Honda CR-V RM (2012-2016)

Wonderful car and wonderful dealership – What can I say, the CR-V RE Luxury is SUCH a nice car to drive. We bought an older car (2012 model) because we dont do a lot of driving any more and needed a car my wife and I can both drive and as she is tiny and I am huge, it wasnt easy to find one we could both handle and fit into. This particular car was almost immaculate with barely a mark… Read more

on it and runs so quietly it is just a p[pleasure to drive. The RE Luxury model has all the bells and whistles including heated front seats for cold mornings, fog lamps, leather seats and door trim, a 6 stack CD player and a sun roof that magically becomes a moon roof after the sun sets!!!

But it is the drive that is what makes this car one of the best we have owned. So smooth on the road and so easy to handle with excellent space behind the wheel for a larger person and yet the ability for the seat to move forward and up enough for a smaller driver to still be able to see over the dashboard and through the back window.

For what it is worth, the dealer who supplied the car (Country Cars in Port Macquarie) was absolutely brilliant, giving a great trade on our old car and lowering the purchase price enough to get us into this perfect car.

It isnt often that car buying is such a positive experience but 5 stars is not enough for this dealer and this excellent car

Poor quality of build and parts – If your reading this and thinking of purchasing a Honda DONT! They are not as good as they used to be. The quality of build and parts are disappointing. After sales service is patchy depending on what dealer you go to. In short, buy a Lexus, Toyota or Mazda. This is a summary of my 5 years of ownership. I bought this car brand new from Larke… Read more

Hoskins Honda Homebush (now Suttons) with full options and all accessories in the brochure and added dealership offers. Shopped around for the right price then settled on $48k. Which is steep, but I did get the luxury version, fully optioned with ADAS and all accessories.

Doesn’t come with boot tray protector (needed - trust me) and bonnet protector are a must as the paint is soft as! Shortly after I picked it up, went for a drive down to Melbourne I noticed large chips out of the bonnet paintwork, which I don’t remember going through loose stones and didn’t go through unsurfaced roads.

Had front speaker housing and speaker replaced twice and rattle out of front passenger side door looked at twice. Dealer claimed to have replaced parts and fixed problems but they didn’t. Got Honda Australia involved and they gave the dealer a kick up the butt and then they fixed the speaker housing but not rattle.

In short, the car is ok, not great considering it’s top spec for the model, service from Honda Australia when I flagged the problems was amazing. The dealer was terrible. They have only now fixed some problems I’ve had since I picked it up new in 2015 - it’s now 2018. Still can’t believe that the dealer broke the front passenger seat front tweeter cover and just glued it back together, so on the first hot day after I picked up my car it fell off. After I had to wait 6 months for the part to be shipped from Japan (which was nonsense as they didn’t even replace the part, just glued it onto my car).

Don’t buy from Larke Hoskins, now called Sutton’s Homebush Honda. There dealer servicing section is terrible!

Cruise Control speed limiter only works on uphill or completely flat. Any decline, even the slightest angle, and I’ll be going 80km in a 60km zone. Even with the cruise control speed limiter on!

Persistent cabin rattle in front left (passenger seat / door) area. I have had since brand new still there. Despite 2 dealers looking into it. At my expense. Sutton’s had my car for a whole day then the mechanic took me for a drive, didn’t go above 30km (drove really slow) and didn’t notice knocking. Driving home from dealership (going 60km) and knocking was still there. Dodgy guys... poor form.

Infotainment system is clunky and dated. Looking at ways to replace as unit heats up a lot anyway and on hot days, I get scared of fire danger as it runs that hot! Maps cannot be updated and is now unusable. Paying extra for GPS was a waste of money.

UPDATE: September 2018 @ 70,000km: Alternator completely failed and needed to be replaced. It was only 4 years old and cost me $1600 to replace and fit. The Air Compressor also had failed and also needed to be replaced. $2400 to replace and fit. None of this was covered by Honda or the dealer. Battery replaced as well, $300 because the faulty alternator (apparently) had wrecked it. All OEM tyres due for replacement (Dunlop SP Maxx 050). Replaced with Pirelli Scorpion All Seasons $2000.

UPDATE: November 2019 @ 85,000km: New Alternator has failed and needs to be replaced AGAIN. Lasted 14 months - official Honda part, all work done by dealer service department. Battery is wrecked and replaced as well. Replaced with a $400 Optima battery. New Alternator is on order through Great Western Honda. Another $1600 that I have to spend. Left passenger side lane watch mirror camera stopped working. No damage or impact. Quoted $1100 to replace.

