Used 2001 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
Used CR-V for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Faithful!
Still faithful!, 12/01/2019
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
An amazing and reliable car. Still love it after all these years. Very roomy with comfortable seats. Has needed work over the years due to its age, however, because it is an overall steady vehicle, I have held on to it. .
this car sucks
dlemmon1, 01/02/2011
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
i bought my 01 cr-v with 130,000 miles on it, it now has 153,000 on it and the engine died, only had it 2 years bought new tires 3 months later engine dies clyinder 4 has no compression, blowback, could sieze up anytime i thought hondas were good cars but im sticking with a jeep
2001 Honda CR-V for sale near you
Showing 3 of 26 listings
- EX 4dr SUVMSRP: $8,999388 mi away
- LX 4dr SUVMSRP: $6,995618 mi away
- EX 4dr SUVMSRP: $4,995773 mi away
See all 26 listings
Very reliable but a bit uncomfortable
shawn, 06/18/2008
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car this one. With oil changes it goes and goes with only minor repairs. I will definitely buy a Honda again just not a CRV. Our kids are getting older and the back seat is the most uncomfortable rear seat I have ever sat in. The kids hate it! Very poor rear seat design. Other than that a good little car. Perfect for two people.
Still lovin my cr-v
joe, 07/24/2010
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my 2001 cr-v. I bought new from dealership. It has been the most reliable vehicle I ever owned. Great awd in the snow. Gets me safely to everywhere I drive. It a great Honda cr-v. Get one you won't be disappointed.
coolness
cdog, 02/26/2002
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very fun car to drive. Yes the knocks are that its not a true off-roader. and some don't even call it an SUV, but a wagon. i still think otherwise. some people say that the engine is weak. the car does feel heavy at times, but i think SOLID is a better description. i for one have had no problems with the 146 hp output. yes the car could be slightly quieter, but you can still tell the Honda refinement in the car over a longer period (1 year -4 years) than you can in any other car.
Honda engine issue
Gloria, 04/09/2008
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
56,000 miles check engine light came on. Found codes P0301,302, and p1399. Search revealed Honda sb 03-038. Probable cause 1 or more cylinders have receded into the cylinder head. Corrective action-inspect the valve clearance, if necessary replace cylinder head. Car brought to fox Honda in auburn, NY they were unwilling to remove the cylinder head. Wanted to replace ignition coil and do tune up for $500.00+. Advised me I could continue driving until car wouldn't start without harming engine. At home removed cylinder head and found 2 valves out of adjustment. This is a documented problem w/these engines. Honda response - the dealer I went to made a mistake for $100 more I could have tried another...
Honda CRV
keneddiem, 05/11/2002
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
the car is well designed and comfortable to drive. gas mileage could be better though
Great car
Jim, 03/31/2010
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car. It's as reliable as gravity. Only problem in 157,000 miles, had to get a new radiator. Only way to go with a small family. Bought it new in 2001, and will turn it over to my son when he is 16. That will be in 2014.
Loving my 01 cr-v
john, 07/21/2010
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Here's my story. I bought this 01 crv in jan 2007. With 78,000 miles on it. I've traveled a lot in it. It now has 174,000 miles and its still running great. It is very comfortable for long trips and very great on gas. I'm so glad I bought this cr-v.
Rolling along in my 01 cr-v
aileen, 08/28/2010
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i love this little cutie, i bought this in 2007 with 75,000 miles for 10k, it now has 11,900 miles on the odometer. its been very reliable for me. i went to Florida and back to pa where i live and ran smooth. i plan on keeping this cutie till it dies.
Reliable 4 wd commuter with fun to boot!
Brian_B, 09/03/2002
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2001 LX in May, 2001 and it's ran great as of this writing (August 2002). My purchase criteria were: 4 ddors, 4wd, PS, PB, AC, CD player, Good MPG (>25 hwy), good looks, Comfort, Safety, and Strong V6. I got all of these but two: Comfort and a strong V6. I decided to go ahead and buy after driving the 4 cyl. It's not as strong as a V6, but it moves the vehicle just fine and gets good MPG. The seats aren't too comfortable though. And lack of front passenger armrest is a mystery? It's needed!
Solid car/very functional!
ZMan, 09/17/2002
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been great to drive. The only problem I've has is drivers side power mirror stopped working in 20 below weather in Upper Michigan last winter. It magically started working again.. I recommend this car to everyone.. I usually get 22.5mpg highway @ 70-75mph
Good CRV
Erin, 09/29/2002
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Vehicle has been very reliable... excellent on fuel economy too.
