Honda has been my go-to for both cars and motorcycles and neither has left me stranded. I purchased my 2012 gas CR-V, EX-L, AWD three years ago with 100k miles. I've since added another 45k miles essentially from USA coast-to-coast road trips with zero issues. With proper maintenance and proactively checking for error codes periodically, I've little doubt this will see 200k, I'll then make the decision to retain or sell.
It's nice to have a car that actually works, near all of the time, isn't it? While it provides a comfortable, somewhat engaging drive at the same time. It's also a rarity that the UK and US share such a popular car - so it's nice to have that in common. It's also very safe. I'm sure you'll see 200K. Thanks for sharing!
I had exactly the same car, but petrol auto. Had it 6 years, 90k miles, not a moments trouble, what car rated as the number 1 reliable SUv on british roads. It just works, tremendous piece of japanese engineering.
Good old CR-V. I saw a comment a while back saying that "reliability is underrated", and I couldn't agree more. Thanks for the What Car fact, that's super interesting, and well deserved!
I had an 11 plate diesel EX auto. I sold it two years ago with 115.000 miles on it and it still drove like new. Just changed the oil once a year. The only problem it had was a leaking power steering pipe. Incredible engineering.
"Incredible engineering" is a great way of describing the Honda CR-V. It's a no thrills workhorse with enough comfort to live with. Look after them and they'll look after you. Thanks for sharing!
220k bought for 1700quid no noises, creaks. Does turbo whistle a bit. Seats in good nick.ive had it for 4 years and the only things that have gone wrong are it needed drop links and the power steering pipe split. Ive done 35k in it. Happy and i’d have another no question.
We might be on route to revealing the overall most reliable car, being the CR-V? It must be up there. Thanks for sharing; I'm sure you could reach 300K if you wanted to!
Nice one! Reliability is certainly Honda's biggest selling point. You're probably right; as the Mk3s in good condition, that haven't been burnt out pulling caravans, become rarer, they will certainly hold their value, if not increase as you say. Good time to get one for anyone considering a Mk3!
I'm looking to buy a 2011 CRV 2.4L AT. Interior is a bit dirty and has over 100K on the odo. 2008-2011 CRV's seem to have oil burning issues and AC compressor issues (90% chance) along with other minor issues. Both pretty costly repairs. Been thinking long and hard if I should get it or not...
That's interesting, we don't have the 2.4 here, so maybe the oil issue is strictly this engine; where are you based? Most people go for the diesel of that age in the UK. As for the AC issue, not crucial here being cold most of the time! Is there a particular reason you need one, or is it just preference? Have you considered a FWD/AWD Mazda CX-5 (not diesel)?
This is what I've been hearing. No vehicle is going to be perfect though, but finding a low mileage CRV that's been taken care of, and you'll be ok. @@kristiankulseng3948
Had a 2013 version (4th gen) since new, treated myself when I retired and yes, I had a towbar fitted but only for my little trailer to take garbage to the tip. Splashed out on extras like side-steps and skid plates. Had a lot of travel plans that sadly never worked out with the result that now it just turned over 17K miles :-) Never skimped on servicing despite the low mileage. Service mechanic laughs at the mileage when I bring it in. Only issue has been the DPF getting blocked - understandable given the number of short trips, but I have that sorted now and even if it gets blocked again I can fix it myself. It's a great car to drive, comfortable with plenty of torque and amazingly quiet for a diesel. I won't be changing it any time soon unless it explodes or something.
As I was reading your comment I was hoping you were going to end by saying you were selling it so that I could buy it, haha. Great salesman and advocate of the brand and model. I'm glad you got the DPF sorted and that otherwise it's been dependable. Sounds like a keeper that will keep going and going. Thanks for your comment!
