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Honda CR-V (III) common problems.

2007–2012 · Petrol / Diesel

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2 known faults with sources

Engines: 2.0 i-VTEC (Petrol) · 2.2 i-CTDi / i-DTEC (Diesel)

Honda CR-V (2007–2012) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
Engine / equipment
Honda CR-V (2007–2012), all versions
Period mentioned
2007–2012
Symptoms
A somewhat fragile power-folding mirror mechanism and, on the diesel, engine stops from the fuel pump power supply.
Possible cause described
According to AUTO BILD, Honda reinforced the mirror mechanism on the next CR-V.
Check for the garage
Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift and its fault memory read with a diagnostic tool.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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Engines: 2.2 i-CTDi / i-DTEC (Diesel)

The CR-V diesel suddenly stops and will not restart because of the fuel pump’s power supply (CR-V III)Fuel system
Engine / equipment
Fuel pump power supply: Honda CR-V (III) 2.2 diesel
Period mentioned
2007–2012
Symptoms
Now and then the engine stops without warning and cannot be restarted.
Possible cause described
According to AUTO BILD, the fuel pump’s power supply on the CR-V III proved somewhat unstable; on the CR-V IV, with the same 2.2, it no longer happens.
Check for the garage
If it stops while driving, get to safety and call for assistance. At the garage, check the fuel pump supply, relay and connectors.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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