Honda CRV (MK4) BUYERS GUIDE | Review And Common Problems Covered!

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[@AlasdairMacgillivray]

Had a 96 Mk 1 2.2 Exec & it was an absolute tank. I got it 2nd hand & had it for almost 9 years. The MOT each year was never an issue. Until last week it failed for corrosion in the suspension & chasis plus power steering issues. We scrapped her & updated to a newer model, which is a great improvement & drives well. I can't recommend the Honda CRV enough there great cars.

[@roncatton7101]

Ah! The sound on that reverse..I love it as it makes me remember the great old classic car reverse noise.

[@pwilg2024]

I have a crv-4. About the battery, the cause is probably Honda dual load system, which means it often does not load the battery to keep the battery at an more fual consumption optimal x % load state. But that is not good for your battery life. You can easily monitor it by measuring the voltage at the power sockets while driving . Very often I find the Honda deciding ,even after a start, using the seats heating or a long drive to not load the battery ( and my battery is old and is in poor state). I am an engineer myself and found it very amazing, as maintaining a battery well is a big reliability thing. Fortunate there is a way to solve this Honda intelligent dual load problem: Turn your lights on. Then it will always go in 14.1volt loading.

[@CosmicSeeker69]

BRILLIANT (no pun intended)

[@gazzydoesntknow]

Honda is just great value for money. I had a civic for 11 years and last year got a AWD 2.0l 2017 CRV. The clutch judder is a bit of pain, but otherwise the car has been phenomenal.

[@DannyFliton]

11 yr 😂☠️

[@Luke-tx1gf]

I’m glad you mentioned the clutch judder. I got a 14 plate 1.6 crv 3 months back and does exactly that, a little clutch judder when cold. Glad to hear it’s nothing to worry about 👍

[@richardbell9656]

I have the 1.6 64 plate and have the same cold clutch judder . You always tend to think worse case scenario, like oil seals leaking oil into the bell housing and contaminating the clutch. It is comforting to know that other owners have experienced this problem and is nothing serious.

[@densalbeach1]

Many thanks, been thinking of buying a CRV, now confident that I can get a good one.

[@stevenjervis1184]

Great to see your very local too me . Keep the good work up

[@leeholden8658]

I passed my driving test at 53 and our first car (after being pointed in the right direction) is a mk2 pre face lift CRV (2003). It’s a 2.0 petrol auto and after 22 months of owning it and just over 20k miles later we’ve had to dish out nearly £3k to get it in a position where it’s not being worked on. After driving it on the motorway after buying it way back in March 2022 just two days after a clean advisory free MOT we had it checked over by a Honda specialist (10 days later) where they found several faults, one being a stuck caliper (dealer said the noise was from the roof bars on the test drive) and due to the stuck caliper it then needed new discs and pads. Also the front shock was leaking oil and that the rear prop shaft was missing (meaning is isn’t a AWD but just a front wheel drive only) since then it’s had two new O2 sensors,a new third party CAT, a third gear sensor and like you mentioned in this video the Compressor had failed but not before shelling out for a new Condenser. The only other expense has been a full set of Yokohama all season tyres at £500. It’s currently showing 133,600 miles on the clock and it’s due its next MOT next week but I’ve noticed a judder in reverse when I turn the steering wheel left or right, just hoping it’s nothing serious. Then only downside we’ve found owning a CRV is the MPG and road tax. At £395 it’s almost Range Rover standard 😂 But I have to say,the K20A engine is amazing,considering it’s got 2T to pull.

