Again, with the exception of a safer set-up for a child-seat, there is nothing new for the 2001 Honda CR-V. After all when you make a quality product that has a proven track record, why bother making changes?
Just to review, the CR-V is not a real off-road vehicle. It is sort of an overgrown wagon with lots of passenger and storage space. You get the size of an SUV with a vehicle that is easy to handle and great for driving around town.
One of the trademarks of the CR-V is the Honda "Real-Time" 4WD package - unless you prefer the option of front-wheel drive only. Then there is the 2.0-liter, 146-hp engine, 4-wheel independent suspension, and unibody construction. The side-opening tailgate with the spare tire mounted on the outside allows for exceptional storage space. With that in mind some people feel they forgot about comfort in the back seats.
That being said, the 2001 Honda CR-V seats five people fairly comfortably with duel airbags included, all for an approximate price range of between $8,400 and $12,950.
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Front door handle broken. Window doesn’t come down. Spare tire had a rusty nail busting through it. Back driver tire was near flat. Car was on E so I had to wait to test drive. Claimed someone was coming in from out of state so I couldn’t take it to my mechanic to check. Said it was a Trade-in so “as-is” and he had no other info on car. A total waste of gas to go see!May 14, 2021
by Mark C
Oct 18, 2020
Its ok....needs work taking it to mechanic on monday for evaluatingOct 18, 2020
by carol w
Feb 10, 2020
the CRV was listed for one price then they change it after I inquired on purchasing stating they put money into it. The priced jumped by 3 grand. False advertisement.Feb 10, 2020
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by Adrianne E
May 14, 2021
Front door handle broken. Window doesn’t come down. Spare tire had a rusty nail busting through it. Back driver tire was near flat. Car was on E so I had to wait to test drive. Claimed someone was coming in from out of state so I couldn’t take it to my mechanic to check. Said it was a Trade-in so “as-is” and he had no other info on car. A total waste of gas to go see!May 14, 2021
by Mark C
Oct 18, 2020
Its ok....needs work taking it to mechanic on monday for evaluatingOct 18, 2020
by carol w
Feb 10, 2020
the CRV was listed for one price then they change it after I inquired on purchasing stating they put money into it. The priced jumped by 3 grand. False advertisement.Feb 10, 2020
by Alex M
Feb 23, 2015
I love these little suv's. they are cheap, reliable and can do anything you throw at it. I will keep this until the wheels fall off. I just pulled my first trailer with this and it was 1,200 pounds. I pulled it doing 75 MPH for 210 miles. Had no problems.Feb 23, 2015
by Al M
Dec 22, 2014
The Honda CR-V is extremely reliable. No major problems since purchase in 2001. AWD works great and it is roomy for its size. it is not the most sleek and stylish vehicle on the road, but it is worth the tradeoff. Would highly recommend to anybody.Dec 22, 2014
by Lillian B
Nov 06, 2014
I use this car to carry mail on R5 Hastings. It works good and gets pretty good gas mileage compared to other larger SUV's. I like that it has the gear shift on the column and nothing in the way on the floor. It's quick, maneuverable and economical and still holds a lot of mail.Nov 06, 2014
by Janet G
Aug 25, 2014
I bought this car when it had less than 5000 miles on it. It had been driven by a dealer's family member. I had a moonroof and remote start added to this CR-V. An after market back up camera was also installed. Aug 25, 2014
by Anonymous
Jun 20, 2014
I love the vehicle. It holds a multitude of items and has a good get up and go. The seats are extra comfortable and has amazing leg room for people of all sizes. The turning radius is great and the handling is efficient.Jun 20, 2014
by Al A
Aug 14, 2013
I would probably go with a newer CRV and hope that Honda has fixed the problem, which i think was due to the cylinders or valves. Once they start losing vacuum pressure, they start to fail. The engine light was always on.Aug 14, 2013
by Rick N
Feb 22, 2013
This car has all the important components of a dependable and practical car. Handling could be better but wider tires make a big difference. Gas millage is very good and if you are used to 4 cylinder cars this car will never feel like it lacks power. It also drives and handles very well on dirt roads. Feb 22, 2013
by Alex M
Oct 29, 2011
i love my crv i can take it any where it get use more as a truck then the truck.
the 4x4 is better then most newer 4x4 suvs. The crv is very roomy and can take 5 people any whereOct 29, 2011
by Chris B
Apr 29, 2010
Performance - For a larger car, it accelerates well and handles well with the
automatic 4wd system kicking in.
Build Quality - For a 9 year old car, it is in remarkably good condition with very
little in the way of repairs / rattles etc - leak from windscreen seal and rattle
from heat shield, but both minor.
Appearance - Fairly dated inside now, but clean and smart. Outside looks lovely
- if you're into 4x4 type cars.
Cost of Ownership - Only owned for a couple of months and, having moved up
from a Fiat Grande Punto, this is obviously more thirsty on the petrol, probably
averaging around 30-35 miles per gallon, which isn't bad for it's size. Nothing
spent on maintenance yet (touch wood) and should prove to be very reliable.