NOTE: I’ve had my car for 5 years now. Spent over $12,000 in servicing and parts replacement so far. At this rate I’m scared of how much the next 5 years of ownership is going to cost me. I want to sell it, but ethically I don’t want to just offload problems on to someone else. As far as usage goes, I don’t drive it hard and don’t have any devices charging off it, not even phones, cameras or GPS’s. This will be my last Honda and last non-electric vehicle.

Best car I've ever owned – We've just sold our 2013 (MY2014) Honda CR-V 2.4litre petrol AWD after nine years ownership, and just over 200,000 kilometers. For functionality, durability, and driveability, it has been, without question, the best car I've ever owned - and that's in more than 40 years of car ownership. Even allowing for the compromises made for an SUV, it has… Read more

still been an outstanding vehicle. I have been absolutely delighted with owning it.

Although it had an AWD capability, this was only ever put to use on one occasion (transitting about ten kilometers of very deep, soft sand) and it performed very well; that is to say, with four adults on board we could have easily become bogged, but the AWD kicked in and dragged us through. Without even deflating the tyres. Impressive.

But that is not it's forte. There are seriously better off road vehicles available, if that is your thing. The CR-V is at its best on made roads and in the urban jungle. Even as a country tourer it excelled. Our car racked up many of its kilometers on day long trips (600 kilometers each way) back and forth to the country visiting family. Not the most comfortable car, by far, however, with a full load it rode well, was economic (7L/100k average), and we'd arrive at our destination in good shape with little travel fatigue.

In the urban environment, the CR-V was the perfect 'workhorse'; be it the school run, grocery shopping, towing a trailer, commuting, it just rose to the challenge and delivered. Good manoeuvrability, good visibility, good performance when needed, and all delivered in an unstressed and competent manner.

Reliability, in the well deserved tradition of Honda's, was near perfect over its 200,000 kilometers. The only issue we had was an electrical 'gremlin' resulting in the battery running flat several times. This was traced to a faulty relay for the air conditioning power (it failed to switch off, even after the engine was stopped, hence the flat battery). Very easily repaired with a new (aftermarket) relay replacing the dud in the fuse box - literally a five minute task, and the fuse box even has its own fuse pullers to make the job so easy.

We adhered reasonably closely to the recommended service intervals, but didn't necessarily use the Honda dealership. This was largely a matter of cost once the car was out of warranty. Servicing costs vary widely across the industry and 'shopping around' is recommended. Some minor items, like cabin air filters and engine air filters, I did myself and saved a fortune doing so. These are simple tasks, and the Honda is so well designed, it would be difficult to get it wrong. And there are myriad on-line videos to show you what to do if you're not normally given to DIY mechanical work.

Consumables were exceptional - tyres were changed at 80,000, and 160,000 kilometers. Even then, they were only at the first wear indicators. We generally ran the tyres at slightly above (about 2 psi) recommended pressure without getting a harsh ride or excessive road noise. Brake pads were not replaced until 200,000 kilometers, and the disks themselves were just skimmed as they were hardly worn. The tyre and brake wear - which is good by any measure - is a reflection of the amount of long distance driving done, as well as the fairly modest demands we made of the car when city driving.

Had we not had a need for a bigger vehicle - we now have a people mover - we had anticipated keeping the Honda for a good few years more, and many thousands of kilometers longer. Come the time to downsize again, we will seriously consider what is on offer from Honda.

Great Car, 100000kms and no issues – We have the top of the range vti-l with leather and paddle shifters, and use this car as our daily commute for work, kids, shopping, holidays...very comfortable, reliable, steering is amazing. Most recommended to any family, sporty, great acceleration when needed, good on fuel even with 91 or 94. Appsolutely love it! Show details

Just a car – Car used for personnel use, used every day,car is serviced on time all the time no issues with the car at all, extras very hard to find unless genuine ones Show details

what a great car have not had any issues with it whatsoever – bought this brand new 2015 2.4 limited edition from tynan honda. in all the years i have owned this all i have needed replaced was the battery - apart from that nothing else. did the servicing myself religiously; quite easy to service too and cheap. there is nothing exciting about this car it is like a washing machine it does it's job but that is… Read more

all that i can ask for. very roomy, looks good, high clearance too and very spacious. brake pads haven't even been replaced. i expect to own this car until it dies. great job honda

