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Loud noisey on the inside
Please help with the noise inside of the CRV, 10/16/2016
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love the Honda, however, this CRV has loud noise from the tires, or the windows not air tight, I thought my sunroof was open because of the noise, you can hear a lot of air coming inside or the tires are loud too. I have a 03 Honda accord and I ride in it more because it is old but no loud and it came with Michelins Tires a very good ride. This CRV came with Cross or something, tires something I had not heard of before, and they have very noisy sound. I love the Truck, however, something needs to be done about the noise. I rather ride in the 03 Honda Accord and it shakes & vibrates but has a very quiet ride, the window comes down to get the heat out before you get to the care by holding the unlock button and it has six CD changer inside not sure why they deleted those options, BIG MISTAKES.
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Great vehicle except for a couple of things......
anita, 10/08/2018
2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you're looking for comfort, reliability, cargo space, and road trip ease of handling, this is a great vehicle. My only complaints after owning it for 2 years are that 1. poor handling in mountain driving curves and tight corners. As my son said "it handles like a brick"....translation mini van on a smaller scale. 2. Bluetooth audio is poor quality and inconsistent in it's functioning. 3. Radio controls are cheap looking and feeling.
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Brenda Millet, 09/14/2016
updated 03/15/2018
2016 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love my Honda SUV. At first the programming of the navigation system was very challenging. I finally understand how to use it. It handles very well on the road. It is very comfortable. My current challenge is programming it to read my text messages. When I first bought it, it would read my text messages but now it won't
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The Honda CRV AWD 2016
Omar G., 09/29/2016
2016 Honda CR-V SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Gas mileage is not what expected. Mostly hwy and 29 average not 31. Had higher expectations for mpg especially with the eco button. Other than that car drives great, handles good, and very responsive. Wish they had a 2.0 Turbo version.
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Roomy Ride
J. L. Butler, 08/29/2016
2016 Honda CR-V SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I'm enjoying my new CRV SE after upsizing from a ten year old Honda Fit. The CRV is much more roomy than other cars in its class. The similar sized Ford and Toyota seem quite claustrophobic in comparison. I am also impressed with the cargo space in the CRV. I was able to haul a small love seat in the back of the car with plenty of room to spare. The back seats are easy to lower, even for a woman over 55. The CRV is a good height - no climbing up or stooping down to get into the driver's seat. The front seats are a little shallow for tall drivers, but there is plenty of leg room. The car is very responsive and has great brakes. After driving a tiny Fit, I'm still getting used to a larger car, but the back-up camera is a big help. Bluetooth, Audio and Aux systems work well. I'm counting on Honda dependability.
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great little suv
Janet Dill, 04/05/2016
updated 10/13/2020
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
So far loving my new car. Did not get the leather upgrade and no navigation, the downside is does not have Sirius Radio without that package. Handles nice and so far not days! After 2 yrs.....still like my Honda. Don't like the radio operation. Seats could be more comfortable for long trips and wish I had purchased it with the GPS. Overall I would buy another one, still love it 4/2019, love my cr-v after a couple of years. The interior is a little noisy with the radio on and seats still not great but overall would do it again Nearly 4 yrs since I purchased it and still enjoy it. A newer model would have to be quieter inside to consider, otherwise still love it Sold it to my daughter. Bought the touring
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2016 CRV AWD Limited with slipping CVT transmissio
JD Miles, 09/06/2016
2016 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 24 people found this review helpful
When hot, the CVT transmission slips all the time. Whenever you press firmly down on the accelerator the engine RPM's increase but the vehicle speed doesn't. When trying to pass a car on a 2 lane road this vehicle becomes extremely dangerous and even life threatening due to the slipping transmission. The dealer say's it's normal, but it is not normal at all. Also, the highway miles per gallon barely reaches 19 MPG due to the slipping transmision.