@@eddiearies I need to correct its reliability history, I forgot that last year I had injector number 4 changed because it was shorted out. It was thought this was causing excess fuel to be injected and thus responsible for the DPF getting blocked up. Car seemed to still run OK and no engine light was lit so I was still running it like that. I had the DPF cleaned 3 times in a row over 6 months prior to that and at that point was thinking of moving it on (£250 each time to have the DPF cleaned out) but thankfully all issues seem to be resolved now. I bought a Topdon Artidiag 600S OBD2 scanner to keep an eye on any future issues. When I thought of changing the CRV I honestly could not think of any other car I'd rather own!
@@chrislx2006 Damn DPF, that's why I chose the 2007 model. That's really good to know, especially as a viewer has just asked about the reliability of this model. Thanks for the information on it, and I'm glad it continues to serve you well. Thanks for sharing!
If you think its smoking too much first thing I would do is clean your EGR valve, every DPF or non DPF diesel Ive owned smoked less once the EGR was cleaned out. Check for splits in intercooler hoses. A fuel system/injector cleaner additive in the petrol tank would also be advised. Then change the diesel fuel and air filter. After that if its till smokes excessively do an injector leak off test to test each injector flow. Always fancied that Generation CRV, nice motor pal
Thank you very much for the advice, that's much appreciated. My suspicion is that the car was probably driven very tamely, for short trips and without too many revs with its last owner. After the first few months of ownership it hasn't smoked after some good runs and blasts. The fuel additive couldn't hurt, so a bottle of this should be a good prescription as you say. Thanks a lot, mate!
@@eddieariesMake sure you use good quality diesel also like Shell. I have a Mazda with the 2.2d engine and had some misfiring issues on occasion in the first year while using supermarket diesel. Have stuck to the std Shell (non super) diesel for the last 2 to 3 years and it hasn't misfired at all since. I do plenty of motorway miles on my commute also, which helps. Looking to buy a crv mk4 EX currently.
@@Merlex430 Thanks for the advice, supermarket fuel is convenient, but as you say, not the best. Well worth a few extra pence. Which Mazda do you have? Nice one, I was looking too as there's a big leap in interior finish and styling, but I got this low mileage 2007 for half the price!
I had a 6 with the 2.2 diesel engine and shifted it on after the dreaded timing chain issue had to be resolved...cost a pretty penny. Anyhow opted for an older honda with the 2.2cdti and can honestly say the Mazda and Honda engines are worlds apart...the Honda has so much more low down torque and is a far superior unit imo. We have an Frv Ex trim which we have now owned for 8 years and apart from normal maintenance the car has been faultless so much so that although we have discussed upgrading it on numerous occasions we have held on to it as its difficult to find a worthy replacement.
@@eddiearies Never under any circumstances purchase a Mazda with a 2.2 skyactive diesel engine.Just checkout MrNiceGuy youtube channel to see what I mean.This guy makes a living from fixing them. They suffer from Oil pressure issues, excess carbon build up, worn camshafts,chain problems, the list goes on...Avoid Avoid Avoid 😬 .The Mazda skyactive direct injection NA 2.0 petrol on the other hand are a peach and very reliable by all accounts
Um, thinking about Hoda - CRV for a long time, and I need to get rid of this Peug... that gave me so much trouble. Aiming for Petrol but, so few of them around my place (SE Europe). Is there anythink I should 'avoid'.. production year or motor or..something? Cheers!
That sounds like a wise move. 2007 was the first production year for this model of CR-V and they were reliable from the off. I would highly recommend the 2.2 diesel as they can go for 200,000+ miles with no DPF. I always like a manual too as there is less to go wrong. Most people seem to have a good experience regardless of engine and transmission, as seen in the comments, with only a few things to look out for with regards to maintenance and servicing. Happy hunting!
Are the Honda 1.6 D-Tech diesel engines reliable? I’m looking at a 2016 CRV with 90K miles. I know the older ones are robust but not sure about the later ones.
Check out @chrislx2006' comments. He has the same model and had few issues with the DPF due to short trips. Otherwise he seems happy with the car. Thanks for your comment!
@@JohnMcMahon. Tell me about it. That's why I went with the 2007 CR-V with no DPF. You could look at petrol CX-5s if you're looking 2016 but don't want the DPF issues?
