Used 2017 Honda CR-V SUV Consumer Reviews
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125K UPDATE: Kudos to Honda
Mohusker, 07/16/2017
updated 01/27/2025
2017 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
After three months, 32-33 mpg (measured). PROS: Mileage, comfort, room, handling, ride, quality of materials, cargo capacity, value, push-button start, walk-away locking, collision mitigation, android auto, shifter location, up-front bag storage, standard equipment on EX, visibility, styling. CONS: No tuning knob, digital instruments, small gas tank (14 gal), funky gas & temp gauges. It'also easy to turn off the info illumination when adjusting the volume. The cloth seats are of high-quality fabric and well-styled.. We like the matte wood trim, but we would prefer that all dash panels not be black regardless of the interior color chosen. Too bad the safety equipment is not available on the lower trim level. UPDATE: 15,000 mi. 31-32 combined mpg. on mostly hilly, rural roads. Still the top compact SUV even among recently-redesigned competitors. Brakes are a bit touchy. It takes a heavier foot to get the CVT off the line quickly, otherwise the tranny is indistinguishable in normal driving. Digital instruments are easy to read (except for the hockey-stick fuel & temp), but we still prefer analog dials. The constantly-moving instant mpg gauge is useless and cannot be deleted by itself. All audio functions should be dials and real buttons...touch screen is useful only for default settings. Still wonder why Honda would install such a small gas tank. The safety features are a mixed bag. Lane Keeping Assist mostly wanders and auto headlights do not anticipate oncoming traffic while dimming incessantly to lighted road signs, billboards and Christmas decorations. Blind Spot detection and Rear Cross Traffic warning work well. If you approach the car in your garage without your keys, you can't get in without disabling the auto-lock feature. Despite the few nits, we are still very happy with overall performance, comfort, cargo, materials, ride, noise, and most features. We also like that all CR-Vs are built in three US assembly plants. UPDATE: Now 32K and not much has changed. MPG remains 30-32. Small gas tank still a puzzle. Turned off Lane Keeping Assist and Road Departure Mitigation which proved over-active and unreliable. The rest of the safety gear works well. Note to all automakers: Place shifter on the dash to free-up floor space like most minivans and pickups do. Our '02 CR-V had a handy mini-shifter next to the radio. Maintenance schedule is a bit aggressive, but this is our first CVT. Replaced chintzy original carpeted floormats with rubber. No visible wear on any materials. Original tires have become noisy and probably will not last another 10K. No oil dilution issues. The dealer says they sell 30 CR-Vs per month and he has only seen one with the oil problem. The trip odometer resets when fueled and you can access previous trips on the touch screen. Headlights are poor...all style and little illumination. The lever for rear seatback release is handy. Works well in snow and long, icy driveway but there is no way to tell if or when 4WD kicks in. Others in this segment are closing the gap, but, in our experience, there is no reason not to pick the CR-V. 39K UPDATE; Replaced original tires at 37K. Why no mileage warranty? Why don't original-equipment tires last as long as replacements? Mileage may have crept up a bit. All is well. 47K UPDATE: Replaced shifter button which flew across the cabin one day. Honda covered under recall. Consistent 33-34 mpg combined. Touch screen has gone blank twice, but came right back. Other bloggers have noticed as well. I notified the dealer before warranty expired. Replacing the windshield which has developed a crack across the bottom. The glass company says an aftermarket piece will not work with the mounted safety gear and only original Honda equipment will do. Update: 60K and all good. I still prefer analog gauges and a geared transmission, but the rest of the criteria are all hits. The CRT is a bit slow off the line and requires a stab to que the horses, but when going does so with adequate oomph. Every once in a while I get a message that the safety gear is inop, but, upon restart, all is well again. Mileage remains a consistent 33-34 mpg (m) and I keep wondering why only a 14-gallon tank. No significant issues and my dealer is affordable, although they insist on the questionable-but-common practice of adding "shop supplies" to each bill. Now four years and counting, I can't think of another vehicle I'd choose over it and there is no reason to trade for a new one. I think I'll keep it. UPDATE 84K: Runs like new. No issues. Nice ride, comfort, reliability. Still not a fan of digital dash, CVT, or small 14-gallon fuel tank. Indicated MPG now 34-37 combined. Needs real buttons for audio. UPDATE: 111K; all warning lights came on, cleared and did not return. Diagnostics showed miss on #1. Glitch? New plugs & battery. Still rides well, comfy, roomy, fuel economy, no wear on cloth seats. Road noise more than competitors. Honda: return shift lever to dash & fold-up tray between seats as on 1st & 2nd generation. Newest generation shows little change. Still the top choice for compact SUV. Keep on truckin'. 125K UPDATE: At about 120K, all warning lights illuminated. Off and on every couple of days negating all safety systems. This problem occurred several times before, but thousands of miles apart and only for a few hours, but I informed my dealer early on. Now, after several unsuccessful reboots, resets electrical tweaks, my dealer recommended a $1,700 fuel injector replacement, and, although thousands of miles over the warranty period, Honda agreed to foot the bill. Now, 5,000 miles later, all is well, at least for now. Kudos to Columbia Honda for convincing Honda to do the right thing. I think we'll keep her.