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surprised that i did not like this car
Edy OBrien, 07/15/2016
2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
previous Honda crv owner. 2 different styles. 2016 model felt cramped. the new technology in the model was distracting, not helpful. couldn't wait to get off the highway and end this test drive. Bought a Dodge Journey crossroads 2016. Love it!
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bought a solid utility vehicle thats fun to drive
Gary wright, 10/30/2016
2016 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
research before serious shopping. know what you want and what options. set a price to pay and hold to it. you may be able to include some dealer add on,s in the final deal to enhance the purchase.
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I should have bought one years ago!
Jeffrey, 10/06/2016
2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Always go with at least an EX. Worth the price, you can always lease an expensive SUV, but you will never own it.
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Not happy
Carol Chalfant, 09/09/2016
2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Very disappointed that they changed interior of 2016. Loved my 2013. I miss arm rest on driver seat and storage space between seats.
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Low on power
jack frost, 10/16/2016
updated 04/24/2017
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have a CRV as a company car so I driven several diffrent year models. I would not buy this car for myself, it is way too low on power for me, it needs around 50 more horsepower, I often have the gas pedal to the floor trying to gain speed or get out of the way of some crazy driver in Texas. If you are on a single lane road and want to pass an 18 wheeler you need to be able to see far in advance and plan the pass, because the pedal will be on the floor and there is no rush of power. Every year they seem to take something out of the car, one year they removed the pasenger arm rest, then they took out the driver arm rest. Around 20,000 miles the front rotors warped and needed to be replaced, I went to the Honda dealership and they said it was not covered, so I went to a repair shop and had new rotors installed at my cost. The CRV is loud inside, if I receive a phone call when I am driving on a rough road I will not answer the phone because the raod noise is really loud.
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Shabby compared with 2006 CR-V Touring
Lynn Bettinger, 07/07/2018
2016 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
We drove a 2006 Touring CR-V for 10 years. I never had a complaint. It was reliable, stable on wet/snow covered roads, comfortable, easy to handle, great vision through the multiple large windows. The 2016 Touring is no comparison. I can't drive it because of the bubbled hood and bubbled out sides that extend 15" beyond the side view mirrors. Lack of vision of the edges of the car has come close to causing 3 accidents. The navigation system is a joke. We've supposedly reached "our destination" in the middle of the Verrazano Bridge. Bluetooth is intermittent and frequently drops calls. Resale value, although the car is in near-perfect condition (one bumper ding), has dropped by 35% over 1.5 years. In other words, we're stuck with it. Worst car purchase of my 45-year driving life. Salesman yapped about his family for so long that tech support had left for the evening. The man knew absolutely nothing about the technicalities and intricacies of the car. Dealer offers poor to no support and failed to provide promised (in writing) free oil changes.
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2016 Honda CRV EX AWD
M Copeland, 03/04/2016
updated 03/07/2017
2016 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is my 6th Honda dating back to 1977. I chose the CRV due to living in a snow belt. This SUV rides very nice. The handling is good. I really like the driving position, it sits up high enough to see everything well at night. It has plenty of options. I like the amount of storage and the way the rear seats fold down. With my past experience with Honda's this should last a very long time. I am not planning on ever needing to purchase another car. No vibrations as some have mentioned with the 2015 model.
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CR-V has no GPS!
cally, 04/10/2016
updated 10/12/2017
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
Consumer Reports recently came out with a report that stated that the Honda CR-V 2016 has very poor traction in the snow. Takes forever to stop. This completely defeats the purpose of buying a 4 wheel SUV. When I called the dealership to tell them about the report, they said they had no idea what I was talking about. Should they not know?!; they sell the product! Now I am afraid to take the car out in the snow. Also, the rear view camera was fogging up on a rainy day, so I took it to another dealership to be looked at. They basically wasted my time; "found nothing wrong". And sometimes when I click the door unlocker twice, it does not open the passenger's side door. Also, they force you to buy "packages" when you order a car; we are senior citizens, and do not want or need all these extra bells & whistles! This 2015 CR-V has no GPS! Another drawback to forcing consumers to buy autos in packages. I am in dire need of a GPS,and I have not been able to obtain one yet! This is a major draw back and liability to this car! I have gotten lost driving around more times than I can count. Or care to count! Sigh. How exasperating.
