We are thinking about buying a new Honda CRV,anybody have any input as to their reliability?I'm reluctant because I've never owned a foreign vehicle but I don't have much faith in the good old American brands anymore.To make this somewhat tractor related I picked up a set of generator brushes for my 720 D today.Thanks guys Ron
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Eldon (WA)
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I bought my wife a new one for her birthday last Sept. She likes it, we compared it to the Chevy Equinox and the CRV had a better interior and handled a little tighter. It is also ranked as one of the best compact SUV's, so we went Honda. So far so good, the dealership we bought it from boasts a "lifetime" warranty...hopefully we won't need it. Just took it to SD and back 3 weeks ago, it doesn't get very good gas mileage running 80 mph...
That Honda would be an Ohio built I think, or most Hondas are as the Final assembly plant is at Marysville, the engine made at Anna, Seats at St Marys, Wheels at Celina, Transmissions and gas tanks at Russels point all in Ohio I hope I have all locations correct plus other smaller suppliers. Honda employes more people in Ohio than Ford. And we have a Ford engine plant same distance from me as ther Honda engine plant. Don't know if GM makes any cars or car parts in Ohio.
Almost all cars have a forum, sometimes multiple forums that owners talk about their vehicles, good, bad, upgrades, gas milage etc. I'd find the Honda CRV one and look around. We bought a Toyota RAV4 last summer. Great little car but like Eldon says, not good on gas at 80. I think it's a CUV thing. I wish I had looked closer at the hybrid. The salesman didn't think it would be a good fit but perusing the forums later I think I'm giving up some serious fuel economy.
May just be my perception but it did seem like on the forums the people are spending more time on upgrades and trinkets than on repairs for the foreign vehicles. But like Leroy pointed out, sometimes what we consider foreign has more domestic parts and assembly than so-called domestic. As you no doubt know, a dealer can make or break your experience with any new vehicle. I don't know anyone with a CRV but do know people with Hondas and have never heard anyone hating on them.
May just be my perception but it did seem like on the forums the people are spending more time on upgrades and trinkets than on repairs for the foreign vehicles. But like Leroy pointed out, sometimes what we consider foreign has more domestic parts and assembly than so-called domestic. As you no doubt know, a dealer can make or break your experience with any new vehicle. I don't know anyone with a CRV but do know people with Hondas and have never heard anyone hating on them.
Eldon (WA)
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Forgot to say the CVT transmission is really nice and smooth!
showcrop
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JMOR, MT RON may be over ten years old, in which case he has been exposed to hours of advertising, and hours of listening to owners talking about their cars. Ron is just trying to do his due diligence and make use of various resources available to him to increase his knowledge of the Hondas. I am sure that he is studying them in other ways as well.
Hobo,NC
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- Sanford, NC
If you get a Honda you will starve your mechanic to death then when you need him there will be a sign on the door.
"Closed due to insufficient funds"
If money is no problem look at a Lexus RX350
Our family's "fleet" of cars includes many Hondas !
Crv's = 5 , 2003,2008,2010,2012,2016 IIRC
pilot = 1 , 2004
fit = 1 , 2008
HRV's = 2 , 2016
At family holiday get together it looks like a Honda dealer lot ! lol.
I do not think you will regret owning one. Even though we have had very good luck with them this year my wifes HRV at 60,000 plus miles had a noise or vibration ? It was something wrong with the left front axle ? Honda replaced it for free since luckily we bought an extended warranty. I don't know if it would of been covered otherwise ? Even though we have had great service from our Hondas I still think with all the high dollar junk on these cars an extended warranty is not a bad idea.
Crv's = 5 , 2003,2008,2010,2012,2016 IIRC
pilot = 1 , 2004
fit = 1 , 2008
HRV's = 2 , 2016
At family holiday get together it looks like a Honda dealer lot ! lol.
I do not think you will regret owning one. Even though we have had very good luck with them this year my wifes HRV at 60,000 plus miles had a noise or vibration ? It was something wrong with the left front axle ? Honda replaced it for free since luckily we bought an extended warranty. I don't know if it would of been covered otherwise ? Even though we have had great service from our Hondas I still think with all the high dollar junk on these cars an extended warranty is not a bad idea.
Steve@Advance
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We have a 2011 CRV, bought new, about 60,000 mi.
Only problem I have had was the drivers door electric lock quit, had to replace the latch assy. And it is now on it's 3rd battery, but I blame the Texas heat for that.
My only complaints are it picks up a lot of road noise, especially with the factory tires. The AC is not as cold as I wish, especially on really hot days. And it does not get extremely good mileage, about 24, mostly city driving.
I'm sure a lot has changed in 7 years though. But they do have a reputation for being long lasting and trouble free.
Only problem I have had was the drivers door electric lock quit, had to replace the latch assy. And it is now on it's 3rd battery, but I blame the Texas heat for that.
My only complaints are it picks up a lot of road noise, especially with the factory tires. The AC is not as cold as I wish, especially on really hot days. And it does not get extremely good mileage, about 24, mostly city driving.
I'm sure a lot has changed in 7 years though. But they do have a reputation for being long lasting and trouble free.
whereswaldo
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Thinking the same thing. We had a Ford Taurus, '96, and when we gave it to our Son-in-Law, it had 250,000 miles--nothing done except normal oil and air filter changes and the serpentine belt. I DID replace the spark plugs and wires at 100,000 and 200,000 miles.. He drove it another 30,000 miles and finally Deer (5 times) and rust condemned it. He tried to find a good body to transplant the engine into but had no luck. This was four years ago and we NEVER had to recharge the AC. Went on a July trip to Arkansas and took my other Brother-in-Law who complained that 'you could hang meat in there' as it was so cold. Although Honda builds them here, the profit STILL goes to Japan, who brought us Pearl Harbor. Once us old geezers are gone, attitudes may change, but my Dad lived through that and NEVER forgot.
