Used 2017 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
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Couldn’t wait to get rid of this vehicle!
Krzy4Duke247, 02/04/2018
updated 08/06/2018
2017 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
The vehicle looks great! However, the small 1.5L engine feels like it’s struggling at times to pull the weight of the vehicle. The interior looks amazing, but the infotainment system is the biggest piece of trash I’ve ever seen. Screen goes black constantly, touch screen is not responsive at times, and when it is it’s delayed a few seconds. The steering wheel in the EX isn’t leather wrapped, making you feel like you’re gripping a CHEAP piece of plastic. Transmission struggles to keep up compared to the Accord CVT and the Civic CVT. THIS IS THE MOST UNCOMFORTABLE CAR SEAT IVE EVER SAT IN. ONE HOUR INTO A DRIVE AND YOUR BUTT IS NUMB. Be cautious .......
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Great ... with room for improvement
CRV Convert, 02/28/2018
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
On the whole, this is a wonderful vehicle so far. However, I have only had it for a couple of months. After a serious auto accident that totaled my previous sedan, I opted for the larger CRV with added safety features. The assisted cruise control is great, slowing up automatically when a slower vehicle is in front of you, preventing you from coming upon the slower care too quickly. However, the lane keeping assistance has room for improvement and at times can be dangerous. For one thing, it does not function well in the rain or when the windshield wipers are on. The more serious issue occurs in construction zones where there may be multiple lines painted on the road with new traffic patterns. On one occasion, there was a new traffic pattern in a construction zone with jersey walls on either side and the lane keeping assistance was confused by the painted lines and pulled me toward the jersey wall.
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Dangerous in cold climates
Howard Berman, 02/11/2019
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The 1.5 liter turbo engine will not warm up in local driving in cold weather and will not produce enough heat to defrost the windshield making driving in the snow dangerous. I would only recommend this car to people living in warm areas of the country (Florida, Georgia, Texas, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, etc. This is definitely not a car for snow country. I traded mine in after 7,000 miles after Honda would (or could) do nothing to improve the situation.
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A good buy
Al Zvinakis, 05/04/2018
updated 05/20/2024
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 2017 CRV for seven years and am generally pleased with its features. It would be a nice feature if the rearview camera could be turned on while driving. There are a several features which do take some time to learn. The average mpg since owning and driving in the economy mode is 33.6 which incldes three trips to FL and normal suburban driving. While the engine is very economical it struggles a little in going to a strong headwind. I haven't had to add any oil in between changes. Every now and then the sound system acts funny but like a computer if I turn off the engine and then restart it the system reboots itself and works fine. The mileage now is 42000 and I have replaced the tires. Haven't driven much now, only 1000 miles in the last six months since an oil change. The maintenance minder shows the oil life at 50%. Looks like no matter how many miles you drive the minder will tell you after a year the oil needs to be changed. Using an iPhone with Waze or Apple Maps eliminates the need for a factory-installed GPS. Overall, a good buy and no complaints.
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Good for 8 hours or 50 miles whichever comes first
mmruiz, 09/05/2017
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
17 of 23 people found this review helpful
Had the car for 8 hours and it died. The car went crazy and all the lights started flashing on and off (interior, dashboard and exterior). Car would not start. Ultimately had the car towed back to the dealer on a flatbed.
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Rain Drops
Mary, 07/30/2017
2017 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Has anyone experienced when it rains that you your inside driver door where the rubber drains that rain stands in the car and when you open the door rain drips (if too close) on my shoes. Plus the frame beneath my seat retain water and if I'm getting in the door my dress/skirt or pants gets wet getting and/or of the vehicle. In the addition, the driver's rear passenger side does the same. Also, where the tail gate frame closes that somehow when I lift the gate it is wet. I'm not happy about this since I bought my car a month ago. I took it back to the dealership and they said "oh! that's just the way they made the vehicle". I didn't agree and was told they would check with the engineers and get back in a couple of days - nope! NO WORD SINCE THEN. If I could turn the car back in I would in a heart beat because of this problem. Who wants to carry a paper towel in hand when it rains.
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The CR-V is good, but not great.
Paul MacLeod, 07/01/2017
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
The level of quality in this new Honda is not as high as I would have expected. I've been to the dealer three times with one repair taking 7 hours and the other vibration issue in the front end extending to the steering wheel unresolved. Tires were re-balanced to no avail. Ultimately, the dealer said I should think of getting rid of the vehicle before the warranty ends. That's a stellar vote of confidence in the products they sell. The interior is nice and the seats are mostly comfortable, though not for all. The infotainment system has been working well and is easy to navigate. The paint is very soft and chips very easily. So easily that touch-up paint should be included with your purchase. Gas mileage is great, but acceleration is weak with the 1.5 T. Overall, the vehicle is okay, but I would not purchase again. This is one of those one and done situations. I wish good luck to all who purchase...
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Poor exterior fit and finish
L.E.E., 05/03/2017
updated 05/05/2020
2017 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
Fenders, hood are misaligned. Large and uneven gaps. Adjacent sheet metal surfaces do not flow together. Excessive panel adhesive on interior of all doors leaves raised rough surfaces. Other than crude finish, seems to be a decent car. After three weeks of ownership, I'll see what the dealership will do. Wish me luck! Update to dealer visit: According to dealer tech, I will have to live with the poor build quality. Also, your CR-V, came out of Canada and does not have the quality of 2016 and previous generations. Look around the lot, the 2017's aren't that well made. If we try to improve alignment of hood and fenders, we could make it worse. What a great buying experience. I will get into a Chevy, sooner than later.
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My 0.02 cents
Vitaliy, 05/22/2017
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
15 of 21 people found this review helpful
Owned it for about a month so far and I'm both disappointed and impressed about different features/quirks of this car. On the positive side quality of materials and technology is very impressive for a Honda giving this thing good value. But on the driving dynamics front it's a complete garbage. Acceleration is very lethargic, cvt is trash because it doesn't know what to do most of the time and there's a jerk around 25mph when you step on the gas pedal lightly. Fuel economy is around 23mpg in NYC mixed driving. Breaks are terrible and steering leaves a lot to be desired due to vagueness and sloppy response. Looking on rear exhaust it already looks like it will rust away in a season or two because welds already turning orange. My local chop shop does same quality exhausts as Honda did here. My advice if you are coming from any kind of decent driving car to this you will be terribly disappointed. It does many things well but none great. As point A to B appliance it'll do and nothing more.
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Awesome Vehicle
GaryC, 02/10/2017
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
13 of 18 people found this review helpful
This model is so much more advanced in every aspect compared to the 2016 CRV. I traded my 2016 in for the 2017 so I really know what I'm talking about. The wife and I just love this vehicle!
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