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Honda CR-V AWD "Creak - Rattle - Vehicle"

RRixby, 08/21/2018
2013 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Many owners report mysterious front-end "Creaking" sound, which dealers, mechanics or collision repair people cannot find or fix. Mine is no different. After spending more thab $5,000 to repair front end, the creak is still there. Honda obviously mis-designed this vehicle, but aptly named it a CR-V, an acronym for "Creak and Rattle Vehicle. The transmission also is lack-luster, omitting manual electronic shifting through four gears, useful on mountain roads (Toyota includes this vital feature). The vehicle is also under-powered and gets worse mileage than it's Toyota competitor which boasts a powerful V6. I know so much about both of these vehicles, because we own both. Do yourself a favor and avoid this mysterious Creaking wagon, which even Honda cannot figure out.

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5 out of 5 stars

Reliable-Reliable-Reliable Plus

Pat O., 04/07/2022
2013 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

According to a local Honda dealership “it holds its value.” In fact I’ve been offered $nicely above Kelley Blue Book valuation. It has just over 50K miles and has been service per the manual (receipts on-hand).

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Bad transmission!!

disgruntled , 02/11/2022
2013 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

2013 Honda CRV transmission problem. Between 20 to 40 MPH vehicle shudders and shakes. Honda will not admit they have problem although it is talked about on internet. Would definitely recommend NOT buying one

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5 out of 5 stars

Great utility vehicle

IB Chris, 05/26/2016
2013 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

If you want an extremely reliable, cost/benefit vehicle... this your choice!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Uncomfortable; I'm giving it to my twins

husky46cc, 03/02/2013
2013 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
27 of 65 people found this review helpful

I can't drive this car on a trip. The headrest is tilted so far forward that I can't get comfortable. I have a neck ache for a week after a 300 mile trip. My advice: Drive this car out on the interstate for at least 15 minutes before you buy it. I wish I had. Also uncomfortable: The surface of the steering wheel is slippery plastic. It makes my hand ache after 45 minutes of highway driving. Again - DRIVE this car before you plunk down the money. Make sure you fit in it comfortably. I didn't drive it enough. I regret it. I should have gotten the Forester. It's too bad that the car is so uncomfortable. Otherwise I'd keep it forever. One more time: Do NOT test drive this ca

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