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2017–2022 Honda CR-V · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Honda CR-V typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£120–£1,200
Top three risks, from
£460
Worst case, everything
£4,000

The single priciest documented job on the 2017–2022 Honda CR-V is infotainment repair or software fix at £120–£1,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £610£4,000 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

ElectricalLow

Infotainment freezes and rearview-camera glitches.

Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200

Inspect · Test the touchscreen and camera thoroughly.

EngineMedium

Vibration at idle on 1.5T from oil dilution.

Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100

Inspect · Feel for rough idle when warm.

EngineHigh

1.5T oil dilution — fuel enters the oil, worse in cold climates/short trips.

Air-con regas or compressor£90–£900

Inspect · Pull the dipstick and smell for fuel; check for an over-full oil level.

HVACMedium

AC condenser failure / refrigerant leaks.

Water-ingress trace & seal£150–£800

Inspect · Confirm cold AC and ask about condenser replacement.

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

Inspecting a Honda CR-V this week?

Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.