Honda CR-V

"This CR-V handles very well on curvy roads and rides wonderfully on highways."

"For a 4-cylinder vehicle, it's acceleration is good enough that I do not have to pray when getting onto the freeway. Steering is great. I don't like it when the steering is so light that you cannot feel the car."

"Acceleration is and braking are a little slow as is expected for a heavier vehicle. Handling is generally good. turning off the air conditioning increases power. Climbs steep hiway grades with no problems or slowing. Traction control is excellent. Generally very pleasant to drive."

"Starting to show its age steering and braking are a bit mushy now."

"Good acceleration, easy turning at corners and tight places"

"This care actually is more stable on the road than the 2011,Especially on ice and snow or mud. It never slides or goes off track."

"Very sure footed on snow and ice, no surprises while driving on slick surfaces. Acceleration is good but it is not a Ferrari on the other hand most SUVs are not either."

"Excellent on handling and acceleration."

"Rear wheels of "All Wheel Drive" lack power...gutless."

"Scoots effortlessly in snow rain or shine. Turns on a dime."

"We bought this car 11 years ago when we had a second house on a lake about 60 miles south of here. We sold the house a couple of years after purchasing the CR-V so it was never used as extensively or for the same purposes as its predecessor 1995 CR-V. The car always works. It rides well enough for journeys up to 2 hours long. It holds a lot. City mileage is poor especially in comparison to modern cars. We get 14 to 16 mpg in town and less than 20 on the highway."

"This seems the only place to mention how helpful it is that I am far enough off the ground in this vehicle to actually SEE what's going on on the road. CR keeps whining about poor visibility out the back of the CRV, but I'm thrilled with the visibility out the FRONT!"

"looks good---hauls lots of stuff---peppy"

"Transmission shifts smoothly. 4 Cylinders work quietly."

"Acceleration from the 4-cylinder engine feels like 6-cylinder. Handling provides comfort and confidence to the driving experience."

"Weak acceleration on inclines or when pulling trailer"

"Good acceleration for 4 cylinders"

"not good in situations where quick acceleration from stop is needed"

"Way to much road noise."

"Surprisingly quick steering. like a sports sedan, even by today's standards. Very maneuverable and a breeze to park. Engine makes good use of its modest power, feels responsive."

"ZIPPY"

"Very easy to drive-aceelarates very well even in the higher altitudes"

"I love the acceleration of this engine and its handling."

"It's under powered, causing the gas mileage to suffer."

"It handles well. I deal with snow and ice...no problem formy CR-V."

"Reliability"

"4 wheel drive in winter. good visability"

"Sufficient power to accelerate, but sounds like it's really working. Fairly stiff handling."

"I had driven small cars in the past. Corolla and Mazda Protege. I love how the CR-V "drives small". It has a great turning radius and it is narrower than other cars and I can sneak into those skinny parking spaces."

"Accelerates quickly and I can “feel‿ the road when driving."

"It turns great with one of the smallest turning radius of any car."

"Responsive accelerator, moves quickly from a standstill, transmission shifts with no hesitation or delay."

"This CR-V has one of the rare manual transmissions, which I believe helps it to consistently achieve excellent fuel economy. Acceleration and handling are both very good. The CR-V seems to be particularly adept at handling on icy and snow covered roads."

"Very good vehicle when it comes to acceleration and handling"

"Tight turning radius"

"handles well and I like sitting up higher so headlights don't shine in my eyes reasonably good driving experience - better than the RAV4 which I used to own"

"This car is well engineered. Very reliable, good acceleration and handling just keeps on going"

"Quick smooth response to steering, braking and acceleration. Corners easily and smoothly."

"The car handles very well for its size and type. Acceleration has never been an issue in a negative way. I'm satisfied with its abilities as a 4 cylinder vehicle. It also does very well in snow. I have never had any issues getting stuck. It has gone through snow almost 1 foot thick on the ground without problem.s"

"Dependable and only minor maintenance issues thus far"

"A very reliable SUV, good driving vision. Only have replaced the tires,battery (2), brakes."

"This has been an excellentllent vehicle. Great turning radius for its' size."