I buy vehicles with over a 100,000 miles and then usually drive to over 200,000. I have checked out a lot of small SUVs with 150,000 miles plus. Honda CRV, Toyota RAV and Matrix, Pontiac Vibe (Toyota), Ford Escape. For the ones I have looked at - all pretty much the same as far as any issues, past repairs, handling, etc. Problem is - they change every year so kind of hard to tell how good the newest ones will be.
You forgot to add to that Ford Escape it is a ( Mazda ). Just wanted to make sure all those worried about another Pearl Harbor that Ford has been in cahoots with those that brought you the original one. And as you mentioned Pontiac ( GM ) also has. And not to be left out Chrysler has worked with Mitsubishi. And if I'm not mistaken they built the light weight fuel efficient planes engines that made it from Japan to Hawaii on a tank of fuel.
The real tragedy was putting all US boats in one spot for a big party and ignoring the radar that showed the fleet of planes flying in. Too bad those in charge at the time were not paying attention or there would of surly been a different out come.
The real tragedy was putting all US boats in one spot for a big party and ignoring the radar that showed the fleet of planes flying in. Too bad those in charge at the time were not paying attention or there would of surly been a different out come.
Crazy Horse
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WGM ...... the link below is interesting, written in 2015 so maybe a bit dated but I think it is a well-written piece without any particular bias. I don't really think anyone said that American-made vehicles are no good. Did anyone really say that? I drive an '07 Honda Civic and an '02 Dodge Caravan, both have been good. Caravan has had a few more pricey repairs but it's five years older with twice as many miles on the odometer. I prefer the Honda, my wife prefers the Dodge. I'd buy either one again if I was looking for something.
Japan vs American made vehicles ....
Japan vs American made vehicles ....
mjsnodgrass
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have a 2015. bought it new. it uses timing chain instead of belt. been a good car so far
WI Dan
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- Northern Wisconsin, Price County
Can't comment on the new ones but I just picked up a 2003 CR-V with 120k miles. It's great! I really like the HONDA interface. Controls are easy and intuitive to use.
All-wheel drive makes me want to take it out on the pasture fixing fences. Just need to get myself a pasture and some broken fences to do that...
It's only a 4-speed transmission, so highway mileage isn't too great for it's size. It's actually about the same as my Town & Country with a six-speed.
All-wheel drive makes me want to take it out on the pasture fixing fences. Just need to get myself a pasture and some broken fences to do that...
It's only a 4-speed transmission, so highway mileage isn't too great for it's size. It's actually about the same as my Town & Country with a six-speed.
Ronnie Budd
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No faith in American brands??? I don't understand that. My wife and I drive a 1996 Dodge pickup truck, and a 1999 Dodge Durango SUV, both with the 318 motors. She drives a 2002 Lincoln Continental. All of them have tons of miles on them and are still going strong. None of them use any oil to speak of. I wouldn't be afraid to take off cross country in any of them right now. Until one of them gives me reason to replace it, we will keep driving them.
Some of my family drive Honda vehicles. They have had good luck with them too.
Some of my family drive Honda vehicles. They have had good luck with them too.
I am not sure what "American" brand even means anymore. My 1992 Dodge truck was made in Mexico. My 1994 Ford truck was made in Canada. my 2002 Chevy Tracker was made by Suzuki in Canada. My 2008 Suzuki was made by GM in the USA.
Ford is the only USA company left that owns itself and is rooted in the USA.
Ford is the only USA company left that owns itself and is rooted in the USA.
Crazy Horse
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One thing I did mention with my first reply below was something I will mention again. I've read through everything so far onn this topic and I noticed a couple saying that some other individuals posted negative comments about American-made vehicles. Sorry but I can't find any here that fall into that category. Some of us are misinterpreting what others are saying I think.
Eldon (WA)
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Well Mexico and Canada are on the North American continent, so I would say they are American made...so to be specific it should say Made in the USA.....
RedMF40
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2001 CR-V here, bought new. 310k miles, still going strong on orig motor and trans. Remarkably good body for an east-coast car in the "salt-belt." We don't get much snow but we dose the roads like the stuff is free if anyone mentions the "s-word." Anyway, been a great car.
Phil in Pa
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Easier said than done back in that day.
A CRV is probably made in the US as opposed to a Ram made in Mexico and Fords and Chevies made in Canada. I bought a New Honda Accord in December of 1990, love the car and still have it with 308,000 miles with no major repairs, but will NEVER buy another new Honda again, Honda dealers are thieves will reject warranty work if you don't buy all the "recommended" services (transmission flush, motor flush, normal services done at 1/2 the interval). If you have an issue they will charge you a diagnostic fee of $200, they will find it's not a warranty issue, sell you a repair that doesn't fix the problem, then and only then will they fix it under warranty and you'll argue with them until your face is blue for a refund you won't get. If you have an multiple issues under warranty they will only address one on each visit and you'll have to endure the sales pitch for their un-recommended services at each visit. If you bring the car in for say a seatbelt issue they'll look at every lightbulb, fluid level, belt hose and coolant, but will not look at the seatbelt (or whatever the primary issue was) unless you agree to pay the diagnostics fee or buy whatever they could come up with on the inspection, like say flushing and replacing coolant that's only 18 months old and has less than 10,000 miles on it, or changing the transmission fluid (recommended service interval 30,000 miles) that was changed 10,000 miles ago and be prepared to buy a new air filter every time the car is in for service. American Honda endorses these service procedures as it keeps their warranty claims low and will give you the line that "They're independent dealers and we have no control over their service policies and rates", yet I'd be willing to bet American Honda is the one training dealers in these service practices as they're all pretty common across the board.
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