[@richardkirk9421]

If your using the car for really short journeys turn your lights on main beam in stead of the day time running lights that way your alternator will charge the battery by creating the 14 volts needed, I found out the hard way, lol

[@Powerstroke98]

Thanks for the video, as we live in western Canada, and have the 2014 CRV. Yes, our car every once in a while (has for 2 years now) made that wee rattle, but it's seldom and something we've just gotten use to, and hasn't affected the drivability of the car in the least. I've heard of two fellows that changed their actuators, and within a couple thousand km's, it's returned again. One fellow has said he puts a wee bit higher viscosity oil when he does oil changes, so the oil tends to stay in the area's it's needed, and it solved his rattle issue, albeit I don't know if it's returned or not, as it was mentioned some time ago. We have the 2.4 version with the automatic, now at 80,000 'miles' (we bought our CRV preowned in the U.S.) as we bought a Class A diesel motorhome, and the Honda CRV is towed behind the motorhome, and has been for many thousands of miles, with no issues, so 2014 is the last year that towing like this is possible we're told! So far, after the 5 years we've had ours, we've only put 1 battery in the car, and windshield wipers, and that's it other than fuel. I agree that they're a great car to own, albeit out EX version is a little light on options, in that 'navigation' would have been a nice choice, but we have had such great luck with this car, it can be overlooked.

[@michaelgreen244]

Great guide. Have had a mk4 since it was 6 months old and it's now 10yrs old and been super reliable. Don't really agree with battery comment as I'm still on the original one !. I do know that if you connect phone the bluetooth seems to drain it... would definitely recommend one and over 107 k the 2.2 has averaged 46mpg.

[@stevenvater8720]

Wow,! Another fantastic review mate. As a Honda enthusiast for 20 years owning 13 hondas from accords, civics diesel and type r. Now own a 1.6d. tech,civic excellent car, but I've had 2 and both had emission warning light, caused by a lambda sensor. COST TO FIX.. £600 PER SENSOR.. The only fault I've ever had on all my 13 hondas in 20 years so it was a shock. Loving the content it's so good and about real world motoring.

[@awmcmanus]

Brilliant channel mate well done ✅

[@ScottishCarClan]

Much appreciated - thank you! :)

[@em-rg3xf]

Fantastic channel, thank you

[@piotr7192]

The only issue where there is a real winter with snow and some salt on roads, might be corrosion. Steel elements under the car and body elements are not very well prepared for that. The effect is that after 10 of use you can find some corrosion bubbles outside, and generally red coloured chassis

[@itsallrobbish]

What a great review, really comprehensive and from a Honda fanboy, I was so chuffed you praised this car. I live out in the sticks in Angus and I think this car will be ideal. We’ve had the mark one and mark two and they were better than any of the competition. I fancied a change and got a mark 3 RAV 4, which my wife liked and it looked good and was reliable, but when it finally started playing up, it had the potential to be expensive, so we sold it off for parts. However, overall build quality, I think the CRV felt like a premium product in comparison and much bigger inside. The term ‘scratchy plastics’ was made for the mark 3 RAV4, not a fan I’m afraid. Our main car at the moment is a 2017 Honda Civic with the 1.6 idtec and I’ve gotta say it’s the best car I’ve ever had, mega reliable, amazing economy and smooth and quiet, far better than any Golf I’ve had. We need a bit more room, even though the Civic boot is huge, I’m looking at shifting stuff regularly and this model of CRV couldn’t be better for our needs. I think we will be buying one in the next couple of months, so your video has just confirmed that we are just about to make the right choice, many thanks!

[@grahamcole4240]

I had an 11 plate diesel auto EX up until two years ago and it was probably the best car I have ever owned. It had done 115,000 miles when I sold it and it still drove like new. The only problem I had was a leaking power steering pipe. Brilliant car, just changed the oil once a year.

[@kevinjamesparr552]

Glascow lads are just the greatest .I am English and had no problem ever with these friendly heros

[@Bikergal800]

Great video on the mk4 as I am thinking of buying of buying one as I am selling my mk3 ES as mine was a seaside car 😞 and my clutch is a bit grabby when I start in the morning

[@awmcmanus]

Bang on I drive crvs for the nhs and definitely flatten batterys especially the 1.6 I blame the running lights it can be fixed police do a double battery thing so if one goes flat the other one kicks in

[@LeeUK2]

Had my 14 plate 1.6 (120) for 5 years, 40k+miles (now 90k+) Not a single issue. Only recently got the judder but isn't too bad. I did find it a bit bland after going from a 11 plate clubman 1.6d which was great to drive but feel this is a safer bet reliability wise.