I've a 2007 2.2 EXL 132000 miles. So comfortable when driving. 47 mpg on motorway 36 mpg local. 18 inch wheels make a difference. will be changing head unit from original to update it a bit. full service history from Honda so should last a few more miles.
You have good taste in cars! It sounds very similar to mine in numbers and history. Mileage is double mine, but I doubt you'd be able to tell with a Honda!
People dont know reliability until theyve gone 250k-400k miles without issues. I expect my 2009 crv drive train (now 190k) will make it to the 300k mark. It has some electrical hiccups and a failing ac clutch. I have had more reliablr
That's next level reliability - it's a shame more cars aren't this reliable. It reminds me of when BMW were in awe of Toyota's engineering processes during the Supra development. Even 200K is good. Most people seem to write their cars off as old after 80K in the UK!
i have the same CR-V with close to 200k miles! It has been an absolute blast. All i have done is a clutch and glow plugs! insanely reliable car.
That's testament if ever there was one. Here's to the next 100,000 miles!
Same for me, clutch and pressure relief valve
Honda has been my go-to for both cars and motorcycles and neither has left me stranded. I purchased my 2012 gas CR-V, EX-L, AWD three years ago with 100k miles. I've since added another 45k miles essentially from USA coast-to-coast road trips with zero issues. With proper maintenance and proactively checking for error codes periodically, I've little doubt this will see 200k, I'll then make the decision to retain or sell.
It's nice to have a car that actually works, near all of the time, isn't it? While it provides a comfortable, somewhat engaging drive at the same time. It's also a rarity that the UK and US share such a popular car - so it's nice to have that in common. It's also very safe. I'm sure you'll see 200K. Thanks for sharing!
I had exactly the same car, but petrol auto. Had it 6 years, 90k miles, not a moments trouble, what car rated as the number 1 reliable SUv on british roads. It just works, tremendous piece of japanese engineering.
Good old CR-V. I saw a comment a while back saying that "reliability is underrated", and I couldn't agree more. Thanks for the What Car fact, that's super interesting, and well deserved!
I had an 11 plate diesel EX auto. I sold it two years ago with 115.000 miles on it and it still drove like new. Just changed the oil once a year. The only problem it had was a leaking power steering pipe. Incredible engineering.
"Incredible engineering" is a great way of describing the Honda CR-V. It's a no thrills workhorse with enough comfort to live with. Look after them and they'll look after you. Thanks for sharing!
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Its one of those cars. Car guys grudgingly respect it and non car guys love it.
Absolutely. It's just a very very good car; nobody can deny. Surprisingly fun to drive too!
220k bought for 1700quid no noises, creaks. Does turbo whistle a bit. Seats in good nick.ive had it for 4 years and the only things that have gone wrong are it needed drop links and the power steering pipe split. Ive done 35k in it. Happy and i’d have another no question.
We might be on route to revealing the overall most reliable car, being the CR-V? It must be up there. Thanks for sharing; I'm sure you could reach 300K if you wanted to!
@@eddiearies I’m certainly going to try bud :)
My brother had the 2.0 petrol...incredible reiability..their prices are creeping up as word gets about.
Nice one! Reliability is certainly Honda's biggest selling point. You're probably right; as the Mk3s in good condition, that haven't been burnt out pulling caravans, become rarer, they will certainly hold their value, if not increase as you say. Good time to get one for anyone considering a Mk3!
I'm looking to buy a 2011 CRV 2.4L AT. Interior is a bit dirty and has over 100K on the odo. 2008-2011 CRV's seem to have oil burning issues and AC compressor issues (90% chance) along with other minor issues. Both pretty costly repairs. Been thinking long and hard if I should get it or not...
That's interesting, we don't have the 2.4 here, so maybe the oil issue is strictly this engine; where are you based? Most people go for the diesel of that age in the UK. As for the AC issue, not crucial here being cold most of the time! Is there a particular reason you need one, or is it just preference? Have you considered a FWD/AWD Mazda CX-5 (not diesel)?