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Still vibrates
Jorge R, 02/01/2016
2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 28 people found this review helpful
I bought the new Honda CVR 2016 EXL, thousands on dollars. But it still have the vibration issue. Take care when buying this car.
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Terrible suspension
J. Linch, 01/30/2017
updated 08/04/2017
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have had Nissan, Toyota before. Honda seemed to be the worst so far. After about 25K, the tires wore to 3/8 and needs to be changed. No Honda dealer honored any tire waranty. They don't want to pay for it. Their electric system may have some problems too. I am talking about hundreds or thousands of dollars from year two and on. Go buy Toyota or Nissan
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Cannot TOW on the ground!
James White, 04/21/2016
updated 10/31/2016
2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
From the original CRV thru 2014 these vehicles could be towed four wheels on the ground. NO LONGER! The new transmission will not allow the CRV to be towed with four wheels on the ground! The new CVT (transmission) does make for good acceleration but I wonder how well it will last. I am very unhappy with the Radio etc, controls and the touchscreen on the EX (and Touring) models. It is counter-intuitive which is very unlike Honda generally. The only plus is that the touchscreen is also your camera screen and its quite large.
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Shopping for mid size crossover
Ed, 04/12/2016
2016 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I am generally a big fan of Honda and Acura. But a few things have me shopping against the CRV Touring. First, the Navigation system is pitifully low resolution and the interface is just stupid. It's a big step backwards from my former 12 year old 2004 Acura TL and way behind current offerings from Hyundai, Mazda, and others. Second, Honda's exterior styling with the CRV leaves much to be desired. Again, compare to the Mazda. The CRV Touring wheels look like the designer was on drugs. This is the same company that gave me an S2000 in 2001 that still looks good and crisp today?? These are dumb little things in the big picture, but it's equally dumb for Honda to ignore them. If not for Hondas great reliability and resale, I'd go with the new Tuscon Limited or CX5. I may end up in a CPO X1 for three rungs up from all of the above in driving dynamics; but if Honda would get their act together in ergonomics, it would make my choice easier.
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I would buy another one
paulette51, 04/09/2016
updated 10/11/2016
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I loved my 2015 Honda. This is why I bought a 2016 Honda. The only thing I didn't want this time was the navigation system. Instead, I bought a $89 Garmin, which out performs the integrated system, and saves a lot of money. Thank you Edmunds for assisting me in my purchase.
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Honda CR-V No surprises
Barry Harper, 08/08/2016
2016 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is a very nice vehicle. The package additions make it very nice compared to the LX, without going overboard. The only thing that we don't like are the controls for the radio. The touch screen buttons are small and somewhat hard to read and locate. The vehicle does have controls on the steering wheel that mitigates the issue a bit, but I would like to see better controls. There are not as many cubby holds to put stuff in the front compared to my older (2003) CR-V; this isn't a big deal but something that we noticed.
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poor interior Design,a lot other problems
david 67, 09/26/2016
2016 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
8 month after i saw mold under sunroof and dealer guys not found any problems,each month i have problems with the car
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More than we imagined
James Kindleberger, 09/18/2016
2016 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Replacing my wife's Lincoln MKX...reviewed all vehicles in this class and came down to the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V. Choose the CR-V Touring based on performance, storage, and cabin layout. And we've been blown away by the electronic and safety features of this solid automobile...such a driving pleasure! Could not be happier with this purchase!
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My 1st AWD SUV.
Michael Tso, 04/03/2016
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I want to spend my money wisely. I have spent a lot of time to do the research and test drive. Honda CR-V is the answer. I bought 2016 instead of 2015 because of the vibration issue that I have heard from the Internet. I love the mpg, handling, leg room, internal space and cargo space. Hopefully, it will last 20+ years like my Toyota Corolla.