[@Cjl0189]

You are the dogs plums. Do the best reviews on the internet. Love you to do Skoda superb 3.

[@ScottishCarClan]

Thank you mate 🙏 😊

[@markcarpenter8250]

Very good points and advice. What about an automatic version (petrol engine)? Do you or your subscribers have any pointers?

[@davidmay2073]

Ive Got Renault red Kadjar top of the Range GT Model. On Lease ( only way i could get this particular Model) And i love it and im at Age looking for my Last Car.But cannot afford a New one,So looking and hearing different Models and THE ONLY one with good reviews WITH the toys i want Sunroof,Rear Camera,Heated seats Plus! Is the CR V EX model obviously Petrol Auto. Watching this Video has Convinced Me! Thank you CR V it is then in Red Or White 🙏

[@oldcynic6964]

I have a December 2013 (as per the build plate) Mk4 with the 2.0 litre, 5 speed auto. It's dull to drive but that's OK because I'm an old man ! Complaints: as the presenter said, the battery is tiny, but that won't be a problem until it fails. The only thing I really dislike is that the headlamps are pretty dim. (Not just my CR-V: Mrs Next Door bought one and got some uprated globes after just a couple of weeks. I'm a cheapskate and I'll wait until one blows before I swap them.) The aircon is not as cold as I'd like: I'm going to get it re-gassed (because I live in Aus, and it was 40C last week). Otherwise I have had no problems in the two years I have owned it, other than the catches that release the back seats both broke within a week of each other. Just a bit of plastic suffering "10-year-old-itis" Lot of buggering around, but fixed with a couple of cable ties, so as cheap as you can get. Overall - over 16,000 km - I get 8.6 kilometres per 100 litres. which equates to 33 MPG Would I buy another? Definitely, but I'm hoping this one will last me out !

[@johnjacobs3365]

CRV is great, rear differential thrust weels when turning.

[@fixanddrive]

Mine is 10 years old now. The only issue was the third brake light, which is a very common issue. That's it.

[@stevenjervis1184]

Would love to hear what you think of the Volvo S40 Rdesign

[@AmyTheShepherd]

I've just bought a 2014 Honda CR-V 1.6 Diesel with 120 PS with 96k km on the clock a view days ago. The efficiency is great. On the way back home from the dealership (400 km) it averaged 5.5 ltr/100 km. I was driving 120 kmh most of the time. Great for a car with that size.

[@stevenvater8720]

Is that 50mpg in old English!!??

[@robertgarland9342]

Thanks for this informative video. I'm looking at getting a CR-V around 2016 model VTI-L with the 2.4L engine. (I live in Australia by the way) as my big 4L 6 cyl is just getting to expensive for me to run. I won't go beyond the 2016 as I don't want the 1.5L turbo. I heard too many people say they are to too underpowered and the 2.4L can run rings around the 1.5L in both performance and fuel economy. I'm also going for an Auto as my left knee is in too much pain to work a clutch all the time.

[@oggie1967]

I’m on my 16th CRV in a row since the 51 plate & I can honestly say the only problem I have had was a bad set of brake discs which were part of a bad batch, dealer spotted it at the first service & swapped them out under warranty! I’ve a 22 plate CRV EX Hybrid and I love it! Love the vids guys, keep it up!👍😊👏👏👏❤

[@ScottishCarClan]

16 CRV’s!? Love it 😎 do you have a favourite model or have they just been progressively better and better?

[@oggie1967]

@@ScottishCarClan I always get the range topping EX model! It really comes with all the bells & whistles. I’ve looked at X5’s & Touregs and such like but by the time you have specced them up to the same as the CRV EX, you are talking the best part of £60K!😩

[@neometalx9]

wait what? you had 16 crv's ? or you mean 2016 model?

