2019 Honda CR-V EX 1.5 turbo from North America

Summary:

Mix up

Faults:

Can't really say I had a problem.

General Comments:

I don't like when the motor is cold in winter; it will make some noise, and it does not warm up fast.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 4th April, 2020

7th Apr 2020, 15:44

This review is a perfect example of why this site needs a helpful/unhelpful rating system.

12th Apr 2020, 03:06

Interesting comment about the slow warmup. Some of the videos discussing the engine oil being diluted by fuel on the 2017-2018 models mention slow warmup as a potentially contributing factor to the oil contamination. Note that 2019 & 2020 models seem to be free of that problem, but it is interesting that you mention the slow warmup of the problematic earlier models is still present. It wouldn't hurt to engage the services of an oil analysis lab at the next oil change for peace of mind.

13th Apr 2020, 09:47

Did you speak with your dealership about this issue, and would you be willing to put the answer they gave you here?

10th Sep 2020, 21:14

The 1.5 turbo engine in the Civic and CR-V are prone to the oil dilution problem causing engine damage. This usually happens in very cold or very warm weather. There was a recall and lawsuit: https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2020/honda-oil-dilution-settlement-preliminarily-approved.shtml

11th Sep 2020, 11:28

Honda recalled all 1.5 turbo engines on Civic and CR-V from 2016-2019 for the gasoline leaking past the piston rings and into the oil pan, causing oil degradation and engine wear - and potential sudden failure: http://www.hondaproblems.com/oil-dilution/