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My wife and I are thinking of trading in our car and maybe buy a new Honda SUV. What I would like to know if any one out there has one or may know some one that has one, and can tell me what is their opnion of the vehicle. I also have Avery close friend of mine that works on cars for a living. He told me he would suggest a Honda because he does not have them in the shop much at all and if they are in the shop most of the time it is minor repairs.
 
I have a 2013 Honda CR-V. It's not fancy with alot of bells and whistles, but I like it just fine. I don't drive much, I have barely 15,000 miles on it. All I've had done is a couple of oil changes.
 
I had a 2007 CR-V with the full navigation package. I loved it, except that the navigation updates were ridiculously expensive compared to other options. No maintenance headaches at all other than the normal maintenance.

Last December I replaced it with a 2016 CR-V -- a lot more bells and whistles have been added as standard in 9 years, but we didn't get the navigation package this time -- use stand-alone GPS and phone options instead. Love this one too.
 
We have a 2005 Honda Pilot EX-L with roughly 115K on it. No major issues to date. Considering another new Pilot when we get rid of this one.

I'd consider Honda to be the among the most reliable brands on the market. But, they're not interesting in any sense (looks, performance, etc). Interior quality, while on par with Toyota and other Asian brands, is sub-par, IMO. Sadly, even worse than some American makes. :eek:
 
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We bought our DS a Honda CRV last year and he loves it. No problem whatsoever so far.
 
I have a 2006 CR-V with 200K on it and going strong. Just standard maintenance from a local mechanic who I trust and says the car should be good for another 100K or more.

I like the CR-V over the other ones because the size is just right. Plenty of room for 5 adults to sit comfortably or to carry way too much stuff on timeshare trips while getting decent gas mileage. The remodel of later years made the car larger and the gas mileage smaller. I like my version's outside tire that makes it very easy to attach a bike carrier and to open the trunk while the bike is attached. The later versions had the trunk opening up which provides better coverage in the rain.

The only negative is I don't like the way the seat hits the back of my legs. I use an inflatable seat cushion that changes the angle and it works fine.

Sue
 
I recently had to replace a car (threw a rod) and looked at a lot of 2016 small SUV's.

Each one had some issue that made it less than perfect:
...Mazda CX5 -- the seats were hard as rocks, like concrete.
...Chevy Equinox -- acceptable, but plain, dull & boring.
...Nissan Rouge -- under-powered, could hear engine struggle.
...VW Tiguan -- fun to drive, but my mechanic said stay-away, repairs expensive.
...Honda CR-V -- messy dash: dual screen and under-screen CD player was weird.
...Toyota Rav4 -- light-weight, subject to high winds and semi's on the interstate.

In the end, we went with the Toyota Rav4.
It had a quiet cabin, sensible dash, smooth transmission, and good MPG.
<just my 2 cents>
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Well my next car is going to be a Tesla (I'm on the waiting list for the Model 3) but currently I have a Honda.

It's true that Hondas are mechanically very good cars. They last a long time and when they need repairs or maintenance it's often inexpensive. I have had no issues with my Honda. It's a very good car that has served me well. HOWEVER...

I'm extremely disappointed in how they handled the Takata airbag recall and that's one reason I will not be getting another Honda. They stalled on replacing defective airbags. These airbags not only don't inflate correctly to save you in a crash - they literally become a grenade and can kill you. When I received my notice - late in the game may I add, because they chose to send out recalls in waves - two dealerships in town tried giving me the runaround about a rental vehicle and lied to me about the situation. If you read about it, it's very scary.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/honda-...eaths-injuries-from-exploding-airbag-recalls/

http://blog.caranddriver.com/massiv...now-including-full-list-of-affected-vehicles/
 
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I have 2000 CR-V with 120000 miles on it. After 15+ years of usage, the only thing I've done is regular maintenance and new tires. I've done all the maintenance at dealership once a year, maybe a year and half. The highest bill was $780 once changing every oil/fluid bumper to bumper.

No problem at all and I love it. Will definitely consider another CR-V few years when this one doesn't run.
 
I have a 2013 Honda CRV. Basic model. Have 15,300 miles on it. Right now we only use it for our timeshare vacations and weekend outings, which are very rare. So far so good. the brakes always sound a bit of a brake noise- not sure why- unless it's because it sits in the garage and maybe some surface rust builds on there- not sure.. Also, going down Mt. Mansfield the brakes heated up and we had to pull over to cool them off. Never had that with out 2004 RAV 4- still going string with almost 196,000 miles on it.

Several people at work have Honda Pilots and really love them as well.
 
My Daughter bought a new 2016 Honda Pilot EX-L AWD a few months ago. She loves it. They take it off road as well as normal commuting and travel.
 
I have a 2010 Pilot w/ 95K miles, and have never had any mechanical repair; only regularly scheduled maintenance and tires. I would likely get another Honda, but I do agree with Elan -- the interior quality is a little disappointing.

At just over 30K miles, the center console arm rest developed a "bubble", but that was replaced under warranty. A couple of months ago I had to get the driver's door arm rest recovered, since the factory covering was so thin it just wore through. The guy at the auto upholstery shop said it is a common problem w/ Hondas.

Kurt
 
We had two CRVs. A 2005 that DH totaled and walked away from, and a 2007 to replace it. No problems with either. Last yr I decided I wanted a car with all the new tech safety features. Almost bought a 2015 CRV until a Google search identified significant vibration problems in most but not all of the 2015 CRVs. It was on the Wash DC news and in the Post. Honda made a video saying they were aware of the issue and was thinking about it.

Other cars had other kinds of issues. I have a truck, so really didn't need a big car. Made an emotional decision to get an Infinity QX 50. A year later I really love this car.
 
We were all set to buy a 2016 CRV until I read an article about the new transmission that vibrates a lot and makes noise. Just google that and lots to see.

The Pilot is a great car, but big. The HRV is new this year but really small. I thought it was underpowered.
 
Love our Subaru Outback 3.6L It is our 3rd Subaru in 5 years. First was a Legacy 2.0 limited, absolutely loved it but wanted a SUV. Kept the Legacy - passed down to my son and was T-boned on the driver side. Car was thrown across the cross junction by someone running the light, car was totalled but he walked away with no major injury. The passenger in the offending car was put on a stretcher in taken away in an ambulance.

We bought an Outback 3.6L Limited 2013 back then and a couple of years later we decided to have Eyesight function and traded in for a 2015 Outback 3.6 Limited last year.

Best value car brand, great handling, 4WD, Safety, etc.

Go take a look at Subaru and test drive one. We bought the Legacy after we test drove one and was blown away by the handling, safety rating and pricing/value.

They have 3 lines of SUVs, Crosstrek, Forester and Outback.
 
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VegasBella said:
... I'm extremely disappointed in how they handled the Takata airbag recall and that's one reason I will not be getting another Honda. They stalled on replacing defective airbags. These airbags not only don't inflate correctly to save you in a crash - they literally become a grenade and can kill you. When I received my notice - late in the game may I add, because they chose to send out recalls in waves - two dealerships in town tried giving me the runaround about a rental vehicle and lied to me about the situation. If you read about it, it's very scary.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/honda-...eaths-injuries-from-exploding-airbag-recalls/

http://blog.caranddriver.com/massiv...now-including-full-list-of-affected-vehicles/
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The news and reputation hit to Honda are well known. However, not all Honda airbags subject to the recall turn into grenades. We were T-boned on the driver side by a teenager running a red light in 2006. All the airbags in our 2005 Honda Accord functioned as intended - including the steering wheel. Sara suffered some sideways whiplash but we were otherwise uninjured.
 
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jacknsara said:
The news and reputation hit to Honda are well known. However, not all Honda airbags subject to the recall turn into grenades. We were T-boned on the driver side by a teenager running a red light in 2005. All the airbags in our 2005 Honda Accord functioned as intended. Sara suffered some sideways whiplash but we were otherwise uninjured.
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The airbag in question is the steering wheel bag, not the side curtain one deployed from a side impact.

We have a 2007 CRV and are still awaiting replacement, every time I call the dealer the parts are on order. They try to get me to trade it in every time I go in for service, I just laugh at them. Its got 130,000 miles, they might give me $5 trade value.


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jacknsara said:
The news and reputation hit to Honda are well known. However, not all Honda airbags subject to the recall turn into grenades. We were T-boned on the driver side by a teenager running a red light in 2005. All the airbags in our 2005 Honda Accord functioned as intended. Sara suffered some sideways whiplash but we were otherwise uninjured.
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I had a 2013 CR-V that was totaled in an accident. We were hit, not head on, but in the passenger front. The engine was pushed in very far, totaling the vehicle. The auto body man told us that the air bags should have deployed, given the front end damage. They did not.
 
