Honda CR-V

"All she'll drive great in snow. Recalls, compressor, headlight , cat converter.,"

"The only real constant complaint I've had with my CRV over the years is road noise. Everything else about having the CRV has been a good experience, but when I shop for it's replacement, I want a vehicle with much less road noise."

"Acceleration better than I expected right from the beginning and it's always been a pleasure to drive."

"visibility in driving position, responsive steering and strong acceleration"

"Great acelaration and braking."

"no problems very reliable"

"The vehicle drives great, but is lacking in passing power. I live on two lane roads and highways and have to pass often."

"Very noise, the acceleration is very slow to a point at times feels dangerous due to how slow the car picks up."

"It has decent acceleration, handle no is good but now is a little 'loose' feeling. Mostly I really like the short turning radius, making it good in tight spaces. Along with AWD the car is a good for dirt roads and other interesting driving situations."

"Consistent reliable performance in Alaska at minus 60 degrees and in the desert at plus110 degrees! Air conditioning works great! Reliable in off road muddy, icy slippery situations at sea level to more than 8000feet - steep climbing."

"5-speed manual transmission enhances an excellent driving experience. Nimble handling, good acceleration and smooth ride. The cabin is a little noisy, but tolerable."

"Good gearbox, good acceleration, handles well."

"Drives great - previous owner kept it well maintained to smallest detail."

"Its been dependable"

"It handles very well. It is quite peppy for a little 4 cylinder, acts more like a V-6."

"The best car I have owned for travel in snow and ice!"

"Very peppy car. Accelerates quickly. Nimble in maneuvering."

"When my sons drive my car they're surprised at the way it handles and its pickup. I love the car."

"Very comfortable, excellent handling, pick-up. Too vulnerable to rusting brakes, underside, though long dirt driveway mostly responsible."

"Acceleration and handling are great. A little to much road noise."

"Let me tell you, even with over 200,000 miles on this CRV, it still has good pickup and gives a smooth ride!"

"VTEC. 2.4 liter twin cam. Peppy and smooth. Kick it and it gets up and moves!"

"This car has a smooth ride that subsequent models cannot equal. My parents purchased a 2015 CR-V because of their experience with ours, but they complain that the ride is not as comfortable."

"Outstanding performance. Closing in on 250,00 miles with few needed repairs."

"I love driving this car. Handling is responsive. Acceleration is zippy."

"Functional driving experience, driving response is firm and immediate, acceleration is suffucuent"

"Handles very well, small turning radius, good visibility, simple controls. Acceleration is good (could use a few more ponies)."

"Good power, reliable traction in winter."

"It drives as one would expect for a small SUV."

"Excellent in snow, ice mud. Good on curves. Does everything I ask it to do."

"Been a very good purchase. Never had a vehicle last as well"

"not so fast stiff ride"

"For such a large vehicle it handles easily and can be parked anywhere"

"The CRV handles very well. It hugs the road on a curve. It has a short turning radius which helps in parking or tight spaces. Easily gets up to speed on a highway."

"4WD is great in winter It handles very well all the time with good acceleration"

"Too much road noise. Acceleration could be better."

"decent accelaration"

"The acceleration is much improved over previous models, but I'd still prefer a touch more power. The handling is generally good."

"It started off with reasonable get up and go but the quality of acceleration decreased significantly over time. In addition, road noice has become a problem in the last few years."

"Good acceleration and shifts. All wheel drive takes away from overall power, but it all works well."

"Great"

"Acceleration is sometimes inadequate when merging onto or passing on the highways."

"The engine is not huge for the size of this vehicle but the acceleration is most acceptable. The handling in dry, wet, and freezing conditions is superb."

"brisk acceleration, good handling"

"Moves when I want it to move. No real problems in driving with a 4 cylinder vehicle. I really don't push the hills over 65mph, except when I have to pass a truck. Still can move on the interstates at 75mph."

"AWD very effective for winter driving"

"at 205,000 miles it still is quick and responsive on the road. Hills are no problem. With its 4 wheel drive . I am free to travel wherever (almost) i wish to go."

"Purrs like it did when I first bought it still after 13 years. Handles very well for its age, still powerful acceleration."

"great handling for a vehicle this size and age. great fuel economy"

"I find the handling and acceleration on this car to be excellent, although it doesn't compare to my 2016 Honda Civic."