[@oggie1967]

@@neometalx9 yes, I’ve owned 16 CRV’s! Had nothing else as my main car since 2001!😊👍❤️

[@magoomagoon]

You havent owned one long enough for it to show any problems XD

[@narniebone1332]

Have a 2021 AWD Hybrid and yeah would not swap it for anything takes me to France effortlessly in comfort for the price it’s right up there with the best. some may not like the CVT but it’s not a sports car so ok with me.

[@phils866]

I have the pre facelift 2.2 diesel, 6 spd manual, and I concur with everything you say, right down to the juddery clutch when cold. The car has 74,000 miles on it, and has been absolutely bulletproof, reliability-wise. The 2.2 diesel also pulls like a train, especially in 4th, 5th and 6th gears, with a lovely wave of torque making overtaking effortless. It is being changed this week for the facelift, 1.6 160bhp diesel, with the 9-speed auto. It's 2015, one single lady owner from new, full Honda service history, and is like new, and supplied by the motor group I work for, so I can buy with confidence. Really looking forward to getting it. It will be my 3rd CRV. I've looked around at other makes, but not of them do so many things, so well, as the CRV, so, why change?

[@MisterNarc]

​@BruceWayne-sz3th ???

[@jasongentle6446]

I own the black edition Crv on 16 plate love it great car 👍👍🤞🤞🤣👍

[@denniscronin1112]

Any views on the 1.5 petrol engine? Heard these have issues with oil dilution and as they are direct injection carbon build up plus Honda moved away quickly on this engine.

[@stevecarmo548]

Great video... Picked up a 2.2 iDTEC auto about 6 weeks ago. Lovely car generally (despite the fact that the battery must have been on it's last legs because I've had to replace it). But you've got me worried now. I drive at a very leisurely pace and I've just started to notice some juddering when the CVT tries to make up it's mind before changing up. If I gas it a bit it, it'll kick down and pick up the pace normally, but something's not right there.

[@ScottishCarClan]

Start with a fluid flush and go from there. You’ll probably find that resolves it just fine!

[@navdhillon2380]

Hi have you listed black 350z nismo on auto trader .. looks 👌

[@jasonsheeley7221]

Question, what sort of MPG are you getting from the 2.0 petrol you own , as we had a Mk 2 , brilliant car but thirsty, currently got the Mk 3 , 2.2 diesel looking to change to Mk 4 but not sure wether to go petrol or Diesel this time . Great video very informative. Thanks 👍

[@anthonyevich3836]

I need your headlights! The USA only got basic halogen headlights for the 2012-2014 model years.

[@kevinstephenson9887]

Thanks you so much for the Honda Crv video I'm thinking about buying 64 "plate Crv Ex Idtec 2-2 with Manual transmission I have got a Honda civic 2005 (55) at the moment I don't want to drive into London so would it be a good buy? And are maintenance cost reasonably priced

[@tommyzoo]

Great video. We have sold thousands of Crv’s and agree with pretty much all you said. A couple of things. If you get a bit of judder prior to the auto box changing gear on the 5 speeds a really simple ATF oil change sorts it ! I had one which was very noticeable and had been left like it for years. I changed the oil drove it for a while then changed it again and it completely cures it. But most only need one change. Re the clutch judder which is most prominent on the 1.6 diesels, if you raise the revs in third or fourth gear and allow it to ‘slip’ for a second or two you can take away the judder for a while too Keep up the good work

[@MartinJG100]

Yep, seems to be a Honda problem usually caused by the cold and damp. Goes away when it warms up.

[@davidthompson6834]

Quick tip if you pull away in third gear for a couple of yards the clutch judder disappears (on a cold day)

[@TomRelubbus]

I've had two Mk3 CRVs with the petrol engine, one '57 and one '12 plate - BOTH suffered from notchy Honda EPS steering. The last quote from a Honda garage (the only place that can fix Honda EPS) was £2,800+ to change the steering rack - along with a warning that I might have to wait months for a new steering rack. When it comes to repairs, Honda CRVs are most definitely NOT cheap

[@marinob7433]

1.6 dtec engines at some point tend to lose oil from oil cooler. o-rings needs to be changed in such a case and maybe the oil cooler plate. if you see oil drops on your oil pan , check oil cooler first.