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6 years 6 Months
Edward Phipps, 01/25/2017
updated 08/15/2023
2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Vehicle is enjoyable. I keep vehicles very clean but the CRV is difficult to keep clean under the doors and lower body. Entertainment system is not intuitive and still have difficulty finding controls and setting system. Hands fee voice commands rarely work. Mechanically perfect, typical of Honda. Great acceleration and handling. Update at just over two years. Still love the vehicle, drives tight and handles like a dream in the winter(snow). Drove a 2018 CRV EX-L as a loner for a couple of days and actually like the way the 2016 drives better. Highly satisfied with CRV and will purchase another when it's time to replace the 2016. Still going strong. Coming up on 44K miles and still drives like new. Averaging around 28 MPG combined but do mostly highway driving. Normal maintenance done by the dealer. 2/12/22 Very little mileage over the past year. Still solid and not showing any mechanical signs of age. 7/14/2023 Just under 64,000 miles. Vehicle going strong. No problems. Replace rear brakes last year and now needs front brakes. Stopped going to dealer but still insist on OEM parts. Excellent vehicle. Highly reccomend!
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2016 Honda CR-V Touring
Kristy Miller, 03/12/2017
updated 03/13/2018
2016 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love this vehicle. Very quiet ride, good interior space and "peppy" engine. I am 5' 2" short and the seats adjust well, except for the head rest which has no adjustment. The on screen computer/navigation system doesn't seem to be very intuitive. Sound system is pretty good. I do like the keyless entry and automatic trunk open and close. Insurance Institute for highway safety rated this vehicle as "Good" (highest rating) along with a great resale value. I traded in my 2004 Chevy Trailblazer for this vehicle and other than the size and weight difference I am very pleased with this vehicle. 9/12/2017 update Still LOVE my CR-V the only trouble I have had is a 7.5 fuse blown that took out the back lights, dash lights and hi-beams. Replaced fuse and its good to go! 3/13/2018 Still LOVING this Honda! Drives like a breeze and is trouble free!
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CRV
Melanie, 12/01/2016
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Haven't had my car very long so some of the ratings I couldn't really answer, however I have always loved Honda's they are dependable and reliable vehicles that will last you a long time. My previous Honda I owned had almost 300, 000 miles and it was still running great! A co-worker of mine still drives his Honda van with over 300, 000 miles on it. You can't go wrong with owning a Honda.
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It's a winner !
baxter james, 09/27/2016
updated 04/03/2017
2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Get Edmonds price quote it saved us a little more money than the dealership was quoting. Smooth ride and quiet.
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The Good and the Bad
Timmy G, 02/25/2019
2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
CRV rides and handles great. Comfort is middle of the road. The dash 0n the 16 is pretty cheap looking and the controls for the radio and navigation are silly. Battery had to be replaced after a year --batteries on Honda's are apparently not made for the long haul. Lots of good aspects about the car but there are a number of items where it comes up short.
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My CRV and Me
Ron Benedict, 01/22/2019
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have had my crv for one year now and I love it. Reading some of the reviews listed here, you would think these people were tiding a camel. I find that my CRV is adequately comfortable. The doors open extra wide to make entry and exit easy. Handling is very good in all weather conditions. I love the awd.First car I have ever had with awd. My wife absolutely loves the car. On a weekend get-a-way, we traveled about 250 miles and I couldn't believe the gas mileage; an amazing 37.4 mpg. To be perfectly honest, I wish Honda would do a better job of giving Honda owners a little quieter ride, but I can live with that. The Honda CRV is still the most reliable small suv with the best resale value.
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Vibration of vehicle when you stop in drive mode
Rama V S Chennam, 12/21/2018
2016 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
CRV vibration a lot when you stop on drive mode, Service center team said it normal and a drawback for this model... Ex: When you stop at Signals while you on drive mode.
