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5 out of 5 stars

Perfect!

T. Bowe, 09/18/2017
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

First off it doesn't need a 6cyl engine, it's a small to midsized SUV for crying out loud not a Bugatti Veyron, it does just fine with a 4cyl . The Einstein's crying for a need for speed are the same geniuses that drive down the road yapping on their cell in one hand eating with the other and steering with their knee's all the while compensating for a lack of a 3rd leg( just my own opinion) ! My 2012 CRV EX-L bought with 59,650 miles with myself driving averages 26 city / 34 highway. Not crazy about the hard plastic in the interior but not a big deal. Absolutely love the heated seats, the generous cargo space, the car like ride and handling, the gas mileage, beautiful leather seats. If I had to pick a con and it's very hard to find one, it would be that the rubber seals around the door frame on the shell of the CRV sag and don't hold in place. This CRV is my most favorite yet!

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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Noisiest car I have ever owned

heli_driver, 08/08/2013
updated 08/10/2016
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Purchased brand new (14 Months ago) with every option Honda offers. This vehicle is the noisiest car I have ever owned. My Honda convertible S2000 was quieter than this CRV. Road/tire noise, wind noise, engine noise and even noise from passing vehicles are not attenuated. Being mostly mid to higher frequency noise, this gives us both a headache. I question if Honda forgot the soundproofing in my car. The Head Lights are very weak & easy to over drive. At Hwy speeds the steering input is far too sensitive, making it squirrelly and dangerous feeling. Even as a commercial helicopter pilot, the Navigation/stereo is not easy to use and key features do not work with the iPhone.

Technology
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
2 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

First Honda

jarsenal, 11/27/2012
2012 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I traded in my 2009 Scion XB for the 2012 CRV a month ago. So far I'm loving the upgrade. Power is lacking but gas mileage is beyond what I expected in this vehicle. I'm averaging about 29mpg mixed City and Hwy. Nice to make it more then a week between fills. The ride is very smooth compared to my XB could be the "regular" tires vs the low profile tires on the XB. I can't get used to the back up camera and rarely look at it. I don't trust it lol.

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2 out of 5 stars

2012 CRV EXL+Navi, oil leak and can't be fixed!

Unhappy Honda owner, 10/25/2016
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Since it had around 6k miles I saw oil leak under passenger side drive shaft. ( I was changing engine oil that's why I noticed the leak). 1st time took to dealer they changed the whole intermediate half shaft... diagnosis was support bearing was defective. After 6-7 months later same problem came back. Went same dealer and the same exact part was changed again. Another 7 months or so...same oil leak. This time I went other dealership and they diagnosed same problem...changed the same part 3rd time. Last week I decided to go under car and look again. The same leak is there... My bumper-to-bumper warranty is over, but still have power train warranty left for another year.... I complained Honda Corporate and they sent their regional mechanic to check the problem and diagnosed...No "major" problem???? Oil leak on a brand new vehicle and not a No major problem??? They said it is leaking an extra oil from bearing... and eventually will stop. Really???I think it is a lemon that I had to adders which I didn't do anything... when it was under 3yr/36month warranty...now I have to live with. Now People, tell me how this brand is so reliable... that it leaks oil and can't be fixed? It has OK ride but the best Fuel economy we get is around 23-24 MPG. Never was able to go what they claimed 27MPG average. My last Honda Product!

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
1 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

You gotta luv it !

chuckles6, 03/14/2012
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
43 of 83 people found this review helpful

I have only had this car for 3 weeks. I wanted to wait longer to write a review, However I'm so excited about this little SUV I just had to let it out. With 600 miles on this car there is nothing I do not like about it. I have owned 60 cars and trucks in the last 36 years, 13 of them Hondas. Like always Honda has done it again. Solid, Quiet, and quality the just does not stop. I have owned Toyotas, Nissans, Subarus, Fords, Chevys, BMWs, Mazadas, etc. Everytime I switch to a different brand, I always miss my Hondas. This SUV feels very upscale when driving down the road. The interior is very pleasant and comfortable. Fit & finish is great. If you are thinking about it, you gotta get one.

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