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2014 CRV Dissapointment
bmwjeff, 01/17/2015
2014 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
After selling an Acura MDX due it's very thirsty motor and hunting transmission we thought we would just buy a simple, reliable car to get around in. The CRV seemed to fit the bill and we were quickly a 2014 EX AWD owner. Our car averaged about 25 MPG over the course of the 12K of ownership which is OK for a car of its size. The throttle was very touchy and somewhat hard to drive in a smooth fashion. The Green drive button helped to smooth the head jerking starts. At about 8k we acquired a barking dog sound from the rear every time you would start and stop. We had a rattle in the dash on the drivers side and the dreaded cam shaft solenoid rattle at start-up. Sold car back to the dealer
2014 Honda CR-V LX AWD
Akuhlkat, 02/05/2018
2014 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I looked at several make/models before choosing the CR-V. Many people I knew had 2008-10 CV-Rs which they raved about, so I bought with assured comfort that I would love it too. Unfortunately, it was underwhelming soon after purchase. The back looked very roomy initially, and the fuel economy was a great seller feature. I soon realized that the cargo area is more tall than wide, and did not accommodate as much as I hoped. It was awkward having groceries and my stroller in the back, and the lateral space was truly lacking. The fuel economy did not live up to the MSRP stickered listing, and I hovered around 21 mpg for intown driving for the first 18 months. PROs: It is a reliable car, and as it got broken in, the fuel economy did improve. The center storage compartment was roomy and well designed, and accommodated alot of items at ready access. CONs: The interior, specifically the seat fabric and design were of a cheaper quality than I would expect from this type of car. The lumbar support only gave marginal support and the driver seat would make my back hurt after an hour driving. I got a new color for the 2014 year, Kona Iced Coffee (dark brown metallic) and it proved to be a poor quality paint; showed visible scuffs, scratches, and blemishes. Definitely was not going to wear well over the life of the car. One other glaring design flaw, the front driver window support for the windshield and side window is rather wide, and near horizontal. It creates a perfect blind spot for pedestrians, and I have nearly hit several in the crosswalk due to the shape and width. The placement of the rear vents (only in the middle of the console) for air circulation is very poor, and is often 5 degrees warmer than the front cabin, not great for my then infant or 70+ yr old mother-in-law riding in the back seat. No amount of setting adjustment provided much relief. Traded it in in 2017.
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Worst riding new car we have ever bought!!!!!!!!!!
Ronald Lee, 08/26/2015
updated 08/30/2019
2014 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
21 of 31 people found this review helpful
We bought this 2014 Honda CR-V ELX new from Howdy Honda and have had problems since we purchased it. The radio is useless because you cannot hear it for the road noise. Brakes are bumpy when applied with an uneven brake, release, brake motion. There is a noise that increases and decreases with speed (sounds almost like a belt in one of the tires has shifted or a bad wheel bearing). The actuators on the back hatch door are bad and will be replaced. The pneumatic tire pressure indicator is always coming on. Steering is too quick ( There is no comparison between a CR-V and an Accord with the Accord being far superior. There are other makes that offer more options for around the same cost. Rough riding vehicle. We tried to tell Howdy Honda we were having problems with this car and they would drive it and say there is nothing wrong with it. Finally at my request a service manager (AND MYSELF) took the car for a test drive (he drove it) and he admitted it had problems. Bear in mind your complaints are (concerns at Howdy Honda). I also asked him how about driving a new CR-V to compare rides (mine has had these problems since the first time I took the car in for an oil change) and the service manager quickly stated it wouldn't be a good idea as the technology has changed from 2014 to 2015 (can you believe that). Honda has become a company that makes excuses for its flaws instead of standing behind them and doing what is right. On the defective hatch actuators (support arms) a service person tried to tell me I would have to duplicate the problem (the hatch has become locked in the open position twice and I thought I was going to break it if I applied more force in trying to close it). I felt like telling this individual he was an idiot and he really made me angry at doubting my integrity. I told him what was I or my wife supposed to do----drive the fifty miles to the dealership with the hatch stuck up in the air!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This CR-V ELX may have 26,000 miles on it but the problems listed have existed since we purchased it and complained during the time of the first oil change. Lots of blind spots makes it dangerous! Transmission was slipping(they called it juddering), however Honda changed the oil out and told me they mad a computer update. They also said this incident was one of the few they had encountered. There is also the problem for an average height individual whenever the glove box door is opened as it will hit your knees. My wife doesn't trust the car and I surely would not buy another. All in all, we find it hard to consider buying another Honda. We have moved on from the Honda CRV and currently own a Subaru Outback Limited. While the CRV is overrated the Honda Accord is not and is a good car. If we had bought an Accord we would probably be still driving a Honda. Send me an evaluation form for the 2018 Subaru Outback Limited with the opposed six cylinder engine and I can give you an earful. Thanks, Ronald Lee
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Purchased my Honda CRV for tow ability with RV
Ed Degenhart, 01/27/2016
updated 07/29/2016
2014 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Tire monitoring system is a nuisance as it keeps coming on and tires are ok. Fuel efficiency is fantastic. Honda makes a very reliable car. Electronic features are so so. Have towed the CRV behind my motor home. Its light and hardly notice the weight being towed. Honda is making a mistake not offering the older version transmission in the 2015 CRV and beyond. It has a unique capability for being towed and utility when on the road camping. They would sell more cars if they offered the transmission version that can be towed.
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CRV #2 Better than ever!
upstatenymom, 04/10/2014
updated 04/11/2016
2014 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My first CRV was a 2005 with 120,000 miles and other than routine maintenance the only extra cost involved was a single rear caliper repair. LOVED it! Totally reliable vehicle that never let me down. Test drove a 2014 EX-L and was amazed with the comfort and handling. The interior is open and comfortable. Love shifter location, more room up front than the Rogue and Rav4. Headlights are def not as bright as my 2005 but that's a positive for me...was tired of drivers flashing their lights at me assuming I had my high beams on when I didn't. The fog lights do help to illuminate the road well when using low beams though. VERY pleased with my newest CRV :) Updated review: After 2 years my view on headlights has changed. Do not feel the range of low beams is adequate for viewing what's in front of me. Even with fog lights. 2 weeks ago it started making a grinding noise at startup when engine is cold. Researched online and found there are issues with the VTC actuator. It's scheduled for repair in a week. This fix requires taking the engine apart and that concerns me.
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