2004 Honda CR-V consumer reviews

This is a great vehicle, I own a AWD and have owned it for 13 years and up until this last year have had zero problems. I have done 174 k. I would buy another one in a heartbeat... Great in the snow/rain...

Read about A/C problems but so far it has been working pretty well with now loss of cooling or probs

I've had my CRV since I bought it used in 2008 with around 30,000 miles. Now, it's at over 107,000 miles and the compressor just blew. Honda is absolutely zero help, when clearly this is a common problem with these cars. In the economy that we've found ourselves in, I cannot pay $3500 to get this problem fixed, nor can I trade in my car when its trade in value is below $5000 with the compressor gone. Do not purchase a CRV, especially the early ones. Honda knows it has a huge problem with its compressors yet will not fix them unless you have a warranty, which expires at 36,000 miles - a point most drivers would have reached by 2008.

I own both a 2004 & 2005 Honda CR-V EX. The 04 was made in GB and I have had a number of major problems including 2 A/C units costing over $2000each. I found that this is a common problem on 04-06 Honda CR-V's that Honda refuses to admit that there is a manufactures/design problem. The 05 with the same 93K miles on the car was built in Japan and has had 0 problems.

I like my CR-V it drives well, reliable, roomy. It meets my expectation and also has great resale value.

Bought the 04 CRV-EX new and after 7yrs /140K miles, it's still a great car. I love my 5spd manual, but am finally ready to move to an automatic. Decent fuel economy (~28mpg) and it's a rugged but comfortable car for longer trips. No major service issues in 7yrs of constant use. Great cargo capacity, we've hauled full loads of firewood and also easily load 2 kayaks on roof.

We finally settled on a Honda CRV, model year 2004. We actually were looking for a model year 2007, but the CRV was so popular that we were priced out of the market. The good news is that the first dealer that I went to called me back 5 weeks later. He had just received a trade in that fit our needs to a "T". I test drove the car and loved it, and bought it right away. I would recommend the All Wheel Drive model if available, because it gives a better feel of the road.

It is the most reliable car I have ever owned, never given any issues. Handles very well in the snow...

Super reliable. Have owned for years and have never had a single issue. Great on gas. I have the 5 speed and its very peppy. Great in the snow. Does seem like it needs a 6th gear since at 60+ mph it seems the trans is pegged or sounds wound out. In saying that it does still have lots of power 60+ mph but its at 3100 rpm and noisey. Other thn that best car i have ever owned (have owned 20+ cars).

this is one of the best small size suv's on the road! i have had my crv for over two years now and love it! it has been really reliable to me. she handles well in the snow, very good on gas and is comfortable.