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GREAT SAFETY FEATURES
supechief 20, 09/10/2016
2016 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
GOOD: back up camera; blind spot camera [ except when sun glares]; collision avoidance; lane change warning; better acceleration than my 2013 model BAD: adjustable Cruise control slows car down around slight curve on highway when a car is in other lane.
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Excessive oil consumption
Fang, 02/18/2019
updated 02/22/2021
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The oil red light was on when my crv had 15 percent oil life, so I checked the oil level with a friend, Chuck. We were shocked by the extremely low levels of the oil. We added 2 and more qts of oil to the engine, and the oil reaches the minimum mark of the gauge. I went to the Honda dealer for help, and the service man said he could not do anything because I resetted the data. I need to come till the oil life to 15 percent. He also said that “the engine will consume one litter every thousand mile.” I doubt what he said but I went back for another check when 1000 miles later (they did a oil change). They claim the oil consumption was normal. The oil light was on again a couple of months ago, I added 2 quarts to engine. I did not see the dealer because I don’t trust them. I don’t know if this car is still under the engine warranty, and the mileage is 76000 and more. I finally found out that it needs more oil when I do oil change:5 quarts.
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2016 CRV R.I.P
Craig, 05/13/2017
updated 09/27/2023
2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Alas, my daughter totaled my 2016 Honda CRV EX-L in 2023. Fortunately, the airbags deployed, so the automobile did its job, daughter was fine. I test drove 2020 & 2021 CRV’s, and found them to be noisier than my ‘16 CRV, due to the updated turbo engine. I wound up getting a 2020 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring reserve. Heck of a car. Elegant looking, luxurious interior. Salesman called it “ a Poor Man’s BMW!“ Great description! Recently, US news ranked the Mazda CX-5 #1 compact SUV & the Honda CRV number 10… Still Honda is a solid Car. One problem: experienced hesitation with the 2016 CRV prior to it demise. (Previous review: 2016-2022): Have enjoyed driving my 2016 Honda CRV more than any car I’ve had including: Hyundai Santa Fe, three series BMW, Chevy suburban, and Nissan maximas It handles, holds the road beautifully, smooth as silk braking (I’ve driven 60,000 miles, and replaced brakes for the first time in my 3rd year; that’s how good they are). Adequate, although not neck-snapping, power. A few quirks: Due to configuration of rear window, a big blind spot on right side, so I need to lean forward to make sure there is no car on my right when changing lanes. Honda has compensated with a side camera, to see oncoming cars on passenger side, But at night, difficult to see…Additionally, when going downhill, the Honda will stay in the same gear, straining a bit; so I have to give it a little gas to get it to shift into a better gear. Value is excellent: Sticker price was $30,745 for this 2016 CRV all-wheel-drive model EX-L; we paid $28,711 before sales tax. Car comes with leather seats, rear view camera, all wheel drive. Good gas mileage; on level Highway, I can coax it to almost 30 mpg. It says 25/31 on the sticker. Local driving 17–19 mpg I enthusiastically recommend test driving this car; it was in the top 10 for a reason.
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Great lil' SUV for the single lady
Karla Fisher, 12/17/2016
2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have heard that this car is the number 1 seller to single women. I am 53 years of age and with all the kids out of the house, I now focus on my hobbies which include, camping, fishing, kayaking, surfing and hiking with my medium sized terrier. I traded in my Volvo for this car and had to adjust to a couple of downgrade issues as a result. The stereo basically sucks. Even the Ex-L version which supposedly has an upgraded stereo. Compared to the BOSE system that came standard in my Volvo, this one is just not good. I will echo the sentiment by many others. The ride is pretty loud. It took a bit of time for me to get used to the road noise in the cabin but it really isn't so bad that one cannot get used to it. Other than that, this car beats my Volvo hands down. The AWD and high clearance are a blessing in the rugged outdoors of the PNW. The large cargo space holds all my fishing, camping, surfing and kayaking gear and even my bike. I have used it to tow lightweight kayak trailers and it behaves great. The right side mirror camera is an amazing feature. Recently I took this car all the way from Oregon to PA and back again averaging 29ish mpg. The cargo space became a sleeping space and I dubbed it the C.R.V. (compact RV). The most striking thing about this car (selling point for me) is how it handles the roads in any conditions. It handled high winds across the plains and accelerated quickly enough to pass even on the 80 mph freeways in the midwest and the AWD kicks in on snow and sand. No problems on that trip. In fact in 22k miles I have not had to spend one cent on anything except oil change. Contrast that to my Volvo where I had easily spent over 1k in repairs by that many miles. For the purchase price and for the peace of mind I have behind the wheel, this car wins all around.
