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2005 Honda CR-V consumer reviews

$20,195–$21,395 MSRP range
side view of 2005 CR-V Honda
(69 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.7
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Most reliable car I've ever owned

Best car, I used it for 150 thousand mile and no issues. It would probably go for another 100 thousand. Very reliable and comfortable family car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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It adjust to fit everyone.

I love it. It adjust to fit every driver in my family perfectly. We all love it. Have made several long trips in it an have had absolutely no trouble at all. From the summer heat in Florida to the snow covered hills in Tennessee it goes great and it's just front wheel drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This is the most reliable car I have ever owned!

I love my car. I've had it for 12 yrs and have had no engine trouble only normal wear and tear (tires battery oil change etc). It's comfortable, the right size not big and bulky. The a/c is ice cold the heat get really hot. Seat are comfortable and everything is at your finger tips.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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great practical small SUV

Love the Honda CRV. Great size, cheap and easy to fix. Timing chain, and very roomy for the size. Only issue was the airbag recall, which was fixed promptly by the dealership at no cost.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Small suv with mid size suv space

pros ; If you looking for safe little suv, 2005 and up honda crv provides many things. It has stability control, 5 speed auto, all the air bags just as same as 2014 Crv. It has 8.1" ground clearance, not like new ones 5-6". Cons; Interior is very noisy. Looses some momentum uphill.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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So Reliable. Best First Car.

This car was the first car that I ever had and it has proven its worth every day that I have driven it. Never had any serious issues with the car at all, minus the occasional brake and oil change. It has been running for 12 years with almost 200-Thousand miles and it could still run for another 5 years!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best purchase I've ever made!

I bought my '05 Honda CR-V in 2012 used with 53,000 miles on it. Now in 2017, I'm approaching 200,000 miles! I drive more than 500 miles a week and outside of regular maintenance the CR-V has taken every mile in stride! I love the fact that it has a manual transmission, it's a very fun car to drive, and I will always recommend it to anyone who asks!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good vehicle

I have owned a 2005 CRV EX since new, and it has 132,000 miles on it. The car has been an absolutely reliable vehicle, with zero problems beyond the normal wear and tear items. My only complaints are; the seats are just too darn firm, the headlight bulbs are a real pain to change, and the interior noise is a bit much. For those who complain about towing with CRV's, you should have done better research. These vehicles were never intended to be tow vehicles. The 1500 lb rating dictates drive train and/or engine modifications. Overall, my Honda CRV has met my expectations.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great SUV

We just bought an '05 Honda CR-V because we bought 2 years ago an '03 CR-V and we love it. The '03 is an AWD that we use in Winter up in VT. The '05 is a FWD as we don't need AWD here in FL. Love them both. NATURALLY, Honda makes outstanding reliable cars. We are still driving also our '97 Odyssey with 148K miles and no major problems ever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Care I've Ever Owned, By Far!

I bought my CRV new and drove it just a couple hundred miles short of 200,000 before an accident took it off the road forever. I was heartbroken. In all the time I drove it, I had only a few minor repairs and fully expected to get 300,000 miles out of it. It was reliable, safe, solid, roomy and fun to drive. I am replacing it with another CRV. What a great value!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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