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GarageRoadieCommunity StarterSep 4, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LSan Diego1 reply0 helpful 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 92,000 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations, p…
NewCarRoadie353Community StarterAug 30, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LDenver2 replies0 helpful Pre-Purchase InspectionsBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 101,000 miles. I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask them to check so it is more than a quick s…
ManualHunterCommunity StarterAug 29, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LNashville0 replies0 helpful Interior, Seats & TrimQuestionCommunity Starter I can feel a small click through the seat base during left-right transitions. Bolts appear tight and the seat motor works. Anyone found a common way to isolate whether the play is in the rail, frame,…
V8Traveler86Community StarterAug 21, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LSalt Lake City3 replies0 helpful Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep the car past 150k. How would you set an interval bas…
TowNerd18Community StarterNov 26, 20252021 Honda CR-V EX-LLos Angeles0 replies0 helpful BrakesOwner reportCommunity Starter 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 37,000 miles. I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some nois…
TruckOwner47Community StarterAug 1, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LNashville15 replies0 helpful 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 95,000 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interfer…
QuietNerd168Community StarterJul 23, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LSeattle7 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 151,000 miles. Reservoir moves from full to low over a few weeks. No puddle, no obvious hose leak, and the oil looks normal. Is a pressure test the next logical step or is…
BoxerRoadie58Community StarterMay 17, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LUpstate New York0 replies0 helpful Dealer ExperiencesNewsCommunity Starter Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seeing real discounts locally before I drive two h…
QuietRoadieCommunity StarterJul 15, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LDMV / Maryland18 replies0 helpful Performance & TuningDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 108,500 miles. Two dyno sessions on different days show a noticeable power difference, but the car feels the same. How much can temperature, correction method, tire pressu…
BatteryWeekendCommunity StarterJul 15, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LSalt Lake City5 replies0 helpful 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 62,000 miles. A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fueling,…
ShiftMom69Community StarterJul 11, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LNashville4 replies0 helpful Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep the car past 150k. How would you set an interval bas…
TurboDailyCommunity StarterJul 11, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LCharlotte11 replies0 helpful Car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying to prioritize maintenance that matters rather than replacing everything early. Trying t…
EcoRunner34Community StarterJul 8, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LAtlanta21 replies0 helpful The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trusting it on a long trip? I am in Phoenix.
NoMarkupGuy509Community StarterJul 8, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LPhoenix6 replies0 helpful Interior, Seats & TrimDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 99,500 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the fram…
LongMilesDriver187Community StarterJul 3, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LMiami24 replies0 helpful Local & Regional AutomotiveDiscussionCommunity Starter 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 62,000 miles. Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand. What do you ask the shop to include besides…
SmoothMom48Community StarterJul 2, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LTexas15 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 62,000 miles. After a year, the things I care about aren't horsepower or 0–60 anymore. Seat comfort, camera behavior, storage, rattles, HVAC logic and service experience m…
QuattroCamper4Community StarterJun 26, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LNationwide2 replies0 helpful Dealer ExperiencesBuild journalCommunity Starter Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seeing real discounts locally before I drive two h…
MileageWrench30Community StarterJun 23, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LPhiladelphia6 replies0 helpful Leasing & Lease TransfersQuestionCommunity Starter 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 118,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense…
EuroGarage71Community StarterJun 20, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LSeattle6 replies0 helpful Steering & SuspensionDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 76,000 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial…
WeekendGuy384Community StarterJun 19, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LLos Angeles5 replies0 helpful