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rottiesrule, 05/06/2015
updated 11/07/2017
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
120 of 124 people found this review helpful
Bought used with 140K, now has 157K and ZERO problems. Average 26 mpg mixed driving. Drove 1600 mi cross country, with cargo tray on hitch 200 lbs of stuff on it, 100 lb dog inside with seats folded down of course, 70 mph and I averaged 30 mpg on hwy. Power is good for a 4 cyl and a 3500 lb car. SAFE SAFE great safety rating,great brakes, great build quality, is bigger than it looks. The design of the cars interior will grow on you, very thoughtful and utilitarian design that you will appreciate the longer you drive it.It is a car that is a good compromise of reliability,room, and economy! I had a Suburban that could not pass a repair shop. The CRV likes to pass gas stations and thats great! 2017 update 200001 miles , 22 MPG, oil change brake pads no other issues. The weather stripping around window frames showing age but everything else is 100 % great.
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Remarkably trouble free and still fun to drive
Bill, 05/27/2016
updated 12/01/2017
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
66 of 69 people found this review helpful
Driven 144,000 miles 9+ years all over Arizona, New Mexico, California and Nevada. Had minor a/c issue fixed under extended warranty at 98,000 miles. Replaced front brake pads (only) and rotors milled at 90,000 miles (I know!!) Now (May 2017) the rear brakes are STILL good - no noise or pulling. Never had a vehicle even near this long lasting. Oil changes every 3 or 4K. Still safely on 3rd set of tires, largely because the 2nd set (High grade Michelins) lasted for 65k. That's it! Other than gasoline (honest 24mpg city, 28mpg highway). I'm 65+ and still working. That CR-V is simply the best overall vehicle I have ever owned. Bonus: Honda's factory premium sound system w/XMS continues to perform as it did from Day 1 - concert quality, no distortion.
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Reliability and comfort in an affordable SUV
Dawn Bowie, 08/23/2016
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
33 of 34 people found this review helpful
Other than low fuel economy (19 miles in the city) and a design issue with the cargo space (rear seat supports narrow the floor space in the center of cargo area), I love my 2008 Honda CR-V. Good pickup and handling, comfortable seating and decent electronics make this a great all-around auto. I'm the original owner and have had no major issues and costs to maintain my CR-V have been excellent. Will keep her as long as she will run!
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Excellent Value For the Money
mrevan63, 01/01/2012
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
68 of 72 people found this review helpful
I researched this vehicle quite a bit before buying, honestly not my favorite looking SUV, but when comparing to it's competion, it is lower priced than the Toyota RAV-4. The write up by Edmunds in regards to highway performance, or the lack of, is false! If your comparing it to something with a V-8, then yes, it does not pass a car as well. But it's not using a V-8! I've driven many V-8's, and V-6's, this little SUV gets along great! I'm getting 24 mpg combined, and 28-30 highway.
Gotta love it!
T. Moore, 06/12/2016
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
45 of 48 people found this review helpful
We love our CRV. We love the cargo capacity and we have hauled just about everything you can think of. We love the comfort of the interior and have taken many driving trips in it. Except that now that it is a bit older and the ride is getting a little bumpy, there is nothing we can say that's negative about this car. Except for the routine oil changes/maintenance, it has not seen the inside of a dealership or repair shop. When we trade it, it will be to get a newer one. We're just that satisfied.
