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Sbelle, 01/11/2019
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I wish we had not bought this car. We were so looking forward to owning a new CRV and we're torn between a Subaru or CRV... I liked the looks and reviews of the CRV.... It was a mistake. So far after owning this car for about 10 months, the oil smells like gas and rises, called the dealership and they said to come in for a free oil change. (bandaid, problem not solved), it takes the heater a long time to get going... I live in sub zero country, I have to take a wool blanket with me everywhere, like I'm in an old relic. Another problem, the radio/computer screen glitches out at random times, was on a long trip, didn't even work for hours. The gas mileage is OK, under 30mpg. Traction... The reason we bought an AWD, isn't as good as my past FWD vehicle, and it now has created a... I guess I'd call it, a wobble when driving at hi or lower highway speeds... It's scary, especially in winter weather. We're hoping to trade it in at a decent price.
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Sharon, 10/06/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The dealership honored the Edmunds price for car
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I STILL LOVE my 2018 CR-V EX!!!
Janie M, 06/30/2018
updated 07/06/2020
2018 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I received an email from Edmonds to update my opinion of my 2018 CR-V EX! Well...I STILL love It!!! Great gas mileage and fun to drive! There have been a few things that warranty have fixed, but nothing major. Honda does updates on radio when there have been glitches. The dealership (Spreen Honda, Loma Linda, CA) said they would do updates to radio as needed when Honda system updates. The front driver seat motor gave out (1 part of it) so Honda is replacing the whole driver’s seat. Honda stands by their customers! ♥️ I have had 9 Hondas over my lifetime and this CR-V is by far the best!!! My Accords had the V-6 engines and this 2018 CR-V has the turbo that equals to V-6 in my book except the CR-V has way better gas mileage (avg over 40 mpg on fwy)!!! I am so happy with my purchase and would recommend to anyone looking for economy in a luxury package! : )
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First Impressions - Very Happy with Purchase.
Taylor Jones, 04/28/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Purchased CR-V on these factors: Reliability, Comfort, Safety, Fuel Economy, Performance. Reliability - Owned 1 Chrysler mini van and 5 GM brand vehicles. Two died before 100k, 2 had blown head gaskets, another replaced cam shaft at 12,000 miles and all had lots of major repairs. Owned 2007 Civic EX. While involved with 7 recalls including two for that major air bag deal, dealer was great with replacement including rental car and dashboard put together with no squeeks or rattles. Replaced starter and Freon for air conditioning. Normal wear and tear replacement for brakes, tires, etc. Civic, along with a Toyota Celica, were the best two cars owned in my life time. Daughter-in-law owns 2017 CR-V Ex for little over a year with no issues. Expect the same great reliability with the CR-V. Performance - Very good pickup with a comfortable ride to the point I have to check speed to make sure I don't exceed speed limits as it is easy to do. Handles nicely at 70mph. Corners very well and nice smooth braking. Comfort -12 way power seat fits both my wife 4'11'' and myself 5'11' very well. Driving view is good for both. Very easy for me to get in and out versus my Civic. Wife has to slide out so considering installing running boards. She has no problem getting in. Passenger seat comfortable. Back seats not used but felt fine on test drive. Love dashboard and happy with entertainment system. Safety - 5 star safety rating very important to us. Happy with the electronic safety features but most of them get disabled in bad weather or if wiper blades running. Enjoy the auto lights and auto high beam. Love the backup warning system with the rear view camera. With walk away locking, I basically walk to and open door, start engine, drive, reach destination, leave vehicle. Do nothing with keys or switches. Fuel Economy is only 25.5 mpg but the car is brand new. Getting the same mileage for urban driving as my 2007 Civic. Nice offset is I can park this suv in the same spots as my Civic. Out of the smaller suvs that I looked at, this is still the best mpg. Overall I am very happy with my purchase. The CR-V will be used for road trips across the US and should be great for it.
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Happy Honda driver
AL, 08/06/2018
updated 08/10/2020
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The electronics will not accept some programs such as Google maps. Volume for mapping very poor, if radio is on navigation cannot be understood. MPG has been 35+ Very good. Front seating seems very comfortable, wider than my 2011. Very easy use of cruise control and auto spacing, & lane control, really enjoy and like. Purchasers must watch close or the drop some items such as garage door opener, that package should all be one. Storage for I-pad or a I-phone is not convient as well as the USB outlets for chargeing or connecting to navigation very difficult to connect in there location, inside council. Radio operation instructions could be given as training seminar with vehicle, to be able to use all options, very difficult to work on your own thru many of its capabilities. I feel telephone controls on steering wheel could be simpler, nearly have quit using them at all. This option needs to be more user friendly.
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Great value
John, 05/16/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We've owned 8 Hondas over the past 15 years and have been happy with every single one. We keep our cars for at least 150K miles and have had no issues other than routine maintenance. The latest purchase was a 2018 CRV, replacing a 2010 CRV with 155K miles and still going strong. The new car has much more safety equipment, a small engine, yet more horsepower and significantly better gas mileage. We'll be replacing our 2009 Ridgeline in a year or 2 and will most likely get another CRV.
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Bennett, 12/22/2017
2018 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
43 of 59 people found this review helpful
I scheduled an appointment to complete the paperwork and take delivery of the car. After waiting for 5 hours I was given a 2017 Pilot as a free loaner and told to go home and return the next morning for my car. When I slid into the seat, it felt goooood! About the only adjustment I had to make was to comfortably reach the pedals. The wife was similarly comfortable in the passenger seat. It was also a pleasure to drive, accelerating easily and shifting smoothly. The next morning I picked up my new car and headed home. I spent a good part of the time trying to find a comfortable position with the seat. It is smaller with a short cushion and large bolsters top and bottom. The front of the seat cushion was digging into my leg, so I tried to adjust it lower. The seat accomplishes that by raising the back which also moves you closer to the steering wheel. Now from that position it can't slide back. So my hair is brushing the headliner, thanks to the moon roof that is standard, and I'm closer to the wheel than I like to be without an extreme recline. I suppose I'll get used to it, but it is very disappointing to find such a poor seat in Honda's most popular car. It will never be a "oh, that feels good" experience. Even the steering wheel is uncomfortable being a hard plastic. Probably the Pilot's was wrapped in leather or cushioned. The center console in the Pilot was excellent. It is a low, flat, surface providing a nice open feeling in the cabin as well as the perfect place to plop a pocketbook. The armrests are on the seat and can be left up out of the way or lowerd down to a perfect position. The CR-V has a center console that is split level, leaving not much room for anything. Also there are no slots or small drawers anywhere in the dash for small items. Everything must be thrown into the center console. When accelerating, the CR -V engine has an initial hesitation and a strained growl. The Pilot responds quickly and easily with no strain. Of course the Pilot is larger and more expensive, but it might be worth the extra investment.
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Stay AWAY!
Bubbles, 09/02/2019
updated 03/04/2024
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
After lots of research of trying to find a safe, reliable and gas saver my husband and i decided on the Honda 2018 CR-V. LOVED the size, loved the ride, loved how it handled and LOVED the mpg!! I however did not like the touch screen, too picky at times and other times you almost have to to take a hammer to it. What has finally ruined my new car is the constant smell of gasoline in the cab of the car. Every time after i fill up my Honda, the cab of my CR-V reeks of gasoline for 4-5 days after! I have 3 children, and one of them cannot ride in the car because of headaches from the smell of gasoline. My other 2 have been getting bloody noses, and i myself have been getting headaches and nausea. We have taken the Honda into the service department and the only thing they were concerned about was if the check engine light ever came on. After research we found the Honda CR-V 2018 has been known to have oil dilution problems. We also pulled the dip stick on my Honda and the smell of gasoline was very strong and after the service department had my Honda for 2 days, they said there was nothing wrong with the Honda. We also have had problems with the cruise control and driving assist (would not read the distance from the car in front of us and it was set at the most sensitive setting) I am very bummed, i really liked my Honda but now having these problems and Honda is not really wanting to help i now don't trust Honda. I can't get a hold of anyone at the Honda Corp. and our dealership just shrugs their shoulders and says sorry. I am at my wits end. I SOLD THE HONDA CRV WAS TIRED OF DEALING WITH THE GASOLINE SMELL CONSTANTLY INSIDE THE CAR AND HONDA NOT HAVING A CARE IN THE WORLD.
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Love at first test drive
Deborah Thornton, 09/23/2018
updated 09/30/2021
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Love my diamond white pearl crv with ivory leather interior! Love how it handles, love how it looks and love the roominess. I also love that even though it sits higher, it's easy in and easy out with doors that fully open for loading kids & big dogs. Hard to believe this is considered a compact suv. My only complaint so far would be the tires it came with. I looked them up and they aren't great. May be replacing them sooner rather than later. Other than that, I highly recommend this vehicle. UPDATE** I've been driving my CR-V since Aug 2018 and I love it more now than the day I drove it off the lot brand new. I still turn to look at it when I walk away after parking it. It's got great pick up, a quiet, smooth ride, great braking and the interior is beautiful, roomy & comfortable. With all the talk about oil dilution and heating problems that some have, I am very happy to report that I have had zero problems in the past almost 6,000 miles & 8 months of driving it. I still highly recommend this energy efficient suv to anyone interested in it. Just take a test drive and find out what I'm talking about for yourself.
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Nice ride in a CRV-EX AWD
dillpickle4591, 04/03/2018
updated 10/03/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Update: I now have owned my CRV for 6 months. Still loving the vehicle but here are things for improvement: 1. Engine way too sluggish and unresponsive to throttle. 2. Adaptive cruise faults for no reason 3. Phone integration and use of apps is problematic and not user friendly. 4. Steering could be more sporty and responsive in turns and windy roads. I would buy this vehicle again but needs improvement. ——-///———///————////——////—— The 2018 CRV is much improved and replaces my previous Ford Escape which was a great vehicle. I like the CRV's comfortable interior and seats which seem more upscale than any previous Honda. The turbo charged inline 4 is mostly adequate in traffic but acceleration could be better. Gas mileage is really good and averaging 31 MPG. There are many safety features included in base vehicle including adaptive cruise, braking and rear camera. However, there are NO BACKUP SENSORS in the rear bumper which is frankly unforgivable in 2018!!! WHY HONDA, WHY!! It is an option on ALL CRV trim levels but not advertised and obviously a cost cutting measure by Honda. Edmunds.com doesn't list it as an option on "build and price". My 6 year old Ford Fusion has rear backup sensors so Honda is light years behind in this REQUIRED safety feature that should be on ALL VEHICLES. Sorry but this is inexcusable and Honda dealers do not tell you this. The rear window is so small you cannot see when backing up and the camera is not accurate in distance to obstructions (or children) when backing up. I would ding Honda 2 stars for safety for this. Otherwise, an excellent vehicle that should be great for road trips or commuting around town.
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billngb, 09/15/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
CVT is great for mpg but takes getting used to wish it had shift point built in. For the size /segment this is a pretty good car otherwise. Most cars in this class have seats that are in my opinion, too small. Great packaging though. Very spacious, and little touches, like rear seat vents for heat and air. Had a 2016 GMC Sierra crew cab SLT that didn’t even have those! We don’t use this car for trips longer than 2 hours but it’s great for shorter jaunts. Fuel economy I think is as good as the RAV4 Hybrid that I considered but this car was somewhat less money which was a big factor in my decision to purchase the CR-V. The Apple Car Play is great when it works. Dealer tells me that Apple is coming with an update that should clear it up.
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What Happened?
Tim, 02/25/2019
updated 02/27/2020
2018 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Something has changed at Honda, and not for the better. I used to be a Honda fan bit not any more. This new generation CR-V has some REAL issues Oil dilution is a real problem and to date they have no solution to offer other than to deny the problem even exists. Supposedly mine was "adjusted" at the factory but the problem is still there. Don't think for a minute that this is an isolated problem. This is a problem across their entire line up. For sure 1.5 L engine has a problem and there is strong evidence that the 2.0 L engine has the problem too. I would strongly suggest that you avoid all Honda and Acura products with these engines, unless of course you enjoy frustration and sitting around your local dealership waiting to get your car back. I am truly disappointed in this Honda product and I am shocked at the way Honda has treated me (and others) that apparently now stuck holding the bag on these poorly engineered products. I can hardly wait for the class act suit. Can anyone say VW Dieselgate? Yes it is that bad :(
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Enjoying New CRV
Galen, 08/13/2018
updated 03/03/2020
2018 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
For a top of the line model it is missing some basics: under hood light, passenger seat lumbar, engine is noisy, radio doesn't stay on when engine is shut off, no CD player. Driver assist features are excellent. We really like it.
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Honda CR-V Touring
L. Fleming, 10/04/2018
2018 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of research before test driving the Toyota Rav 4 and the Honda CR-V Touring. I preferred the Honda for the way it handled, gas mileage, and it’s looks. I love my new Honda CR-V Touring!
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Nice Driving CRV
CAMMO, 08/08/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Have owned our new CRV for about a month and so far we are still in the honeymoon phase = still madly in love. Very comfortable front seats, great safety technology, smooth handling and great breaking. Wife tried the adaptive cruise control last weekend and it worked fantastically, even when the truck in front did an emergency braking. Our CRV stayed a very reliable distance regardless of his speed and when he braked hard to avoid an accident, the CRV immediately recognized it and braked us to a smooth but quick stop. Very impressed. We have set up 3 collapsible storage boxes in the rear and they fit snugly yet provide great storage and separation for groceries.
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Wonderful car
KarenR, 01/21/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I love my new Honda CRV-EXL (but I loved my 2008 CRV too!). The CRV is easy to drive and park & the power front seats help make them very comfortable. I especially like the many new safety features including blindspot & lane departure warnings. The interior also has many new features but the ones I appreciate the most are using the phone for navigation through the display on the dashboard with voice commands and auto liftgate opening and closing. I know push button start & keyless entry have been around for a long time but this is my first experience and I'm finding it very beneficial to not have my keys out all the time. As a bonus, my dog really likes the A/C vents in the back here in Florida. I couldn't be happier with my purchase and recommend the CRV to anyone looking for a car in this size range
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First in Class people mover!!!
