Honda CRV Reviews

I own a 2019 CR-V. Going down slight grades with the cruise control engaged, and the engine surges. The infotainment center is very slow to start up when you first start the car. We recently had a warning appear, saying that there was a critical error and to stop driving when safe. It turns out that the brake fluid was slightly low. Incredible! When the headlights are in auto mode, if I shut off the car and do not open the door the head lights will stay on indefinitely. This is my first and last Honda.

2024 Honda CRV Hybrid Sport - my speaker on the left side goes in and out when connected to Apple Car Play. I have taken my vehicle to the service department several times. They stated that they can’t duplicate it so there’s nothing they can do - even though I have recordings of the speaker not working properly. This latest time I took my vehicle in for the SAME issue - they stated Honda is aware of this issue but does not have a resolution in place. How does that make sense?? My heat blows warm air when it is on the highest setting and the heat system is not as loud as it used to be compared to when I first bought the car. The heat even turns off by itself. The service department states the heat is functioning properly… Smh… Awful, just awful…

I purchased a new 2024 Honda CRV Touring Hybrid in December of 2023. I chose the CRV over the Rav4 because, among other things, I liked the Honda entertainment center. However, within a month of purchase, the integration of CarPlay and the Honda entertainment system had issues. I took it to the service center & was told I needed to update my phone, and ignoring that my phone was already updated, I was dismissed. The problem worsened. I took it to the service department again. This time I was told I needed to turn my phone on and off more frequently, like you would a computer.

I recently purchased a 2018 Honda CRV Touring after my 2016 was totalled by a distracted driver. I was told it was "impeccably maintained". A couple of months and about 2500 kms after purchase it overheated and we discovered there was zero coolant in it. There was no coolant in the driveway and we discovered it had been leaking into the engine the whole time because the head gasket was blown.

Update September 2025: This same part that was replaced in May 2025 is now in need of replacing again in September 2025. (VCT actuator and Timing Chain) This is a part issue that Honda should be looking at and taking responsibility for. I'm not alone in this reoccurring issue. I own a 2014 Honda CRV. Always kept up with regular maintenance and oil changes because I was told Hondas will last forever if taken care of. I ran into my first issue in September 2022. The VCT Actuator and Timing Chain needed to be replaced. This was a $3000 fix but I understood, as the car was 8 years old at the time. Honda Red Deer performed the service and I was treated well and left happy.

I want to love my new 2026 Honda CRV, but the integration of CarPlay and the Honda entertainment system (well, the whole electronic system) absolutely sucks. The two systems do not work together at all. I can no longer control anything other than volume and FM/AM radio. Siri no longer will read messages, XM radio must be controlled (horribly, I might add) through the touch screen and the 2 systems will not sync…so if you use the steering wheel controls to change to FM or phone (or any of the options), the display screen does not change at the same time. You must do that manually. I have never been more disappointed in a car brand I used to love. This screams “distracted driver causes accident”.

Here is the good and bad for 2026 models (in general). I have a 2026 CRV- touring hybrid. Quality of drive and workmanship - excellent! Technology- awful. Honda has eliminated the Sirius/xm box and expects customers to access this through their mobile phone(s). In my case I would need 2 subscriptions- one for me and one for my wife! They eliminated home link!!! Again, I would have to buy a monthly myQ subscription to access my garage door opener - so, I just use the old clicker on my visor. Black alloy wheels - no choice for alternatives.

Honda CRV 2018. These cars are junk. The struts go bad, we had to replace the fuel pump due to a recall. We noticed right away that the car wasn't starting like it used to after the replacement but since I'm not a mechanic and the pump was new I didn't think a whole lot about it. 2 weeks later my wife is driving the car and every warning light on the car comes on and the car is barely drivable. Another thing I despise about Honda is the way they always try and force you to use their services whether it be for repairs or trade ins. I will never buy another Honda EVER!!!

Do not buy without holding the dealership accountable for extended warranty. Honda has been producing low quality engines, transmissions, & sensor systems. Our 2017 Honda CRV EX-L was taken to the dealership for all maintenance/service. At 42k miles, we needed an engine replacement. American Honda was no help. No one one wants to be held accountable or take responsibility. The 1.5 liter turbo engine is faulty. They know it. This is the last Honda we will ever buy.

Bought a CRV 2025. Rained that night, couldn’t see, called dealership, they said I prob turned on parking lights, not headlights. Said ok. Didn’t rain for 4 months at night. Last week it did. I could NOT see. I traded in SUV.