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Awesome Little Red Wagon. -It
Claude Lafler, 04/11/2017
updated 04/18/2023
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is the best vehicle I've ever owned. There have been many of all genres and price. Since 2008 there have been many technological advances. However at the time my CR-V was on the leading edge. It is comfortable, economical, and trouble free. The beautiful red makes it a standout My CR-V just turned ten years old. I recently returned from a 5500 mile trip from my home in SoCal to Nashville and Back stopping along the way to visit friends in Missouri, Texas and New Mexico. The CR-V performed flawlessly while returning an average 29 mpg. While it lacks some of the technological advances and amenities of new models the only thing I would truly add is a bluetooth interface for my phone. Mechanically, the starter needed to be replaced @83500 miles as well as the brakes. Not bad for ten years. Twelve years and 95000 plus miles now on my CRV. Still gets lotsa tlc looks and drives like new. Took an 8000 mile trip from SoCal to DC with many side trips and pushed 30 mpg on the highway. Still love the design. Doesn’t look outdated like some of it’s competitors of the era. 97500 miles now in 10/21. Still looks and performs like day one. Gas mileage still decent. I’m still impressed by my CRV. I’d recommend these to anyone looking for a solid, dependable, vehicle. Plenty room for people and cargo. 4/22. Just snuck up on 100K miles. My major expense has been for the milestone maintenance suggested for achieving the 100K miles. I’m still loving my CRV. Shines like new inside and out. Runs like a champ. Have to say that mileage and performance have improved a bit since the “tuneup”. UPDATE: I’ve had my CR-V for fourteen years now. I still love it. I keep up with the factory maintenance schedule. Replace the brakes, tires, etc as required. The pain and interior look like brand new. At 101k miles my lil red wagon still gets an honest 23mpg city and 30 at highway speeds. The amenities are lacking compared to new models. No info center, blue tooth, or collision detection systems. I have never kept a car for this length of time but it is still fun to drive and has had no issues. The styling is classy and doesn’t look out of place among newer models. I recommend this model highly. Update 2023: I still love the CRV. I’m still keeping it’s beautiful red finish shined and vacuumed One detail is the black finish on the vertical post. Its finish has deteriorated over the past few years. Just recently I found out that the posts are pieces. Not painted. The grey interior looks like new and still very comfortable. The 103000 miles doeo show much use since last year. I think of trading but why? The entertainment center that’s it! Otherwise it has all I need.
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After 13 years, still a terrific car!!!!!
Laura S, 02/26/2018
updated 08/26/2020
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
35 of 39 people found this review helpful
I absolutely still think this is the most reliable and wonderful car i have ever owned... it's hard to believe, but i have never had any major work done on it at all! Not even brakes or anything else... i change the oil and filter every four or five thousand, have replaced all fluids (transmission, radiator, etc), and replaced spark plugs just one time! in 171k miles!! unbelievable! I know this is one of the Hondas that will make it to 250k; i would not be surprised! It still has no problems passing cars even going up hills... this is a champ! Other than the rear seats and how they fold up (designed in a way it takes up way too much room), and the gas mileage, i have no complaints! This car is absolutely amazing, the best, most reliable car i've ever owned. Still drives close to brand new with nearly 130K on it! The only reason someone would get a new car after owning this (if they took great care of it from the beginning) is if they got bored.... I bought this new ($25K) and have babied it all throughout its life. As a result I've got a wonderful, reliable car as a result! Hooray!
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Best overall car I ever owned
Fred Brock, 08/04/2017
updated 01/21/2025
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Has been a very satisfying vehicle. Have had a few problems with suspension, starter and steering but they were taken care of. No new issues as of 8/8/2020. Ditto this review as of 8/16/2022 Had an oil leak at about 180K miles. An air conditioner issue is currently nagging. Air conditioner issue was finally resolved. May 2024 UPDATE: Over my 70 years of car ownership this is the most satisfying car I have ever owned. Handles well, economical, relatively low maintenance cost. I only wish that Honda still made this same model without all the bells and whistles that have to be included now days.
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Two years of ownership
zheka, 08/06/2010
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
It's been almost two years since I got the '08 CR-V LX AWD. I now have 34k miles on it. Two trips to the dealer, one for minor rattles, another for rusty/fused brakes (parked at the airport for 2 weeks). Tires are about to be replaced, brakes are at 40%, handles well in the rain and snow. Average fuel economy (measured for the full tank) has been around 22, with the worst of 19 in the city driving and best of 27 on highway. Sometimes I average 30+ mpg for a 40-50 mile trip. CR-V drives very car-like and has good handling, but sometimes I wish it has a manual transmission, as automatic can be hesitant sometimes.
Long Term Review of 2008 Honda CRV LX 2wd
asuchemist, 03/11/2015
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
24 of 29 people found this review helpful
My 2008 Honda CRV LX 2wd is nearing 110K miles. Paid $17K brand new in 2008. The vehicle is a no thrill people mover. Interior material is average for the time and holding up. Oil and Transmission fluid changes are easy. Oil change interval 5K miles and transmission change intervals done every 15K miles. After a couple of years the interior has developed a rattle and at stops in drive the motor has some vibration (motor mount design). The CRV has enough power for on freeway acceleration. Kept everything standard, no upgrades. Normal things I have done: -Front and rear brakes (finally after 100K miles on them) -New rotors -New Shocks and struts (front back)
Best used car
Vladimir Gonzalez, 01/21/2018
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Over 200K miles and still going. Bought a Subaru, but still enjoy driving the CR-V.
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Going back for another one!
Robyn Dalton, 10/27/2016
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Honda (first - 6 cylinder Accord) & I am working on purchase of a 3rd one (another CRV EXL). They are dependable, seem to hold good value. With the rear seats collapsed (not a difficult task) the vehicle carries large boxes, bikes, lawn mower, long tools. Even a tall man rides comfortably. Excellent mileage of solid 30 mpg on a highway trip. Approx. 22 mpg with stop & go driving around town. Turning radius is amazing. Feel very safe in the car. Elderly parent who was quite short could get in & out w/o too much effort. Keep up the good work, Honda.
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Honda CRV Door Lock Problem
gcan3, 06/19/2013
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Recently I have began to experience malfunctioning door locks. I have read many similar complaints where the door locks spontaneously unlock while driving and relocate the remaining doors after opened. This is a major safety concern and I am shocked that Honda has not dealt with this safety issue. I see a class action law suit has been initiated in the US. Shame on Honda, I thought you were better then that. so far customer service at Honda Canada has been less then hospitable! Keep the documentation coming.
Best car ever owned!
hapeacres, 02/20/2012
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Purchased new 08 LX AWD in December 07 and have 106K miles on clock. The car drives and runs like it was still new. Never one problem. Just did oil changes using the 15% maintenance reminder. I just replaced the original battery, changed the plugs and had valves adjusted as routine maintenance by dealer. I am hoping to get another 100K worry free miles. I bought this car for my wife who drives it a lot to sell insurance and she loves it. I feel better knowing she is driving a safe car, especially in winter time in New England. I actually tried to spin out on slippery roads and it was difficult! Love the CRV and recommend to anyone who does not want to deal with problems. I get 25 mpg!
Excessive Road Noise
niteflite777, 07/14/2010
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The CR-V is a very practical car with excellent interior and exterior design. Even the sales guy at Nissan when test driving the Rogue told me the CR-V is perhaps the best in its class. I've gotten good use out of it - is roomy enough, provides good MPG and options on the EX. The biggest problem with this car is the loud road noise. at any speed over 25 mph i hear the engine, vibrations, and just noise. It make me paranoid that there is something wrong with the suspension or tires but the common theme in these reviews is the road noise.
Love our CRV
Tom Grayczyk, 03/13/2016
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Zero repairs. Good view of the road. Brakes last forever. 21 mpg city 33 mpg Hwy. Could do with less road noise. Large cargo area with seats folded down.
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Love the CR-V
Harold, 10/23/2010
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
The CR-V is fun to drive and has plenty of power. It has great visibility which makes in town driving and parking a breeze. Not a single problem in the first 30,000 miles. MPG is 24 around town and almost 30 on the road.
Loved it...until it hit 60,000 miles :(
Sharon, 07/25/2016
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
23 of 29 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2008 CR-V brand new, straight off the boat, and loved it. Friends, family, and coworkers had CR-Vs, and loved theirs also, until they all started to get hit by the "A/C gremlin" in about 2012-2014 - Complete A/C failure in sister-in-law's 2007 CR-V, friend's 2008 CR-V, and coworker's 2007 CR-V AND his 2009 CR-V! And they were NOT cheap repairs (except for my coworker's 2009 CR-V, which was still under warranty). Me? I got hit with rack & pinion failure - at 60,000 miles, just like many other reviewers on the internet. Estimated repair cost $2,100 !!! Honda gave me a bottle of power steering fluid and said "just keep topping it off until you can afford to fix it." But when I researched it on the internet, I found this is quite a common problem, and one with a fix that apparently does not last long. So rather than dump $2,000 into fixing the power steering leak which is known to be a recurring failure once you get it, I dumped the car altogether. Hondas are supposed to last - I bought it because I thought they had a reputation for long term reliability. 60,000 is NOT LONG-term, IMO. I hated feeling like I was sitting on a ticking time bomb, with $2,000 possible repairs with every oil change (and Honda would NOT help, despite knowing rack & pinion failure was a common problem). The original plan was to keep the CR-V until my daughter turned 16 (last month), then give it to her (and buy a new car for myself). Instead, I dumped the CR-V last year and bought a new Subaru Forrester. And now that I read about the failure in the locks, I feel reassured I made the right decision, because my CR-Vs locks always made strange noises, tho they had not failed....yet. I'm sure it was just a matter of time before they failed. Same with the A/C. I'm now looking for a RELIABLE used car for my 16 year old, and you can bet it will NOT be a CR-V :/
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Not so low maintenance after all...
surfbort, 01/14/2015
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Things starting falling apart as the warranty expired, as usual. The rack and pinion were the first to go at 62k miles. After that costly repair, then the A/C clutch, which seems to be a common problem. Now, at 84k, there's another issue with the power steering fluid leaking and the rack and pinion is to blame again! I thought I'd be getting long-lasting quality as advertised but I'm left sorely disappointed. Especially, after overlooking petty things like road noise, uncomfortable seats, and cheap materials. I feel like I've been duped by a brand that preached longevity and quality, but never delivered. I could've gotten a new, loaded Hyundai for the same price and a better warranty
Good basic transportation
Walter white, 05/30/2016
updated 05/31/2018
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Always keep up with maintenance schuldule and it will give you reliable safe transportation
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Best I've had...and it saved my life.
KDub, 07/12/2021
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
My dad purchased a 2008 CRV EXL from a salvage lot auction and repaired the damages (I believe it was mainly the hatchback/rear - nothing major). I had it for about a year and loved it. The interior functionality is hands down the best set up I've had in a vehicle, so many compartments and well executed design. Plenty of room for all passengers and large cargo area. This car saved my entire family of 4 - we were in an accident on the way to our family vacation (w/ our 5 and 2 year old), completely loaded down (the whole cargo space was full), we were t-boned on the back left driver side and our CRV rolled twice before coming to a stop on the passenger side. Our side airbags deployed, and we all 4 walked away from the wreck with minor bruising and scratches. Our car was totaled, and I'm now looking at another CRV for this very reason. Can't say enough good things.
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Great SUV with some exceptions
azdesertguy, 08/22/2013
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
My CR-V is great except for two issues that have really bugged me. 1. Noisy tires 2. No auto headlight turn off How in the world can a manufacture be so stupid to leave a feature off auto headlight turn off. I had the least equipped 2004 Vibe and it had auto headlight turn off. I figured the top of the model should have this feature. Talk about stupidity in the first degree!!!!!! Then noisy tires....yikes!! I have had people not wanting to ride with me due to the fact the tire noise is so high it would give one the impression the stupid wheels are going to fall off due to bad wheel bearings. Fortunately, I had this checked and all the noise is from tires....
Tire and AC problems - lemon
BH, 07/19/2010
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
First problem when car was around 1.5 years old with 31,000 km I was told I needed new tires. Dealership indicated they put cheap tires on the vehicle. I have never had to put new tires on any of our vehicles until the 70,000 km mark. Next problem when car was 2.5 years old, in July, on one of the hottest days in Canada, the air conditioning stopped working. We were told after a $99.00 diagnosis problem that we needed a new part - a sensor wasn't working but there is one small problem, the part is on back order and you can't have it fixed until October and guess what it is not under warranty. Cost will be approximately $700.Our AC will work about the time the snow flies.
