Used 2018 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
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A happy lease for an active senior
E. S. Nathans, 09/14/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
The CR-V EX, with its Honda Sensing suite of active safety features, is a great lease value: roomy, comfortable for driver and passengers alike, with ample cargo space for transporting everything from groceries to pets to grandchildren and their gear. The wide-angle and cross-traffic warning features of the Honda Sensing system are an especially welcome addition for drivers who frequent parking lots or need frequently to back out into heavily trafficked streets. Similarly, the blind spot warning feature is an excellent addition. Front collision warning and braking proved their worth the second day after I took delivery on the car, when a truck stopped abruptly in front of my at a construction site. The 2018 info/entertainment system link are intuitive and reliable for simple needs and a joy to visiting granchildren with more ambitious demands. The speakers are perhaps the weakest element of the entertainment functions, but Bluetooth and Android interfaces are easy. Controls and settings for the Honda Sensing features are straightforward, and dashboard controls are easy to use. The glove box seems larger than on previous years' models, and the design of the front center console has been significantly improved. The EX touch screen is intuitive but continues to tempt the driver momentarily to take eyes off the road -- an obvious danger of all such systems. Interior finishes may be a weakness over the long term: Honda has used lighter colored fabrics in door trim and on the center console cover; it remains to be seen whether repeated Scotchgard treatments can provide protection against dirt and stains. As a lessor, I use relatively inexpensive seatcovers on both front and rear and custom brand-name floor mats in both front and rear seats and the cargo area. Honda has included as standard on the EX trim the cargo cover which was formerly a pricey add-on. Driver-side seat adjustments offer ample options, and front driver visibility is excellent. Rear seat headrests do compromise the driver's rear vision to the degree that it is tempting to pull especially the rear center headrest. All in all, I'm delighted with my decision to lease the 2018 EX. Down the road, I wish Honda offered a longer basic warranty; a longer warranty would likely influence my decision about purchasing the vehicle at the end of my three year lease
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EDMUND'S DIDN'T GET THIS ONE RIGHT!!!
Deborah Hendrickson, 11/26/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
38 of 46 people found this review helpful
While buying a new car can be stressful, checking with all resources is always best to do. I rely on Edmunds and Consumer Reports before buying any new vehicle. This time both agencies dropped the ball. I was very, very close to buying a Honda CRV when I came upon a forum at the bottom of the page in the Edmunds online site. What an eye opening I got reading about all the trouble with gas in the oil of the 2017, 2018 and the 2019 are still not known. To verify my information I called the the Honda Headquarters to find out if this information was true. In fact, it is all true and an investigation is still going on. This may only be a problem in Cold States I was told (but there are plenty of cold sates in the US). Funny, while at the Honda dealer twice, this trouble was never mentioned (I was looking at both 2018 and 2019 models). I even point blank asked the sales dealer and he said he knew nothing about it. SORRY, not HONDA, good thing I did my homework. Happy to say I am the proud owner of my 3rd Subaru Forester.
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Not what I thought....
RSJ, 06/10/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
26 of 31 people found this review helpful
I am a past owner of Honda vehicles including a CR-V. I currently drive a Subaru Forester and am looking to upgrade to a SUV model with a driver assistance system so am looking to upgrade to a new Forester with Eyesight but also wanted to give the Honda CR-V a try. First of all, the CR-V looks nice on the outside and the interior is very well done with high quality materials and comfortable seats. The test drive, however, didn't convince me to go back to Honda. The car is smooth and mostly quiet but the powertrain leaves a lot to be desired. I felt completely disconnected from the vehicle...kind of a numb feeling. The acceleration was good only if you really aggressively pressed the pedal which felt mushy...it did not have a "snappy" response at all...it felt heavy. The car handles well but I can't say that I at all enjoyed driving it...compared to my Forester, it doesn't hold a candle in the drive and handling feel. My Subaru feels substantial, stable, roomy with an "open, airy" feeling and the acceleration with the normally aspirated 2.5i engine is surprisingly peppy - the visibility all around is second to none in the Forester. The interior materials of the CR-V beats the Subaru for sure - the Forester's interior is functional and simple but is not "sharp looking" like the CR-V but the Forester has a much more spacious feel - but if the driving experience is what you are looking for, I'd pay close attention if you test the CR-V and I'd certainly give the Subaru Forester a spin also for comparison...it is also notable that the Subaru Eyesight system is highly rated compared to Honda's Honda Sensing system and among most all other manufactures - it sets the standard...another thing to think about...
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Optional Backup Sensors - Save Your Money
R Schirber, 01/13/2018
2018 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
Recently the Honda optional backup sensors were installed on my 2018 CR-V Touring AWD. When the install was complete I could not hear the beeps from the sensors. Granted by earing is not the best but I can clearly hear all the other sensors warning beeps on CRV such as the cross-traffic warning beeps, open door, blind side etc. The warning for backups sensor come a small device install in back corner of the SUV. The warning beeps should use the auto speakers like the other warnings. Also there is no indicator light in back for closeness ...yellow, red etc. Opened ticket on Honda owner's webpage regarding the poor engineering of the backup sensors ... no response so far.
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2018 HONDA CRV - WOW
Brent, 01/03/2019
2018 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have been leasing Toyota RAV4's 2012 and 29015. Both cases were LE models. I was very satisfied with both vehicles, traded both leases in before 20,000 miles. So this time I decided to make a change, because the lights on the 2018 RAV4 LE were absolutely terrible. Could hardly see while driving at night and were a safety hazard. Thank goodness after reading many complaints about the headlights, I decided to take a nighttime test drive. Scared me to no end - do not need a car at my age that I can drive only in the daytime. Next I decided to test drive a Honda CRV LX, I cannot say enough good things about this vehicle. I leased the LX model because of all the complaints the Turbo engines higher models were having with oil/gas dilution. The CRV LX fits all my needs and runs just beautiful. It has enough benefits in this model to satisfy a 70's age driver. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a comfortable, smooth and enjoyable ride.
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