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Honda CR-V buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Honda CR-V costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 182 for sale right now.
Our take on the Honda CR-V
A 2023 Honda CR-V typically advertises at €39,950 and a 2018 one at €17,950, so it loses roughly 15% of its value a year at that age, faster than most cars. The 2.0 hybrid is the most common engine (63% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 400k km.
Check a Honda CR-V's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Honda CR-V prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €70,000 | 0k km | 7 |
| 2025 | €57,950 | 12k km | 9 |
| 2024 | €49,950 | 36k km | 12 |
| 2023 | €39,950 | 93k km | 5 |
| 2022 | €30,800 | 65k km | 13 |
| 2021 | €29,000 | 63k km | 7 |
| 2020 | €24,950 | 100k km | 9 |
| 2019 | €23,950 | 84k km | 38 |
| 2018 | €17,950 | 155k km | 15 |
| 2017 | €15,000 | 182k km | 23 |
| 2016 | €12,750 | 209k km | 16 |
| 2015 | €10,950 | 222k km | 14 |
Common Honda CR-V problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Hybrid | ~400k km | ~€270 | 50 |
| 1.6 Diesel | ~330k km | ~€200 | 24 |
| 2.0 Petrol | ~400k km | ~€600 | 5 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Honda CR-V
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Honda CR-V
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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