Was excited now disappointed
desertguy2, 09/25/2014
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchased this 2008 CR-V as a certified vehicle. Based on Honda's reputation, I was expecting a vehicle to be quite reliable. That's not been the case! First problem was tires cupping so bad it was terribly noisy in the vehicle. Even after regular alignment checks by Honda dealership! Finally solved the problem by having upper control arms added to rear wheels and now have a new set of Michelin Defender tires and good wheel alignment. Power door locks have been a problem. Have had to replace two already. My first problem was discovering no automatic headlights. What a dumb decision to leave this feature off an EX-L model!!
Don't buy a CRV
08crv, 10/11/2013
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
32 of 48 people found this review helpful
The good reviews were written when the car was new. Honda CRV's developed all kinds of problems with drive train vibrations. Buyers beware! The fix is expensive. The road noise is so loud you can't hear the radio at high speeds. Save your money Honda quality is not what it used to be.
First Honda Owned. 16 Months of ownership.
tmo1976, 07/15/2013
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my first Honda (have owned two Toyota's, three Volvo's) product. Purchased as a CPO vehicle and had one issue, A/C clutch was on it's way out after 10k miles of my ownership. Covered under warranty. Ride is firm but that is ok with me as I like a firm ride. Buttons on steering wheel are OK. Wish there was a scan feature for radio like one of my other vehicles has. CRV handles well in rain, light snow. AWD is allright for what is. Kids like the sliding rear seats so they can adjust as they like (believe that is no longer available on new ones). Rear seat recline feature is good also. Decent cargo capacity for travel.
Back Problems? Buy This!
Kwheat, 06/30/2009
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We were looking for a car with comfortable seats and good for a bad back. This is it. Our old Subaru Legacy gave us both back aches in 15 minutes of driving. With the Honda CRV we drove for 13 hours pain free! We love the leather seats and seat warmers, but for those who need support the armrests are fantastic! We debated leather - to go with the all leather or not. So glad we did. It's fun to drive. Shorter than my Subaru Legacy sedan and easier to get in and out of. Love it, Love it, Love it.
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William (Bill) Hughes, 01/28/2023
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 80,000 miles on it five years ago, and it's the best car I've ever driven. It's still drives so good that I plan on taking it at least to 500,000 miles. I am spending an average of $300 a month and repairs for wear and tear that you expect to change out in time, but it's a lot better than a car payment, I haven't had a car payment in five years and I love it
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bryanweston, 05/14/2014
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
My 2008 Honda CRV has to have the steering rack replaced after 5 years / 70,000 miles. Seems premature. Costly..$1600. This is my first and last Honda. Low quality, loud road noise, not what I expected from a Honda. AC went last month. Should have bought that Hyundai with 10 year/100,000 mile warranty.
Honda is not keeping up
Bb, 06/26/2010
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The CR-V drives nice when tires have less than 15k miles. After that road noise continues to increase to the point of major disillusionment. It's not the tires fault. It's the design. Honda relies on very soft, low mileage, tires on the CR-V to smooth out the harsh suspension. Do not put high mileage or fuel efficient tires on this vehicle! The suspension, or lack thereof, turns the CR-V with high Mileage or fuel efficient tires into a giant tuning fork. Steering feel is disconnected from the road but does react quickly to driver input. Makes me think of a video game. Lower end models with steel wheels do a little better. Already had to replace the AC compressor.
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Joe R, 11/19/2009
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I noticed that most of the 2008 CR-V reviews fault the tires and poor mileage. It appears the problem is alignment. I purchased a shop manual when I bought the car. Four attempts at the dealer to bring the alignment into 'spec' resulted in the car pulling to the left (read head-on collision if not attentive with constant input). I took car to a local alignment shop. They said an after-market kit exists for rear camber adjustment. Installed kit and now, mileage is up and car goes straight down the road. Problem now, Honda Corporate and dealer say warranty is void. Appears this is a generic problem with the '08.
