 2017 – 2022 Honda CR-V is available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configurations. The all-wheel drive system is Honda’s Real Time AWD system, which can send up to 70% of the engine’s power to the rear wheels when needed.
It’s a spacious and comfortable SUV. It has a comfortable ride and plenty of interior space for five adults.
The CR-V is well-equipped with safety features. It comes standard with features such as six airbags, ABS, EBD, stability control, and traction control. It also has a reversing camera and parking sensors.
It has been updated twice since its introduction in 2017. The 2019 update brought a new front grille, headlights, and taillights. It also added a new Honda Sensing suite of safety features, which includes adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking.
The 2021 update was more minor. It brought a new black exterior styling pack and a new interior colour scheme. It also added a wireless phone charger to the range-topping VTi-LX grade.
The 2017-2022 RW Honda CR-V is a good all-round SUV. It is spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped. It is also relatively fuel-efficient. The CR-V is a good choice for families or anyone looking for a practical and reliable SUV.
What goes wrong
The 2017-2022 RW Honda CR-V is a generally reliable car, but there have been a few common faults reported by owners. These include:
- Air conditioning problems: Some owners have reported that their CR-V’s air conditioning blows warm air, even when the system is set to cold. This is a relatively common problem with Honda cars, and it is usually caused by a faulty blend door actuator.
- Door lock problems: Some owners have reported that their CR-V’s door locks stick or don’t work properly. This is also a relatively common problem, and it is usually caused by a faulty actuator or wiring issue.
- Groaning noises: Some owners have reported hearing groaning noises coming from the rear suspension of their CR-V. This is usually caused by loose or worn suspension components.
- CVT transmission problems: Some owners have reported problems with their CR-V’s CVT transmission, such as slipping or hesitation. This is a less common problem, but it can be serious if it is not addressed.
- Paint problems: Some owners have reported problems with the paint on their CR-V, such as peeling, fading & corrosion.
It is important to note that these are just some of the common faults that have been reported with the 2017-2022 RW Honda CR-V. Not all CR-Vs will experience these problems, and many owners will have a completely problem-free experience. However, it is important to be aware of these potential issues if you are considering buying a used CR-V.
Recalls:
- October 2017 – A misalignment in welding in Honda CR-V vehicles may lead to breakage of the welded area, affecting 173 units and potentially causing the right front wheel to tilt, rendering the vehicle undrivable and posing a crash hazard.
- July 2020 – Honda vehicles including Civic, City, Jazz, CR-V, H-RV, Accord from 2018-2021, with 54,300 affected units, have an improper manufacturing process in a fuel pump component that could swell, leading to engine start failure or stalling while driving, posing a potential accident risk and serious harm to occupants and others on the road.
- January 2023 – Honda issued a recall for 5,053 units of CR-V and Civic models from 2021-2022 due to a defect in the Genuine accessory window tint applied to front side windows, which does not meet specifications, potentially reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents and harm to vehicle occupants and others on the road.
The 2017-2022 RW Honda CR-V is a generally reliable car, but there have been a few common faults reported by owners. These include:
- Air conditioning problems: Some owners have reported that their CR-V’s air conditioning blows warm air, even when the system is set to cold. This is a relatively common problem with Honda cars, and it is usually caused by a faulty blend door actuator.
- Door lock problems: Some owners have reported that their CR-V’s door locks stick or don’t work properly. This is also a relatively common problem, and it is usually caused by a faulty actuator or wiring issue.
- Groaning noises: Some owners have reported hearing groaning noises coming from the rear suspension of their CR-V. This is usually caused by loose or worn suspension components.
- CVT transmission problems: Some owners have reported problems with their CR-V’s CVT transmission, such as slipping or hesitation. This is a less common problem, but it can be serious if it is not addressed.
- Paint problems: Some owners have reported problems with the paint on their CR-V, such as peeling, fading & corrosion.
It is important to note that these are just some of the common faults that have been reported with the 2017-2022 RW Honda CR-V. Not all CR-Vs will experience these problems, and many owners will have a completely problem-free experience. However, it is important to be aware of these potential issues if you are considering buying a used CR-V.
Recalls:
- October 2017 – A misalignment in welding in Honda CR-V vehicles may lead to breakage of the welded area, affecting 173 units and potentially causing the right front wheel to tilt, rendering the vehicle undrivable and posing a crash hazard.
- July 2020 – Honda vehicles including Civic, City, Jazz, CR-V, H-RV, Accord from 2018-2021, with 54,300 affected units, have an improper manufacturing process in a fuel pump component that could swell, leading to engine start failure or stalling while driving, posing a potential accident risk and serious harm to occupants and others on the road.
- January 2023 – Honda issued a recall for 5,053 units of CR-V and Civic models from 2021-2022 due to a defect in the Genuine accessory window tint applied to front side windows, which does not meet specifications, potentially reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents and harm to vehicle occupants and others on the road.
The 2017-2022 RW Honda CR-V is a generally reliable car, but there have been a few common faults reported by owners. These include:
- Air conditioning problems: Some owners have reported that their CR-V’s air conditioning blows warm air, even when the system is set to cold. This is a relatively common problem with Honda cars, and it is usually caused by a faulty blend door actuator.
- Door lock problems: Some owners have reported that their CR-V’s door locks stick or don’t work properly. This is also a relatively common problem, and it is usually caused by a faulty actuator or wiring issue.
- Groaning noises: Some owners have reported hearing groaning noises coming from the rear suspension of their CR-V. This is usually caused by loose or worn suspension components.
- CVT transmission problems: Some owners have reported problems with their CR-V’s CVT transmission, such as slipping or hesitation. This is a less common problem, but it can be serious if it is not addressed.
- Paint problems: Some owners have reported problems with the paint on their CR-V, such as peeling, fading & corrosion.
It is important to note that these are just some of the common faults that have been reported with the 2017-2022 RW Honda CR-V. Not all CR-Vs will experience these problems, and many owners will have a completely problem-free experience. However, it is important to be aware of these potential issues if you are considering buying a used CR-V.
Recalls:
- October 2017 – A misalignment in welding in Honda CR-V vehicles may lead to breakage of the welded area, affecting 173 units and potentially causing the right front wheel to tilt, rendering the vehicle undrivable and posing a crash hazard.
- July 2020 – Honda vehicles including Civic, City, Jazz, CR-V, H-RV, Accord from 2018-2021, with 54,300 affected units, have an improper manufacturing process in a fuel pump component that could swell, leading to engine start failure or stalling while driving, posing a potential accident risk and serious harm to occupants and others on the road.
- January 2023 – Honda issued a recall for 5,053 units of CR-V and Civic models from 2021-2022 due to a defect in the Genuine accessory window tint applied to front side windows, which does not meet specifications, potentially reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents and harm to vehicle occupants and others on the road.
Should you buy it?
Honda has become known for making solid, reliable cars – the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V is no different.
Despite a few common concerns, the Honda CR-V is proving to be reliable, albeit a bit boring in terms of the driving experience. It does make up for it by being hugely practical.
One major issue is the infotainment system. While not poor from a reliability sense, it just lacks usability, as well as being a nightmare to use in direct sunlight. Some owners have even said the poor usability is one of, if not the only reason, they wish to sell the car. It’s that bad…
Our advice would be to buy the newest one you can, for two main reasons. Firstly, you’ll get the most possible remaining factory support, so if anything goes wrong, it should be covered under warranty. Secondly, if it’s post-2019, you’ll get updated safety tech, wich is obviously a good thing. As well, make sure it has a full service history and get a pre-purchase inspection done. Do all that and you’ll have a cracking family SUV.
Honda has become known for making solid, reliable cars – the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V is no different.
Despite a few common concerns, the Honda CR-V is proving to be reliable, albeit a bit boring in terms of the driving experience. It does make up for it by being hugely practical.