What a car! – I purchased a Honda crv 4 years ago, very reliable car, great for outdoor, comfortable, lots of room, I only contacted the support team once but they were very helpful Show details ·  1

I love this car – My car will be 4 years in July. I have never been so happy with a car. So happy I'm keeping it longer. I have never had an issue with it. And it has all the bells and whistles whilst being great on petrol. Show details

Amazing car! – The driving experience has been fulfilling and satisfactory! If I had to change something, it would be the dash board and the LCD display which was better in the Mazda 3 we had before this. The interiors are very spacious & that's a bonus :) I would recommend this model to all my friends!  Show details

I love my car – Awesome car, plenty of room, fuel saving. comfortable ride. easy easy to drive. the height is perfect too. We were tossing between RAV4 or CRV. So glad we made our decision on CR-V I've had this car now for 3 years with no regrets. Only thing is the multimedia console which is quite outdated but with the new CRV, they have done an upgrade with iphone connectivity and such. Would drive the same car again.  Show details

Suitable for a woman – when I got a recommendation this car, 2015 CRV, from the sales person, I was not sure because it is a very big size to drive for a woman, I thought. However, once you drive this car, you can feel very light and easy to drive. It is the first advantage. Moreover, it is beneficial as it is a fuel-efficient with eco system. I have Matsuda 3, too. I… Read more

pay both car with same fuel costs despite of different size, which is fantastic experience for me. My car is white one, but I don't like the all of features such as design and color. But it is my favorite car ever.

Perfect car – Perfect family car. Bought when they had the limited edition. Lane change assist camera is the best function I ever had. Front and reverse sensor and camera makes parking a breeze. Love the design of the car - more than the newer ones. Fuel efficiency could be bette but happy overall.  Show details

I love my Honda! – I'd only had five cars in my life and the models were Toyota Corolla, Diahatsu Rocky, Diahatsu Sirion, Diahatsu Terios and Hyundai Getz. So I felt that at the ripe old age of none-of-your-business it was time for a change. I recently became a part of a blended relationship with three children under 18 to cart around so we (the new man and I)… Read more

began to look for a car that drove like a small car but handles itself like a larger one with comfort. I really only test drove one car - that was my black 2014 CRV, who I affectionately call Bubba. Bubba impressed me from the get go and I didn't look back from there. Since then Bubba has been our touring car with trips to Tasmania, the Blue Mountains, several North Coast and Batemans Bay trips (we're on the South Coast) and he has handled magnificently. There are ample charging ports for the stuck to the phone teens and the IPad charger dock in the second glovebox is a blessing. There is room for three in the back without an issue and my 6 foot partner has plenty of leg room. Bubba handles like a dream and parking is an ease with the reversing warning beeper. I would have liked to invest in the luxury model to get a reversing camera though but hey, you deal. Only let down is the soft quality of the paintwork. lf you leave bird poop on the paint too long it eats away at it. That's a downer for me. I would, however, recommend this car for those transitioning from a smaller car (like I did from a Getz) to a mid size SUV. Also getting items like bumper protectors, car seat covers and the like is a hassle as many of those items are not stock. Couldn't get a bumper protector at all and had to order in seat covers. Replacement windscreen washers are pricy as you have to buy the entire head of the wiper as well... sets you back a pretty penny. Final minus is the in screen navigation, which mine was upgraded too, once installed it seems flimsy on the reception with regular drops out of stations we can get with a standard radio and aerial and android phone will not save details of downloaded phone book to it so I have to install phone book every time.

Disappointment – Do your research before buying as you will not be made fully aware of problematic items buy sales people 1/ Fuel economy is 11.5 lt/100km. (13+lt/100km city 9-lt/100km highway with ECO activated) 2/ Using ECO and cruise control will annoy following traffic probably more than you. Power drop off is dramatic with only a slight incline… Read more

slowing the vehicle.

3/ Fuel tank is too small, especially with poor fuel economy.

4/ If you have a puncture, you cannot put two new tyres on one axle if the other axle has tyres with 20,000 km

wear. This can result in destroying your differential. (You won’t find this in the small print.)

5/ I traded in an 8 year old car a bought a new CRV with 20 year old air conditioning. At best it is adequate, but

not nearly as good as my old car.

6/ I bought a limited edition vehicle which was delivered without the limited edition badge highlighted in the

glossy brochure as a feature. It was almost a year after I purchased the vehicle that I decided I should get

this badge on the car. I took the car to Honda who perhaps understandably reacted as though I might be

trying something dodgy but conceded that yes it should have a badge. After assurances that it would be

sorted, I am still waiting over a month later.

