Common problems by part
Honda CR-V road wheels problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 57,990 MOT tests · Updated
At 9 years, 0.3 in 100 MOT tests of the Honda CR-V failed on road wheels, against 0.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 57,990 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 150 MOT tests with a fail
- When it starts: clear of 1.2 times from 25 years and at every older age seen
- Most common fail: Road wheel attachment: fixing missing, 0.2 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.3 fails per 100 MOT tests at 9 years, against 0.4 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 9 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A road wheels fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
Honda CR-V road wheels fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 25,351 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 29,492 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 35,534 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| 6 | 44,171 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| 7 | 50,156 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| 8 | 55,644 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 9 | 57,990 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| 10 | 56,112 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| 11 | 51,980 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 12 | 47,118 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| 13 | 42,894 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| 14 | 41,356 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| 15 | 47,195 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| 16 | 46,581 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 17 | 45,249 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| 18 | 39,659 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| 19* | 30,687 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 20* | 23,817 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| 21* | 15,701 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| 22* | 9,967 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| 23* | 5,658 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| 24* | 2,914 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 25* | 1,681 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
All first-use years of the Honda CR-V pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years. * Only survivors are still tested at this age.
What fails in the road wheels at 9 years
Fails
- Road wheel attachment: fixing missing: 0.2 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.3. Replace missing wheel nut or bolt: estimated £10–£59 (0.1–0.5 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £2–£20) Road wheel fixing missing MOT fail
Replace missing wheel nut or bolt cost
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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By engine and fuel
- 2.0 petrol: 0.2 per 100 at 9 years, about average for petrol class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 20,966 MOT tests)
- 2.2 diesel: 0.3 per 100 at 9 years, about average for diesel class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 14,195 MOT tests)
- 1.6 diesel: 0.3 per 100 at 9 years, about average for diesel class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 22,777 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
Check one Honda CR-V, not the average
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- Check a Honda CR-V's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
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Other Honda CR-V problems
Road wheels on rival models
- Nissan Qashqai road wheels problems: 0.5 per 100 MOT tests at 9 years, against 0.3 for the Honda CR-V (206,163 MOT tests)
- Ford Kuga road wheels problems: 0.3 per 100 MOT tests at 9 years, against 0.3 for the Honda CR-V (100,135 MOT tests)
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque road wheels problems: 0.4 per 100 MOT tests at 9 years, against 0.3 for the Honda CR-V (72,930 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Honda CR-V have more road wheels problems than other cars?
0.3 in 100 MOT tests at 9 years, against 0.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 57,990 MOT tests).
How common are Honda CR-V road wheels problems?
0.3 in 100 MOT tests at 9 years failed on road wheels, against 0.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 57,990 MOT tests).
What is the most common Honda CR-V road wheels fail?
0.2 in 100 MOT tests at 9 years: Road wheel attachment: fixing missing (125 MOT tests with it).
At what age do Honda CR-V road wheels fails start?
25 years: from then on the rate stays clear of 1.2 times all class 4 vehicles the same age at every age seen, 1,681 MOT tests.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 806,907 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare