Used Honda CR-V AWD What to know?

[mitchamafied]

I had a 2005 EX (2WD) that I got in college with 130,000 miles on it. I sold it in 2020 with 299,900 miles. They do last forever. Regular transmission fluid changes are the most important maintenance item. In that time my largest issue was a wheel bearing going out. At that age, the suspension was due for replacement, but not worth doing on a beater. As someone else said, I went through a lot of headlight bulbs, always kept spares in the glovebox.

 

[Mt Al]

I went through a lot of headlight bulbs, always kept spares in the glovebox.

Forgot about the headlight bulbs: yes, CR-Vs eat through them. Still an awesome rig, though!

 

[cfounta1]

I have a 2006 CRV. Love it

 

[Cervid]

Got a 2005 CRV about 12 years ago and it now has about 300k miles on it. Hasn’t had AC for a few years because the compressor literally exploded. Apparently this is a common problem. It’s been very reliable but will give up the ghost soon because the chassis is basically rusted through.

 

[nobody]

Wife had a 2010 for about 5 years. All we did was maintenance and an AC compressor at 90k-ish miles.

Sister in law has a 2011 currently with 190k on it. It’s starting to nickel and dime them so they’re shopping.

Biggest thing to me is that they are just CHEAP. They’re rattle traps, obviously made during the recession, with cheap components all the way around. Mechanically they’re great, but the interiors and the paint are just so poorly executed. I do know of all the issues people have mentioned above, so be aware of those. But the Rav 4 isn’t any better from my research either. Honestly, I cant think of a crossover of that vintage I would recommend.

FWIW, there’s zero reason to not entertain a Corolla/civic with snow tires. We live at the top of the wasatch mountains and drive lots in snow with snow tires and don’t bat an eye, AWD isn’t the end all be all when it’s wearing highway tires.

 

[insanelupus]

Many thanks for the help all!

 

[juju]

Honda made its name on small engines mated to manual transmissions. Dog any automatic transmission hard when you test drive. If it hiccups in the least, pass.

 

[7025Jack]

2007 with 248K and still going. Love it! Good luck with yours.