Joeyq, 12/10/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle!!! Comfortable interior with Great rear seat room, and Great cargo area for the size. The vehicle has Great safety features !! Adaptive cruise control is super, and blind spot information system is great. Road departure stop lane drift stop unwanted leaving of the roadway!!! There are many more that you should experience for yourself !! We can’t say enough about the vehicle . Gas mileage will knock socks off . We had another small SUV, and all it wanted to do was visit every gas Station . The CVT transmission is so Great also ! NO more 6 shifts from every stop light. Just smooth acceleration with NO shift jerk . You need to take one for a test drive .
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A techy delight
Dave H, 08/07/2018
updated 02/09/2021
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Had the CR-V for 2 years now and am delighted with it. Great millage very comfortable plenty of power even with a 1.5 liter motor - get near 30 mpg around town and 35 on long hauls.
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Crv. For me
Charlie, 09/18/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Test drove RAV4 and CRV. I love the crv’s Features and tech advantage over RAV4
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Class Act!
Ghost, 09/27/2018
updated 04/07/2022
2018 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This small SUV is truly the best of the bunch available right now. It is comfortable, drives well and is pretty economical for an AWD SUV.
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Great vehicle
Robert Holt, 12/05/2018
2018 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Was hesitant at first on the HondaCRV but once I drove it again and saw alll the outstanding features I was sold. The ride was superior. The safety features superior. The quality of the CRV is unmatched.
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Will never buy Honda again!!!!
Mj, 09/14/2019
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I used to think the Hondas were great cars. But after driving the 218 CRV I was very mistaken. My car had everything wrong with it. Oil and gas mixing together smell like gas in the car the radio was glitchy. The dealer lying to me left and right. They kept saying the gas in the oil was normal I can understand a little bit,but my oil dip stick was very runny like water. That is not normal. Honda needs to be honest and stop playing around with people. Thank God I was able to get out of the car and purchase a new 2019 Toyota RAV4. Honda needs to be honest car is dangerous I'm glad I never experienced stalling like other people did but I wouldn't want to either. I also had issues with the AC system it would sometimes blow hard and then sometimes blow weak. And they keeps saying it's only a few cars not true I believe it's more than they're saying. So if anyone wants to get a car don't get a Honda CRV.
2018 Honda CRV issues
Robin, 05/06/2020
updated 10/25/2024
2018 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2018 Honda CRV Touring Model new. I had a 2012 Honda CRV before this model and had no issues with it. Overall I like the car but have had numerous issues with the display going black while driving down the road, or it displays brightness over and over and goes black. While driving I have had messages such as "Anti Theft System This system has lost power. Push and hold the power button for more than two seconds to enable the system". If it's raining and I'm on the interstate I get the message "Some driver assist systems cannot operate. Radar Obstructed." Those are just a few examples of messages I get while driving the car. If you are depending on the display while you drive for maps and the screen goes black it's a bit scary. The dealer can only fix the issues if they are happening when you drive into the dealership for repairs while the issue is going on. These issues will eventually cause me to get rid of the Honda CRV and get something different. Update: My car is now 5 years old. At 60,000 miles my check engine light came on. The car repair place replaced the spark plugs. That didn't fix the problem. They diagnosed the problem as Air Fuel Ratio Imbalance. They replaced the manifold gasket and the fuel injectors. Very expensive repair but it seems to have fixed the issue. I have spoken to other Honda CRV owners and they haven't had these issues. I have over 70,000 miles on it. I'm still thinking I will not buy another Honda although my car is running fine now. Yesterday I was driving on the interstate and my car started beeping and I got a message Road Departure Mitigation System Problem. Several lights were lit up like Brake System, pictures of the car not in the lanes, and another picture I can't identify. I pulled over and turned the car off and back on and the warning went away. I was using cruise control when I got the messages so I didn't use it the rest of the trip. I don't have Road Departure feature turned on and have never had it turned on. Aug 2024 my 2018 Honda CRV has about 90,000 miles on it. I just got on the interstate when it started shaking, slowing down and cycling through every message available. I pulled to service road and turn car off and back on a couple of times. That didn't work. I road the service lane at a very slow pace because the car had no pickup and had it towed to a Honda dealership. Turns out it was the Ignition coil assembly for about $300. I lucked out because this Honda dealership replaced the safety recall of the fuel pump. Other Honda dealers said they wouldn't do it unless I brought it in, paid the $150 for them to diagnose and only if the correct code came up would they replace it. Bottom line I still have the Honda CRV. I haven't decided if I am getting rid of it at this point or not.
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Whoops, I've done it again!