[@PatrickTCAPIreland]

The weird reverse sound, my CR-Z does it, and I think my 1st Gen Jazz did too

[@GPigTV]

Got a 2013 2.2Diesel EX AWD auto, 2nd owner at 3yrs old and I’ve put 90k on the clock no worries. Super smooth and worry free apart from the known exhaust gas leak that can occur, not too expensive though and fine since. Car is like a Tardis, huge inside.

[@John-il7sx]

Hey can you hear a turbain like sound when accelerating? Is it normal. Some kind of whistling sound

[@volt8684]

Love one of these. However clutch judder????couldnt live with that. My accord had to have several rear calipers 2007 plate and suffered battery drain. Found out was something to do with telephone button and under steering column. Rust caused me to sell it. 2.4 was a beast of a car. Not too bad on fuel for the performance.

[@ibramguirguis]

What about the cabine silence? Can you hear the tires rolling and wind resistance noise?

[@adelem4402]

How are they for towing, looking at one for towing horse box

[@jasonhancox3931]

I've had my 2.0 auto petrol over 8 years now and it's been great. I do find it funny how the reviews don't pick up on the 2.2 idtec clutch issues and the self adjusting spring issue. Has this been fixed? I came accross several low milage owners with the clutch slipping prematurely.

[@billfindlay5003]

The wife has one 2.2 diesel it's been awesome especially now it's been re mapped .it went well before but now it so much fun. Especially other drivers the look on there faces 😂

[@ScottishCarClan]

It's the engine I would have went for were it not for the ULEZ :-( The 2.0 petrol does OK!

[@zedacruja681]

Mine its a CVT its not to many KMS but at 65.000 no Problems like I said I do the Changing oils Myself,was at 4.000 10.000. 15000 the even 20.000 ,,,,,,40.000.....60.000KMS when I do oils Changs Filter OIL and Air including the cabin ,,and cleaning the magnetics ......now doo at 80..000

[@orepaunovic2189]

Thanks mate! I'm going to sell my audi a4 b9 and buy this thing!

[@dudehi3317]

I love the USA I have a 2013 crv I think it's a EX-L idk it's got all the dodabs and stuff 2.4L 5speed auto AWD the only thing I have had to deal with is shuttering torque converter and my power steering has stoped working and it's electric that happened a year ago other then that it's amazing the gas milage is amazing to my other friends have vw and Subaru stuff like that one friend has a RAV4 my crv and his RAV4 are never in the shop while everyone else's is

[@weboughtasmallfarm1959]

1.6 diesel gets 56mpg all day every day. Absolutely unbelievable from a smallish SUV with such a large boot space volume! I love ours 💁🏼‍♂️

[@davidmoore9153]

Had two still got one great cars

[@MrCostaC]

DPF problems on the diesels though so not worth it

[@paulmussett94]

The egr pipe can split on the diesel models. Its quite a big job to remove and replace (budget £600 to replace)

[@ScottishCarClan]

Thanks for the comment

[@MichaelEdmond]

i just got a 2016 one... that horn does my head in.... :-p

[@peterobinson29]

I’ve got the 2016 CRV Exec 1.6D after coming out of Discos and Range Rovers. Everything you mentioned made me laugh and smile, the horn (what a noddy horn) the battery yep had two new ones. It’s just bomb proof, cheap motoring, super smooth, economical and very low depreciation. Mine did recently stop (start stop function) and think it was in gear so wouldn’t switch off or on (the ignition) RAC turned up, disconnected the battery, reconnected and booster pack, boom off again. I now carry a 10mm socket and a Goolio GT400 in the car. Great video, loved the cameo from the wolf hound too. 😊

[@MrBerksboy]

Nice.