"Good acceleration and handling"

"Vtec engine has very good lpower when a/c is off. Love the 5-speed."

"It's as good as it gets"

"road noise"

"The road noise has always been loud. I am upset that the electrical system in this vehicle is slowly deteriorating. It would be very expensive to repair. Inside roof lights went out first, then automatic door lock stopped working on passenger rear door, now tailgate automatic lock does not work."

"Since we bought the car new the seats have been very hard and not very comfortable. The ride is rough and we feel every bump and crack on the road. We learned to live with it but wished these areas were better."

"Very high road noise. Makes it difficult to listen to the radio or a CD."

"Love the vehicle. Noise insulation would make it perfect. It's very noisy inside so listening to music or audio book is a strain."

"Seats are comfortable,climate control works well but there is pronounced road noise."

"Lots of road noise"

"I am 6'5" I originally bought it for mostly short drives, my drives are now longer and the car is to small for me."

"I'm a smaller person and the car feels "too big" for me. i had a '98 Toyota RAV4 and it was the right fit. I really would like to find another perfect fit. The climate control temperature is great, unfortunately the directional controls don't distribute the air where it's needed"

"Seats are hard and not very comfortable. Long drives were very uncomfortable after the first hour. The car is noisy and I felt like I was in a tin can."

"Air conditions died any 2 yrs ago. We did not repair it (cost vs usage). But wish it worked. As we get older, seat comfort would be nice if a bit 'cushier'."

"Noisy interior"

"This is the wife's car, I occasionally drive it. I am tall, I could use 3 or 4 inches more leg room. Otherwise satisfied."

"Noisy for long trips."

"My biggest issue is the road noise level heard inside. Loud."

"the seats become uncomfortably hard on long trips."

"Seats are still comfortable after several years. Good leg room in the back seat. Road noise is very noticeable on rough surfaces. Air conditioner and heater work very well."

"Car is very noisy on the road making normal conversation difficult."

"We really like almost everything about the CR-V except for the high level of noise inside the cabin. Over time--and as we've gotten older--the noise has become very annoying, and interferes with our ability to listen to music. The noise doesn't really interfere with our ability to converse. I would pay VERY close attention to road noise before I ever bought another Honda product (and I've owned 3)."

"The whole vehicle vibrates strongly when driving over 60 mph, and really SHAKES, especially the steering wheel, going over 65 mph. This has gotten worse in the last few years. Also, it's VERY noisy inside the vehicle. It sounds like all the windows are open when they're actually closed. The road noise is very loud."

"ease of driving such as parking and turning. lacks acceleration, great visibility"

"The seats are very comfortable, with great back support. The back seat has more than ample leg room. The climate system is excellent, with well designed controls. The ride is generally good, with a firm feel of the roadway. The noise level at higher speeds is somewhat annoying, but not a deal-breaker."

"Road noise is high on some roads."

"Wind noise is quite loud (which CR mentioned in its review 12 years ago). Foam in the driver's seat is starting to weaken due to age."

"seats, climate control."

"Leg room is tight for tall people, Road noise somewhat high."

"5 speed manual. Quiet and comfortable inside, A/C and heat work well, holds highway speed in cruise on hills here in mountains."

"This car has a noisy ride and the seats are not comfortable."

"I'm handicapped. The 2004 Honda CR-V is a perfict size for a 5'0" person to easily climb into and access all the dashboard has to offer. The air conditioner is fantastic: cold air blows within 60 seconds. My CR-V is equipped with an AM/FM radio, cassette deck & CD player; the sound system is as good as it gets!"

"Pronounced road noise."

"It is a little noisy, but with kids and the radio on, it's not that bad. Seats are not as comfortable as those in the minivan, but for an inexpensive car, are not bad. Ride is terrific."

"The Honda is noisy (wind and road). Not conducive to conversation or audio."

"seats are ok, lots of road noise"

"There's a fair amount of road noise, and if I have a rear window open without a front window open, there's terrible buffeting. One feels every speed bump, pothole, steel plate, etc. The seats are pretty comfortable, though; I make an annual 700 mile trip in this car with no discomfort (from the car anyway)."

"Way too loud."

"Decent seats. Pretty comfortable positions. This is an LX so it's not as nice as the older EX I had."