Great Family & Utility Car
Dan Prince, 02/08/2016
updated 08/08/2016
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Sold for 2k OVER Edmonds excellent status!
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Good, but not as good as a Toyota
Kelly, 08/19/2019
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Honda’s engines are bulletproof, no question there. Even better than Toyota. Typical things like alternators and ac compressors fail on Honda’s sooner than Toyota’s but this is still a much better car than any domestic or Korean car. Mine is past 200k now with no problems with the engine or transmission. Keep up on maintenance and change fluids way more often than what the books recommend and you’ll be happy. It pays off. No hard feelings but this will be my last Honda. Toyota’s are a no brainer!
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Reliable safe car!'
AveriDav, 07/29/2015
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing. I've put 100k miles on it and haven't had ONE ISSUE. It's extremely safe and roomy and GREAT gas mileage. By far the best car I've ever owned!
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Rack abd Pinion and rotor nightmare
Kelly, 09/14/2015
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have a 2010 Honda cr-v. All was fine until about 105,000 miles. Sine then we are now putting in our 5th Rack and pinion steering in less then 2 years and 4th set of rotors in 8 months. These parts are horrible. Thank goodness I don't need to pay ( after initial replacement) to replace them but seriously think I need to sell car which sucks cause I do really like it.
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Practical
clavicle, 04/23/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you're shopping for a small SUV or a wagon type of vehicle, this is the practical choice. It's highly rated on most significant categories, not to mention competitively priced, considering Hondas are known to be a little more pricey than its rivals.
You won't regret it
tyetrumpet84, 08/04/2008
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is an excellent car. I am a single mom with 2 young kids in car seats and I love my CR-V. I had a 98 2- door Honda civic and I needed to get a more "Family Friendly" car with 4 doors for my kiddos. I don't regret it one bit. My civic had 205,000 miles and I never had a problem with it so of course I would want to go with another Honda. This is made for moms. I looking at a used Chevy Equinox due to the fact I didn't think I could afford this car but the dealership was great. It is fun to drive and I get excellent gas mileage.
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Cinglemom, 09/20/2008
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had this CR-V for 3 months now. I have not had one disappointing moment. It drive just like a car. I don't have problems passing other cars or trucks. I've been to NY and it gave me 28 miles to the gallon. Around the city I get 23 miles but the combo is 21/22. I totally love this car. This should have been the first car I purchase instead I went in the opposite direction and purchased a 2007 Dodge Caliber (one of the worst cars on the road).
Disappointed in Honda
randyhi, 08/10/2013
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this CRV new and at 50,000 miles I was told by the local service dept that it now needs new tie rod ends, ball joints, and bushings. The poor thing has been used on the highway and in town and has rarely been on anything other than a paved road. I just got the quote for these repairs and it is just a little over $800. I have never seen a vehicle have suspension and steering problems arise this soon unless it had been subjected to serious off road use. Mine has not. It has a weak engine that struggles on hills and is best owned and driven in the flatlands. I bought a Honda for their reliability and am very disappointed with the issues at only 50K miles.
ok car but not great
anna fekete, 11/03/2010
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive, quick acceleration, cheap fabric interior, mileage only 24/gal- not great, very light, hard time drive in winter, tires bad after 2 years.
CRV-Power Steering Rack
2HONDA, 09/04/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just purchased the Honda CR-V EX-L (AWD) and with only 71 miles had a problem with the power steering. Took the car back to the dealer to find out that the power steering rack is leaking power steering fluid. The rack is on back order and they should have the part in 2 days. Anyone ever requested a new vehicle? I'm not impressed with the quality or reliability.
Disillusioned Honda owner
gkg451, 07/21/2009
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Purchased my CR-V as a low mileage executive driven vehicle after much research. The vehicle is exhibiting an annoying vibration at speeds between 85 and 110 k/hr. Dealer in conj. with Honda unable to correct. Honda says that no defect exists although they have a name for the condition - harmonic tingle. Apparently many other CR-Vs have same problem. I tried a brand new 90 and it had the same problem. Honda says I have to live with the situation as there is no way to eliminate problem.