"Love the handling and reliability. It's just a great vehicle."

"Peppy and good handling"

"Nice acceleration for a four cylinder engine. It has very responsive steering and tracks well around corners. The brakes stop the car very quickly. The ride is a little stiff but I don't mind it; that's what makes it handle nicely."

"K24A1 engine continues to pull strongly, and the car handles well for my modest driving style. The steering and braking remain tight, which inspires confidence. Apart from egregious road noise, typical of this era Honda, my only other performance complaint is it needs a 6th forward gear (this is the 5-speed manual model). Honda intended for this car to be a 6-speed at some point, but never added that gear for whatever daft or otherwise self-serving reason. There's a spacer where 6th gear would have been. So the car's turning ~3700 RPM at ~70 MPH, which adds to noise, and reduces fuel economy. &$^#@!!"

"This was the last stick-shift CR-V. The manual trans allows the best driver control. The AWD helps in dry weather as well as wet or snowy conditions. The suspension is firm but not harsh, and it still has original struts."

"This vehicle accelerates quickly when needed and it is easy to drive."

"The handling of the 2006 Honda CR-V, I feel is good. When I turn left or right into the lane near me, the vehicle handles well."

"Very maneuverable at low speeds—easiest car to park. Steering has perfect feel, response and weight. Acceleration is adequate. Transmission is very smooth."

"Good handling in all kinds of weather. large cargo area that is easy to load. Side swinging rear door NOT a hatch!"

"After almost 200,000 miles still agile and peppy"

"rough ride on uneven roads"

"FYI- the audio system was replaced (a gift from my son) to enable hands free phone calls. The car itself is wonderful. I had occasion to be in heavy snow and the car simply made it stress free. The AWD was wonderful. I have regular service and my mechanic advised me to keep this vehicle forever."

"I like this car but sometimes when I push it too much on the highway, it is slow to catchup. The noise is the biggest problem I have with this car. But over all I love it."

"the 2006 CRV has plenty of zip, accelerates and handles with ease and energy. I love driving this car."

"Good reliable car sluggish acceleration when AC is on"

"Easily keeps up with other traffic and can merge well."

"Surprisingly zippy/good acceleration"

"Comfortable leather seats held up well for 9 years but now showing wear. Has some trouble cooling if already blazing 110 degree Arizona temps."

"too much road noise"

"My vehicle has leather seats. The drivers seat has formed a ridge between my legs and buttox that is uncomfortable due to the leather aging and set in that ridge formation."

"In the SE model, the seats are leather. They are EXTREMELY uncomfortable and require a pillow if you really want to sit on them for an extended period of time. That is my only complaint about this car and feel it is an easy fix on the part of Honda. Put a little more effort into comfort while driving and people/drivers will be so much happier. The car itself is EXCELLENT"

"Only complaint is too much road noise"

"Too much road noise"

"when I drive long distances I rest my left knee against the door - after a while my knee hurts because the door panel is so hard"

"rides like a jeep. very bouncy. back seats are stiff and upright very uncomfortable for more than a 10 minute ride. good factor - it gets in the tightest of parking spots"

"Totally uncomfortable noisy ride cramped poor acceleration, no gps"

"Over the years I have had a lot of trouble with the a/c system--or the dealers who purport to fix the system."

"The front seats do NOT have lumbar support which is GOOD. There is a lip at the front of each seat that cuts my leg and is uncomfortable."

"Extreme road noise and somewhat bumpy ride. This may be the only reason I do not purchase CRV again."

"Very poor seats if you have a bad back. Ride not overly smooth"

"Thr seats are short and the car is very loud when driving on the freeway. The A/C die not blow cold air when idling or driving extremely slowly."

"My primary dissatisfaction is the road noise. Recent low noise Consumer Recommended Continental tires helped. Our 1999 Lexis is what we want as a low noise vehicle."

"Driver seat and position, despite adjustments, grows uncomfortable on long trips - 4 hrs +. I'm 6 ft tall. My wife is under 5 ft. She has no complaints about the comfort."

"Seats to short and road noise."