When buying a SUV, you need to decide on the size you need and go after the best in that size. I loved my Honda Accord Crosstour that I just sold, but Consumer Reports gives high scores to Subaru, Toyota, Mazda and even Nissan is pretty good. Reliability is up on most car companies, but so is price. We bought a Mazda CX-5 because of the small turn radius and safety features like the blind side monitors and cross tradfic sensor in the back up camera. It was better than the Honda system. But the new audio system is more complex and not as good as Toyota or Honda.
 
I'm also on the Tesla Model 3 waiting list! :D

In the meantime, I drive a Honda Element, a 2006 with almost 170,000 miles. It's been ridiculously reliable, almost silly how reliable actually. The only problems have been: needed new spark plugs one time, needed a new battery another time, and once I hit a deer and needed repair. Otherwise, just routine maintenance. It's also spacious, lots of leg room for back seat sitters, and does well in the snow. Yes, interior decor could be nicer, but I got it for muddy dogs since you can hose it out, so decor was not a top priority.

As for the Takata recall, it depends on the state / city, not the dealer. I heard on NPR this week that some dealers around the country have tons of airbags in stock, while others don't and won't for a long time, and that it will take years to manufacture enough airbags to replace all the faulty ones. On that note, here in Utah my airbag was replaced almost immediately.

VegasBella said:
Well my next car is going to be a Tesla (I'm on the waiting list for the Model 3) but currently I have a Honda.

It's true that Hondas are mechanically very good cars. They last a long time and when they need repairs or maintenance it's often inexpensive. I have had no issues with my Honda. It's a very good car that has served me well. HOWEVER...

I'm extremely disappointed in how they handled the Takata airbag recall and that's one reason I will not be getting another Honda. They stalled on replacing defective airbags. These airbags not only don't inflate correctly to save you in a crash - they literally become a grenade and can kill you. When I received my notice - late in the game may I add, because they chose to send out recalls in waves - two dealerships in town tried giving me the runaround about a rental vehicle and lied to me about the situation. If you read about it, it's very scary.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/honda-...eaths-injuries-from-exploding-airbag-recalls/

http://blog.caranddriver.com/massiv...now-including-full-list-of-affected-vehicles/
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sptung said:
Love our Subaru Outback 3.6L It is our 3rd Subaru in 5 years. First was a Legacy 2.0 limited, absolutely loved it but wanted a SUV. Kept the Legacy - passed down to my son and was T-boned on the driver side. Car was thrown across the cross junction by someone running the light, car was totalled but he walked away with no major injury. The passenger in the offending car was put on a stretcher in taken away in an ambulance.

We bought an Outback 3.6L Limited 2013 back then and a couple of years later we decided to have Eyesight function and traded in for a 2015 Outback 3.6 Limited last year.

Best value car brand, great handling, 4WD, Safety, etc.

Go take a look at Subaru and test drive one. We bought the Legacy after we test drove one and was blown away by the handling, safety rating and pricing/value.

They have 3 lines of SUVs, Crosstrek, Forester and Outback.
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+1 for the Subaru
 
DW used to have a 2010 Honda Pilot Touring and it gave us a lot of problems.

It was replaced by a Volvo XC90 Inscription with all the bells and whistles and she loves it. She will only replace it with a Tesla.
 
The Honda CRV has a very uncomfortable back seat. I know because Rick and I sit in the back seat of our friends' CRV, and it's miserable. Rick always tries to drive our car, so we don't get put in that back seat. Every now and then, he loses the battle, and we are stuck back there again.
 
SmithOp said:
The airbag in question is the steering wheel bag, not the side curtain one deployed from a side impact.

We have a 2007 CRV and are still awaiting replacement, every time I call the dealer the parts are on order. They try to get me to trade it in every time I go in for service, I just laugh at them. Its got 130,000 miles, they might give me $5 trade value.


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Didn't Honda provide you with a free rental car? Our Honda Ridgeline was recalled a couple months ago for the air bags. They said they wouldn't have the parts until this summer. They have supplied us with a free rental vehicle of our choice from Enterprise and told us not to drive the Ridgeline.
 
John Cummings said:
Didn't Honda provide you with a free rental car? Our Honda Ridgeline was recalled a couple months ago for the air bags. They said they wouldn't have the parts until this summer. They have supplied us with a free rental vehicle of our choice from Enterprise and told us not to drive the Ridgeline.
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No information on a free rental in the recall letter and the dealer didn't inform us of that option, I'll have to check, thanks!


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