Overview & Reviews

All models get redesigned headlamps and front fascias along with antilock brakes, stability control, side airbags for front passengers, head curtain airbags for front and rear occupants, strengthened B-pillars (for better side-impact crash protection) and minor interior styling refinements. A five-speed automatic transmission replaces last year's four-speed unit. The EX receives new alloy wheels, and all models now wear 16-inch wheels. A Special Edition trim debuts that includes heated leather seats, heated mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, as well as body-color bumpers, side molding, door handles and hard spare tire cover.

• Highly versatile and roomy interior, stable handling, comfortable ride, good crash test scores standard airbags, ABS and stability control.

• Limited off-road ability, not as big inside as some of its competitors, no V6 option.

User Reviews:

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  My Third CR-V - 2005 Honda CR-V
  By My CR-V - September 21 - 5:13 am

  I and my family love this CR-V as it fits the 3 of us just right. Its a good looking car and is easy to keep clean. We love the 6 disc cd changer in dash and love the height of the vehicle as we can slide right into it. The only drawback is the road noise while driving. It has great pick-up after 40 mph even though it is a 4-cylinder.

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  Honda CRV:better than expected - 2005 Honda CR-V
  By Enrique Ospina - September 18 - 12:43 am

  I was very skeptical when we bough this vehicle, it was need more that desire. It has turned out to be a great vehicle, lots of room, easy to drive, comfortable front and back. the only ackward thing is the gear shift:it interferes all the time with the windshield wipers

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  BEST compact SUV on the market - 2005 Honda CR-V
  By Frank - September 15 - 1:40 pm

  I bought the 2005 CRV after having driven my 2000 Accord for 120,000 miles. I wanted a compact SUV to better handle the harsh Boston winters, but fuel economy was a major concern with gas prices climbing recently. The CRV is rated at 22/27, and after 1,000 miles, Ive been averaging 26.5 in mixed driving. The build quality is superb (it is a Honda, after all), the handling is top notch, and the passenger and cargo areas are generous. The CRV competes with the Toyota RAV-4, and there is no comparison. After test driving the RAV-4, I found it to be cramped with sloppy handling. In my opinion, the CRV is the best compact SUV available, which would explain why you see so many of them!

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  very nice car - 2005 Honda CR-V
  By John1007 - September 7 - 4:30 pm

  For what it is I think this is a great car. You sit up high enough that you are not being run over but not in one of these huge gas guzzlers. The motor is not very powerful which is one of the reasons for getting the manual tranny. You can set the cruise for 80mph and it will go all day. Good inventment

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  Overall a good car - 2005 Honda CR-V
  By RHenry - August 20 - 2:02 pm

  I got this suv after totalling a 2004 Honda Civic. I wanted a safe car and this one has really good safety ratings. The A/C is much better than the 04 Civic. The hand brake is in a weird spot, not inconvenient, just an adjustment. I thought that I would get better gas mileage than I am getting. The paint color is the same as the 04 Civic (that dark silvery color) it hides dirt well. I get a lot of glare in the front windshield which is annoying. The seat fabric kind of stinks-I have a dog and ended up with dog hair that would get stuck in the fabric and I had to remove each hair indivually, also I somehow have a couple of stains that wont come out of the black upholstery.

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  POOR AC! - 2005 Honda CR-V
  By kstephens - August 18 - 11:35 am

  We bought our CRV based on Hondas reputation. It is only 3 years old with 50,000 miles on it and the ac broke. It cost $1,800 to fix. Apparently the mechanic said this is common with the CRV. He also said he has seen many with transmission issues. Think twice about the CRV before purchasing. Investigate with a mechanic that you trust about their reliability. Up until now we really enjoyed ours but to avoid any other big ticket repairs we are considering trading it in. Its ridiculous to have to put thousands of dollars worth of repairs into a car that is not that old especially with the reputation honda has for reliability. I guess the CRV is the exception.

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  It never gets old - 2005 Honda CR-V
  By Russ - August 18 - 6:42 am

  Except for the differential problem which Honda took care of, its been a solid vehicle that you feel youll keep till 200,000 on the odo. Lucked out, original tires lasted till 33,000 at which time Sears indicated brake pads at 50% give or take all around. Have changed oil at Honda every 5,000. Other than that, gas, wash, wax. Fuel economy respectable. Plenty of room for me in the back seat with front seat all the way back, Im 63". Currently at 34,300 miles, no rattles, everything works. Yes it does have the road noise everyone complains about.

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  Great All Around SUV - 2005 Honda CR-V
  By KING - August 11 - 6:39 pm

  The engine is adequate and very reliable. The styling beats the new CRVs hands down. The seats could be more comfortable and the driver seat needs more movement backwards for long legs. I love getting around parking lots and the narrow body allows plenty of room for the doors opening in parking spaces. This SUV has plenty of cargo space and lots of storage nooks inside. I wanted a red CRV with black interior but this is not offered.

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  very happy - 2005 Honda CR-V
  By craig - July 14 - 8:56 am

  Im very happy with my crv purchase. have 2857 miles on it in just over 6 weeks. the vehicle has exceeded all expectations it drives great in the snow handled 10in of wet heavy snow with no problem . The build quality is exellent and its roomy on the inside.

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  Is it showing its age? - 2005 Honda CR-V
  By juliegal - July 2 - 7:53 pm

  Ive had my CR-V for 2.5 years. Its been a great car and fun to drive, but I think it may be starting to show its age! At 2 years/30K the brakes, battery and tires all had to be replaced--too soon, in my book. Car has pulled to right from the start, but I live with that. From day one, Ive experienced a grinding noise from the rear when turning hard (U-turns). Finally, at the shop today I was told there is a differential repair bulletin out for this, requiring resurfacing and new pads (work done at Hondas expense). Lately, I notice the car is a bit sluggish starting, and it surges at stop signs. The VSA indicator comes on occasionally. Hope this isnt a problem brewing!