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Honda CR-V (2012 - 2018)

5
reviewed by Anonymous on 30 October 2024
4
reviewed by Anonymous on 15 March 2024
3
reviewed by Mike Gittens on 10 December 2023
5
reviewed by Martin Grier on 17 September 2023
5
reviewed by Anonymous on 15 September 2023
5
reviewed by Mr James D Humphrey on 3 June 2023
5
reviewed by Anonymous on 29 December 2022
5
reviewed by Anonymous on 9 September 2021
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reviewed by Pjhagan on 5 September 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 3 September 2021
5
reviewed by Mark Hildyard on 14 July 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 13 June 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 8 May 2021
5
reviewed by Anonymous on 12 January 2021
5
reviewed by Anonymous on 8 December 2020
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reviewed by Karl Massey on 23 November 2020
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reviewed by Anonymous on 14 November 2020
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reviewed by Anonymous on 28 August 2020
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reviewed by Anonymous on 28 August 2020
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reviewed by Anonymous on 28 August 2020
5
reviewed by Anonymous on 28 August 2020
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reviewed by Anonymous on 28 August 2020
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reviewed by Paul_L_W-s-M on 15 August 2020
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reviewed by Cor Bear on 24 March 2020
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reviewed by Anonymous on 29 February 2020
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reviewed by michael entwisle on 20 November 2019
5
reviewed by Anonymous on 25 July 2019
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reviewed by Anonymous on 24 July 2019
4
reviewed by Anonymous on 22 January 2019
4
reviewed by Mike H on 20 January 2019
5
reviewed by Stuart Clifford on 4 December 2018
5
reviewed by aleng on 26 October 2018
5
reviewed by Anonymous on 7 August 2018
1
reviewed by jimbo13 on 28 March 2018
4
reviewed by Anonymous on 23 March 2018
3
reviewed by NE Auto buyer on 29 November 2017
4
reviewed by topper on 2 August 2017
4
reviewed by Amax on 24 January 2017
5
reviewed by Marcus T. on 25 August 2016
3
reviewed by David Edwards on 13 August 2016
5
reviewed by EngineDriver on 19 June 2016
5
reviewed by cravo on 29 January 2016
3
reviewed by 24PAL on 10 December 2015
5
reviewed by nirmalsudan on 29 October 2015
2
reviewed by martins321 on 12 September 2015
5
reviewed by CTrounce on 30 June 2015
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reviewed by prion on 23 April 2015
1
reviewed by hopkinsj on 15 March 2015
4
reviewed by Gee66 on 20 February 2015
4
reviewed by wildersmouth on 20 February 2015
2
reviewed by rovert on 14 January 2015
5
reviewed by saabmarvin on 23 December 2014
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reviewed by Stravaiger on 6 October 2014
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reviewed by slowish&steadish on 15 September 2014
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reviewed by Anonymous on 5 June 2014
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reviewed by mrmender on 29 April 2014
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reviewed by Alan 5 on 23 March 2014
4

2.0 i-VTEC SR 5dr 4 X 4

reviewed by markw1973 on 11 March 2014
4
Overall rating
3
How it drives
4
Fuel economy
3
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
4
Cost of maintenance and repairs
5
Experience at the dealership
5
How practical it is
4
How you rate the manufacturer
4
Overall reliability

Niggles, niggles and more minor niggles!

What I have to keep reminding myself, is what another reviewer said 'this is a piece of kit, like an ironing board, purchased to fulfill a purpose' and he could'nt have got it more right! Before buying I drove most of the SUVs in this category and all were a disapointment to drive, including the CR-V, but that's in comparison to our previous M-Sport BMW. Which is the big point I would make about the car or any in the class, as the dealer said 'in comparison it's never going to be exciting' once you get over that and realise the CR-V is hugely practical then it really is a very good car.

The CR-V was the only car in the class which had the two main features we wanted, which given the choice is amazing really. It had to be huge enough to cope with a baby (and kit) two dogs (and kit) and two adults (no kit allowed) comfortable and reliable, and importantly, petrol combined with 4wd (we live semi rural and but don't cover the huge mileages needed to warrant a diesel).

Now don't get me wrong, the title would lead you to believe the CR-v has been a problem, far from it and the Honda dealer is great. However, a number of niggles and design flaws are becoming a pain, certainly in comparion to our near faultless BMW (1 minor problem in 3 years).

And so to the list of (perhaps petty) niggles:

1. The stop start technology has never worked! It never did on the BMW, for the same reason, that we dont cover the mileage. The difference being that having taken the BMW on a long run the battery was sufficiently charged for it to start working, not with the Honda, that requires a trip to the dealer and even then no luck. Another known fault apparently.
2. Smells, another CR-V fact of life apparently. Stinks of petrol on start-up and stinks of rubber (occasionally) on the move!
3. The parking sensors are appalling, giving you absolulely no confidence that they are communicating the actual disatance between you and an obstacle. The problem being that they seem to take to long to come on and when they do the sound just is'nt communicating the distance to and progession toward the obstacle well enough.
4. Dirt, an annoying gap between the door and the frame collects and extrordinary amount of muck.
5. The wheel arch liner has also started to detach itself.


To end on a positive, it is a good car, certainly better than most of the alternatives, very comfortable and very practical. It's because I like it that I find the imperfections annoying.

*** Update - today we find ourselves back at the dealer (again! BMW 0 in 3 years Honda 3 times in 6 months) for what an as of yet unidenified grinding coming from the rear wheels/brakes. It may be a Japanese car but clearly not built to their standards...

**** Update on the update - small stone lodged in brake caliper, not sure whether to be annoyed that a stone could get in or not.... However I can only praise Cloverleaf Honda, no fuss, no bother and no charge...better than the appalling West Country based BMW dealer I'm used to!!

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5
reviewed by Anonymous on 23 December 2013
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reviewed by halmal on 28 November 2013
4
reviewed by hopkinsj on 23 September 2013
4
reviewed by barneyhj on 29 January 2013

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About this car

Price£22,005–£36,165
Road TaxC–I
MPG36.7–64.2 mpg
Real MPG83.6%

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