"Road noise heard inside the cabin is extremely loud. Had I fully appreciated just how loud it gets--especially since I've had some deterioration in my hearing in the time since I purchased the vehicle--I probably would've brought something different. In all other respects, the car performs admirably."

"Ride is rough and not very smooth and it is quite noisy."

"Comfortable sears, functional dash, mirrors, great vehicle design, low road noise."

"For a 14yr old car, it handles very, very sturdy. I wish all cars were built this good. When, we replace this car, it WILL BE another Honda CR-V."

"We have used the CRV for road trips that included twelve hour driving days and found the seats to be comfortable throughout."

"Road noise is very noticeable and irritating"

"Seats are moderately comfortable, getting worse with age. Road and wind noise are excessive."

"We’ve driven on many long trips in this car and I find both the seats, the visibility and the ride exceptionally comfortable, although not plush."

"The only complaint about my car is the noise level and in subsequent years, Honda made a huge change to this after the 2004 model"

"The only complaint I have with the 2004 CRV is interior road noise. It is a excellent vehicle in every other way."

"The road noise interferes with listening to music."

"Great ride for a 4 wheel drive. Roomy interior for hauling."

"The seats are comfortable but the front legroom is a little short. The road noise is very loud."

"It's always been a very noisy car. Lots of street noise. And as it's gotten older, there are a ton of unidentified rattles within the car."

"Excellent back support; easily adjustable for maximum comfort. I'm a large guy, so the size of the seat could be increased a bit. The noise in the car, while driving, is tolerable, but it would be great to reduce it considerably. The ride is generally smooth, with no problems in steering or handling."

"ROAD NOISE always stands out... Why can't Honda correct this??"

"very comfortable"

"Seats are comfortable. Rides good for a 13+ year old car."

"More road noise than we expected."

"Road noise level is higher than most cars"

"Too much highway noise."

"A little bit noisy inside."

"I am over 6 feet tall and weigh over 300 pounds. When I drive this car, I feel as if the seat padding is right on the floor of the car and my knees are always hitting the sides of the foot-well."

"high seating position"

"The seats in the 2004 CRV EX were comfortable and the ride pretty good for a smaller vehicle. The noise level is too loud!"

"Generally noisy and rough ride"

"too much road noise; larger/taller passengers/drivers say the front seats are uncomfortable for their backs. I have not had any issue with that"

"This old lady is comfort personified. The seats and the ride are comfortable, even after owner 200,000 miles"

"the Honda interior is well crafted and comfortable. The road noise is pronounced and irritating."

"Seats are no longer comfortable on long rides. Loud road noise. It has been a reliable car for the most part and a good purchase with decent, but not great, gas mileage."

"The ride has always been stiff and the cab has been fairly noisy. It's my wife's car and she liked the size and acceleration of the car, but the interior has always been noisy."

"Noisy cabin"

"Fir long rides, seats are comfortable."

"I have 156,000 miles on the car and still get 24-26 MPG"

"Considering I have had no car payments for approximately 7 years and having had no major unreimbursed (Takata airbags) I consider it an exceptional value"

"170000 miles only routine maintenance"

"Exceptionally reliable and very durable. This vehicle is 13 years old and still going strong without major repairs of any kind."

"This car is one of the best cars I have ever owned. It is hard to believe this car is 12 years old and still drives like a new car. Love this car!!!!"

"Have had no major repairs other than general wear and tear since purchasing the vehicle. Unfortunately any vehicle requires significant maintenance as it ages. Still less expensive than a new vehicle."

"Can't believe we are still driving it, 280,000 miles, drives and looks like new"

"Expected this car to be more reliable. Drive shaft replaced last year and transmission the year before."

"It's a wonderful car overall but it has some kind of design problem that Honda apparently know about that has to do wth the a-c system being vulnerable to "Black Death" - there is a part that can be easily broken by a rock flying into it, and it trashes the whole AC system with no warning. There is not way to get a part installed to protect this, unless you want to try it on your own. Last time our AC blew up (literally) it was covered by Honda care; several years later the AC is destroyed again"

"I always buy new cars and this one has been so good I'm reluctant to change it for a new one."