Fun Factor - If you like 4x4 cars, but won't actually be doing that much
offroading, this car is for you. Personally, I think it's fantastic to driveApr 29, 2010
by Eko P
Feb 18, 2010
i used this for years & still quiet good enough, but the arms (eg. shock absorber) is rather weak so that i have changed twice since i have this & its fun to drive with automatic drive
overall, i love my carFeb 18, 2010
by Anonymous
Dec 03, 2009
I love me a Honda- my second CR-V The first one was a 1997-love a CR-V lots of room- has it own style. minor repair, JUST CHANGE oil 3,000 miles. gas mileage is great for me. it takes me skiing,camping around town and you can't bet the 4 wheel sensor, in the rain or snow.Dec 03, 2009
by Jonathan S
Aug 23, 2009
My wife's car. She loves it because its easy to get into or out of, but with a car seat for our son installed, there's not that much room inside. I'd like to put on heads and an exhaust, but she won't let me!Aug 23, 2009
by Anonymous
Jul 22, 2009
this car will save you soo much money on gas, especially if you drive alot like me, in 1 year i put on about 60k kilometers and i am impressed with how far i get and how much gas is required to get there. the car definatly lacks power and i do maintain my crv really well with on time oil changes and constant washing of my washable air filter. in the winter i cant complain because i have all season michelin harmony and i got stuck at one point only because a plow truck plowed alot of snow in front of my car. but all you have to do is put it into reverse and then drive again and if you are stuck on the spot you just have to turn the wheel back and forth all the way while in drive or reverse constantly and eventually break free. oh yea considering i live in canada but i bet a set of winter tires will make a huge difference but ill find out this winter because im considering some michelin X ice tires or bridgestonre blizzak. its a nice all around vehicle that will get you from point A to B while looking nice saving you money on gas and getting there without a problem. and honda is well known for reliability and im loving it. the ride quality isnt so great but at 170 kph i dont feel any vibration but mabe some wind noise but i would say thats normal for a vehicle that wasnt meant to go so fast. i dont really like the 4 speed automatic transmission either because it doesnt shift so smooth especially at full throttle. overall great car especially for those who want to keep there car for a long time and want to save money and drive alot and would like reliability.Jul 22, 2009
by Mark D
Jun 24, 2009
good build quality, four wheel drive that automatically turns on when additional traction is needed. higher ground clearance than the average car, more storage inside. vtec is the thing that is missing here but overall a good car. hoping to fit a volk wheel soonJun 24, 2009
by Dan F
Jun 09, 2009
Okay. this was my dads old car. he brought a new one recently and i got his old one. im a new driver and i have to say its a good car to learn and start out on. Enjoy it!Jun 09, 2009
by Steven D
Jan 24, 2009
For a small car-based SUV, the interior is very roomy and flexible. The flat cabin floor makes the front seats feel spacious. I can carry 8' lumber inside the vehicle with ease. We bought the car used in 2004, had a few weeks for a shake-down period and then took it on a 12,500 mile road trip without a hitch. Since we had a baby a year ago, we just added a Thule cargo box to the roof rather than trading up to a larger vehicle. We really like the car.Jan 24, 2009
by Dina M
Jun 27, 2008
I love that its roomy and versatile. It's good on gas but it has no pickup. It's never broken down in nearly seven years, its good in the snow and my best friend has the same exact car, so that makes it fun too. Jun 27, 2008
by Seth P
Jun 17, 2008
Its straight PIMP!!Jun 17, 2008
by Dawn S
Jun 09, 2008
Reliable is not the word and great on gas mileage.Jun 09, 2008
by Sang P
Jun 01, 2008
This car is too slow and eats up too much feel. When I drove the '04 Rav4 for a month and then switched back to this, it felt like I went from driving a normal car to driving an Army tank.Jun 01, 2008
by Christine R
May 16, 2008
I loved this car, I liked sitting up higher-- and it could GO. May 16, 2008
by Phillip C
Apr 25, 2008
7 years old and well over 150K miles.Apr 25, 2008
by Kira B
Mar 31, 2008
Perfectly sized vehicle for a small family. Only fits 5, but nice and spacey and fits a lot in the trunk! Same chassis as as the civic so easy to park yet still has a lot of room.Mar 31, 2008
by Steve M
Mar 25, 2008
my mothers car, has 188k still runs strong. excellent handling and braking and semi quick acceleration for an suv. good gas millage, pretty good looksMar 25, 2008
The blower motor is not kicking on when u turn the switch on u hear a click in one of the relays. I changed the relay that was clicking which is still clicking and I also changed the blower motor and still nothing. What else should I do?
Hi. I have a 2001 Honda crv and was wondering if I can replace the old engine with a newer up to date engine? If so what are the requirements? Thanks in advance
Have a strange problem, engine off, use radio or even just AC for 5 minutes and the system shuts down. Cant start the car for around an hour, then no issues at all. Is this a safety system or a fault?