Nearly perfect MINI SUV except power
wz4wwk, 10/26/2002
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is a Honda, and as expected, its reliability, build quality, and comfort make a nearly perfect balance. As far as a mini SUVs are concerned, you can't beat CR-V's interior space. One thing that makes me say that it is only a 'near' perfect about this car is its fuel economy and power. My 2001 CR- V LX is slower than my Mom's 11-year old 1991 Accord EX on uphill freeways. I constantly get about 22.5 MPG (combined) which is worse than my other car (1999 Nissan Maxima with automatic transmission). How does Honda explain that a 4-cyl 2.0 liter engine gets poorer MPG than a 6-cyl 3.0 liter engine?
honda crv 2001
jan, 11/18/2002
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
overall the vehicle is wonderful.... the only things i do not like are the power lock button is only on the driver door and the engine makes way too much nosie when driving on the hwy
K's CRV
k_killings, 01/05/2003
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fun car to drive! Eng.loud inside under load or going up hills. Also more road nosie than I would like to have.
2001 Honda CR-V
twrljck14, 08/05/2003
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love my Honda CR-V. I have had it for over two years and have yet to have troubles with it. It's very reliable and very fun to drive.
Great Little Car!
two_turtles, 09/05/2003
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Exceptional quality. No problems at all. Gas milage is better than advertised. 2001 model is a little underpowered, but car performs well on city streets and freeways.
Good Buy
Eil, 09/08/2003
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought it used with 15K miles on it. It's perfect for us. Couldn't understand why everyone gets an armrest except the front passenger, but I got it installed aftermarket.
What it lacks
hondadriver101, 11/12/2003
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall, the 2001 Honda CR-V is a good compact SUV. It rides comfortably on the highways, and it's gas milage in the City couldn't be better. It could come with a more aggressive suspension system and with larger tires to make it more fun off road. But overall it's worth the money.
The best small SUV for the money
MG1, 12/04/2003
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In 2001, the CRV, in my opinion, was the best overall car-based SUV, for the money. Rav4 was my first choice, but it is tiny inside compared to CRV and very expensive with the same options that CRV comes standard. A bit underpowered, but it is one of the most reliable vehicles ever made. I have 51000 miles and I only changed the oil and filter. It would not climb any rocks, but it has a great carlike ride, as opposed to Nissan Extera and the other truck based SUVs.
Still Just Rght
RayG, 07/08/2005
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well, it's been 3 yrs since the last review I did and the old gal is still ticking! Not a lick of trouble, mileage still up there at 24-26 in mixed/mostly highway driving. Regular maintenance is the key, but I suspect Hondas in general don't suffer much in sniggly little problems, or major ones either. Only problem that scared me was The 'Engine" light came on one day. Dignosed as 'Human Error'. Don't forget to tighten those gas caps, folks!
Would buy another CRV
Mike S., 08/11/2005
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Really Dependable solid car. This car has really held it's value!
grammy's car
nancy thompson, 08/16/2005
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great auto for this grammy driving to teach in the Brown County schools for four years.
Luv my car
Jillith, 12/30/2003
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am in this car over 2 hours per day in commute time. I carry loads of cargo that always fits. My car starts every time I turn the key, the fuel economy is great, the power is sufficient for driving in Phoenix area with no mountains. This vehicle is somehow larger on the inside than it is on the outside, I don't feel cramped at all. My complaints are the same as all 2001 CR-V owners. Weak stereo,no fuel cap holder, goofy window controls...little stuff. Other than that...Great! If I get a newer veh, I'll just get another CR-V. My mom bought the 2002 and Honda had fixed some of the 2001 and earlier issues. She also adores her car!
2001 Honda CRV - Best in class
elchino02, 01/25/2004
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The absolute best mini-SUV you can find. I've had it for 3 yrs and has only depreciated $4,000. That's 80% value retention. Typical Honda quality.
Never looked back
luvvit, 02/26/2004
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Get this as a fun, practical car that would last a long time. It has exceeded expectations, plus holds its value like nobody's business. Engine is just adequate at 150 hp but that's part of the package.
CRV
Diablomeans666, 04/19/2004
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Good car and really reliable
LOVE my CRV
betzchaz, 05/14/2004
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Can't say enough about my CR-V (which has been dubbed Cute Recreational Vehicle in our house!!) Have to turn this baby in at the end of the month due to lease being up. Going to dread every minute of it. It has been a wonderful vehicle and does great in the snow!!! Haven't found a thing I couldn't fit in the back of it with the sits folded down either!!
Super car, new tires help road noise
Chino, 08/01/2004
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is great. Some reviews talk about road noise, and I know what they mean, but I got Goodyear's new Assurance tripletread tires, and what an improvement! Much quieter and the pickup definitely improved. This car's steering is tighter than most, but try it with these tires; it's amazing! I would recommend this car and these tire replacements.
Mike's review
hlm, 08/16/2004
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car. Only problem in 3 years has been a squeaky door and a repain to the drivers arm rest.