For the record, my previous vehicle was a Honda Accord which I was very happy with and was the main reason I bought another Honda.

Fantastic Car All Round & Cheap to Maintain – My CRV is now a few years old and I can safely say that it was a great decision to purchase it. The car drives very smoothly and has maintained a 9.9l/100k fuel efficiency which is pretty decent for an SUV. Plenty of useful features such as the storage compartments and makes good use of the dashboard. My only complaints are that the car system… Read more

doesn't work great with Android phones compared to iOS and the air conditioning temperature control isn't fantastic. Apart from that the car has been cheap to maintain and it hasn't had a single issues as far as driving experience.

Good all rounder, quality finish – We have the 2.4 litre 4WD version. In short, it does everything well, but is perhaps not a class-leader in any area? True to reputation, it's very well finished, and feels like quality inside. It's a nice place to be, and feels better made than some other popular SUVs. It's super-practical. Plenty of room, nice to sit in the rear (for adults)… Read more

and good space in the boot area. Lots of handy options. The two rear camera's are handy, and folding mirrors and the auto-dimming rear mirror is a must - esp the auto dim mirror - all cars should have one! The audio system is ok, a little finicky really.

On a trip it's great. The tank size is not very large and a limiting factor perhaps. The motor has plenty of go but not much torque. Any hill will see it change down but this is just an observation really. Around town our economy I would rate as ordinary. On a trip it's great, but most things are. Keyless entry is great of course, and it doesn't have stop start which I think is fabulous as I don't like that. It requires a service every six months, which is not so good. But, Honda are good to deal with so I can live with that.

I think it's better than an X-trail, better than the Korean options and better than a Forester. I would guess the Mazda CX5 is better but I haven't driven one. As a used buy I would recommend one, although the economy in heavy traffic might be a drawback. In moderate traffic it's fine. A nice looking car and easy to live with in the real world. Actually I’ve just taken it down to three stars based on its performance with four people onboard. It needs more torque!

It's alright price – It's good services and good price, have everything I need for my family, not too far from my house, but take more fuels than others car. Cheap price compare to Toyota. Plenty of rooms inside the car. Interior look nice I will recommend to my friend. Anyway reasonable price for my budget to buy this car  Show details

Looks good but a tad sluggish – This has heaps of internal space and a huge boot but the motor is sluggish as compared to something like the CX5. I enjoyed driving this car for three years but I wanted more oomph so I traded it. I'd probably buy another one if they upgraded the engine. Headroom and legroom is good. And a few years later I wish I’d kept it. Expensive mistake on my part. CX5 is lovely but too small Show details

Love it – We bought it to accommodate our new born son and his pram. We took the car in the morning & drove off to Sydney from Melbourne straightaway. It was such a fun ride. Honda CRV is affordable. We bought the CRV instead of the HRV because of the boot space. We are currently on a capped service of $229 every 6 months. Highly recommend.  Show details

Why did they remove the picnic table? – There is nothing about the new CRV not to love....except the sad loss of the picnic table. Oh here we go again....I have said all I need to say in 17 words and I'm expected to waffle on for another 11 words, adding nothing worthwhile to my highly complimentary review.  Show details

Viberstion while in an ideal position – I am having Honda CRV VTI L Nov 2012(13) model. 50k in odometer. When I stop the car in the signal, I can feel the vibration (especially when the Ac is on) in my gear , steering, seat (massage) as well as in my right door(hand rest area). An year before I raised it as an issue with the dealer and they have advaised me to use premium petrol still… Read more

no luck. Now dealer saying it is normal for the 4.5 year old car. still under manufacture warranty. Another service guy said it could be a mount problem still can't help bcz Honda won't replace until it fully broken. I am not happy to leave it and chasing them! Luckily service manager is good, chasing him to fix .

Excellent SUV – I adore this car, but! Sadly, there's always a 'but!', isn't there? The blind spots are pretty bad. My husband has dented it three times and whilst he's no Daniel Riccardo, I can't entirely blame him/ The shapes of the lower half of the car protrude and there's no way to tell how close you are (unless you're reversing thanks to the fabulous rear… Read more

view cam).

I also don't love the touch-screen audio/BT system. It's very clunky to use, as are the buttons on the side of it.

Aside from those two gripes, it's a brilliant car.

And SO many cup holders!!