"Very comfortable seats for long rides. Best temperature control system I've owned"

"Seats are not really comfortable."

"road noise"

"The seats are hard and the ride is a bit rough, but this typical for an SUV"

"Excellent Heater------Air Conditioning------seating comfortable-----road noise a high speeds rather loud 4 wheel drive system works well in the winter in fairly heavey snow conditions----brakes have been excellent-----my driving habits are gentle that gave me 1400,000km on my Michelin tires"

"Quite a bit of road and wind noise"

"Great basic family car/ short commuter. Great utility for road trips. Good to find reliable small SUV with manual transmission. Con: significant road noise! Makes it hard to hear stereo and children in back seat on road trips."

"Not enough legroom for tall passenger or driver in front compartment. Superb legroom in back seat though. Air Conditioning dies on acceleration, even mild acceleration, once you let up on gas it returns to normal."

"The noise level is way too high. The seats(leather) are very stiff and uncomfortable."

"the emergency brake is hard to reach without removing seat belt. ThE black dash, etc is ALWAYS dusty. The between the seats console is so shallow it is unusable. the climate controls are simple to use and I LOVE the 3 water bottle holders in the front seat and the lights on alarm."

"This car has a lot of road noise. It's the one thing I dislike about it"

"The flip-up tray between front seats was fairly useless. I found some videos online about how to remove the tray, and was able to unbolt it. In its place I put a small console that I already owned from a van I once had. It is much more useful and still allows access to the storage areas in the dash. CRV needs a better console,"

"Seats not comfortable at all."

"The heated leather seats are very hard and too short for my long legs. I'm quite annoyed with the "road noise" factor that can't be fixed."

"Car is very uncomfortable on longer rides. Also, there is considerable road noise. However, for just getting around town the car is great."

"We have had 2 A/C compressors go out on the 2006 Honda CRV."

"same thing about road and traffic noise"

"The seats are hard and need pads on them."

"The back seats are not very comfortable, especially on long trips. Not enough cushion or leg support."

"The car is fine but the road noise is very peonounced"

"Rear window visibility in the 2006 CRV is better than in any other comparable car available. We would buy another 2006 CRV with fewer miles rather than go to a newer CRV or even a Subaru Forester (which seems to be the closest to the 2006 CRV in design)."

"Extremely noisy at highway speeds"

"wind noise on all Homdas, wish mpg. was better on CR-V"

"My only major dissatisfaction is with the comfort of the seats. They are very hard and uncomfortable over a long driving period."

"Road noise is somewhat pronounced, but I knew this when I purchased it that this would be a factor"

"noise"

"Climate control is very good. Seats, noise and ride are all unsatisfactory"

"While this car holds 5 people in acceptably spacious comfort, for long trips and heavy Americans, the seats lack the right support."

"Seat comfort. At the time we tested many makes and models basing our judgement on the seat comfort, as my wife had injured her back and would only consider one that was kind to her back; the CRV was the only one that worked!"

"PROs: - climate control remains excellent after 10 years - seats are comfortable and still look nice CONs - the drive is loud - acceleration is terribly slow"

"The vehicle has held up very well for being 10 years old. The seats are still in really good shape and there are no rattles."

"not enough leg room for tall drivers. Bigger vehicle but no extra leg room."

"The seats are some of the most comfortable I've ever experienced. Also, the rake of the rear seats is adjustable. I've not seen this feature on any other vehicle. The dash is a bit too close on the bottom and I sometimes bang my leg on it while entering the vehicle. Ouch! The noise level of the vehicle is rather high at highway speeds. It can sometimes be annoying. The placement of some of the switches is a bit awkward and weird. For instance, the cruise control and traction control on/off switc"

"Lots of road noise."

"So noisy!! I always have to adjust the radio volume. Stop,turn it down, go turn it up. So annoying!!"

"Love everything about this car except for the road noise. Must be poorly insulated. Smooth ride, just noisy."

"In general comfort is fine. I love that it does NOT have lumbar support which hurts me. The lip on the edge of the seat is high and sharp and cuts off circulation in my short legs."

