Catalytic Converter for Honda CR-V (2015-2016) 2.4L Front

Direct-Fit Front Catalytic Converter for 2015-2016 Honda CR-V (RM3/RM4)

What it Does: The direct-fit front catalytic converter restores factory exhaust purification and proper backpressure on the 2015-2016 Honda CR-V to eliminate diagnostic trouble codes P0420 and P0430.

The Stock Honda CR-V Catalyst Degradation

On high-mileage K24W direct-injected engines, the factory ceramic washcoat suffers from thermal fatigue, carbon contamination, and internal matrix breakdown. When the precious metal loading (platinum, palladium, and rhodium) degrades, oxygen storage capacity drops below the threshold, triggering persistent check engine lights (P0420/P0430). In severe cases, structural substrate fracture causes exhaust restriction, increased backpressure, degraded fuel economy, and sulfur-like exhaust odor.

The Engineering Solution

This replacement unit features a heavy-gauge, corrosion-resistant 409 stainless steel tubular shell engineered to resist road brine and thermal shock. Inside, a high-flow ceramic honeycomb substrate is coated with an optimized washcoat formulation that maximizes chemical conversion of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen oxides (NOx). CNC-machined, precision-stamped flanges align with OEM mating points, and integrated pre- and post-catalyst oxygen sensor bungs retain stock sensor harnesses without wire splicing or exhaust system modification.

What's Included

• 1 x Direct-fit front catalytic converter assembly

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2015-2016 Honda CR-V 2.4L (Front)
• 2015-2019 Honda CR-V 2.4L
• 2013-2017 Honda Accord 2.4L L4
• 2015-2019 Acura TLX 2.4L

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the RM3/RM4 CR-V?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2015-2016 Honda CR-V equipped with the K24W 2.4L engine. Note: This is an EPA-compliant 48-state legal unit and cannot be shipped to or registered in California, Colorado, New York, or Maine.

Is welding or pipe cutting required during installation?

No, this unit is engineered with OE-spec bolt-on flanges that mate directly to factory exhaust studs without fabrication.

The Honda Reliability Standard

Engineered to match strict JDM emissions tolerances, this converter restores clean tailpipe output, precise downstream O2 sensor feedback, and unrestricted volumetric efficiency to keep your RM3/RM4 platform running cleanly.