Judy Perrell, 06/23/2018
2018 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a 2018 Honda CR-V, Touring edition. It replaced my 2008 CR-V XL-E which was totaled in a wreck. This car is made so well, that even though our 2008 was totaled, no one had any injuries. The 2018 Honda I just bought is even better than the 2008. I love the way it handles and navigation is great. It seems larger inside than the 2008 model. I just cannot imagine going to a different product.
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unimpressed, 08/04/2020
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Prepare to be unimpressed. It works - for the most part and is mostly utilitarian. The big drawback is the big draw - battery draw. This car suffers the same parasitic battery drain as the 2019 CRV without enough complaints to make Honda fix it. I need battery number 3 since buying it new Dec 2017. Honda refused to stand behind their battery (bad cell) Mar 2020, now the Walmart special is failing. It does suffer from little use, but but does get driven 15-18 times per month for about 15-30 minutes at a time...evidently not enough to overcome the issue.
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Albert, 05/29/2020
updated 06/03/2024
2018 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought the Honda CR V 2018 EX model. I’ve have had it for 1 1/2 years with 40,500 miles. From day one after purchasing it , I notice seats were uncomfortable. I thought I would get use to it and/or the seats would break in. I am sorry that never happen. I love everything else about the car but I finally had enough of the discomfort. Today I am trading it in, really hated to do that, for a Buick Envision. After driving the Buick, it reinforces how uncomfortable the seats in Honda were.
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Love Honda, just like my CR-V
khedmunds, 04/04/2019
2018 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had my CR-V for just over a year and driven it for 21,000 miles. I had fuel-efficient cars before, but when I was looking for something bigger, I opted to forgo fuel efficiency for more space. I love Honda, so it was at the top of my list to look at for a small SUV. The only other SUV in the class that I liked was the Subaru Forester, but the 2018 model had many fewer features for the price, and the seats weren't very comfortable. I take several 700-mile roadtrips a year, so comfort is very important. What I like: *Function - tons of space, more than many mid-size SUVs *Very easy to drive/maneuver, and I came from much smaller cars *Price/value - tons of features available on the EX model *Honda reliability - I haven't had any issues with anything in the car in just over a year of owning. *Center console area is well designed and practical. What I don't like *Fuel efficiency - my city/highway driving averages 25 MPG, very unhappy about that. I only reach the mid 30s when I'm on my long roadtrips. *Seats - they are very firm. While I love how you sit in them, and the back hugs you, they are too firm once I've been in the car for about 100 miles. I got one seat cushion, but it was too thin and wasn't very noticeable. I got a thicker one, which only helps make the seat comfortable for maybe 200 miles, and I have to sit on it just right. Because it's so thick, I have to lower my seat as low as it goes, and even then I sit up so high (I'm only 5'5''), that my heel just barely doesn't reach the floor when using the accelerator. I cannot stand feeling so antsy/uncomfortable during 12-hour roadtrips when I'm driving by myself. This will probably be the reason I trade the car in within the next year. Superficially what I don't like *Stereo speakers are terrible. *The shifter knob is big and clunky. *Not having buttons for the AC controls, and sometimes it'll randomly change from the setting I had it on. *The screen is unnecessarily big when you look at the unused space around the display. And the angle of it collects a ton of dust. I still think this is the best "small" SUV out there, and I haven't really seen other reviews about the seat comfort, so maybe it's just me. But I never had a problem with any other car on long roadtrips, including an older Honda Civic and a Toyota Prius. Still love Honda, but this will not be a "forever" car for me unfortunately.
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Regretful Honda Owner, 03/27/2019
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my car in December of 2018. I switched from being a long time Toyota owner (never had any problems with my cars) to a Honda owner. I have two major complaints with my CRV. FIRST, it does not get the advertised mileage. I drive 70 hwy miles to and from work every day and I'm only getting 28mpg. Honda advertises 28mpg City/34 mpg Hwy. This just simply is not true and that infuriates me to see big business getting away with blatant false advertising as such. The hwy mpg was a major factor in me choosing the CRV over the Rav4. But the numbers were lies. Both Toyota's I had previously owned did get the advertised city/hwy mpg. The SECOND major complaint I have is a problem that started a few weeks ago. The center console infotainment screen will just randomly start shuffling through the bright/dim/off settings of the screen. It beeps when doing so, and it seems to have a mind of its own. Once it starts, it will just continue beeping and screen blinking until I actually turn off the car and then turn it back on (and hopefully it stops). This is obviously super annoying when it starts at the beginning of my 35 minute commute on the highway. I just have to listen to the beeping for 35 minutes - trying not to lose my mind. I have brought it into the Honda dealer twice when the problem was actually happening and both times, the response by the technicians has been "Honda is aware of the problem but there is no current fix for it. So you just have to live with it." Seriously? That's totally unacceptable. I just bought a brand new car for $30,000 and only a couple of months later it's having a pretty significant technical issue that affects the driver in a pretty significant way. And they are like, yeah, sorry. Deal with it. I'm sorry - but I'm super frustrated and honestly, I wish I would've just stuck with Toyota.