"nothing special"

"road noise"

"noisy cabin, rough ride, very uncomfortable seats. in regards to cabin noise-you can hardly hear the radio."

"Even after 11 years, the seats are as comfortable as the day we drove it off the lot. Unfortunately, it's kinda noisy on the road..."

"Love the leather seats, seat heaters. I don't like the noise of the ride. I do rotate tires frequently but there's still a lot of road noise."

"Great driving position & handling. However, typical Honda product with high road noise."

"High center of gravity, rides a bit stiffly and is a bit noisy."

"The CRV is a larger vehicle yet has limited leg and headroom. I always feel a little cramped driving it (I am 6'6"). My wife, however finds it very comfortable - since it's her car, this is what is important."

"Very noisy. Seats are comfortable. Heating and cooling just ok."

"Driver side seat will not move back far enough from pedals for drivers over 6 foot. Front door well lip too high for getting into car comfortably - not sure if this is a problem on later year models."

"I'm 6' and would like one, or two extra notches for seat location, but everything else is perfect on this vehicle! Seats are great for long distances, ride is quiet, controls are just right. I plan to keep it until I can no longer get parts for it!"

"My annoyance is Honda's inability (or unwillingness?) to deal with road noise."

"Front passenger seat leg room is tight for tall passengers."

"Back seats are very uncomfortable for an adult."

"In general the CR-V is comfortable. I got a lower end version because I wanted cloth seats. I chose it carefully with respect to the seatback comfort. There is NO lumbar lump which is perfect for me. The one issue is the front lip of the seat cuts my circulation in by thighs. I'm short. I have dealt with this by adding a cushion to the middle of the seat that evens things out."

"Uncomfortable, unsupportive driver seat. All the seats feel flat and hard. Very noisy interior."

"Comfortable car but a fair amount of road noise"

"rides a little rough and hear road noise. The seats could use more padding."

"Ride is okay, comfortable seats front and back, noise level from the road is high,"

"I think the seats you;d be softer. The ride is a little noisy."

"The seats are very comfortable. You can drive more than ten hours and en in comfort.joy the ride"

"Seatbelt retraction systems are very poor, especially on the passenger side. Many times passengers leaving the vehicle wind up shutting the door on the belt. This hasn't caused the fabric to cut or fray yet, but it could."

"comfortable seats, armrests. nothing bad. roomy"

"seating flexibility is limited"

"Quite a lot of wind noise and the seats are fairly basic so comfort on long trips can vary."

"easily adjusted seats to fit comfortably. Can recline passenger seat for resting on trip. Road noise is moderate but OK."

"Kind of loud. You can certainly hear and feel the road. The 2016 model is significantly quieter."

"Black leather seats get very hot in summer. Car has heated seats for winter but nothing to cool them."

"Not enough leg room in front seat for passenger; good space in back seat"

"There is a significant amount of road noise in the cabin, to the point that having conversations is difficult with the person seated next to me. I also have to turn the volume up near the max to hear podcasts and such through my phone."

"Seat comfort is not good, noise level is high (vehicle is over 12 years old, so....) and ride is merely okay."

"This is car for short drives. It is uncomfortable and noisy. But, it handles great, especially while turning, and is very easy to drive."

"The CR-V rides well and the seats are reasonably comfortable. The cabin noise level is quite high, however, and I believe Honda could do better in that area."

"Seats ride comfortably. However the leather is wearing badly with thin spots, some tears, etc.on the driver side which is very disappointing. I had a Chrysler Sebring with leather seats that was 13 yrs. old and the seats did not show any wear! Noise level could be less. In general, I'm very happy with the car."

"seats very comfortable (upright position) so good on long drive, also easy to get in and out of car if your older. ride secure and noise not that bad"

"Quite comfortable overall, but has a fair amount of body lean in turns."

"Driver seat is minimally adjustable and sometimes gets uncomfortable for the male driver after 3 hours or so."

"Great seats; great suspension, brakes, handling. Lots of road noise; Very noisy."

"Real hard to enter and exit."

"It is very noise"

"Too much road noise."

