Used 2018 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
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2Bad, 12/02/2018
updated 12/04/2019
2018 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
I wanted a fuel efficient utility vehicle to handle long distance commuting for a new job. Because I expect to put major miles on the vehicle, I didn’t want to spend a lot of money but still needed a vehicle that could go the long haul, be fuel efficient, and still have some cargo space area to haul stuff. Since my ex’s 2009 CRV has 200,000 miles and still going strong, I zeroed in on a new 2018 AWD LX trim with a normal 2.4L 4 cylinder. Fortunately, these reviews warned me about the problematic 1.5L turbo. Turbo’s are awesome in performance and fuel savings but to achieve that performance boost, you have to sacrifice something like longevity. It’s just common sense. I also wanted to clarify some misinformation here for some. Turbo’s use hot engine exhaust gas flow to spin a turbine that’s connected to a centrifugal pump that forces higher pressure fresh air into the engine, NOT exhaust gas! Higher pressure air means a denser fuel/air mixture and a bigger bang in the cylinder per each stroke. Supercharger’s push even higher gas pressures into the combustion chamber and are a better option but cost more. I do like my CRV-AWD and don't regret buying it. With that said, all cars have issues of some kind so here's mind. First one and a biggie for me was towing which was a huge disappointment. Honda claims 1500 lb towing capacity. So when I tow my 1000 lb trailer the engine does pretty well. However, the transmission is another issue. It vibrates like crazy at 60+ mph and shakes the whole car with even the slightest pedal. I think it's the CV belt is vibrating under the load and I worry about it breaking. So, Do Not Buy This Vehicle if you plan to tow something, you've been warned! The LX sound system is so-so because the 4 speakers are cheap but that is to be expected. The back-up camera is weak and practically useless at night, the center console is a pain, a cardboard box would be better, too much tire road noise, and the driver seat could use another half inch of padding. So would I buy this vehicle again? I'll have to say no, specifically because Honda lied about the towing. I wish they would bring back the previous traditional transmission. I'm sure it would be more robust than this CVT thing.
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CR-V great or not
gerry, 01/26/2018
2018 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
50 of 53 people found this review helpful
This is my second CR-V and I will say the tech value in this vehicle has greatly increased over the years. As it has always been, the CR-V is a very dependable and quality vehicle. My disappointment as it has been in the past with other CR-V is the ride noise; even though Honda has improved on this with the CR-V, it is still not up to where I feel it should be, more improvement needed in this category. The new turbo added to four cylinder makes for a more less strenuous ride especially on upgrades. From the stand point of gas mileage it is somewhat over rated, combined miles is suggested to be at around 30 although with very light footed driving this at present is only 26.5.
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It's a great car, a quality car..
Tommy Gunn Minutolo, 01/05/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
59 of 63 people found this review helpful
So far everything is great w the car except one thing. For me it's the way the phone is integrated in w the car. If listening to a music or satellite radio app on the phone and someone texts in, it'll drop what you're listening to and start speaking through the cars speakers what the text says. Other than that, I love the car. Coming from a Hyundai Elantra that was honestly scary to drive in snowy conditions, the CR-V handles fantastic and I get peace of mind especially w my kids in the car.
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Update to this review after owning 2 years
Jim, 01/23/2019
updated 02/01/2022
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
35 of 37 people found this review helpful
The car was sold as previously stated. Purchased a 2004 Jeep Wrangler ragtop with 98k miles in excellent condition. Simple, basic, and functional... I've been doing my own PM because it is easy to work on. Of all the vehicles I've owned, I like this one the best and plan to take it into my retirement. Update: I sold the car with 29K miles on it. The potential for repairs and my needs motivated me to sell. Update: Driver's side seat belt does not retract; Cheap tires, on the verge of needing replacement after a year; the display / radio exhibits the same condition from time to time and I need to take the car to the dealership. /// Since this review I'm glad that Honda has at least acknowledged the "issue" and extended warranty. Presently I am having issues with my display and its electronic controls. The radio will come on from being off while traveling down the road. The display will go blank leaving only the manual on/off button working. It appears to be influenced by the cold and heat associated with the outlets in the same vicinity. I purchase my new 2018 Honda CR-V in November 2018, not realizing the apparent issues inherent with the vehicle’s engine. Surely had I known at the time I would not have purchased the car. Since December, learning of matters, I have been plugged into various sites and blogs regarding the issues on pretty much a daily basis. My drive to work is approximated 18 miles one way. Today on the travel, with the outside temperature reading 21 degrees on the car’s display, I noticed, for lack of heat, that it took the car about 8 miles to reach normal operating temperature, which is about half way on the gauge. At about 10 miles, a strong odor of gasoline filled the cockpit of the car. Looking down at the temperature gauge, it had fallen to the quarter mark. I consider driving down the road at 40mph and having the car fill will such a strong smell of gasoline a safety hazard and immediately found a spot to pull over, turned off the car, got out, opened the doors to air it out and looked under the hood where the odor remained. The drive is constant and in the country, so there is no reason for the gasoline odor or for the operating temperature drop except for the car itself. I am extremely disappointed and concerned since this seems to be one of the symptoms plaguing the car potentially leading to additional serious issues. I have just over 3000 miles on the car and purchased it because I plan on retiring soon and need dependable transportation when on a fixed income. The only thing that I’ve learned from Honda is an excuse, that it is a cold climate issue and will be addressed in those areas. I live in South Carolina where 21 degrees in the winter is not uncommon and hardly considered a cold weather climate. I demand to know the root cause for the obvious issues with the car and a fix for the long term. Otherwise I want the vehicle replaced with another that doesn’t have an engine associated with these problems or my hard earned money refunded, so that I can look for a vehicle elsewhere.
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Love it even though I still barely know it
Brian Meston, 02/23/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
After exhaustive research on crossovers, numerous spreadsheets, etc, I had narrowed my choice down to the Honda CRV EX, the Toyota RAV4 XLE, and the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T. I ended up with the Honda and after approx 1000 miles, I have no regrets. This is a very practical car, but also quite fun one as long as I take it out of ECON mode. The turbo engine has some serious kick to merge into traffic, and then once I have merged, I put it into ECON mode. After numerous trips from Denver into the mountains for skiing, I am still averaging over 31mpg. I am still learning all the features of the amazing entertainment system. We are really looking forward to our first road trip with mountain bikes in it! The RAV4 just felt simple and primitive inside and the big 19" wheels on the Hyundai made it ride way too rough for my comfort.
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