2008 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews

love it!

Written by: CATHERINE on 11/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

This is my first new car i have purchased. I have owned 2 vw's and 2 bmw's. Love them all but this time i just couldn't afford another bmw. Everybody I spoke with told me that they love their Hondas and that's all they will ever buy again. I know what they mean now. I have only owned it for a month now but the ride is so smooth. When your at a stop sign you think the car turned off because it is so quiet. I just started to use the wipers and that took me a few tries to figure them out. Backing up is a little difficult though. I have to lift my head a bit higher and move more towards the center of the car to see the back window. Once I get use to it it shouldn't be a problem hopefully!

Favorite Features

Interior, seat warmers :) controls on steering wheel

Suggested Improvements

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

Surprised

Written by: Jennifer Lakin on 10/26/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I was pleasantly surprised with the CR-V. I have been dying for the Nissan Murano, but at $11,000 more for almost identical features, I had to reconsider. I also considered the Honda Civic and Accord, and the Civic actually had a more high tech interior. Overall, though for the money, I got most everything I wanted, without a lot of hassle in different packages. They had the one I wanted at the dealer and I drove it home. I couldn't say the same for the Murano - as they wanted to add AFTER market stuff. The CR-V is easy to drive, fun to handle, I just drove it home and I'm in love with the navigation, which I originally decided I could live without - but I was wrong - I love it!

Favorite Features

Bluetooth #1, Navigation, moonroof, heated seats, heated outer mirrors, dual climate control - rubber floor mat in the back - easy to clean. Configuration of the back seats is awesome. Love the power driver's seat and love the reclining rear seats. My dad drove it and is going tomorrow to get his

Suggested Improvements

I HATE that there is no push button start and no keyless remote entry! No digital gauges. The cup holders are too small and the middle center door cover is cheap looking - like a roll up door. Wish it locked too and wish it had remote hatchback opening. Needs better rear view mirror and homelink

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

Exceeded my expectations

Written by: Chas on 10/24/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Traded Infiniti G35 for more cargo space. Now at 4,500 miles, I really like this car. Wife previously had an earlier model CR-V. This is far better. Gas mileage, interior, and performance. Don't be fooled by competitor's 6 cyl models, this 4 cyl has plenty of power. Handled road trips on hilly interstate highway without annoying tranny downshifts. Gas mileage is 30 mpg on freeway if you stay around 70 mph. In town it's around 22-23 mpg. Back up camera is GREAT! Really miss it when I drive my wife's car or a rental. Audio system excellent. Appreciate the PC-Card slot and integration with audio system to play MP-3. Nav system improved over my wife's 2004 Pilot, better than G35.

Favorite Features

Back-up camera, Nav system, efficient and economical power train, PC-Card audio integration for MP-3, smooth tranny

Suggested Improvements

Bluetooth cell phone connection, better quality carpet (fuzz accumulates on floor dragging feet on vehicle floor), hybrid version

Report inappropriate post

For my BABIES

Written by: JASTORG1 on 10/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I traded my mighty fast '08 Altima for CR-V because we are anticipating a second baby. I was really surprised when I drove the CR-V, I was thinking a sluggish small SUV. But I was wrong. Sure, there is no head spinning pull (torque) but the power for me is adequate. Interior is first class. Not plastic-y! :-). There was a slight changes of feel coming from a CVT. Size of interior is huge, don't be fooled on outside looks. Overall we (wife) love the vehicle.

Favorite Features

Heated seats, audio system, blue backlight on control panel, dual zone climate control- all of this comes standard on EX-L. (best price for a small size SUV)

Suggested Improvements

HID headlights

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

Love it!

Written by: Honda Girl on 10/14/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I traded an '08 Kia Sorento for my CR- V and couldn't be happier. The build quality is in a class of it' own and this vehicle has a very well thought design. I've owned a Honda in the past and my main complaint with my '04 Accord was road noise, and they've made great improvements with that. On my first tank the CR-V averaged 24.9 mpg (combined city/hwy). There's plenty of room for people and cargo and I like how the back sits flip forward. The back lift gate is easy to close, which was a problem with the Sorento, which had a very heavy/cumbersome litigate. Love how wide the doors open! Can't really comment on reliability yet but I expect no major problems since it is a Honda.

