2001 Honda CR-V Review
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Underpowered compared to the competition, but still an excellent choice for those wanting a comfortable and versatile mini SUV.
Pros
Honda quality, spacious interior, good highway ride.
Cons
Not enough torque, noisy at high speeds, lacks off-road capabilities.
What's New for 2001
A darker shade of silver debuts, and child seat-tether anchors are standard. EX and SE models have floor mats standard.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
What happened to Honda reliability?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Honda CR-V EX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Please do research on the valve/cylinder head failures that plague the 1997-2001 CRV. Mine burned a valve at 123k miles. This is a prevalent issue that will literally cost thousands of dollars to replace. If I would have known this I would have never bought this truck.
Favorite Features
Smart interior packaging, can hold a surprising amount of stuff.
Suggested Improvements
Known cylinder head problem that Honda refuses do do anything about.
Perfect for Grandpa and Grandma!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Honda CR-V SE 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
After being in a car accident with our 1992 Honda Accord with an 18 wheeler and lived, we were sure that the Honda was a good make of vehicle. Brother- in-law and sister sold us their 2001 Honda CR-V. We love it! My husband is 6'5" and has plenty of leg room. This is a spacious automobile. We have our own little entertainment center in the front seat with us, AM/FM/Cassette Tape and CD player. We have the little "bar" and the table in the back. What else could a little old retired couple ask for? It rides smooth. We don't know what it will be like in a Minnesota winter, but the brother-in-law had it for 8 Wisconsin winters, so that can't be too much worse. No more accident fears! Yay!
Favorite Features
My favorite feature is the "Entertainment Center". I collect tapes and CD's and listen to audiobooks. I have everything I need! My husband has room to sit and be comfortable as we drive. He has everything he needs. We are happy with this car.
Suggested Improvements
No improvements. Thank you!
Great purchase
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Honda CR-V EX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought this car for my oldest daughter with 60,000 miles and it now has 146,300 and is still going strong. I have always done all the recommended maintenance on it. The AWD feature is good in the snow or rain. It has lasted longer than I ever expected and has been a great investment. I would recommend it to anyone.
Favorite Features
Interior cleans up nicely and is well designed.
Suggested Improvements
Better stereo.
Fun for 7 years
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Honda CR-V SE 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
CR-V's are fun, comfortable, workhorses of a car-SUV-Offroad vehicle. Very, very low maintenance costs - less than $800 in repairs in 120,000 miles plus being towed 50,000 too. Great gas mileage - 28-30 mpg when on the highway and 25 in town. Good comfort, easy storage, easy to maintain, easy to cleanup and easy on the pocket book too. Only one complete set of tires plus two for front due to towing. And it is still worth $7,000 after paying $20,000 for it 7 years ago - can't beat that! We have used only synthetic oil and change it every 7500 miles - again real simple and inexpensive. Could be a good college car for a guy or gal. And Honda has a great rep too!
Favorite Features
Light weight, easy handling, low cost to drive, great gas mileage and great visibility too.
Suggested Improvements
Better front seat comfort, longer seat belt tiedowns on back seat, stronger plastic cover on back door.
Keeps going and going almost 200,000 miles
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Honda CR-V EX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I purchased it new back in March of 2001. It is the best reliable little truck I have ever owned. With regular oil changes this baby will go forever. Change the timing belt at 100,000 miles and that clunking noise in the front end is minor - just replace the sway bar end links and bushings, no more clunking. I will not part with the crv; great in the rain and snow with high ground clearance. Recommend Yokohama trz tires... Buy it used, you don't even need a warranty - great reliability.
Favorite Features
lots of room for small SUV, great reliability, high ground clearance for bad weather
Suggested Improvements
under powered, not a speedster truck
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