Used 2018 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
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quick handling and nice roomy feel
MaryleeMc, 02/27/2018
updated 03/02/2020
2018 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
My former vehicle was a Honda Odyssey and was a great vehicle, but it was time to change , after ten years of good service. My only complaint about my purchase is the noise. I think that I may be a bit more sensitive to it after driving a much larger and heavier car for so many years. I love the handling of the CRV and I truly no longer need a larger vehicle with three row seating. In some ways it feels like a sports car with great visibility and excellent technology installed. I still feel like I made a good decision, I only wish the car was little quieter. This is still a good car. I still am not used to the noise and wish they'd made it a tad quieter, considering the price tag on the car. It still drives and handles well. In fact, the handling was good enough to keep me from being killed in a head-on crash vs. an F250 truck. I was able to maneuver out of it's way enough to only be clipped.
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A car that's hard to 'love', but hard to 'hate'
BRIAN EDWARD, 01/14/2018
2018 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
There is now WOW factor even for 2018 offering - especially for any model previous Honda owners. Interior parts like overhead light switcher are the SAME identical breakage prone switches found in a 2004 Accord. REALLY. For a few dollars Honda should freshen/modernize interior gadgets. Engine and Transmission preform phenomially.
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Save yourself a lot of grief...look elsewhere
amazed99@hotmail.com, 02/06/2018
updated 08/08/2019
2018 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
143 of 163 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2018 CRV new. I have had nothing but issues with the heat and defrost functions. I took it back to the dealer four times already and their standard response is that is just the way new cars are now, they don't produce heat. I have even purchased a thermostat for the interior because there is just no heat. The ONLY way I can get the stupid car to heat is if I drive it longer than 40 minutes, then it finally starts to warm up around 70. The windshield is a nightmare, the defrost does not keep it clean of snow and ice. In this area of Wisconsin, that is a necessity, not an option. Either I missed this, or the reviews by Consumer Reports and Edmonds are not reporting this defect. Shame on you, as had I know this, I would never have purchased this car. I can't say enough negative about Honda and the CR-V. *Update, it handles HORRIBLY in the snow and on the ice. I would recommend the Subaru Forester, much better handling in the snow and on ice.
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CRV upgraded
Marie, 12/10/2017
updated 12/11/2018
2018 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
62 of 70 people found this review helpful
Overall, I’m very pleased. I love: Apple Car Play, Honda Sensing, 3 views for the reverse camera, and cross traffic alert. Some things I’ve noticed: driver side speaker cuts in and out in calls, volume of text read or voice prompts is very loud and doesn’t respond to volume knob. Also, ticking noise coming from right front of the vehicle, when accelerating.
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Good value, good vehicle
Matt, 09/02/2018
updated 05/14/2024
2018 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
For reference, I am coming from a 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X premium, cold weather package (I live in MN). I got rid of it after 2 manual transmission problems this summer, and upgraded to this CR-V. My initial review before 1,000 miles: I really like the powertrain of this car. The CVT feel takes some getting used to but brisk acceleration is there when you need it (but response is slower in ECO mode), and it works really well with the 1.5 turbo engine when driving around town. Most of my miles are highway commuting to work and I'm getting 32-ish miles per gallon so far, which is impressive. I am also really impressed with the active safety systems in the car. They seem to work really well, and I appreciate the lane keep assist system when driving on the highway to work. It reduces stress and hand fatigue guiding the steering wheel. I also really like the interior quality. Fit is excellent and and finish is ok for the price I paid. The hard plastic along the console in the leg well is the only poor touch; you can bang your knee into it easily so I think it should be a softer padded material. The infotainment system isn't really intuitive, but it works well enough. I'll probably be ok when I get used to it, but it's not a high point of the car. That said, I do appreciate having Android Auto so I can use Goggle Maps and navigate that way. I'll update this in a while and throw in some reliability ratings after I've put some miles on. I've been looking at the oil level frequently to check for gas in there, so far none smelled. To clarify, I have an EX-L AWD, and paid LX AWD MSRP. I didn't negotiate really hard - I wanted EX-L but couldn't find one in town where I live slightly used so I went for the new one. Update: After 1 year of ownership I have no problems to report. No gas in oil, electronics work great, heat-A/C system is fine. During summer I get 34-37 mpg, in winter 30-32, so I'm happy with that. All in all, no complaints and I'm a happy owner, although it is disconcerting getting letters from Honda extending the engine warranty and letters from lawyers for class action lawsuits. At 2.5 years, Car runs great. No repairs or dealer visits other than basic maintenance. Very minor squeaks in a few places, no rattles. Great car, would buy again! Update for 3 years of ownership: Trouble free car for the most part. The infotainment system feels outdated but still works ok. Mechanically and electrically all is well. Maintenance costs aren't too bad, either Only issue is a stiff sun visor on the driver's side. All in all, great reliable car. Update 9-9-2022: continued trouble free motoring. Only costs are scheduled maintenance and it's not expensive. No gas in oil problems either. I did have to replace the sun visor which wasn't super cheap. 2023 update: no repairs yet at 85k miles. Vehicle drives great. I plan to hold it for another 100k if possible. 2024 update: At 100k miles. No issues to report. A slight valve cover leak I'll have repaired at my next maintenance check. So far only following the minder and it's been fine. No gas in oil, transmission works great, fuel economy same as when new, and no big rattles, loose pieces, etc. Great car!
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