Used 2006 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
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Not bad, could be worse
Cons: Within the 1st 6 months, I had to return it to the dealer to fix the ball bearings? in the back of the car. It came loose, I was told. Paint job is crappy and I got it detailed 2 months after buying it - to try to protect it's color. I basically hwy drive. To keep the gas needle from jumping, I use cruise control ALL the time. Even as low as 30 mph. Driving at 25 mph on certain roads will use more gas. Within 2 yrs, it lost its pick up when accelerating. It hesitates when changing gears.
It will get you to A to B but with headaches
I own a 2006 Honda CR-V with 180,000 miles on it. So far it has been a reliable car with a lot of headaches. First off my model had the faulty airbag that, if set off could send bits of shrapnel into your neck and face causing severe injury or death. Got the recall about a year ago in 2015 and I have been driving this car for almost 10 years. So right off the bat safety wise is a no go. Thank God I did not get into an accident that would have set the airbag off. If your interested in this car MAKE sure the one you are buying has had the airbag replaced at the dealership. I say reliable as in you can drive this car into the dirt and it will still keep on driving. That's the only thing I like about this car after many years of driving it. Right from the start it had road noise, needed a new starter (still have starter issues), and after 15,000 miles I already had warped rotors. Now at 180,000 miles my rotors warped again and I have had wobbles and jitters throughout the coarse of owning this car. The fuel pump had to be replaced 3 times over the course of my ownership. I keep having to replace the headlights every 4 to 6 months as they burn out really fast. As an SUV type of car handling around corners isn't really great as you feel like you are going to tip over so you have to slow down. I don't drive recklessly; I drive carefully. Maybe I just got a lemon but if you don't want a car that will cause you headaches constantly don't get it. If you are willing to spend the money on replacing parts and having them go out 4 months later go ahead. Again the only thing I like about this car is that reliably; you can drive it in the dirt and keep on driving but in a car reliable to me is having a car that will drive and maintenance is a breeze. Overall it's been a great car to have to run into the dirt (MPG not that great for a 4 cylinder) but I'm tired of continuously spending money on problems that keep surfacing and I know the CR-V is tired as well. So I'm finally selling it and getting another car. Brand new I should have bought another car, but I drove this CR-V with constant problems. Again maybe I got a lemon. The end? I'm never buying another Honda; lesson learned. I mean my girlfriend's dad's 2005 Chevy 1,500 has not had as many problems as my car has and he has spent significantly less in repairs and maintenance over the years of owning that truck.
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- LX 4dr SUVMSRP: $6,995341 mi away
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- LX 4dr SUVMSRP: $6,995513 mi away
Terrible Ride
Ride is extremely rough, reminiscent of older trucks with poor suspensions. This sole attribute makes the car not worth it. Accelerating and handling is a jarring experience. Too much body-roll in the corners, making the car feel unsafe. Car can lose traction in wet conditions and in highway maneuvers. Braking feels harsh. Brake pedal has too much dead space. Poor fuel economy (around 17MPG) despite efforts in keeping RPMs low. Interior is too utilitarian. No heated or leather seats despite high asking price. Poorly designed infotainment system. Ugly designed gauges. Interior lighting leaves much to be desired. Cup holders are useless. Plastic cabin is of poor quality and makes the experience feel cheap. Center tray isn't very useful. Rear seats don't fold completely flat. Uncomfortable and hard seats. Good space in the interior. Trunk space is superior. Handling is sharp and agile. Steering is light and nimble. Acceleration is good decent despite 9 second 0-60. Fun to drive, except for the ride quality. Car is built well. Haven't had any reliability issues.
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The big space inside my CRV
My CRV is a good suv, beautiful design, big interior space, easy to drive, very stable in curves by the AWD. The motor is powerful when I need it. The wheel outside leaves a big space under the carpet. It's very useful a table for the camping inside the car.
2006 Honda CR-V
Overall the 2006 CR-V is a wonderful SUV, viewpoints very similar to all that have been said previously. Fuel economy could be better, I fill up sometimes 2 times per week, but the gas prices don't help either. I love the gated rear as opposed to my RX300 I "wrecked" last year..the CR-V was the replacement. The SUV is a little boring, miss my electric everything I will say. Radio is average, road noise is loud, comfort not bad.