"The upfront cost was more than domestic vehicles at the time of purchase. This has been surpassed with excellent quality and reliability; only expenses have been fluids and tires - not even brakes have been replaced. The only complaint we have is the advertised fuel economy has never been close to the sticker. This was an influencing factor in our decision. We were expecting an average of 24 MPG, and are always around 18 even with highway driving. In our ownership, my brother is on his 3rd"

"It is very reliable and it is very versatile even if you do not have any kids. The only thing I think they could improve in the CRV is the road noise level, they could insulate the cabin a lot better or install a noise cancelling system through the radio."

"When the car was not quite 5 years old the ABC/TCS/VSA modulator failed. Honda claimed this was an unusual failure, but still charged me $900 to replace the unit. Also, since new, the weather seal around the rear hatch has leaked when the car is driven through an automated car wash. Honda replaced the seal and adjusted the hatch hinges but could not correct the leak. The seal does not leak at any other time, only when exposed to high pressure spray from above."

"Poor saets"

"holds resale value very well"

"Value to me with this car means that it has needed little more than regular maintenance. We have used this car for several long trips and it has performed very well."

"The value of the Honda CR-V has held up well. It is such a great vehicle. So versatile and easy to get in and out of."

"Bought my 2006 CRV 7years ago no real problems great value for the Dollar. It does not have the power as the new CRV or the gas mileage but very close and half the cost of a new car."

"This car has required a few expensive repairs that influence my value rating negatively."

"I live in a rural area of Hawaii(Big Island). The roads are mostly unsaved and I have driven over 190,000 miles with very few problems. We receive over 200 inches of rain and the all-wheel drive handles the rain cover roads with ease. It still drives like a new auto. Love it!"

"it was OK"

"This is our second CRV & we love it. The only repairs are maintenance. It's a quality vehicle that's long lasting for people who put a lot of kilometers on their vehicle commuting to the city everyday."

"Overall it has been the best purchase I ever made. It has been everything I needed it to be."

"Got bids from three dealers. Then sat down with one dealer and got a deal right at whole sale price."

"It has performed perfectly. No component failures after 190,000 miles, has never left me stranded, very reliable. Size is perfect for 2 adults who travel a lot, great cargo room."

"A great reliable car for a relatively low price"

"The car has held up well against Central New York winters."

"After Ten years and 145,000 miles, this car is still going strong. No major issues ever experienced. Mother original brakes even lasted to 93,000 miles."

"I have had very little trouble with the CRV. We both still love to drive it. My 2013 Prius has more road noise than the CRV."

"Also very good value"

"Great value. The most trouble free vehicle i have ever owned."

"The car is exactly what I was looking for when I was shopping for such a vehicle and it has never disappointed me."

"I have been impressed with the value of the CRV. We have had minimal problems with the car considering the miles and use we've put in."

"This car is fairly basic transportation, but it works well and is very dependable."

"I enjoy our CR-V for traveling on short and long road trips. I like the flexibility of the 4-wheel drive and enjoy the room it offers."

"A great vehicle for the dollar spent. I would buy again in a heartbeat."

"Very reliable, low maintenance and minimum repairs (other than expected-brakes, tires, etc), reasonable mileage, handles well, good acceleration. main complaint: road noise."

"We bought this car new November 2005. It has been a nice ride, extremely reliable, and handles very well. Compared with our Buick is more firm ride that we feel the road noise and bumps. That said, we have had this car almost 12 years and enjoy it."

"Never a major problem, great value, my 3rd CRV. Need reliable transportation here in the north country. Only issues were the airbag recalls"

"Excellent value"

"the rear door swings horizontal, not up and is heavy with the spare tire on it. and leaks water. very uncomfortable seating."

"Although we have only 31000 miles on the car, it has never given us a problem problem. The dealer charges too much for maintenance. Since we have not had problems, we have not experienced an independent service provider."

"This has been a superb car, almost no repairs, sturdy and holds up to my kids and grandkids. A real value - best car I've owned in the past 50 years"

"Has lasted 240000 miles. That is value in and of itself."

