Used 2005 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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POOR AC!
kstephens, 08/18/2007
Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought our CRV based on Honda's reputation. It is only 3 years old with 50,000 miles on it and the ac broke. It cost $1,800 to fix. Apparently the mechanic said this is common with the CRV. He also said he has seen many with transmission issues. Think twice about the CRV before purchasing. Investigate with a mechanic that you trust about their reliability. Up until now we really enjoyed ours but to avoid any other big ticket repairs we are considering trading it in. It's ridiculous to have to put thousands of dollars worth of repairs into a car that is not that old especially with the reputation honda has for reliability. I guess the CRV is the exception.
Good car to drive, but beware of gremlins with age
Tim H., Chandler, AZ, 03/22/2019
Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
We have owned our 05 since it was two years old with only 19k. It now has almost 180k. The first few years were great, but we now have an issue with the car pulling to the right despite changing both of the front control arms and all of the struts. Additionally, it has a front end pop when turning despite having a new ball joint and never being in an accident. The main issues are the electrical gremlins of this car. I have had to replace the drivers window motor and now I cannot move the mirrors or use the drivers door swich to lock or unlock the car. A regulator for the AC went out a couple of years ago. The ac compressor went out 200 miles from home last summer on a 110 Def F day. CRVs of this vintage have a design flaw where the compressor is too close to the exhaust manifold so it gets too hot under heavy use. I have owned three Hondas over the years and this is by far the worse one. I am planning on trading this heap for a Rav4 soon.
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Love my CRV
Adrianne, 12/18/2008
Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I honestly can't say enough good things about my CRV. It drives nicely, handles well, has nice features and is relatively good on gas mileage for an SUV. Good interior space - comfortably fits my Great Dane, Bulldog, cat carrier, and all my luggage without feeling squished and cramped. Reliability is phenomenal! I have over 125,000 miles on my car in just 3 years and haven't had to do more than the scheduled oil changes and a brake repair earlier this year.
Happy to own one
originalbryan, 08/17/2009
Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We (wife & I, no kids) purchased this due to our frequent outdoors trips. Shortly after purchasing, we drove in a blizzard and on icy roads for 2.5 weeks. The AWD worked great during the storms and icy conditions. After the blizzards, we loaded a small (4x8) trailer on the back with our belongings and drove 1,300 miles along the western coast, then through the deserts into CO. We drove though the Rockies and in snow often, eventually driving another 1,200 miles with another 4x8 trailer to the south eastern US. We've spend a LOT of hours in this vehicle and used it to drag a trailer across the entire US. OR to CO to AL. Love the vehicle, no complaints at all.
Love IT...but it eats motor oil
MayK, 04/16/2009
Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought a used 2005 Honda CRV and it drives great. However, the only problem I have is that it slowly eats motor oil...Is this TRUE??? To avoid any complications I just have to change the motor oil on time. Love the size, body, and height!