Good family car – We purchased this car as we were expected a first child and need a bit more space. Overall the car offers excellent ergonomics, comfortable for long drives and being higher off the ground is easy to get in and out of. The boot offers plenty of space for prams, shopping and with the addition of the seats folding flat and into various positions… Read more

they offer allot of flexibility.

Fuel economy is around 9.0l to 100km in city driving.

The car has been trouble free and now after just a few years, a few wear and tear things as you would expect are showing, such as tires, and perhaps the clutch which is a little premature.

The base model did not come with a rear cargo cover which is poor of Honda, you need to pay extra for this. However is does come with a full size spare which is a rarity these days.

Overall a good reliable car at a reasonable price and backed by Honda.

Very advanced system, great car! – Just switched to this car. The car runs very smoothly and produces minimal noise, and has a beautiful exterior. The interior system contains a touch screen, very modern and clean. It's also very spacious inside the car. Furthermore, Honda provides great car servicing too. A very reliable car overall, at a good price!  Show details

Great Car! – For the money you spend this is a great car. It is very economical and has good power. The ride is very smooth and the car look good. I am not sure what else you can ask for. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone looking for a family car.  Show details

One the best value SUV's in the market – Just purchased our 2nd CRV as we were so impressed with the first one. Honda are a very reliable car packed with great features for its price bracket. The SUV is perfect size for our young family, easily fits 2 large baby seats across the back seat and the boot space is large enough to fit a double pram and extra space for shopping bags..etc We… Read more

got the 4WD 2.4L VTi-L variant, and manage around 500km to a tank (city driving). The addition of a digital radio would be a welcome addition, other than that can't really fault any of the included features.

Great Car – A comfortable and enjoyable driving experience. Everything about the interior is great, colour, material, quality and design. Very reliable. Reasonable running costs, approx. 11L/100k local and approx. 9L/100K long distance driving. You wouldn't regret the purchase. Boot space is very generous and lots of extra features that make it a great car.  Show details

Comfy for long road trip – Took a road trip with family Melbourne to Sydney.(2wd) Positives- overall good experience. Comfy and this SUV has the most spacious legroom compared to others. Had plenty of storage space in the boot. Comfortable enough for long drive as we started at 4:40 in the morning and reached the destination at 5:30pm. That is a total of 890kms with adequate breaks. Negatives- dashboard is plasticky. Average mileage was 7.8litres/100kms.  Show details ·  1

Best choice of vehicle – 3rd honda crv that we purchased would not hesitate to go the same again . Fantastic great vehicle so economical and the staff at peninsula honda were very professional ,helpful but not pushy.Great to drive, park ,smaller vehicle although spacious inside and still plenty of power.Can't say enough about this great vehicle.  Show details

Love my Honda CRV. A great and reliable car – I have bought a second hand Honda CRV. I do love the car. It was recommended as a reliable and long lived car. It is all of this and more. Only issue is finding a reliable and trustworthy dealer service centre. I am based in the western suburbs, I have not been able to find one yet. Only negative is leg room in front seats is somewhat limited for… Read more

long legged people, loads of space in the back seat and back area. Highly recommend anybody thinking of buying one.

Excellent service – I bought from an owner who had it since new. Thanks to the owner who looked after it well and always services by logbook. I've been using the car for nearly 6 weeks and really nice to drive. Turn much smoother, no noticeable noise. Interior is normal by the age of the car. Fuel consumption is not bad but I think it could have been better on cities.  Show details

Great new car – Performance is great just glides carnt hesr the motor running Is great and easy to drive The dashboard needs to be a bit brighter when u have your headlights on A reliable car and reasonably price to run and maintain Honda crv is a safe car i feel protected in the car The heated seats and sunroof are a dream. I would definitely recommend on a Honda car  Show details

Love my Honda – I love my CRV. It's only shortfalls are in its dash display unit. For over $40,000 I believe a GPS unit should be included. I also expected more functionality with music playing i.e. The name of the song and the artist being displayed. My son finds the legroom on the passenger side to be seriously lacking, he's 6'4" and dislikes driving along with his legs jammed up against the dash.  Show details

Fantastic car – The performance of the car is fantastic, the interior is black & the trouble is it shows every mark but other than that the leather is great, plenty of leg room , great dash no trouble seeing everything. Love the way it has a memory for the seat positions. Running costs are not bad on a long trip. Of course it has great reliability because we've only had it since the beginning of February 2017.  Show details