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2018 CR-V - worst Honda of over 10 we've owned
Unhappy CR-V owner, 05/08/2021
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
There were lots of things to like about the new CR-V. Nice fit and finish, good styling, great gas mileage and ergonomics. Sadly it faded fast as the miles grew. Lots of infotainment issues - freezing up and other numerous glitches with it. The Android auto never worked right and was basically useless. Now, the major issues. A bad suspension bushing with only 9000 miles on it - caused a horrible creaking noise that wouldn't go away. Fixed under warranty but was a red flag at this point. Then, winter came and the heat wouldn't work. Not good. Plus a strange gas smell would come and go. The dealer said this was normal. What? Not acceptable. These 1.5 earth dream engines are somehow mixing oil and gas. Then the collision mitigation decided it would brake unexpectedly when it wasn't supposed to. Happened to my wife first, I thought she was crazy. Then it happened to me! Dealership did a software update and it seemed to go away, but who wants to experiment with that? Once trust is lost on a vehicle I get rid of them. Fourth CR-V we owned, and never had these kinds of problems with the other three. Ever. I know there is more technology and things to go wrong but I truly did not expect this from a Honda product. At 18,000 miles I gave up and dumped it. We love our Subaru Outback and never looked back on that lemon CR-V. Buyers beware!! 2017 and 2018 are noted to have these issues.
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Engine dead after 84000 km
Tony, 04/21/2021
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Gasoline coming into engine oil. Many visits in Honda Service Department did not solve problem. Lots of headeke and very bad expierence with Honda. Piston and cylinders of turbo engine gone. Lots of small aluminium pieces in oil. Finaly I trade in for Toyota RAV4 with 2.5 l engine.
Repeat Customer and really liking it.
Clutch, 11/29/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
A few of my Good not Great comments concerned the short wheelbase. Can't be helped. I wished the front USB ports were 2.4a rather than 1.5a and 1.0a too.
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I love my new blue car!
Becky Rodgers, 07/09/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I did my research and bought through Costco. I saved thousands - well worth a Costco membership.
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Disappointed with 5th Gen CRV!
norbac, 01/20/2019
updated 07/29/2019
2018 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Touring CRV in May, 2018, to replace my 3rd gen EX-L that I've had since 2008. In the beginning, I was very impressed with all the bells and whistles and new tech, compared to my old 2008. The one thing I noticed right from the onset was the acceleration (or lack thereof). I remember very vividly when I took my new 2008 CRV out of the dealership lot being so impressed with the engine power back then. However, it was not the case with my new 2018. I know the dealer tried to convinced me that a 1.5 litre with turbo charged engine would be better than a standard 2.4 L but it was "a bit" of a stretch to say the least. In general, the engine is sluggish even with the turbo charged, which I can't even tell if it's kicking in or not. The upside to that is the fuel economy. It does save a ton! And I mean a ton (gas & $). The reviewers were correct in that the main control console is awkward at best. Trying to make a hands-free phone call is painfully difficult because you have to remember to use the right words to turn the thing on, etc. Also, you cannot get more apps, even when the owner's manual says you can--unless you hack into the system--which is doable but is not permanent; if you turn off your car and then back on, the new apps that you downloaded and installed are just gone! No one seems to have the solution for this issue thus far. The one issue that I was most disappointed with this particular vehicle was the anti-lock brakes. I was recently involved in a crash last week when there was a little bit of snow on the ground. As I was coming to a stop sign, I tried to apply the brakes but they locked and the car skidded down and was hit by an oncoming car on the driver's side. Although the hit was not that strong it did damage the steering system (and of course the driver's side door, fender, etc.). The one thing I can tell for sure from that accident is that the ABS completely, totally failed! And I know about those things because my old CRV always (ALWAYS!) stopped during snowy conditions--even worse than last week's. In addition, the brand new Hankook tires that Honda puts on the new CRVs are just crap, plain and simple! I could almost swear that the quality of those tires is much inferior to aftermarket ones... I might as well be driving with completely bald, skinny tires and they'd do a better job stopping the car. All in all, I am extremely disappointed with this generation CR-V. I've noticed that other brand vehicles in the same category are priced a bit higher and that may be a reason for it. I feel that in an attempt to save a few bucks here and there, Honda has skimped out on a few very important features in the new CR-Vs (engine, brakes, etc.). I've heard that both Hyundai and KIA are making pretty good products these days. That alone makes me want to consider them for my next vehicle. Bottom line, if you live in a snow-prone area, you may seriously want to consider a brand name other than Honda for your next vehicle (sadly)...
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Where's the Gas?
