Honda CR-V: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 7.5% of Honda CR-V MOT tests — 89,543 tests out of 1,190,734. It shows up most on 1997 and 1998 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 847 | 19.5% |
| 1998 | 3,086 | 19.3% |
| 1999 | 4,362 | 18.5% |
| 2000 | 6,438 | 18.8% |
| 2001 | 9,896 | 19.0% |
| 2002 | 25,918 | 16.7% |
| 2003 | 37,972 | 17.1% |
| 2004 | 45,379 | 16.2% |
| 2005 | 63,972 | 15.2% |
| 2006 | 68,119 | 14.8% |
| 2007 | 97,559 | 14.3% |
| 2008 | 68,197 | 11.7% |
| 2009 | 59,799 | 9.7% |
| 2010 | 60,620 | 6.7% |
| 2011 | 58,949 | 6.1% |
| 2012 | 73,071 | 5.1% |
| 2013 | 80,924 | 3.7% |
| 2014 | 83,330 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 79,501 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 77,416 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 64,536 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 50,365 | 0.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.