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Used 2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

SWINGIN LITTLE CR V

Donald ROSS, Bullhead City, AZ, 05/18/2016
updated 11/21/2016
Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful

I like the larger size tires, would recommend them. We are older and it is easier to get in and out of. The radio is great, enjoy sirius and all the options. Would have liked to have had the auto rear door opener. All in all the car is great, has a great ride and easy to handle. Plenty of horse power, get up and go. All around, a nice car and very quiet in the cabin.

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4 out of 5 stars

Dissappointed in my 2016 CR-V EX-L

Cary Babinec, Ashburn, VA, 04/16/2016
updated 10/18/2018
Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
62 of 68 people found this review helpful

Buying a new car you shouldn’t have to worry about mice eating it for lunch. My new Honda, along with many new cars is equipped with “soy based” hose lines that mice LOVE to eat. Donna went to hit the washer fluid lever and nothing came out. Instead the fluid drained down the firewall over the engine. My Honda dealer acknowledged the problem they have with mice eating the wires and the fluid lines. Now I have to find the anti- mouse tape and set traps under the hood of my CR-V at night! To say I was pissed was an understatement. The Radio and Satelite system SUCKS Wait till you "try to make anything work" while driving! YOU cant! You have to pull off tyhe road and figure out the screens! What a mess!

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I love my new CRV ! It has everything I want.

Ginny, Washington, DC, 09/29/2016
updated 03/30/2017
Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful

I wanted a 4 wheel drive vehicle with good (nimble) handling, reasonable gas mileage, good acceleration, up to date electronics and convenience features. I wanted a great backup camera, good airbags, bluetooth /audio that works flawlessly with multiple phones, easy loading and roomy space for groceries and large bulky items, and NO navigation. The phone navigation apps are better than anything built in to cars, and most navigation systems ( built in) are costly and out of date before the car is shipped. My phone has multiple apps, with better AI built in, and I prefer to use it. Bonus feature on CRV is the right blind spot wide angle camera that comes on the big screen when you signal a right turn, or push a handy button. Both side mirrors have these extra features to allow viewing your blind spots and cyclists on the road. the price is really good considering this is my dream car. I traded my Jeep Wrangler as down payment and only pay same loan payment. I got a better extended warranty, and the CRV is MUCH better than my Wrangler. I do wish that the CRV would have some of the newer safety features, like a warning tone when drifting our of your lane on the highway, and a warning tone when you are backing up and get too close to a fixed object.

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4 out of 5 stars

For the money, a solid, tight, and comfortable car

G Ford, Keene, NH, 03/27/2016
updated 09/28/2016
Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful

Pros: - The doors close reliably with a nice thunk. - Steering is tight and comfortable at high and low speed. Visibility is excellent (I also like the two-part driver's side mirror). - Gas mileage is good so far, and acceleration has been there when I wanted it. MPG feedback has been very helpful in increasing average gas mileage. I like how the car can reset MPG statistics automatically when you refill with gas. - I LOVE the keyless systems: being able to touch either front door handle (with the fob in your pocket) to automatically unlock the door(s), and being able to start the car with the push of a button (no need to fumble for keys). Cons: - Tire road noise is a bit loud on the highway. But engine noise is low. - There is not quite as much room for stuff in the front cabin as we were used to in our Odyssey minivan, or Subaru Outback. Not a big deal, but noticeable. - The CD player is hidden behind the display screen, which has a motor that angles it out revealing the CD player slot... it works, and has not broken yet, but looks like it could be prone to breaking easily. - The touch-screen based controls for the audio system and phone are odd at times... they work, but I just feel as though they could have been made more intuitive in places. - Why do they have two screens in the dash? It's great to have the clock and compass heading on the top one, but I can't help but feel that it could display more information than it does. The lower touch-screen gets a lot of attention for audio station selection, MPG monitoring, etc. but the menus behave in ways that feel awkward in a number of situations (as a Windows/Android user). - The rear-view camera is great for safety reasons, but note that it is not reliable for driving in reverse: I have to turn my head or use mirrors to ensure I am backing at an appropriate distance from cars/objects on either side, but I do like having the camera to judge when my rear bumper is at the right spot (when to stop). - Had no choice about $399 security marking system add-on. Price listed below includes sales tax, delivery, security markings, and all fees. We did NOT receive a reasonable trade-in value on our old car. We chose a different dealer for our next car.

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3 out of 5 stars

Noisy Ride

Sohan Gupta, Dayton, OH, 09/16/2016
Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful

I purchased a 2016 CR-V EX-L AWD after reading good reviews and seeing so many CR-Vs on the road. I am somewhat disappointed that this brand new CR-V is so noisy to drive. The cabin is so noisy while driving, it has taken the joy out of driving a new vehicle. I took it back to the dealership and their service technician said that the noise is usually road noise because of tires. In fact when the service shop swapped tires and mounted wheels with the tires from a Touring model, the cabin noise was markedly reduced. Reporting the issue to Honda was no help. So I have to live with the noisy ride for next few years until I need to change tires. So, I recommend that if you want a quieter ride, buy a Touring model.

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