If the oil has been changed regularly with full synthetic then i think you are ok
This is what I've been hearing. No vehicle is going to be perfect though, but finding a low mileage CRV that's been taken care of, and you'll be ok. @@kristiankulseng3948
Had a 2013 version (4th gen) since new, treated myself when I retired and yes, I had a towbar fitted but only for my little trailer to take garbage to the tip. Splashed out on extras like side-steps and skid plates. Had a lot of travel plans that sadly never worked out with the result that now it just turned over 17K miles :-) Never skimped on servicing despite the low mileage. Service mechanic laughs at the mileage when I bring it in. Only issue has been the DPF getting blocked - understandable given the number of short trips, but I have that sorted now and even if it gets blocked again I can fix it myself. It's a great car to drive, comfortable with plenty of torque and amazingly quiet for a diesel. I won't be changing it any time soon unless it explodes or something.
As I was reading your comment I was hoping you were going to end by saying you were selling it so that I could buy it, haha. Great salesman and advocate of the brand and model. I'm glad you got the DPF sorted and that otherwise it's been dependable. Sounds like a keeper that will keep going and going. Thanks for your comment!
@@eddiearies I need to correct its reliability history, I forgot that last year I had injector number 4 changed because it was shorted out. It was thought this was causing excess fuel to be injected and thus responsible for the DPF getting blocked up. Car seemed to still run OK and no engine light was lit so I was still running it like that. I had the DPF cleaned 3 times in a row over 6 months prior to that and at that point was thinking of moving it on (£250 each time to have the DPF cleaned out) but thankfully all issues seem to be resolved now. I bought a Topdon Artidiag 600S OBD2 scanner to keep an eye on any future issues. When I thought of changing the CRV I honestly could not think of any other car I'd rather own!
@@chrislx2006 Damn DPF, that's why I chose the 2007 model. That's really good to know, especially as a viewer has just asked about the reliability of this model. Thanks for the information on it, and I'm glad it continues to serve you well. Thanks for sharing!
If you think its smoking too much first thing I would do is clean your EGR valve, every DPF or non DPF diesel Ive owned smoked less once the EGR was cleaned out. Check for splits in intercooler hoses. A fuel system/injector cleaner additive in the petrol tank would also be advised. Then change the diesel fuel and air filter. After that if its till smokes excessively do an injector leak off test to test each injector flow. Always fancied that Generation CRV, nice motor pal
Thank you very much for the advice, that's much appreciated. My suspicion is that the car was probably driven very tamely, for short trips and without too many revs with its last owner. After the first few months of ownership it hasn't smoked after some good runs and blasts. The fuel additive couldn't hurt, so a bottle of this should be a good prescription as you say. Thanks a lot, mate!
@@eddieariesMake sure you use good quality diesel also like Shell. I have a Mazda with the 2.2d engine and had some misfiring issues on occasion in the first year while using supermarket diesel. Have stuck to the std Shell (non super) diesel for the last 2 to 3 years and it hasn't misfired at all since. I do plenty of motorway miles on my commute also, which helps. Looking to buy a crv mk4 EX currently.
@@Merlex430 Thanks for the advice, supermarket fuel is convenient, but as you say, not the best. Well worth a few extra pence. Which Mazda do you have? Nice one, I was looking too as there's a big leap in interior finish and styling, but I got this low mileage 2007 for half the price!
I had a 6 with the 2.2 diesel engine and shifted it on after the dreaded timing chain issue had to be resolved...cost a pretty penny. Anyhow opted for an older honda with the 2.2cdti and can honestly say the Mazda and Honda engines are worlds apart...the Honda has so much more low down torque and is a far superior unit imo. We have an Frv Ex trim which we have now owned for 8 years and apart from normal maintenance the car has been faultless so much so that although we have discussed upgrading it on numerous occasions we have held on to it as its difficult to find a worthy replacement.