"What a wonderful vehicle. Maybe the best I have ever purchased. Versatile and NEVER gives any trouble."

"Great little car-reasonable good ride. Next to no repair-jsut regular maintenance."

"12 years old, absolutely no problems, still looks current and stylish"

"reliable car with minimal repair issues"

"Annual cost of ownership has been very reasonable. It is very dependable. Although the vehicle is "dated" everything else still works and f & f is good for its age."

"Has provided relatively trouble-free and adequate service @ a reasonable cost"

"This model has a lot of room in the back. I especially like that the door opens to the side."

"I researched before buying my CR-V, so I knew what I was willing to pay. Upon a whim, I decided to check the Costco price since I am a member. I received the exact price that I had decided upon from my research and so I purchased through the Costco program!"

"Long lasting relatively free of any problems Hope to drive it for another 2 Years"

"Reliable"

"This an old car that keeps running. I just $3300 into the car for maintenance. For example, the alternator froze. It keeps running."

"Relatively inexpensive, paid cash, minimal repair costs."

"No problems at all in 12 plus years."

"The CR-V has been a really reliable vehicle. We have had no issues and will consider buying another in a few more years."

"I have never had another car that was even close to this car in terms of dependability and everything else I look for in a vehicle b"

"Performs solidly, year after year."

"Very reliable car with reasonably priced maintenance"

"We have been driving this car for 175,000 miles and have not yet had a major mechanical issue. We take it for service regularly, but not religiously, and the car still keeps on running for us. The guys on the assembly line were having a really good day the day they built this car. It’s not often you can drive a 12-year-old car and not have to spend thousands of dollars on maintenance each year."

"Overall, this has been the best car I have owned in over 40 years."

"I really enjoy driving this 12 year old car, and plan on keeping it for a while."

"outstanding buy; only costs to own are regularly scheduled maintenance"

"I am very happy with the CRV. I have it for many years, taking it over mountainous areas for hiking and camping in both summer and winter and it has always taken me where I did not think it would. I have pushed this car beyond its limits and it never let me down."

"With proper maintenance you will experience no problems except normal wear and tear replacement."

"Great value but it is 12 years old, no Nav. Etc"

"Short somewhere which necessitates constant replacement of headlights. Air conditioning broke down ( seems to be a problem with Honda. Have same issue with 2001 Honda Civic). 2006 has held up well considering price paid and mileage"

"Reliability. Reasonably priced parts and service"

"100000 Miles with no major or minor breakdowns or replacements . Only recommended maintenance services."

"This has been the most reliable vehicle we have ever owned. It has tons of room and is versatile."

"Very sound and reliable vehicle for the price paid."

"reliability."

"Pleasing to look at. built for function not form"

"Great styling, sits higher than normal car which I love.car is just the right size."

"nothing"

"I will never get another black interior. Too hot & hard to se things. Also cloth seats are hard to keep clean."

"Not crazy about the tan interior"

"The square shape Vs the contoured shape is preferred"

"I like the second generation CR-V because the tailgate has that tire mounted on it. At the time of purchase in 2005, we like the way it looked and still do."

"The outward visibility is exceptional on the 2006 CR-V, better than any small or midsize SUV sold today. That's unfortunate."

"Besides Honda's reliability reputation, I just liked the looks of the back end especially. The following year they dropped the spare tire on the back, rounded the body more, so now they don't stand out from a distance. The CR-V has lost it's identity, much like when Ford made the Thunderbird look like a sedan. I guess it is my age, but I remember when you could easily tell the make of the car from a distance."

"I like that it was the last year with the upright greenhouse, which looks more rugged while providing much better visibility."

"I like it's slightly boxy - less curved than newer models look. I wanted something that looks at least a little more SUV than mom-wagon or sedan."

"I much prefer the styling of the 2006 and older models of the CRV, with the spare tire mounted on the rear and the extra storage well (and table) in the hatch. The newer curved rear cuts down on visibility and capacity."

"Seating,cargo space very good, it has had no problem. This is mine fourth Honda ,all very good track record."

"The 2006 was the last of the square shaped small SUVs. This made the vehicle good to look at as well as functional"