JSJ, 12/21/2018
2018 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After purchasing this CRV I was totally disappointed in myself for not asking about the size of the gas tank. This 2018 CRV has a 12 gallon tank and I've only gotten a range of 300-310 miles from the first three tanks. So, I've yet to obtain the MPG claimed on the sticker 27 city/33 hwy, and with the work I do I can burn a tank of gas in 2 days! Very disappointing to be visiting a gas station every other day! Argh!
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HONDA CRV the 3rd onE
Tim, 08/20/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Shoppers need to know how safe and easy to drive this car is its our 3rd one and each is better than the last
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Great Car With A Big Problem For Some
Jim, 02/12/2019
updated 08/17/2023
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a new 2018 in August 2018. It is a great car and so far mine is trouble free, less the A/C compressor seal leak, which Honda extended the warranty to 10 years, nice! The 2018 1.5 engine has an engine oil dilution problem in some cases. The fuel injectors emit too much fuel and the excess fuel goes into the crankcase. My car is slow to warm up below 40°F. I wish I knew this before I purchased the car. Fortunately mine is not inthe bad engine club. At 26000 miles OEM tires are almost ready for replacement. Never has such low tire mileage on properly inflated tires. Learned battery is not maintenance free and is physically small and like many it died at 3 years but is only $100 at Honda so no big deal. Overall I am exceptionally pleased with the car. I am 67 years old and this is the best car I have ever owned. Getting 33 mpg overall.
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Junk. Do not buy.
Tom, 12/18/2020
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Honda does not honor warranty in Southern states. Gas in oil pan. Gas fumes in cabin. Low gas mileage and makes garage stink.
After 1 month
Honda 2018 EXL AWD, 08/22/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I went from VW tiguan 2013 SE to 2018 EXL CRV , That being said I am sure there where a lot of upgrades to the newer Tiguans . For me getting into this crv was definitely a step up . I keep in mind that it is not a sports car . There is less delay in the turbo than my last car .. If any at all , The steering is also felt a lot less.. I will call it tippy coming into a turn and coming out . Not much after sway. There much more I like about this car and still haven't really tried the cruse control yet. Time will tell . I hope this will be one of Honda's long lasting reliable cars .
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Very disappointed.
Beverly walker, 02/26/2019
2018 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Poor quality so disappointed. Have owned Honda Accords all my life. Ladt one had 15 years and no problems. Now have a disability so got a Crv for winter. A 2017 and gear shift broke. Under warranty and garage said its a common problem. Now the doors are starting to lock on own snd not unlock at all. Only 15,000 miles. The seats are terribly uncomfortable and the seat material is cheap. Already getting dirty and I barely drive it. I need something dependable so am already looking at getting rid of this snd getting something else. Ive yold many of my coworkers not to buy one. Very disappointed in quality. Honda uouve lost my loyalty. I’ll never buy another. Now i read that gas gets in the oil. Another common problem. Will not buy another
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Safety at reasonable price.
Stephen Wiener, 12/29/2017
2018 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Test drive it. Feels like much more expensive car. Has amazing safety features and enough acceleration for all legal driving. Just wish it still had CD player for old timers like me.
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Literally pain inflicting
Loren Larsen, 02/09/2019
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
The seats in this car are so uncomfortable after driving 5 miles that I have developed severe back pain but now I'm stuck with it. It's a terribly designed car. The headrests are terrible. I'm 6'1 and hate it. My daughter is 5'2 and she thinks it's incredibly uncomfortable as well. The Bluetooth is also very flaky with my Android phone.
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Honda's are hard to beat.
Dan, 08/02/2018
updated 08/08/2019
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Honda CR-V and the Honda Accord were both top rated by Consumer Report, also I owned a 2005 Accord for 13 years it is a great car and passed it down to a family member when I purchased the CR-V. I test drove both vehicles back to back a few times. Both were great and it was hard to decide. The Accord had a better ride, quieter, and sitting in the back seat was like riding in a limo. The CR-V was easier to get in and out of. (when you are over 70 that's important) With the CR-V loading and unloading golf clubs is easier than taking them out of a trunk. Considering I have only had the CR-V for a week it is hard to tell if I made the right choice. Edmunds was a great help in helping me get the best price in my area.
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After 20 years with my last Honda
Gina, 06/15/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I expect this car to also last 20 years as my last Honda did. The only reason I purchased a new car ad so needed an SUV. I love all the safety devices and I thought I would just turn them off! It took one trip down the turnpike to appreciate everything!!!!! Great pickup and handling. Great safety features. My car read me my messages and even told me it was time for me to stop for coffee. Unbelievable!!!! I love her. Her name is Moby by the way!