[@zedacruja681]

TELL ME something PLEASE my car never been driven in Winter Here in Canada ...I like to take it to Portugal Remember 65.000 kms only...do you think I have no problems if needs fixing? TY

[@user-ki9yr4tq1z]

Hi i have a mk2 i love the car but my catalytic converter go stolen so i am bit worried of getting another crv . Any advice on mk4 or mk5 is the catalytic safe ?

[@eoinmurphy210]

hope that lovely dog wasent lost and is ok.Great vidio and good info(except about the dog)ta

[@ScottishCarClan]

The owner appeared. The lovely dog went home happy fear not 😂

[@eoinmurphy210]

Thats brill,thanks for update,your very good.eoin@@ScottishCarClan

[@goodkingkarlos]

I get clutch shudder on my 1.0 ecoboost.You didn't meantion mpg?

[@adiwilson42]

Car horn is the same on my Honda jazz

[@RationalCreed]

Petrol auto is always 5 speed torque converter in the UK.

[@volt8684]

The only autobox I would have

[@MrCristalgrip]

I think the major issue is to keep regular oil change. At least every 10k km, that's what i do. It certanly prolongs chain life. I have 1.6 diesel 120km. As for 125k i have had one problem with charging. Alternator went down and that all folks for now! I do not think IT is to week engine for this car. IT is more important IT Has 300nm od torqe. And if you keep fixed 90km per hour you will get under 4.5 per 100km. Cheers!

[@DixonsVideos]

Also, the overly sensitive tpms!

[@stevencoyne4971]

Brilliant car love it I’ve go two off Honda CR-V 2.2 diesel 2012 auto !👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌❤️❤️Um😀😀😀

[@radas92]

I own one and A/C didnt work when I've picked it up . Fortunately dealer replaced the whole compressor for me cost free

[@ivayloivanov8916]

How I solve the clutch jaddering is to make it slip on a third gear for a little bit, a few times actually and it gives me 2-3 weeks of smooth ride on cold start. I hope it will help somebody :)

[@ClaireOSullivanAuthor]

Dog: Irish wolfhound... Big prob I see is the steering mechanism. Heck you didn't even mention it. It's on the wrong side ... 😆😆

[@slava_trushkin]

Brilliant guide, very helpful. I have one question though: how is seat comfort for long rides? I'm replacing car just because of seats. Used to have Zafira B since 2005 until last year, which was amazing on long drives, then bought a slightly used Zafira C. Seemed good at test drive, but seat ended up being absolutely horrible on long drives, eventually causing health issues. After a year of ownership, I can barely even sit for 1 hour in that garbage. Now I look very carefully at seats, CR-V and Forester are the only viable options so far with what seems to be very comfortable seats. Would be nice to hear about seat comfort from owners.

[@williamb4726]

Seats very comfy. Just did 2,000 miles to Italy and back and was great

[@slava_trushkin]

@@williamb4726 Thanks! Cloth or leather? I test drove both last week, initial impression is leather seats are much softer.

[@williamb4726]

@@slava_trushkin Mine are cloth with a nice alcantara finish

[@jojojeep1]

Is it possible to change from an automatic transmission to a standard manual I live in the states I have a 2.4 automatic I know I would have to buy all the parts from overseas. I don’t mind that but someone told me I would need the wiring harness to, is it possible to get done? My car is so beautiful so reliable. I have it all decked out. It’s so pretty but I fucking hate driving in because it’s boring.

[@kenpickles7705]

2011 model had lot issues airbags

[@TheBrokenBMW]

Just wondering if the 1.6 120PS diesel is efficient for everyday driving, not underpowered or anything like that...? Should I cosider the slighly highered powered 1.6 160PS?

[@AmyTheShepherd]

I've just bought one with 120 PS. I wouldn't call it underpowered, even though I also own a bmw 335i with 360 PS. Of course the Honda isn't a space rocket, but it's more than enough to drive comfortable from A to B and the gas mileage ist great for a car this size. Greetings from Bavaria.

[@user-sw9ng8ys6x]

What about cvt transmission ??

