1999 Honda CR-V LX review from North America
"Dependable low cost SUV with great resale"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine sensor went out at 6,000 while on a trip.
All painted plastic parts (grill & read hatch cover) need repainted as the paint is wearing out.
All exterior rubber and plastic trim is aging very quickly and getting hazy. Engine shakes on acceleration and transmission clunks and slips from low to second. Honda dealer where CR-V was purchased new refused to find anything wrong with the vehicle while it was still under warranty.
Honda Customer Service is the worst!
General comments?
Consumer Reports rates this vehicle better than average in every category. I bought the Cr-V after driving every small SUV made during 1999.
Very easy to drive and park. Good driving position. Reasonably confortable seats. Folding down the rear seats are a hassle. Rear door design is inconvenient. Window and door lock control locations are very confusing. Storage drawer under the passenger seat falls out every time. Honda corrected all these flaws on the new 2002+ CR-V.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Stanza GXE |
| Date of Entry | 14th August, 2003 |