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Defective engine, no heat, many electrical problem
msbav8r, 12/22/2019
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my 12th and last Honda vehicle. Honda, knowingly, continued to sell vehicles with defective engines and has acted like a philandering politician with lies deception and 'solutions' that not only didn't fix the problem, it created others. After the recall, er, update my 2018 CRV doesn't produce any heat at idle. I could let it idle for 12 hours and it wouldn't produce enough heat to defrost/defog the windows. Honda says that this is normal. So, I have to drive 10-16 minutes with ice covered windows. Honda says this is normal. My oil reeks of gasoline. Honda says this is normal. I have no confidence that oil diluted by gasoline is providing proper lubrication to the engine. China MADE Honda issue a recall of all CRV for defective engines. Honda says this is normal. In addition, the vehicle has numerous electrical issues. Auto lights don't work. Outlets don't work. All the warning lights will randomly come on while driving- Brake system failure/Collision Mitigation system failure/LKA failure. Paid nearly $40,000 for a defective vehicle and Honda says this is normal. Even though I'm losing a bit of money, I am relieves that I was able to get out of this lemon and into a better car, which I pick up Tuesday.
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Love the CRV
Nader, 10/02/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
No issues with car, good decesion
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I Really Regret Buying this Car!
NorCal Mom, 12/31/2018
updated 04/01/2021
2018 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
When my 2012 Chevy Traverse was on it's last leg, I decided I wanted to get a new car. It was between a Toyota Rav4, Kia Sorrento and the Honda CRV. I was ultimately won over by the CRV's claimed gas mileage, resale value and great reviews. I went with a new LX all wheel drive. While I initially noticed that the front seats were super firm, I was told that they'd get softer the longer I sat in them. I bought my car at the end of March and by mid to late April I started having really bad hip and low back pain. I eventually ended up going to Urgent Care and underwent a series of hip, leg and back x-rays, which were all read as normal. The pain continued off and on. During that same time my seats were still really uncomfortable, so I bought a cushion from Amazon that helped some. I didn't ever connect my hip, back and leg pain with my uncomfortable car seats until I googled it a few months later and saw that others were having similar problems. Totally blew my mind that a seat could cause those kinds of problems! I'm only 41, in good health, coach soccer, go to the gym, etc. and have never had these problems before. I'm so bummed because I don't want to take a big loss on this car. I ordered a custom set of thicker seat cushions that I'm going to try and if that doesn't work, then I'm going to get rid of the car. I should note, however, that my husband does not find the seats uncomfortable. I am 5'7" and average sized and he is much taller and larger. My 15 year old son and 12 year old daughter havecomplained about the seat comfort. On a recent road trip, my son rode in the front seat and about an hour into the trip he was complaining that his butt hurt and he wanted to get out and walk around. He's about 5'9" and 155 pounds. Also of note, I average about 24 miles per gallon and I was hoping for better mileage. The road noise and rough ride is also disappointing.
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overall good, a couple of problems
Ann K., 10/10/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle 5 months ago. I purchased it new. I bought the sandstorm one with tan seats. The seats stain easily. A water bottle leaked and left a stain. I can get it out but it is annoying. The windshield cracked after a rock his the window and the crack spread quickly. And a warning light came on stating "Shutter Grille Problem. Power Reduced." I was on the highway and the power was reduced. I still don't know what caused it. But with all of that I do love the car. It is just the right size, and the gas mileage has been great. It is a little loud when driving but I am ok with that.
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Honda CRV has a fatal design
David, 05/13/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
This CRV has a fatal design for its keyless function. When you sit in the car, holding the key on your left hand to close the door while you starting up the car with your right hand, the car will lock itself automatically. Because it detects that the key is not INSIDE the car. Although the screen shows "please put the key close to the start up button", but it never let you start up again.(Or maybe it need to wait for a really long time, I never try) Call their CS but nearly no help. Their customer service is one of the worst customer service in the world. Never answer you any question. Last time I try to call them for how to turn off the tire pressure light after I fix my flat tire, they try to charge me $130. But it is a button just located under the steering device you need to push. So lame!
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Great
edmunds, 02/16/2018
2018 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
to know that the crv doesnt have cd player, only USB PORT,
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Tire Trouble
EY, 07/18/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
11 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2018 Honda CRV in December 2017. I could not be more disappointed. I commute to work about 120 miles a day. The tires on the back of the car are worn at 23,000 miles. I was told this was acceptable, however I disagree. Also, Honda claims that the car alerts consumers when the tires need to be rotated. However, they fail to say it is not an indicator that comes up on the dashboard (like the oil change light), but a code you have to open the maintenance portion of the information panel of the car. Finally, I have had issues with my iPhone connection in the car, which controls the radio, apps, navigation, etc. Sometimes all apps are present and working. Sometimes they are not. Apps are on your phone and disappear without warning from the screen. Overall, on paper this looks like a great car, but in real life, it is a true disappointment! Do not buy!
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