Overview & Reviews

Priced competitively with mini-utes, the new CR-V offers more passenger room and cargo capacity than its peers. The CR-V is available with antilock brakes.

• Honda quality, full-time all-wheel drive, spacious interior.

• A manual transmission is not offered, and the engine is a bit weak for such a large vehicle.

User Reviews:

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  Great Car for the Money - 1997 Honda CR-V
  By rockchalk7 - May 12 - 3:53 pm

  I got this car in 2010 with about 135k on it and drove it for 4 years and added about 30k miles. Overall, it was a great car. Lack of power is my main complaint - you had to floor it to get up a hill or pass someone, and it sometimes took the transmission forever to shift. The car couldnt maintain its speed on steep hills at all. My 2011 CR-V has eliminated these problems. I also didnt get as good of gas mileage as one would expect, but it is an SUV after all. Noisy ride. Several electrical problems including faulty power windows and locks - we finally traded it in because the car often wouldnt start and we believed it to be electrical. Nevertheless, I miss it!

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  317 thousand km and still going - 1997 Honda CR-V
  By valerio - March 30 - 4:30 pm

  Great. They should never have changed the style. I talk to other cr-v owners, all have same opinion

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  A Functionality Work of Art - 1997 Honda CR-V
  By Rabii - January 17 - 5:14 pm

  Pros This vehicle will deliver functionality, reliability and excellent snow adherence on Quebec roads. Drives excellent for a 1997, interior ergonomics are impeccable and layout is very simple. This small SUV is not at all sexy but it will get you from Point A to Point B and you will never have to worry about something breaking down. Glass all around the car makes for a very safe drive and very little blind spots. I noticed that streets and parkways are flooded with CR-Vs, old and new, there is however a very small amount of units for sale on the Internet. Now that I own and drive one, I sure know why. Mine has 224,000 and is still running like a champ. 400 km on a tank around town...

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  Amazed at the longevity! - 1997 Honda CR-V
  By bm - January 8 - 11:58 pm

  *bought this when my husband drove a lot for sales. *my car now for several years and I keep insisting I wont trade it. *doesnt have the cushiest seats in town, but I can go to my car every morning and know that it will start! *Weve been religious about good maintenance *but Ive only changed the battery twice *made one good-sized repair *radiator fan. *air conditioning-the only draw back. The a/c has had some problems- the "flap" that sometimes sticks so that air cant circulate into the vehicle will cost about another 300 in labor because of is location. Overall, an incredibly reliable vehicle.

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  What Happened to Mine? - 1997 Honda CR-V
  By NotSoHappyWithCrv - April 4 - 9:27 pm

  I know I bought mine used, but I have all the maintenance records and by reading the paperwork it looks like it was properly taken care of. But, it is falling apart. At 130K miles, Ive had to replace the battery twice in the last two years. I had to replace the ignition (costing $700) six months ago - I had the local dealer do the work and now pieces of the dash board have fallen off and the steering wheel squeaks when I turn. The left channel on the radio goes out of hot days. The air conditioner will have to be re-charged this season. The PVC joints had to be replaced. All in all, its a money pit. I get 16-18 MPG in the suburbs and 20MPG on the interstate. And electrical shocks too.

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  This is quality - 1997 Honda CR-V
  By Patrick in KC - August 14 - 12:01 pm

  We are now into our 11th year with this gem. We have 158k with only minor maintenance (new radiator, 2nd battery). This car is an absolute joy to drive and is excellent in the snow/rain. This is the best vehicle I have ever owned and would recommend a Honda to anyone. I will own it until it dies.

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  Great car - 1997 Honda CR-V
  By Jim - June 13 - 10:18 pm

  Bought this car used with 61,000 miles as a certified Used Honda. This vehicle is unbelievable. Now have 183,000 miles on vehicle and going strong. Just routine service and changed timing belt as normal service at 91,000. One tune up so far. Motor still sounds new. Will keep this car until it falls apart.

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  Dont change it - 1997 Honda CR-V
  By Ross Carley - January 3 - 6:40 pm

  I have owned this little guy since new and have had it serviced on a regular bassis. No problems at all.At 170,000 miles I have yet to put a dime in her other than tires, brakes every 33,000 miles, and one batery.Original exshaust.It has gone throught the roughest New England weather without a whimper. Lots of snow and I live on top of a mountain. It burns no oil inbetween oil changes and seems to get better gas milage as it ages. No rattles or clunks and I am not easy on her at all. I have hauled far more than 1000 lbs. reccomened without complaint or even any sluggishness. I am looking for another 1997 to put away for after 300,000 milles. I might give it to one of my kids then. Maybe

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  Best little SUV You Can Get - 1997 Honda CR-V
  By The Best "CR-V" - November 29 - 11:03 pm

  Ive had this car over one year now. Ive had no problem with it even with rainy Portland summer and winter. The car drives great and it has a great view. The things Ive done on it are the regular oil change and tire rotation. I would suggest people to do the tune up once it reaches to 100K. I did mine around 95K and it gained more horse power after the tune up. It drives so much better now. CR-V alos work great in rain and snow. Ive had no trouble with ice roads and snow (just have to drive slow).

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  115,000 miles and Counting... - 1997 Honda CR-V
  By Filthy Ike - March 14 - 6:38 pm

  Considering its a first-year model,this is a very reliable vehicle with few problems. It generally needs your usual maintenance and keeps on going. I bought mine used (68000 miles on the odometer) in 2000. Its been used to haul many things from top soil to 36" TV (the box barely fit in the back). Its been taken on and off road, on regular commute and 6-hour trips. My only complaint is its WAY underpowered, which can be a pain when you need to get up to speed on the freeway.