@@eddiearies Never under any circumstances purchase a Mazda with a 2.2 skyactive diesel engine.Just checkout MrNiceGuy youtube channel to see what I mean.This guy makes a living from fixing them. They suffer from Oil pressure issues, excess carbon build up, worn camshafts,chain problems, the list goes on...Avoid Avoid Avoid 😬 .The Mazda skyactive direct injection NA 2.0 petrol on the other hand are a peach and very reliable by all accounts
I have the same in titanium with 19" wheels, bought it with 75k and its great. Love my CRV.
That sounds great; barely run in. Thanks for subscribing!
It's a great car, faultless for the last 2yrs. Just not looking forward to replacing the tyres... 😀
@@simonjohnpowell They must be up there with the Hilux when it comes to reliability. Honestly. They're big old things. Mine's wearing Dunlops.
@eddiearies I've got 3 different makes... I usually get a full set of toyo thrown on when I get a new car but 19" wheels put a spanner in the works...
@@simonjohnpowell I feel like all season tyres would suit this car, especially in the UK. I'd probably look at Bridgestone if replacing them.
Um, thinking about Hoda - CRV for a long time, and I need to get rid of this Peug... that gave me so much trouble.
Aiming for Petrol but, so few of them around my place (SE Europe). Is there anythink I should 'avoid'.. production year or motor or..something?
Cheers!
That sounds like a wise move. 2007 was the first production year for this model of CR-V and they were reliable from the off. I would highly recommend the 2.2 diesel as they can go for 200,000+ miles with no DPF. I always like a manual too as there is less to go wrong. Most people seem to have a good experience regardless of engine and transmission, as seen in the comments, with only a few things to look out for with regards to maintenance and servicing. Happy hunting!
Are the Honda 1.6 D-Tech diesel engines reliable? I’m looking at a 2016 CRV with 90K miles. I know the older ones are robust but not sure about the later ones.
Check out @chrislx2006' comments. He has the same model and had few issues with the DPF due to short trips. Otherwise he seems happy with the car. Thanks for your comment!
@@eddiearies thanks for the reply. I’m fed up with dpf issues in cars these days. 😕
@@JohnMcMahon. Tell me about it. That's why I went with the 2007 CR-V with no DPF. You could look at petrol CX-5s if you're looking 2016 but don't want the DPF issues?
watch for stretched timing chain circa 150k. I find mine the most chuckable of my cars and is my go to vehicle
She will keep chucking away for another 150+k
Thanks for the heads up. It's a weirdly engaging drive isn't it?
I've a 2007 2.2 EXL 132000 miles. So comfortable when driving. 47 mpg on motorway 36 mpg local. 18 inch wheels make a difference. will be changing head unit from original to update it a bit. full service history from Honda so should last a few more miles.
You have good taste in cars! It sounds very similar to mine in numbers and history. Mileage is double mine, but I doubt you'd be able to tell with a Honda!
Do check out my other film on the CR-V. There's another arriving this week too! czcams.com/video/n_AcVCyDB8I/video.html
It has 138 bhp not 150, the later idtec has 148.
@@neilcussons4744 You're quite right. I realised afterwards and wondered how long it would take for someone to notice. Thanks for correcting!
Wow, in the States, a 2011 has 180HP @@neilcussons4744
What did you do with James May and how'd you steal his voice?
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You should do stand-up, mate. Your delivery is lazy, but funny in a weird way 😊
Haha, thanks! I used to have a comedy magic live show. I swapped the magic for cars!
People dont know reliability until theyve gone 250k-400k miles without issues. I expect my 2009 crv drive train (now 190k) will make it to the 300k mark. It has some electrical hiccups and a failing ac clutch. I have had more reliablr
That's next level reliability - it's a shame more cars aren't this reliable. It reminds me of when BMW were in awe of Toyota's engineering processes during the Supra development. Even 200K is good. Most people seem to write their cars off as old after 80K in the UK!
What is this review of the old model 😂
It's still extremely popular, and going off of reliability, a great used purchase!