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Great vehicle at a decent price
Scott L, 04/14/2017
updated 04/17/2018
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The car is a solid offering. It's not a speed demon. Acceleration won't snap any heads. Once it gets moving it's going fast but this isn't a drag racer by any stretch. This is a very solid, well thought out, well manufactured car! I really do enjoy it. Wouldn't mind larger sun roof options but really a cosmetic quibble. **Update: After having this vehicle for a year, I'm very pleased with the purchase. It's a solid vehicle. You're not going to win the Indy 500 with this, but it provides solid gas mileage, is comfortable and solid performer. I think Honda needs to up their game on the technology appointments. It might be a little on the more expensive side, but I'm overall very happy with the purchase.
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There are issues with this car
SJ, 01/16/2019
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2017 CR-V after seeing the redesign. I previously owned a 2014 CR-V. There are a lot of issues Honda needs to work out with this car. First, the technology. The touchscreen routinely freezes and glitches, even turning different colors, and Apple/Android often don't work or glitch out. I got the touchscreen replaced and this didn't fix the problem. The safety features often don't work in anything but completely perfect weather. If it's raining, forget having the lane watch or adaptive cruise. The road noise is loud, and the USB ports are not in very good places. The shifter knob can break easily. Also - like others have said, the oil dilution issue. It honestly feels like Honda rushed this one out, and is not the gold standard of reliability and quality that Honda used to be known for.
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Torque Converter / Transmission
Morris Karski, 03/20/2018
2017 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
at 2000 miles we experienced slight vibration when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Dealer found the torque converter was not functioning correctly and replaced it. After researching this issue, I believe Honda has an issue with the Torque Converter / Transmission over heating to the point that the fluid is breaking down and causing other issue. (damage to: torque converter, needle bearing, solenoid) This has been in an issue in Honda models since 2005. I expressed concern to Honda of North America and I was stonewalled. I have concerns that the repair made by our dealer will not last. Torque Converters / Transmission issue should not be present for 200000 miles plus.
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Great Honda, Great SUV, Not an Acura
steven mcdonald, 07/21/2017
updated 10/13/2017
2017 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is a very high end Honda, but this is not the quality of materials (the leather seats), or the fit and finish (particularly the rear hatch seams.....), of my Acuras. I assume it will have the same reliability as the 8 other Honda products I have owned. Details: average mileage is ~25 MPG; when you go over 78 MPH the turbo is on all the time, mileage drops fast (to around 22 MPG?); transmission is good, even acts like it is shifting when you push it hard (I like it?); rear seat room is awesome; handling is awesome; the leather on the front seats is weak, really weak, it will wear fast; get the all weather floor mats, they are awesome; the fit of the rear hatch baffles me, it is so bad I can almost get my finger in the seams....weird; the infotainment system is aggravating at best, very confusing; bluetooth is crazy, out of control, takes control of your phone even when you have deleted your phone; Android Auto works fine, but be prepared, Android Auto messes up your phone bad; Apple Car Play also works fine, but that product is terrible; love the deep white Touring color; AWD is awesome and seamless; There is a slight vibration at 78 MPH, I think it is the turbo not being isolated - I am getting used to it, so not a problem; we have 6K on the CRV. This CRV looks so much better than any of the previous versions, that is why we took a look at it. We do love it, quirks and all. We have 4 grown kids, and 2 grandkids, and we think this will make a very nice hand-me down at some point in the future - as did my 99 TL, my 05 Odyssey, my 08 Fit, and my 09 TSX - and 92 and 93 Accords....ugh....yeah, that is not all the Honda products, but most of them..... 2 Updates 10-12-2017: 1. The vibration around 75 MPH+ continues. We took it to the dealer, they said there was no vibration. There is a vibration, and it is annoying on long road trips when you are on cruise control. 2. Mileage is better, we are now consistently above 25 MPG, even when accelerating hard.
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