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Disappointment
mtnance, 07/15/2019
updated 07/23/2020
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car May 2012 and just traded in July 2019. 113K miles. Mid-level trim, AWD. Disclaimer: From the start (in 2012) I wasn't a fan of this car. Sounded like a tin can when you closed the doors, though I think it had okay safety reviews. I also felt is was noisy when at 45 miles per hour or higher. Especially if you're in the back seat. The fuel mileage rarely got to the highway "estimate" on the window sticker but it wasn't all that bad either. Had the car for seven years and on about year five, I noticed a slight vibration around 55 - 70 mph. Had tires re balanced, no difference. Checked axles, etc. no difference. Even had new tires eventually put on,...still had an issue and no one (even the dealer) could find anything, though they did tell me they experienced it too. (Dealer isn't about to admit any defect). So, never did find out about that issue. Around the same time, noticed a shudder when depressing accelerator with light to medium pressure at low speed, mostly easing into second at a low rate of speed. Didn't matter if uphill, downhill, etc. just the light pressure. The shudder would go away if accelerator pressure was lifted or depressed harder. After months of research, found out it was a common problem. (Google it) Honda would say there was a known problem and it ranged from having to have a computer reprogrammed to replacing the transmission. Having a tranny issue on any car that has had proper maintenance,...under 100K miles is not acceptable. Side note: This car has had 5 batteries in 7 years. (some replaced free, some not). Apparently Honda knows about an issue with that as well. The car eats batteries. Google either of these two complaints before you buy. Buyer beware. Traded at $8,500 and I feel like a weight is off my shoulder.
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Love this CRV - right on GAS too!
granyjany, 07/14/2012
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Rear Entertainment (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Had my CRV just 3 days now and love it! My first fill up showed me getting 29 mpg.. I honestly expect more once the car has a chance to build an average. It handles well in the curves and it has so many toys on it! Maybe one of the coolest things is the way i can flip those back seats down with one finger! A great value for just shy of $30K !!
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First Honda, now 6 mo. old
janemy, 01/06/2013
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my first Honda and I love it. I test drove a lot of cars 6 months ago and narrowed it down to 2, the CRV and the equinox. I'd driven the Equinox on a long road trip so I knew well how it handled. I ended up with the Honda as it felt better sitting inside, more open. Also, I loved that it had more cargo room. After 6 mo. of driving I'm still extremely happy with the car. I have 15,000 mi on it so far, and no issues. I drive both city, highway and mountains. I average between 28 - 31 mpg driving about 70 mph. Less if I'm doing street driving only (22 - 24). My 6'2" husband can sit and drive comfortably.
Heater core issues in 2012-2014 model years
Christopher Ryan, 12/15/2017
updated 12/28/2020
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Rear Entertainment (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I would highly recommend avoiding purchase of a CRV 2012, 2013 or 2014 model unless you very closely verify the driver side heating works. I purchased a used 2012 EX-L in January 2014. SInce it was a vehicle we were mainly using for travel trips, it did not get much use during that winter and again during the winter of 2015. When I started to use it more in 2016, I found that when winter came that the driver side heat did not work well at all. I went online to research and there seems to be a known problem with the CRVs from these model years with the heater core getting clogged, mainly it seems on the driver side. So while the heat works fine on the passenger side, the driver side blows relatively cool air which is quite a problem in the winter. The fix I was quoted be service was $395 for what is specified in the associated tech bulletin 14-063 to be a 1 hour job. On top of that, I was told that the problem could occur again. In this case, I got burned as the buyer of the 2012 model year. So before you consider buying any CRV from these years, take the time to research this issue. I am very disappointed that Honda USA has chosen to do nothing about this problem when they know the issue occurs unless it happens during the warranty period. Of course buying a 2012 to 2014 model more than likely means the car is already out of warranty for this issue.
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6th Honda 1st CR-V
Sherri Kennedy, 08/15/2016
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After driving Accords both sedan and coupe for over 20 years, I bought my first CR-V. I am so happy with this vehicle for its overall performance and technology perks. I have the Economy version front wheel drive, which is perfect for a semi-retired educator. It is roomy and comfortable with more cargo room when the back seats are laid down. I've had on a road trip and short trips. I am very pleased with my purchase.
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