2018 Honda CR-V

noise

This car’s design in terrible for road noise.

Radio navigation issues, battery dies, loud noises while driving, phone issues, no one can hear me.

The moon roof has developed an annoying and fairly loud rattle.

When I back up break makes a loud noise, and my dealer mechanic said it normal.

Engine makes some noise when accellerating and engine is cold this disappears when warmed up.

THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE HAD IS WITH THE NOISY HANKOOK TIRES AND I REPLACED THEM WITH A NEW SET OF MICHLEN DESTINY TIRES.

My one real quibble, the thing that bugs me the most, the engine noise.

On 3 dif ferent occasions, while driving the car on the interstate highway, it started vibrating, and would not accelerate, burning smell occurred, several warning lights came up on the dashboard.

Then someone at the dealership decided to tell me that one of the mechanics says that the new fuel pumps make an annoying noise.

battery

The car battery completely failed with no warning whatsoever.

Also, needs a warning light that battery is low ; we were 3 hours away, and various systems were not working well; hard start,

Battery had to be replaced after 21 months of use.

Next, 1 week later the battery goes dead Saturday afternoon.

but if you do any traveling and have to leave your car at an airport parking lot while on vacation, or for work, don’t count on the battery working as the electronics place a parasitic drain on the battery, when not driven daily.

In the first year we experienced:  excessive seat wear and tear, battery replacement, issues with sensors, handling and braking systems inoperative during bad winter weather (no ABS, auto braking, lane avoidance, etc).

windshield

but does not heat up the car and takes long time to defrost windshield.

When you manually start it the car, the front defrost (set at the highest temperature and power) is inefficient and takes longer than it should to clear the windshield.

It's ok. Auto wipers do not work very well.

Dash goes crazy in and out (twice and have video of it ) , brakes applying at high rates of speed with no traffic in front , objects or anything that dealer keeps talking B.S .about rear wiper was going off on occasion while driving forward

Day one went to get in the car almost knock myself out because the windshield frame angle is to steep.

failure

The car was sold with substandard quality tires on it and they are failing before I had the vehicle 2 yrs.

Honda didn’t put out any information or recalls in the southern states.

The display system has a software issue that causes the system to fail periodically.

I have waited 14 years to buy a different vehicle and a Honda SUV with lots of comfort and safety features.

If you are looking for an SUV and are inclined towards Asian imports, I recommend this one.

I just bought it day..love the sleek look, great gas mileage, crossover style (small SUV), spotless, low miles, great price.

It has more cargo room than other SUV's that are much much bigger.

This is far better than my previous SUV so far.

A SUV with plenty of room for passengers and cargo.

My 2018 Honda CRV- EXL is a great medium SUV.

If you want a practical, economical, comfortable and dependable smaller SUV, you should consider the Honda CRV.

feature

I love the look of the vehicle and all of the options that the EX package offers.

The creature features are something to get used to

I really like the new safety features, including the side view mirror blind spot monitor.

Very safe and easy to drive with all the new safety features that are standard on a Honda.

Great features and I paid 26000 instead of 34000 for a Toyota.

The safety features and the comfortable ride.

I am comfortable driving with my grandchildren and confident in the safety features.

Has many modern features like bluetooth calling and audio (which is great for audiobooks).

We really enjoy the extra features on the car and how handles on the road Also the CRV is quiet and his great visibility from a driver and passenger perspective.

comfortable

We have only owned the Honda CRV a few weeks and love the way it handles looks and comfort  the accessories are very user friendly the car is very enjoyable

I looked at reliability, safety, mpg, comfort and read countless reviews.

It has a smooth ride and very comfortable.

This car is very roomy for a smaller car and is very comfortable to drive.

Comfort & reliability ++  Met & exceeded our expectations.

It is reliable, safe, fuel efficient and comfortable.

I feel comfortable and safe driving around town or on the highway.

Goodbye old faithful Honda CR-V. We took a few long trips up north to visit family and  the drive was so comfortable we only stopped once to sleep.

safety

Quiet interior, turbo power and many safety based features.

It has fabulous safety features, easy to learn controls, and is stylish.

Full of safety features and backup camera.

fuel

This is the second CRV I have bought and I love the updated body style, big cargo space, wider cabin, turbo engine and great gas mileage.