One major issue is the infotainment system. While not poor from a reliability sense, it just lacks usability, as well as being a nightmare to use in direct sunlight. Some owners have even said the poor usability is one of, if not the only reason, they wish to sell the car. It’s that bad…
Our advice would be to buy the newest one you can, for two main reasons. Firstly, you’ll get the most possible remaining factory support, so if anything goes wrong, it should be covered under warranty. Secondly, if it’s post-2019, you’ll get updated safety tech, wich is obviously a good thing. As well, make sure it has a full service history and get a pre-purchase inspection done. Do all that and you’ll have a cracking family SUV.
Should you buy it?
Honda has become known for making solid, reliable cars – the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V is no different.
Despite a few common concerns, the Honda CR-V is proving to be reliable, albeit a bit boring in terms of the driving experience. It does make up for it by being hugely practical.
One major issue is the infotainment system. While not poor from a reliability sense, it just lacks usability, as well as being a nightmare to use in direct sunlight. Some owners have even said the poor usability is one of, if not the only reason, they wish to sell the car. It’s that bad…
Our advice would be to buy the newest one you can, for two main reasons. Firstly, you’ll get the most possible remaining factory support, so if anything goes wrong, it should be covered under warranty. Secondly, if it’s post-2019, you’ll get updated safety tech, wich is obviously a good thing. As well, make sure it has a full service history and get a pre-purchase inspection done. Do all that and you’ll have a cracking family SUV.
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Models, pricing & features
Tech specs
Body Styles
5 door Wagon
Engines
1.5 litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol (Vi)
Power
140kW – 1.5 litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
113kW – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol (Vi)
Torque
240Nm – 1.5 litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
189Nm – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol (Vi)
Transmissions
1-speed Constantly Variable Transmission
Fuel Consumption
7 – 7.6L / 100km
Length
4596 – 4635mm (5 door Wagon)
Width
1855mm (5 door Wagon)
Height
1679 – 1689mm (5 door Wagon)
Wheelbase
2660mm (5 door Wagon)
Tare Mass
1469 – 1679kg (5 door Wagon)
Kerb Weight
1504 – 1642kg (5 door Wagon)
Towing
600kg (unbraked), 1000kg – 1500kg (braked)
ANCAP Ratings
5 stars (tested 2017)
Body Styles
5 door Wagon
Engines
1.5 litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol (Vi)
Power
140kW – 1.5 litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
113kW – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol (Vi)
Torque
240Nm – 1.5 litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
189Nm – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol (Vi)
Transmissions
1-speed Constantly Variable Transmission
Fuel Consumption
7 – 7.6L / 100km
Length
4596 – 4635mm (5 door Wagon)
Width
1855mm (5 door Wagon)
Height
1679 – 1689mm (5 door Wagon)
Wheelbase
2660mm (5 door Wagon)
Tare Mass
1469 – 1679kg (5 door Wagon)
Kerb Weight
1504 – 1642kg (5 door Wagon)
Towing
600kg (unbraked), 1000kg – 1500kg (braked)
ANCAP Ratings
5 stars (tested 2017)
Body Styles
5 door Wagon
Engines
1.5 litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol (Vi)
Power
140kW – 1.5 litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
113kW – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol (Vi)
Torque
240Nm – 1.5 litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
189Nm – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol (Vi)
Transmissions
1-speed Constantly Variable Transmission
Fuel Consumption
7 – 7.6L / 100km
Length
4596 – 4635mm (5 door Wagon)
Width
1855mm (5 door Wagon)
Height
1679 – 1689mm (5 door Wagon)
Wheelbase
2660mm (5 door Wagon)
Tare Mass
1469 – 1679kg (5 door Wagon)
Kerb Weight
1504 – 1642kg (5 door Wagon)
Towing
600kg (unbraked), 1000kg – 1500kg (braked)
ANCAP Ratings
5 stars (tested 2017)
Warranty & servicing
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Service Intervals
10,000 km / 12 months
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