Favorite Features

Console display, comfort, drives like a car (great handling!), good gas mileage, plenty of acceleration power for a 4 cyl. and loads of storage room. Materials are sturdy and it just feels solid. Love the moonroof. Doesn't have side roll that many SUVs have; it's steady on turns!

Suggested Improvements

Maybe offer a hybrid version. I'm a little surprised at how much I like the center console tray, but others may not.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

Great Compact SUV

Written by: cgd on 10/14/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

For the money, features, and specs, you can't go wrong with this one. Better mpg would be nice, but I realize it's a tradeoff to get performance and to be up off the ground.

Favorite Features

Roominess, comfort, ability to haul things, nice interior layout. Controls are easy and intuitive.

Suggested Improvements

Please add variable-speed intermittent wipers to the LX trim. I've owned base-level cars in the past that had that feature. The EX can keep the sunroof, leather, etc.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

Excellant Choice

Written by: jmichael on 10/14/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

We compared the CRV LX AWD to the Toyota Rav4 Base 4 cylinder 4x4. We got a much better deal on the Cr-v, and it was the better choice. The interior of the CR-V is designed much better than the Rav4, and the ride of the CR-V is quieter, and much smoother. On the Highway we have been averaging 32.5 MPG. We haven't used the AWD yet but looking forward to the CR-V pulling us through the snow. The dash board controls are user friendly. The CR-V lets you know how many miles you have left before filling up which the Rav4 Base did not have. For a four cylinder engine you can not go wrong with this vehicle. If you can do without the sunroof, and other options the LX model has the same engine and body.

Favorite Features

I can not just name one thing great about our CR-V, great mileage, the look, it's very roomy, great pick up for a 4 cylinder. I would pick the CR-V over the Rav4 Base 4x4.

Suggested Improvements

I would suggest tinting out the windows like the EX models and above.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

Nice Compact SUV

Written by: Ravi on 10/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I've had this CR-V for 4 months with 3500 miles. I have not had one disappointing moment. I'm getting 20 mpg in city and 27 mpg on Highway . I'm yet to go for the first Oil change / service.

Favorite Features

Digital instrument, Seating Comfort, MPG

Suggested Improvements

Bluetooth option is the one really missing. Having Signal/Turn lights on the side mirrors would be nice feature.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

Nice Compromise, Great Ride

Written by: Stan Mcginnis on 10/06/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I came from a (bought used CPO in 2004) 2002 V6 Eddie Bauer Edition Ford Explorer. Loved that car, but it broke down 3 times in 3 months and with gas @ $3.99, so I decided to try something smaller. I got the fully loaded CR-V, including Nav 5/26/2008. Car rides great, but idles kinda rough. Honda MPG: 22/26. I have no problems getting 28-29 with cruise control on the hwy. Front and side visibility is excellent, but rear quarters are poor, especially with rear passengers. HVAC heat and cool perfectly, and rear passengers can feel it. Nav works great, but the voice controls have like a 25% hit rate, despite having all windows closed, HVAC off and saying the exact command name.

Favorite Features

Navigation and stereo choices (PC Card, 6 disc changer, MP3 disc, XM and AM/FM), Gas mileage, backup camera (you need it), spare tire under rear instead of hanging on the rear, AWD, gauges look great at night, quiet moonroof, power drivers seat is very comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

Rough idle for small car. Why no automatic headlights? Voice command recognition is very poor. Put navigation software on a memory card, rather than the DVD - it takes 10-15 seconds before you can adjust the radio because of this. Add Bluetooth option. Top model should get fog lights. More colors.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

Disappointed

Written by: Naveen on 10/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Purchased 2008 CR-V in the month of May. We are very disappointed with the quality. It vibrates a lot and we can feel it in the steering wheel and seats. As soon the drive stick is put in drive position the whole cabin starts to vibrate. Also, while driving it drifts towards one side. Dealer had taken the vehicle four times for repair but there is no improvement. Filed case with Honda too but they never responded. Honda is known for quality but at least we can't say that after this purchase.

Favorite Features

Interior design is good

Suggested Improvements

We have been told by the dealer that vibration is a common complaint by most of the buyers. We hope Honda would take it seriously

11 out 13 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post