Used 2014 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Compared to an Escape
square85, Queens Village, NY, 04/12/2014
updated 10/12/2016
Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
41 of 42 people found this review helpful
Have owned a LX AWD model since March 2014 and am currently leasing a 2015 Escape SE 2.0 AWD so that is my comparison. The Honda is noisier than the Escape. The seats seem more comfortable to me in the Honda. The back seat is significantly larger than the Escape which makes putting my daughter in her car seat much easier. Also there is no comparison in the amount of cargo the CRV can hold compared to the Escape; the CRV wins hands down. The back up camera is at a better angle than the Escape as I find the one in the Escape is always covered by water, dirt or snow whereas the Honda is almost always clean. I prefer the CRVs camera even though the screen is much smaller. MPG has been as high as 33 on a road trip from NYC to North Carolina and I've seen as low as 20 in a NYC winter. Overall the CRV is averaging 22mpg commuting from Staten Island to Brooklyn in traffic almost every day. Maintenance has been averaging 1x/year and the most recent scheduled maintenance was the most expensive yet at $240 only because the rear differential fluid had to be changed. If I could name one con it would definitely be the headlights; they are very poor and do not illuminate the road well at all. There was one recent unexpected expense which were the brakes at 16,700 miles. The car was sitting for 2.5 weeks while on vacation over the summer and when we came back the CRV had developed a thumping sound when pressing the brakes. Took it to a mechanic and was told the excessive heat of 95-100+ plus the large amounts of rain while it was sitting on the street caused the rotors to become warped; $460 later the thumping went away with new rotors and pads on the front. I don't know if it was an anomaly or if it was the low quality Honda pads and rotors on the car. Otherwise my wife and I are very happy with the CRV and will most likely be getting another Honda when the lease ends on the Escape.
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Safe, comfortable and easy to drive and like
hondaconvert29, Boulder, CO, 03/07/2015
Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
We purchased our CR-V new on 8/2014 after donating our 2002 Mazda MPV minivan which we purchased new and had over 170,000 miles on. The big jump in technology and efficiency has been great. The airy feel of the CR-V interior is an easy transition from our old minivan. Even the armrests built into the seats is reminiscent (though I think the 2015 doesn't have that feature anymore.) Gas mileage has ranged in the upper 20's on mixed driving. The engine is very smooth and relatively quiet and road noise seems reasonable. (More quiet than our old car.) We really looked at and wanted to like the Mazda CX-5 to stay in the Mazda family, but we found the interior to be cramped and dark.
A Great Little SUV
Paul Liesman, Water Mill, NY, 03/02/2015
Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Our CRV LX is used as our airport car, NY City car, bad weather vehicle and shopping center car. It gets none of the glory trips, only the tough errands. It soaks up the potholes and does not rattle. The cargo hold puts larger SUVs to shame. Fuel mileage is ok, we only get about 20 mpg, but mostly city driving and short trips. It is very impressive in snow. Very stable with great traction. All in all, a terrific value, but not a great long distance car. Head lights need a lot of improvement.
Flawless, so far
gearhead66, Kelso, WA, 06/03/2020
updated 06/06/2022
Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought new in 2014. This is a "no frills" car. I like it this way. No leather seats, array of electronics extras, etc. So far no problems at all. Pros: enough power, mpg is quite good, nimble tracking on roadway (light steering feel), tracks well in snow and ice, very smooth shifting auto transmission (yea no CVT!!), exterior paint is almost metal flake there is so much metallic there, roomy interior (good spacing upfront), storage are is sufficient. dashboard lay out is simple the way I like it. Enough maintenance I can still do at age 71 to keep the "gear head" in me happy. My first Honda was the Accord hatchback. 1981 model. Kept it for 25 years. Mis that car. Had to let it go as the wiring in one area began to fail. Our second Honda was an Accord, I forget the year. It ran flawlessly for many years. Cons: lay flat second seat row would be best for packing in more stuff. We bought a 2020 Volvo XC60 for my wife. I prefer the Honda. Update: June 6, 2020. 48000+ miles only: no problems. This car will likely out live me. GEN 4 Hondas are gems: no CVT, no little 1.5 ltr turbo.
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2014 Honda CR-V LX AWD
Akuhlkat, Mobile, AL, 02/05/2018
Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I looked at several make/models before choosing the CR-V. Many people I knew had 2008-10 CV-Rs which they raved about, so I bought with assured comfort that I would love it too. Unfortunately, it was underwhelming soon after purchase. The back looked very roomy initially, and the fuel economy was a great seller feature. I soon realized that the cargo area is more tall than wide, and did not accommodate as much as I hoped. It was awkward having groceries and my stroller in the back, and the lateral space was truly lacking. The fuel economy did not live up to the MSRP stickered listing, and I hovered around 21 mpg for intown driving for the first 18 months. PROs: It is a reliable car, and as it got broken in, the fuel economy did improve. The center storage compartment was roomy and well designed, and accommodated alot of items at ready access. CONs: The interior, specifically the seat fabric and design were of a cheaper quality than I would expect from this type of car. The lumbar support only gave marginal support and the driver seat would make my back hurt after an hour driving. I got a new color for the 2014 year, Kona Iced Coffee (dark brown metallic) and it proved to be a poor quality paint; showed visible scuffs, scratches, and blemishes. Definitely was not going to wear well over the life of the car. One other glaring design flaw, the front driver window support for the windshield and side window is rather wide, and near horizontal. It creates a perfect blind spot for pedestrians, and I have nearly hit several in the crosswalk due to the shape and width. The placement of the rear vents (only in the middle of the console) for air circulation is very poor, and is often 5 degrees warmer than the front cabin, not great for my then infant or 70+ yr old mother-in-law riding in the back seat. No amount of setting adjustment provided much relief. Traded it in in 2017.
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