"Very dependable car with very high mileage 350,000+ the all wheel drive made for a more secure ride in bad weather. The original transmission is still going strong and only one clutch change. Body has held up nicely only showing some rust after 12 years."

"CRV has had some issues: Premature brake wear, electric window problems, windshield washer freezes/ stops working during winter driving even with premium washer fluid. Service dept. issues at local Honda dealer. Headlamp covers fogging over on CRV and Corrolla bad."

"I paid way too much. I know the mechanic who refurbished the vehicle and he assures me he will take care of any problems that arise. He repainted the outside and it looks great and it drives great but there is an oil leak that hasn't been resolved. I'm sure in time it will be taken care of"

"Excellent value. I priced several makes/models before making my purchase. The Honda CRV gave me the best value."

"I have had the car for twelve years and have hardly had any problems. It was a really good buy."

"The car has 200000 miles on it. I purchased it new. Almost no problems."

"Significant repairs required after 100,000 miles."

"Great value for the price. bought two one for us and one for daughter."

"It is a terrific vehicle. I does everything well, especially for a car that is now 12+ years old and has 175K miles on it."

"CRV has 135,000 miles on it and I have spent less than $3,000 in repairs and tires! Great return on my initial investment. Planning on driving this card until it literally falls apart underneath me."

"lack of failures over the years. the finish remained very close to when it was new."

"Extraordinary reliability. In 14 years I replaced one oxygen sensor. Nothing else except for 1 set of brake pads"

"very pleased with vehicle - like durability and features and price. favorite vehicle!"

"It is 14 years old, and has had only minor maintenenance issues - eg. one power steering tube corroded and needed replacement, several pieces of body trim needed replacement. We are happy with it."

"The CRV has been an incredible vehicle for us. There have been very few repairs you would categorize as major or inconvenient after 224,000 miles. We were the original owner of the vehicle and have handed it down to our daughter as she finishes college. It runs great and still looks good with very little rust or other damage."

"Great value. Gas mileage around town not as good as exceed. A little short on leg room for my 6' 4" frame. A bit noisy. Fulfills our need for a second car around town."

"This car has been a tremendous value. Other than expected wear and tear associated with the age and miles it has been driven I haven’t had any serious or expensive problems with this car. The air bag recall was disappointing but it seems like that was more on the manufacturer than Honda."

"Very reliable car has needed few repairs and just continues to serve without trouble."

"Great value. Very reliable transportation with little unplanned costs."

"Total satisfaction in every area except leg position on long trip. So dependable, never lets you down; great handling including snow and ice. Cubic footage of back is greater than new models. If lost tomorrow, would buy another."

"The car has worked extremely well with almost flawless reliability for 14+ years."

"This vehicle is fairly old but was purchased new. It has had no major work. The only real expense has been tires, batteries, and routine service. For a 14 year old car I call that a real value. It is serviced regularly though."

"resale value"

"After 14 years of summer driving, the CRV has proven to be reliable and trouble free. The body and paint remain in excellent condition. The engine and drive train are bullet proof. The only major repair represented a new air conditioner compressor."

"Lasted 14 years. Nuff said."

"I bought this new as a practical, reliable means of transportation for daily commuting and to keep my kids gear in the back. Many years (and Midwest winters) later this has remained reliable, easily and mostly cheaply maintained and is now my son's car."

"It's a 14 year old car with few problems, you can't beat that for value"

"This vehicle is the best designed SUV we have seen and we'll keep it till it drops. Things it has you can't get today: back window opens, full service spare, removable tray in storage."

"Still running well after 240,000 km;s."

"I bought this car new in 2004. It has been great; no major repairs other than usual service, tires, battery, etc. 187,000 miles and runs great; doesn't use oil....."

"I'm still happy with it. Judging from the numbers of this model I still see on the road, owners are still happy with them."

"Excellent value for the money. I bought the car new in 2004 hoping it would last 100,000 miles. I'm now hoping to hit 200,000."

"I would buy a new one again if I could.Excellent heating and air condition system, best that I have ever had and I have been driving since 1954. Excellent window size for good vision and excellent car height for night driving."

