Used 2014 Honda CR-V EX SUV Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2014 Honda CR-V EX SUV.
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bring back a manual transmission in the CRV
white_tea, Austin, TX, 05/01/2014
2014 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
would love to see a manual transmission brought backn in the CR-V.
would like to see the AC unit moved back like the 2008 2009 2010 models.
Why consumers aren't wising up is beyond me.
Who wants AC blowing on their hand all the time - that's why I gave the interior design a 2, otherwise, pretty perfect vehicle.
Would like to see the sun visors with a pull-out mechanism like in the toyota … camry.
There is NO protection from the sun in this 2014 CR-V.
Zero.... get a towel because you're going to need one.
need to work on the visibility out of the vehicle on all viewing - sides & rear.
Been a fairly good car, so far.
Finch, Sacramento, CA, 05/24/2020
2014 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Same complaints as other folks, and lots to like. My VTC actuator started making the grinding noise, as well. Was worried that it might do some damage, so I took it in. Had the service manager contact Honda, and they paid for a substantial amount to have a new one installed. It's been fine ever since. Stereo is weak (music is VERY important to me), so I looked into having the entire … system replaced. This would have been too expensive, but the stereo shop recommended a Kenwood powered subwoofer that I had installed under the driver seat. Now it sounds phenomenal! The sub takes all the heat off the main unit and it gets loud & clear.
Car is under-powered. I find myself using low gears to accelerate faster off the line, and I also downshift for a passing gear using the button on the side of the shifter. I call it my nitrous button, lol.
No complaints about the interior. I see reviews saying the interior is cheap-looking, but I have no problem with it. The interior is very functional and easy to clean. When I was looking at used cars, I compared the back seats to the RAV 4, and the RAV's rear seats seemed flimsy compared to the CR-V. I like the fact you can pull the straps and the seats automatically fold (almost) flat. My dog loves the spacious cargo area.
I haven't had occasion to appreciate the AWD. Almost wish I didn't have it (not much use for it here in NorCal), as the gas mileage is underwhelming (around 22 mpg city/hiway), but I drive this car a bit harder than the little old ladies I normally see driving CR-Vs.
Love the look of the car- I wash it a LOT and wax it often. I get compliments on it, especially after I got some nice black wheels from Tire Rack (my EX has 17" wheels and looks better than the standard 16" wheels on the LX).
Love the sunroof and the tinted windows on the cargo area. Lights work great at night- I have a little night vision problem, but they are bright enough for me. Fog lights are great, too.
I wish the passenger side window had auto up/down like the driver's side, but this is a nitpick. I don't use the nav system (I use my smart phone). AC/heater work very well- plenty cool in summer & warm in the winter. AC doesn't seem to affect engine power much, unlike my last vehicle, and engine temps stay constant no matter how hot it is outside. I joke that the gauge is stuck, because it never seems to move. Always at a good temp (last car overheated at temps above 70 degrees).
What else? Paint started to peel off the strip above the rear window. Took it to an auto body shop and they painted it black for a nominal fee. Honda would have helped me out but still would have cost over $300 to have this small strip repainted.Hood paint color slightly different that the rest of the car.
All said, I would definitely buy this car again. I hope it lasts forever.
I am satisfied with everything but...
Julito Bugayong, Chicago, IL, 08/14/2016
2014 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
The Bluetooth technology is outdated. It is not universal to all devices.
Horrible after 4 years of owning
Shelby G, Street, MD, 12/12/2018
2014 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Long list of concerns you should be aware of after 4 years of owning, I don't own this vehicle anymore it got that bad. If you want to visit the dealership regularly then this is the car for you. I was very up to date on my maintaince for this CRV but the issues it had were beyond regular maintenance. Very disappointed is a supposed to be dependable Honda, very much not. The bad- TPMS … light on a lot, Fautly VTC makes grinding noises 3 seconds on start up in the cold, vibrations in the drivetrain and brakes all the time, cars computer needing multiple updates to stop transmission slips and jerks, very uncomfortable I needed a special pillow to help my back, brake rotors needing to replace 2-3 times a year along with alignments. The list goes on and on, do yourself a favor and research and don't read most of the reviews on here there only lies on what this car is like.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 Honda CR-V EX SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Abundant passenger and cargo room
- Pro:good fuel economy
- Pro:user-friendly controls
- Pro:ample standard tech features
- Pro:strong crash test scores.
- Con:No available engine upgrade
- Con:some cheap cabin materials
- Con:transmission lacks a manual mode.
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