[@alexandermichael117]

The problems you list, are nothing to worry about, in fact, they are not problems you are in stead, ranting about a car, is 100 % good.

[@radoslavvolny6980]

Great video, thanks. I've just bought a 2017 2l petrol automatic 5gear and to be honest I am quite dissapointed with the engine and performance overall. I even thought if there is not something wrong with the engine, as it accelerates really poorly. On a highway I need to downshift manually from 5th to 3rd to finally start to accelerate. And the consumption goes below 8l/100km only occasionally. Is it normal or am I too spoiled when coming from 2l diesel vw passat which accelerates instantly and takes around 5l/100km? :)

[@Acme-Logistics]

Totally normal 💯 Remember she weighs nearly 1.5 Tonnes. They should have put a 6 cylinder plant in them , That would have smoothed out the weight issue hands down. Another thing, there fussy with breathing, so don't use aftermarket Cats ect... And stay away from tuning up, ya making that little engine work even harder, pulling all that weight. But what it lacks in economics on the cash side of things, you've got one of the most reliable and safest vehicles around.

[@vladimirivanov5785]

Какви 6 цилиндрови двигатели. Тежи по малко от един пасат . Това е лека кола. Просто е висока 1.70 и въздушното съпротивление е по голямо. Върви нормално за двулитров двигател и 150 конски сили

[@CosmicSeeker69]

probably - I drive 2lt VW too - thought that I'd like an Alfa Romeo 159 - JOKE, it was like a slug in comparison. Italian horses must be a heck of a lot smaller than German (Or Japanese) ones

[@garethhaines4137]

Good video. I changed the horns as soon as I could. Tricky to do, but worth it.

[@alexander-matthiaskonig2552]

Advice change your radiator and coolant hooooooses, the best petrol r20 engines from honda

[@terrymason8628]

Generally no need to change the hoses, but do change the hose clips from the factory ones to proper Jubilee clips

[@stephenball3504]

Hi, is there much difference on mpg between the petrol and diesel automatics.?

[@carlbeaumont4276]

Should be massively in favour of the diesel.

[@RolyTravelwell]

Forgot to mention the slight roll back when applying the parking break.

[@ScottishCarClan]

What’s this? Not something I’ve experienced in any crv so far. Auto or manual specifically? Thanks for comment!

[@propanbutan4634]

my civic mk9 1.6d (2013) judders when cold and damp

[@jojojeep1]

If you look at the lower part of the front bumper that is gray in color, I love that piece they don’t have that in the American made CRV it’s actually pretty ugly, I got in touch with people in your country they want 108 pounds for that part But they send it here. They want 365 pounds my goodness I want that piece so bad but it’s just not worth it and I set my car down on coil overs. Nice looking rims wide tires. It’s got a beautiful look all that’s missing. Is that front lip? Who knows maybe if I run into some fast money I’ll do it.

[@godfreysmith4703]

We have a 1999 Crv , when it rains the inside mats are covered with water quickly. Not to mention years of overheating problems. We have cleaned the radiator so many times. Also lots of oil leaks.

[@NITISHVIPIN]

Sir, do still have Honda cr-v , I just want to know is 2.0 litre petrol is thirty or not? what mpg you get on city driving

[@ScottishCarClan]

I can’t say city exclusively as I use it in very mixed driving. It sits around 35mpg

[@perastotigautera1426]

Mine is thirsty! 11,5 l in the city and around 8 l outside!..they re thirsty!

[@user-np8kg2fe5g]

I have 2013 2.2 Diesel EX, and owned it for 4 years, and it has been faultless, but the clutch judder was getting worse and worse, so I bit the bullet and booked it in for clutch and flywheel replacement, but when I picked the car up not only is the problem still there its getting worse, the garage are not very helpful and say they don't know what the problem could be, anyone else got any suggestions ?

[@paulknowles9681]

This is what I was afraid of if I booked mine in. I'm looking at things like soft engine mounts etc.

