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Honda CR-V Features and Specs

Features & Specs

  • Engine 2.4 L Inline 4-cylinder
  • Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
  • Transmission 4-speed Automatic
  • Horse Power 160 hp @ 6000 rpm
  • Fuel Economy 19/24 mpg
  • Bluetooth No
  • Navigation No
  • Heated Seats No
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Review of the 2003 Honda CR-V

  • The longtime benchmark of the "soft roader" mini-SUV class. Drive it. You'll like it.

  • Safety

  • Pros

    Highly versatile and roomy interior, stable handling, comfortable ride, high crash test scores.

  • Cons

    Limited off-road ability.

  • What's New for 2003

    Fully revamped last year, the CR-V receives no significant changes for 2003.

 
What Others Are Saying

Customer Reviews

  Average Consumer Rating (466 total reviews)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great car for long term

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Vehicle: 2003 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

I bought this car off lease when it had 18k it now has 150k with no issues. I keep saying to myself I'll buy a new car when my current car breaks, but it still works perfectly. Sure it't not as smooth as it was when I first got it, but at 150k this is the best vehicle purchase I've ever made. I recently bought 90k warranty tires because I know that it will last another 100k without any issues. I basically did my oil changes, regular maintenance, break replacement, and tire replacements. Two years ago my a/c went out and I had to replace a rear door lock sensor, but other than that I have not had any mechanical issues at all. If you want a reliable car for long term purchase, get a CRV!



Potentially serious issues with a

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Vehicle: 2003 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

1. Changed all door lock actuators, including the hatch door 2. Poor to dangerous car stability on two occasions First time on a slightly icy road the car did a 180 degree turn while driving at 40 miles/hour, I landed on the opposite direction of a two way street, fortunately nobody was driving on the other side Second time the car did a 90 degree turn on a slightly wet road, again driving ~ 35-40 miles/hour On both occasions the CR-V had top of the line tires that were in fine condition I have also been driving VW and Hyundai cars and never had this kind of experiences as I had with the CR-V


2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great first car!

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Vehicle: 2003 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

My mom bought this car used when it was 7 years old and we used it for me to learn how to drive and to have. It was a very reliable car and I loved to have it. It came in handy when all my friends and I wanted to go to the ocean for a weekend and we'd pack my CR-V and fit comfortably. I got a decent trade-in and got a Honda Civic so I had something better on fuel that I would have after college.


 
 
 
Gas Mileage

EPA-Rated MPG

  • 19
  • cty
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  • 24
  • highway
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Full 2003 Honda CR-V Review

What's New for 2003

Fully revamped last year, the CR-V receives no significant changes for 2003.

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3532mp
3532mp
03-11-2014
Audio System Failure - 2003 Honda Cr-v
I disconnected my audio system in order to remove a jammed CD. I reinstalled it plugging the antenna cable and blue plug just the way I unplugged it. Now I have no power to the radio at all. The a?...

alaico
alaico
07-25-2002
Any News On 2003 Honda Cr-v?
I might be interested in purchasing a CR-V when the 2003 models come out. Already own a 1998 and think it is great. Any news when the 2003 models will be available or even the specs. on the new mode...

muder69
muder69
06-04-2007
Honda Cr-v Grinding Noises
I have a 2003 CR-v all wheel drive automatic and recently it has started to make a grinding noise from the front of the vehicle under hard acceleration. The noise is more pronounced under a left turn...


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