Back to Honda
Consumer2007, 10/13/2007
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I was searching for a 2007 Honda or Toyota as replacement to my Volvo 850 since June in anticipation of expensive repairs. After a few twists and turns settled on a 2008 CR-V. I have driven less than 600 miles, my impressions are: Rear styling is similar to my Volvo 850 and its side profile is growing on me. The glacier blue looks good in many different lightings. Curve handling is surprisingly good, the bright headlights make me feel safe with night time driving. Seat is reasonably supportive for hours of driving. Everything feels solid and no rattling. Road and wind noises are minimal especially with audio on. Easy ingress and ingress. A viable alternative to a luxury wagon.
Honda's Don't Run Forever
AJ26, 10/10/2017
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
Did lots of research prior to buying this car. It was rated no. 1 small SUV everywhere. I got it at 71K now it has about 111K, It was great for the last 40K miles, didn't ask for anything really. Now the last 2 weeks, I've been noticing the steering wheel making a humming noise while turning when it's parked. When the car starts, it's fine for about 1/2 hour, then it makes that noise and it's difficult to turn the wheel. I did some research and thought it was an "O" ring that was the fix. I took it in for an airbag recall, they also inspected the steering wheel components, turns out it's the Pinion Rack, which is about $ 1700. Shocked to learn that I am not the only one! My first Honda, most likely my last Honda. I just bought a brand new Acura about a month back, wonder if it will have similar steering wheel problems.
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Honda, please fix the road noise problem!!!!
jsonaday, 07/04/2012
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Loud definitely describes this car. One can barely carry on a conversation on the freeway. I bought this car used and after only 3 years, the cushions on both seats were flat. AWD sucks bec it only kicks in when it feels the car slipping.. but there is a up side to this car, and that is it's a little bigger than most rivals. Only thing is, you have to sit in the most uncomfortable seats..it got so bad that i had to replace the cloth with am leather.
A Rip for the pice
Peter, 03/28/2010
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Never again a Honda CR-V. Tires need replacing at 31,000, noisy ride down the highway, no sound insulation and no power with a small 4 cyl eng. With the small engine you would expect gas milage in excess of 25 mpg and not 22, which is what we average, which is mostly hwy driven.
Disappointed
Honda Honey, 06/16/2009
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
AC and electrical issues as well as pulling to side upon acceleration. Master brake cylinder went out and had to be replaced. Ride is jiggly compared to other SUV I had considered. No tinted windows so gets hot! Poor acceleration with AC on which did have probs as well as idiot lights sometimes lighting. Got a lemon... Not happy with power...even the Hyundai is faster (and has a much better ride, though Mercedes heavy feeling). Needs more storage compartments, no bumper to stand on to get to roof racks... paint chips easily in parking lots... Cute, bought because of reputation. At least it still has 2 years on warranty... Got a lemon...
Poor plastic choice for interior
Bear, 05/10/2009
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
The plastic used in the interior is easily scratched. The luxury model lacks many common feature such as automatic headlights or lumbar support for the passenger. The sun visor does not keep the sun out very well. My wife hates this vehicle. I do not recommend this model.
Car is awesome
Zeiad tadros, 07/11/2017
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just bought this car from a private party the car is awesome I never buy American cars they are garbage. You could not give me an American car for free I won't take it. I love this small SUV great on gas
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New CRV
Shawn Higgins, 05/25/2017
updated 11/28/2018
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Although it was an odd situation at best and far from the expected norm, when we left the dealership, we never made it home. The master cylinder was bad and would not release the brakes after traveling a short distance. At first we were not certain what was going on, but after the third time we had it towed back to the dealership and they checked the calipers and all the brakes. The replaced a few things and still it persisted. They ended up having to change out the master cylinder three times and since then it has worked well.
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