Perfect small SUV
Occasional 'Check Engine Light'.
Solid and reliable SUV.
Compared with the opposition, Rav4, Ford Escape etc, it is far superior in quality.
We have put on 28000km in the eight months we have owned it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 17th October, 2010
The 2nd generation CRV is a very nice small SUV, some electrical problems, but overall very positive
Air compressor froze up and broke the serpentine belt at 104000.
Seems to have multiple electrical problems.
Repeated cabin dome light bulb failure every few months, even though replaced with a quality bulb each time.
Dash power outlet fuse failed several times when GPS or cell phone plugged in - apparently a fairly common problem with CR-V's. Fuse is under dash, bit of a pain to replace.
Left rear power window failed, not fixed.
Power locks broken, all but driver's door work, whether with door control or remote, even after reprogramming of remote.
Rear-mounted spare tire cover zipper froze up, had to break zipper to remove tire cover.
Mileage could be better, about 22 - 25 on the highway, but that seems common for all wheel drive for the 2nd generation CRV.
My wife's car, in general we like it.
Good pickup, feels faster than it really is.
Comfortable ride, pretty good sound insulation, good handling in snow, excellent visibility.
Lots of room inside compared to other small SUVs, seems more than in newer CRV models - a car pool buddy has a 2008 model LX and this seems roomier.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th May, 2010
I own a 2006 Honda CR-V and love it. I have 50,000 miles. Haven't had any issues whatsoever. I also have the all-wheel drive model with the automatic transmission. I get about 28 MPG highway and about 20 around town. Overall, excellent vehicle.
I don't think the 3rd generation is bigger inside like you stated. I test drove a new 2010 Honda CR-V before I bought my 2006 CR-V (used). In fact, the reason I bought the 2006 is because I hated the 2010. It felt a lot smaller inside, didn't ride as well, and the automatic transmission seemed clunky. At least in the model I test drove. I test drove my CR-V and absolutely loved it. I still do. Honda took a step backward with the new CR-V. The second-gen is far better.
A lemon
A/C compressor has exploded twice. Once at 40,000 kms and again at 84,000 kms. A lot of road noise.
A/C compressor problems that Honda knows about, but will take no responsibility for. Cost me a fortune. I have always owned Hondas, but this is my last one.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 19th June, 2009
Great, until you have to fix it
I'm an AC Repairman and I just replaced a compressor that was locked up. It took me two days working till 8-9 PM to fix it. Had to remove condenser, almost removed radiator to get to it. Certainly a pain to repair. If it wasn't a good friend, I would have told to call Honda.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 27th June, 2008
20th Oct 2010, 08:33
I don't know... I don't have an "occasional check engine light" on my RAV 4. Not so sure about the superior quality comment.
I like Honda's, but the CR-V has no V6 option, so you can't really tow anything with it. We put the Escape and the RAV 4 against each other, and the RAV 4 barely beat the Escape overall. Ford is making some very nice vehicles these days. It really came down to the drive as the RAV drives more like a car. I wouldn't say any of them has a lower quality level though. I owned an '08 Accord, and the quality was on par with Toyota and Ford overall, but not any better really. Resale is another issue.