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Very hard to steer very bumpy head light poor
Nasir, 03/23/2018
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Very bumpy. head lights poor hard to steer .Poor sound proof. Only cargo area good.running not bad in snow
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Love Me Some CRV EX-L
Bev Victor, 11/20/2016
2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle! Honda holds its value so well, I got more than book on trade. Reliable, economical, and all you need in an everyday car, and then some!
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Love, but...
Gloria Liu, 03/24/2016
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2016 Honda CR-V SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Haven't had this vehicle long enough to rate the repair frequency or resale value. Previous car was a wider and longer, but lower on the road sedan. Glad to be in an SUV to be able to see farther among other big vehicles on the road. Road handling is stable. Tight turns, but must slow significantly to safely turn as with all vehicles higher off the ground. Nice to have rear camera for easier reverse & parking. Nice to have bluetooth to play music from portable devices. Nice to be able to place calls & receive calls through the car sound system, but the person hearing my call usually can't hear me well. Bluetooth features ability to read text messages, but when more than one messages are received in quick succession, you have to push the 'yes" button several times and the messages still will not be read out loud. A large screen recessed into an alcove to the middle of the dashboard displays the clock whose format can be changed. You can change also set this screen to display the MPG which has changed the way I drive. Would be better if MPG can show city driving versus highway driving. When the mpg is displayed, the clock is placed too low on the screen that only driver and front passenger can see the clock. Passengers in the rear seat cannot easily see the clock unless they are tall. The shape of driver's side button window controls are too similar to the door lock button that even after more than a year of owning this car, I still have to look down to see which button I'm pushing or else I often end up pushing the wrong button. Would be nicer if rear seats can recline for rear passengers. Increasingly noticeable are wide gaps between the rear seats and the belt buckles where items as large as my hand have easily fallen. Despite placing the front passenger seat side by side with the driver's seat, the front passenger leg room feels cramped while the driver's leg room is comfortable. Also, at this position, if the driver wants to reach for something in the glove compartment, the door of the compartment hits the passenger's knee and cannot open wide enough. If the front passenger seat is pushed back enough to obtain similar leg room comfort as the driver's, the rear passenger has hardly any leg room.
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A real stunner
Louisville driver, 01/18/2017
2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Three if us test drove a RAV-4, Rogue and CRV together. Two of us bought the Rogue. The CRV was a big surprise as we were expecting great things. Performance was sluggish, compared to the others, the ride and noise in the rear seat unacceptable and the touch screen which controls everything a nightmare. Our experienced sales person took 5 touch strokes to turn on the radio and select a station! We couldn't live with the integrated touch screen system for music, climate control and navigation. When we asked about a CD player the salesperson touched a button and the entire integrated screen popped out from the dash and rotated 90 degrees exposing the CD slot in the metal work behind the screen. Try managing a CD change while driving....I think not. Looks like a repair nightmare if you buy this vehicle. The reason for the high rating on technology is that it has outstanding features and lots to offer tech minded folks. As far tech functionality it's a big looser.