[@turboduckhead6179]

I have a 2008 Honda Jazz and the AC goes cold 1st thing in the morning and in less than 5 minutes running it goes warm. After that it will stay warm until the engine sits overnight. It is full of refrigerant. Any suggestions what it could be?

[@ScottishCarClan]

Does the a/c light stay on or turn off when it starts going hot?

[@turboduckhead6179]

@@ScottishCarClan The light goes amber when I put on the AC and stays amber. I can’t get it to go green where the air comes in from the outside. It only uses the cabin air.

[@awmcmanus]

Leak or seals gone

[@turboduckhead6179]

@@awmcmanus I went for a recharge last year and ATS told me it wasn’t empty.

[@turboduckhead6179]

Turns out the compressor is was fkd

[@thereshopeforallofus2487]

Great video. Please could you let me know if the seats go down flat so as you can sleep in it?

[@nazarudinsuhaimi9535]

Agree my wife hate crv horn 😂

[@KineticGas]

Mate if you wanna do an automatic CRV MK4 I can loan you my one, based in Glasgow

[@ScottishCarClan]

Thanks buddy! I may take you up on that sometime. Follow us on Instagram and we'll follow back.

[@brendanmccabe8769]

Good, well presented video. I find it hard to believe that is your CRV however, surely you are far too young to qualify for one of these?

[@ScottishCarClan]

This is my second one! I love em. It helps that I’ve got a 700bhp GTR too however 😁 thanks for watching!

[@FlamesOfThought]

Straight cut reverse gear : stronger

[@anubhavredhu0121]

Bro is bonnet / hood visible from driver seat while driving

[@ScottishCarClan]

If you lean forward yes

[@anubhavredhu0121]

@@ScottishCarClan but if we do normal driving position with seat heightened up as of 5’9’’ height

[@zedacruja681]

MINE its AWD 185 CV,,,,or HP lol HONDA CRV 2016 2.4 L GAS

[@tonyluk112]

Only Hondas I like r those w VTEC, others r boring as hell.

[@sarathchandran4725]

1.6 diesel talk about it

[@ScottishCarClan]

What would you like to know??

[@sarathchandran4725]

@@ScottishCarClan need to know the reliability of 1.6 120hp diesel engine ,about timing chain ..etc

[@richardbell9656]

​@@sarathchandran4725 I own a 1.6 diesel, done 58,000 miles without a single problem. The only money in repairs was a new battery after 6 years. Timing chain good for 100,000 plus with regular maintenance .

[@soundsoflife6211]

Bro, you didn't talk gas milage though 😢

[@ScottishCarClan]

I average 33mpg. 2.0 petrol. Diesel is a smidge over 40mpg very roughly

[@zedacruja681]

i have the 2.4 Petrol Engine ,,,,we call that GAS...lol. Petrol in Portugal its that stuff you RUN water PUMPS with.............................MY Car HONDA CRV 2016 2.4....never had problems BOUGH it NEW. HONDA call MANY time on Warranty GUES WHAT I HAD New Cars is the PAST never visited the store after I Buy,,,,,,,,,I do The oils TRANS. Diferencial,Myself....they call you for few reaSONs I AM NOT GOING TO TELL YOU ...Camry 1985 260.000 KM I put Tires and GAS I thing one Battery,Nissan Altima Over 175.000...Tires aND Gas that was a very good car,,,,,the last one HONDA accord 210.000,Now I don't do anything I BUY everything MADE lol 2016 CRV the car RELAXING have only 65.000 its a JOY and so far so good...I baby it . THATs cars in CANADA.

[@tommyhartman7920]

The question is....what happened to that massive dog!?

[@ScottishCarClan]

His owner appeared. I tried to film it but it was a bit of an awkward exchange to be honest 😂

[@tommyhartman7920]

@@ScottishCarClan 😂 Anyway, great review, love the channel, new subscriber here, the CRV is on my list of potentials, the last 10 years I've always had fast(ish) estates for the family wagon and never had an SUV, the CRV seems to tick a lot of boxes. Have you tried a CX5 at all?