Used 2009 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
The Little Motor That Could!
Great Car runs well but was rusty all over and had a hole in spare wheel compartment. Fixing it up little by little.
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Surprise! I really like the CR-V...
The CR-V is a nice package of creature comfort, good handling, decent economy and overall high quality. I consider it a real bargain. In the first couple of weeks of ownership and after only one long trip I can find no faults.
- EX-L 4dr SUVMSRP: $2,900148 mi away
- EX 4dr SUVMSRP: $9,980109 mi away
- EX 4dr SUVMSRP: $7,99587 mi away
Unhappy with gas mileage
I have yet to see 20 miles per gallon even on long trips and not going over 60 miles an hour.
CR-V doesn't run upto its fame
I bought my CR-V from Peoria, IL on December 4, 2008. In summer, I found the AC was not cooling properly I took to the same dealer, they tested and said I should run the AC at Max, CR-V AC performance as it is. This summer, AC was not cooling I took a different dealer, they filled up with gas and they couldn't found the leakage. - When I start the CR-V it makes buzzing noise, it started at beginning of last winter, I took it to a Honda dealer, and they said it's not a safety problem and they are not going to fix it. Besides, I have problems with door lock too. My CR-V is 1.5 years old with a mileage of 18,000 miles and should be covered under warranty?
Somewhat Disappointed
Before buying the 09 CRV, I owned a 2000 CRV EX-L, a 1996 Honda EX, and a 1990 Civic (Honda owner for 19 years). I really loved those cars, but not this one. It averages about 18mpg (inc. hwy), the temperature controls have to be reset each time, I wish it had an analog dashboard, and there is a serious hesitation right before acceleration. The mirrors are skewed in some way which makes it difficult to park--I have no problem like this in any other car. The steering is a bit stiff, and I've developed tendinitis from gripping it, and the ride is bumpy like it has sports suspension. The floor of the cargo area is flimsy cardboard. Am thinking of trading it in for a Forester or RAV4. Sigh.