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Solid SUV with a few minor issues
Alexei Isac, 03/24/2016
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
1. LX model does not come with the option to add a Honda remote start. To get model that comes with the option, have to bump up model to EX and EX-L. I found there is not much added value to bump up to EX, had to go with a 3rd party remote starter that was installed at the dealer. 2. Speaker and bluetooth quality is not great
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Love our 2016 CR-V Touring
S Vorce, 05/19/2019
updated 06/02/2025
2016 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Quality abounds in our CR-V and it took a bit of extra learning to master all the technology. We vacationed for 5 weeks traveling in comfort all over the western USA during the summer. This Touring model makes road trips a breeze, buzzing interstates and back-roads using the Navigation System. We noticed there are hundreds of our fellow Honda CR-V's everywhere. You can't argue with success as these vehicles must still be selling like hotcakes. Now with nearly 80,000 miles on our 2016 CR-V Touring, we average about 29.5 mpg. This quality vehicle is versatile as well as peppy in traffic. My personal goal is to see 250,000 miles before even considering replacing "Blue." Lots of tread remaining on the Michelin tires, also. Regular rotation & total scheduled maintenance is proving very beneficial. Great investment.
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very pleased
Santiago Ilizaliturri, 03/26/2016
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great family vehicle. Perfect car to buy if your looking for fuel economy, family suv ( I have a 5 month old baby), cargo space, comfort and fun to drive experience. No complaints here. Edmunds helped me so much with the shopping experience. If you're looking for a cross over suv the CR-V is the best out there. I never owned one before, but I shopped around and this one won me over.
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LOVE my Grainger Honda!
Jeff V, 01/26/2016
2016 Honda CR-V SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Vibration issues non-existent with 2016 refresh. Rolled over into new lease on a '16 CR-V SE, after previously leasing a '13 CR-V LX. Love the refresh! The SE added 17" alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, and security system. Also like the center console-mounted a/c ducts for the rear passenger area. Color is mountain air metallic, with beige cloth seats, pillars, and head-liner contrasting a black interior. Went to dealership (Grainger Honda in Savannah, GA) searching for white diamond pearl, but was not readily available. Sales rep showed me the mountain air metallic and as soon as I saw the interior, I was in love! Went for a test drive and CVT shifting was smooth and effortless. Under normal driving, the CVT is barely noticeable. Just press the gas and you're off! The car has very decent acceleration and will get up to freeway speed quickly. While cruising at around 55-60, if you put the pedal to the metal, the engine will rev up to about 5,000 rpm before the rest of the car "catches up" and, if you're not paying attention, you'll be doing over 90 in under 10 seconds! Gas mileage is excellent, very close to what I was getting with the old CR-V. Highway mileage with the CVT is a tad lower, but city mileage has improved greatly!
Oil consumption & vibration issues
Dave , 11/25/2021
2016 Honda CR-V SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We got this car used at 75000 miles , it was a great ride but days after purchasing the crv we noticed a vibration when sitting in a drive tru a d at stop lights where it would go very low idle and would shake rough . Honda took it in and spent hour and a half checking my mounts and road testing mine as well as one at the dealership and concluded " its a characteristic of the crv's" and there no issues . But the dealership agrees there is a vibration there . I can fix the issue at my own dime as none of this is considered a warrantable item .. Second issue is the oil consumption, where between oil changes (every 5000) for me its burning 3.3 liters (total capacity 3.8) after running it out of oil twice which was told to me buy the dealership to conduct a oil consumption test . There aware of the issue but they are very reluctant to take the engine about and repair the rings . This is causing a heavy gasoline smell, after 700 miles were down 1.7 quarts. Still no fix or clear path to go for the fix Please check your oil very regularly. The honda dealer will not tell you if your not asking why it smells of gas and is burning oil !
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Tire monitor issue.
G. Harper, 01/01/2018
2016 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
When a tire has to be replaced it throws off the tire monitor because of the difference in the remaining tires. Monitor light continually comes on even after calibrating. Dealership cleared all info in the monitor and we thought this would work. It did not!! Am very disappointed in this feature with Honda. Wish I could disconnect it.