"Amazing Value. Sturdy, reliable, versatile. I love this car. I like that it sits a little higher than a regular car, but not so high I need a ladder to get in. I love that the back opens like a door instead of a hatch, which later models have. I had no problems with the car for the first 12 years I owned it, and now that it's almost 15 years old, there's maybe one thing every year. If they still made this model, I'd buy it again (I'm assuming it would have all mod cons like remote keyless entry, phone sync, etc. which it doesn't have.) The only thing I don't love is the mileage, which has never reached anything like the CR-tested MPG (unless I'm driving in the mountains, above 5,000 ft). In city traffic, I'm lucky to get 20 MGP and that's if I use premium gas."

"Car has not had to have much spent on repairs and drives much like it did when new. It is a small 4 cyl suv but peppy with many convenient storage places."

"An excellent car for the money"

"Well it’s still chugging along at 27000 miles the car has been “down “ only twice ..... once we hit a deer and once for the rear drive shaft breaking loose .. that’s in 14 years of Montana winters"

"Lasted for 14 yrs. 2clutch replacements. Two oldest learned how to drive stick.still running fine."

"Excellent car, reliable, comfortable, fantastic storage. No complaints."

"The vehicle handles well and gets ok mileage around town. It continues to look good and smart on the road. I have been offered almost $20,000 as an incentive to purchase a newer vehicle."

"Cost to performance this has been an very good value. The A/C system is the only part of the car that I felt performs below average."

"For the money ?? we spent ..,,,,and it's still going good after 265000 miles...,Amazing!'"

"Outstanding car. 14 years old and running strong. Some of the features have aged with time but that's progress in technology"

"Best car for the money I have owned. It just keeps running and running. I am religious with my maintenance and expect to get another 100,000 miles.."

"at 190,000 miles the car drives like brand new. Handles great and steering is responsive and tight."

"For 185,000 miles, the car has been solid, safe, problem-free, and attractive."

"Another great car, although it certainly doesn't have all the safety features that are on my 2016 Honda Civic. I have never had a repair bill on this car, even though I have owend it for 13 years."

"In the 12+ years and 300,000+ Km this vehicle has required 1 repair to a failing part. That in my view is outstanding!"

"Amazing durability. Only replaced wear items which is acceptable considering it's life in southwest desert, high humid gulf, rust belt, and powertrain testing Rocky Mountains"

"Efficient transportation and comfort for a taller person."

"Excellent car, great reliability, fantastic on gas considering it's an SUV, turns into a truck when folding seats down, powerful, comfortable. Just the noise is a bit much."

"The best value; the LX is the most valuable"

"I have had it for over a dozen years. Used it as my work car and tow car. Very reliable."

"Great car well worth the money 13 years old still runs great. Would buy another if price was right."

"It was a good purchase price and in 13 years we have had very few minor and no major repairs. Extremely reliable vehicle. It will be at the top of our list when we buy a new suv in two years."

"13 year and going with low costs. People comment on how new it looks. Few noises."

"13 years and 218000 miles have been with few problems. The vehicle started as a family car and now my daughter uses it for college. Runs smooth looks good but uses a little oil. Hope to keep it a few more years."

"Completely reliable and a nice car for the money. Annual maintenance is reasonable even at the car dealership service department."

"The CRV just keeps rolling on. Only had to put in new A/C. I use full synthetic oil only."

"In the 13 years we have owned this car it has never let us down. Airbags and one seat belt did have to be changed due to recalls but that is all. It remains the top rated used car in it's year and class."

"It's a very reliable car."

"Reliable and low maintenance"

"I have 306,000 miles on this car/engine, unheard of"

"The 2004 Honda CRV is excellent as a sport utility, we need to replace our older CRV and the newest version is very different then the 2004 model for sport activities. New model is too small and does not have a tire on the back to free up space as one example."

"Poor quality leather"

"A good looking Aero wedge styling"

"I think this style is much better looking than the newer models."

"Very nice eye-appealing design, with allowances for lots of interior space. I don't like flashy, attention-seeking design and the CR-V doesn't provide it."

"Efficient use of space without sacrificing look of a SUV."

"easy to drive with good visibility. could use a little more power as well as better gas mileage"

"Great condition - no rust being from Chicago for 12 yrs."

"Exterior styling is just OK. Too boxy and station wagon looking. It didn't deter me from purchasing though."

"This SUV is now 12 years old and looks almost like new. There is no rust, paint is original and looks great. Even the inside has held up well. Well done Honda."