Faults:

SRS air bag indicator light came on two weeks after purchase and had to be reset by the dealer.

The Macpherson struts need to be replaced.

This is a problem where I live due to the extreme cold in the winter.

One, and possibly two tires, need to be replaced due to what appears to be internal separation, according to the mechanic, causing vibration during acceleration.

General Comments:

I live in Yellowknife Northwest Territories Canada. Yellowknife has a population of about 18000 people. It does not have a Honda dealership. I purchased the CRV in Edmonton Alberta which is about 1600kms south of Yellowknife. When I purchased the vehicle I asked the head salesman if I could get warranty work done in Yellowknife. He checked with the service dept. and they said where I could take it in Yellowknife for warranty and service work.

About two weeks after I had purchased the vehicle the SRS light came on indicating a problem with the air bag system. I took it to the business in Yellowknife approved by the Honda dealer in Edmonton. I was told that there was nothing they could do as only Honda dealers had the proprietary scanner required to read the "check engine" and "air bag" codes. The car would have to return 1600kms to the dealer for warranty work. I called the dealer about the problem. They were apologetic, but said it would have to return to a Honda dealer. I notified Honda Canada that I had been miss-led about where warranty work could be done. I probably would not have bought the vehicle if I had known this. They were also apologetic, but offered no solution.

The latest problem is the struts failing. This is a common problem on these vehicles as they can't take the cold. The warranty expires in about 8 months. My intention is to sell the vehicle before this occurs or I will be replacing the struts at my own expense, probably every year.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

This car is very simple and functional. I've had no problems so far. Very easy to maintain. Don't plan on going off roading or race other cars with the CRV, its not a performance car. The CRV is a good all round car for normal paved road driving. It drives and feels like a regular passenger car, but still has the usefulness of an SUV.

Faults:

The cruise control was improperly adjusted and when "resuming" speed, I felt like the car was being shot from a cannon. The dealer fixed it.

I have had two factory recall notices already.

General Comments:

This is a great little mini SUV.

The all wheel drive is wonderful. I don't use it until I need it.

The back seat has the most room of all the mini SUV's I looked at before I bought the CR-V.

Everyone should check out the included picnic table!

I think the finishes could be better.

The shift lever was in an odd location, but one gets used to it.

The creative use of the brake lever placement was wonderful.

The room between the front seats, with the tray down, is very useful.

Faults:

Vehicle was subject to a recall for a manufacturer's defect in the braking system.

General Comments:

The CR-V is a great hybrid of small car responsiveness and four wheel drive utility.

Not a car for serious off-roading, but great for highway and bad weather conditions.

The added height from the four wheel platform gives great visibility.

The interior is spacious and roomy, with lots of little extras.

I have used the folding table!

The vehicle is very reliable, down to the smallest of features.

There have been no loose knobs or buttons.

The most serious problem has been keeping my wife from behind the steering wheel.