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Short seat belts
Vern, 09/29/2016
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2016 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
i purchased a CRV for my wife. I'm a big person (340 lbs) The seat belt on the pass side lock in place as soon as it is connected. My Honda dealer doesn't know what to do and states that's how Honda made it Dealer ordered me an aftermarket seat belt extender and that solve the problem
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I Found Something Else
al morgan, 08/26/2016
2016 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
I originally thought the CR V would be what I ended up with, but I got the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid and found that for the money and features (and gas savings) that was the way to go. I wanted an AWD vehicle with plenty of cargo space , active driving assists, navigation in the dash, of course blue tooth, and the ability to quickly merge onto the highway. The CR V definitely had many advantages to the RAV4, like the right hand lane change video (..but not left hand for some strange reason?), CR V has a little bit more cargo room (the Rav4 hybrid battery steals slightly more cargo space than the non hybrid). But the Rav4 hybrid has better acceleration, much better MPG!, and a power lift gate...which for my wife who has issues with her hands and wrists is a blessing. I also liked the styling of the RAV4 a little bit better than the CR V. However, I prefer the square box SUV style than the "somewhere between car and SUV" style that appears to be the current...oh well can't have everything. I pretty much was a Hyundai guy (had a 2008 Santa Fe), but the had priced themselves out of the market for me ($33k for something similar to the CRV and Rav4 who where in the high $20k's).
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Love the CRV EXL but note what it doesn't have
Kreid, 02/22/2016
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
I turned in my Honda Crosstour EXL (which I really liked, with the exception of the obstructed rear window) and leased a CRV EXL. I do like sitting up higher, the bodystyle fits in my garage better, and the cargo space is larger. I am disappointed however, that it doesn't have the 'Homelink' garage door button, the memory seats or power tailgate. I wasn't aware I needed to purchase the 'Touring' model in order to get some of the features I had on my Crosstour EXL. I am still very happy with my purchase, but please note, if you were used to the remote garage door button and memory seats, you won't have those options in the CRV EXL. Also, beware, my dealership set my lease at 39 months instead of 36, added $75 Oil Changes and $299 Antitheft Insurance without my knowledge. Apparently this is what they do on ALL new cars (whether you want it or not). I had to go back the next day and have them rewrite the lease to 36 months (which coincides with the 36 month warranty) and remove the $374 worth of extras they the automatically include (but charge you for). I'm sure I will enjoy this vehicle for the next three years.
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Don't buy it!! Try another vehicle!
Esther F, 04/12/2017
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2016 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I financed a CRV SE in September 2016 and two days or so after having the car I had to go back to the dealer complaining about this vibration that is only felt when the car is idle or when stopped at a light and/or traffic. I feel very disappointed in Honda for not having a fixable solution to this problem. The dead just tells that "it's a V4 what you are experiencing/feeling it's normal" there no way in hell that you can say that a car that's clearly vibrating and that you as the "tech or mechanics" is also feel that there's something not right on the vehicle you can tell me it's normal!!! The worst part is that they tell me that they can get me into another car but it's going to put me a negative equity or something thing like that which means that they are going to give me a quote on how much the CRV is valued as of now and they are going to deduct what the consider out it and then I'll owe the rest! Totally not fair.. I feel that as a "respectable" brand as Honda should have more respect and transparency with its customers and fully advice them of this problem! But, that's not all the "AWD"crap is BS.. I had such a hard time driving in the snow this Winter and to make it worst I was stuck!!! In the snow. I had to get out and shovel my way out and just so you know I have a bad back! No it's totally unfair to be paying all that money to get into a car that's not even going to give you half of what you are paying for, so do yourself a favor and don't buy a CRV..
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Nothing compared.
Suzanne, 03/02/2016
2016 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
We looked at other small suvs and came back to Honda CRV. Bought the model in the showroom. Love it.Rides nice and has lots of room inside. A little noisy....road noise, but then it isn't a Cadillac or BMW or Lincoln or Lexus. Nice style to outside. Happy, happy with purchase. Staff at Holler in Winter Park were as nice as could be.
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