My baby
irenemichelle, 09/18/2004
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This SUV is very reliable. It holds its value extremely well!!
2001 Honda CRV review
Netnutty, 09/22/2004
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My CRV has been a wonderful and dependable car. I'm a big guy & 6'2" and I fit easily. We just had to do our first major repair on it by having a valve job. Otherwise we've had to replace the tires once, and had the normal maintenance done on the car.
Reliable Honda
Andreana, 12/13/2004
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When we first looked into the CRV, I did not like it because of the "boxy" appearance. However, it is a wonderful vehicle. I am glad with how it drives, seating is comfortable. The height of the vehicle is appropriate because you're not too high or too low. It drives like a car & not like a SUV. The cupholders are okay, but once in awhile, a cup will start to tip or lean a certain way when turning the steering wheel. I like that cargo room which I use when buying large items. There is folding table in the back which is great to know, but I rarely use it. Overall, I am very happy with the vehicle in all aspects. No problems at all. We keep it well-going with routine maintenance.
My 2001 CR-V
Laura, 01/04/2005
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
As a college student, I am overly pleased with my 2001 CR-V. I am able to travel to and from school and home ocassionally with comfort and ease. My car was bought as a graduation gift almost four years ago and I have had no problem whatsoever since then. I hope to keep my car for many years to come. I am sure that it will be as reliable then as it is now.
A great car
GW, 01/26/2005
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great reliable car, not expecting anything less from a Honda! Purchased car new in 2001 and has been working great with no major maintenance just regular oil changes and service -granted it has only been 4 years, but our previous car which we also got new, within few months transmission went bad and car was never the same afterwards.
My review
salter99, 07/03/2005
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I enjoy driving my CR-V around town and on trips. Fuel economy is good, and it is inexpensive to maintain. I like the looks and handling.
Amazing car
imovitz, 03/22/2006
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car does everything well, and some things excellent. I have no problem driving in any kind of weather. It hauls all my music equipment and I have even towed a trailer with it. I will buy another when this wears out.
My CRV
patter, 11/11/2006
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love the confidence I have in this company and vehicle. Downsides: cruise control not as smooth as it could be. Larger tires--need to keep inflated to 45-55 PSI. Leads to less than smooth ride. I LOVE the rear window feature. Nice console. Everything easily in reach. Comfortable on long drives. Mileage good--very consistent.
honda crv not comfortable
jim mahoney, 03/22/2003
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
not comfortable, too loud
Great Vehicle
Nishbot, 08/06/2007
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my CRV. Every time I turn my key, I know the car will start. Bought the car at 40000mi, now has 100000mi. Not one problem since I owned it (hope I don't jinx it now). A great value. Typical Honda reliability/fuel economy. Highly recommend w/o hesitation.
Not a luxury car but won't let you down
Dan, 08/26/2022
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2001 CR-V with 180k miles on it, I've driven it to 250k miles. It's a very reliable car and is still running perfectly. As with any older car, I've had to keep up with maintenance and a few minor repairs, but I've never had an issue with the engine or transmission or anything major. Here are the downsides of this car: it struggles climbing hills because the engine lacks power, and the car is poorly insulated so there can be a lot of road noise. Those are the only downsides I can think of. I've been on lots of long road trips in this car, gone camping, and done tons of commuting on highways as well as country roads. It's great for it all. On my commute I typically get 24-25 mpg.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
A good one
Donna froggy, 01/31/2024
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Was a very good car and it was a good ride and I wish I could have had it a little longer but it was stolen from me and it was totaled
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
tsim
tsimone, 02/19/2004
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
A great car for getting around close to home.
I love my car
DE, 03/12/2002
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2001 CRV-EX well below invoice in October. This is my first car and this has certainly set the bar high for all to follow. Surprisingly comfortable for a small SUV. Honda has done a great job distributing space. Fun to drive, I use it only in the city and on highways. My only minor complaint is that the engine is a little noisy once you go above 40mph. The title of this review says it all. Thanks Honda.
How could the maker of Accura have made this thing?
desierto, 07/01/2011
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 12 people found this review helpful
Recently purchased in perfect condition, with only 39k miles, for it's reliability. Should have spent more time with it before making the decision. The more I drive it, the more I dislike it. The ride is awful. Its harsh. It pitches, bobs, darts...its tiring to drive. Had the struts checked, they're fine. The seats are poorly bolstered. Controls are wanky. Can't get into the tailgate without a key. Less room than you might think. Noisy. Apparently designed to look "correct"... and that's all. Switching from Subaru Outback to this thing is a disaster. I want to replace it with a Volvo or Mazda 6 wagon. Just as much room, and a way better drive. Don't care about a couple of MPG at this point!