It’s fun to drive, gets great gas mileage, all-wheel drive, has all the technology you want/need!

Great size, value, reliability, ride quality and gas mileage.

Excellent Value and Comfortable for short and long trips 
Great Gas mileage 34-36 mpg
Low Maintenance 
Convenient storage places 
5 adults comfortably plus luggage etc.

this CRV is great except they have a problem with oil dilution, fuel leaks pass piston rings into the crank case diluting the oil causing pre mature ware on engine parts.

2017 Ford Escape

The interior is really noisy on the highway even with brand new top rated tires.

Negatives: Road noise is kind of loud with this car.

Some early warranty problems and lots of rattles in the back end.

Ford made several attempts to fix the vibration

when it does the noise it makes is loud inside.

And third it rattles, I drive it on rough roads and gravel and the front end rattles so bad I have turn my music to 15 to drowned it out.

I only complaint is you can't turn off the head lamps, I don't particularity like the Auto-off stop feature, and the HVAC noise.

The only improvement I would expect is better insulation from the road noise and engine compartment noise.

transmission

We now have to have the transmission checked out, because it's the only thing he doesn't work on.

The transmission is now shifting hard, other reviews say transmission problems are common so probably going out.

Occasionally a little hesitation from the transmission.

I purchased a 2017 escape and it 70,000 miles my transmission went out.

I have heard from Friends who've had Ford Escapes 2015 and newer, that there were transmission issues and if they have a sunroof that would be a lot of issues with that as well.

Also the trans has a jerk and is not smooth, it's so bad it got me slapped because my fiance thought I was doing it.

Sometimes it feels line the transmission jumps.

interface

The interface for radio, bluetooth, etc is very annoying. You can only scroll through presets in one direction (why??)

but that?s on Apple), I?ve brought it into the dealer four times since purchasing in May 2017 for problems with the Hill Start Assist Brake, Sync and the back up camera interface.

The price to fix is almost that of a nice similar used SUV.

It is even stylish, especially when compared to other SUV's I've seen.

For being a compact SUV, this car is spacious and offers a great deal of comfort from any seat.

I would recommend the Ford Escape to any one looking for a small SUV.

Car is roomy, handles, performance is great, just the right size as was not looking for a full SUV, and did want another truck, and it was so clean and maintained for an original user.

I've had this SUV for three years and it was great for trips and just getting around.

Love the leather, creature comforts, electronics, technology and all that makes this SUV a cut above other vehicles.

Thus us my second escape, its a great suv.

Styling and comfort better than expected.

The Escape is roomy enough and comfortable, even on long trips.

Excellent Car great on gas very respectable choice room 4 passengers I already know it's going to be great on gas for road trips very comfortable

It is VERY hard to get a comfortable position for me.

This car is exactly what I was looking for, plenty of room, comfortable ride and all accessories where within reach!

It has great heat and air performance, a sound and navigation system found in luxury cars, power everything, many safety features and even parks itself!

Still learning how to use all the features available .

car is great as every feature you can think of and plenty of room with heated seats and amazing speed and reliability.

Absolutely love love love all the features!!

It has excellent gas mileage and the extra amenities in my Titanium model was definitely a step up.

It has all the latest technology and safety features that anyone could want at a reasonable price.

It is the SE with Sport package, technology package, and cold weather package.

We love everything about this car the way it drives gas milage all the features

ride

Very nice ride with the upgraded 1.5L turbo, much better than the standard engine.

It gets great gas mileage and I can fit all my 4 of my grandchildren comfortably❤️ Smooth ride, it even has a CD player  , what a blast from the past😁

It drives like a dream as a recent widow I need a reliable car to get around and at 62 I am more then happy with my new ride

Especially road trips, it just hums along on the highway and the ride is tight

I am by myself most of the time or sometimes my buddy rides home from work with me.

Ride is nice as well and the seats are fairly comfortable (leather).

Made Ford tough, performs perfectly, and not all plastic inside so quiet ride!

Decent fuel milage and does well in snow and ice

The fuel economy rating is very comparable to a much smaller vehicle we traded in.

Gas mileage is good at about 22 mpg, dual temperature controls, remote starting.

Gas mileage better than expected and good pick up fir 4 cylinder.

It is comfortable and gets great gas mileage.

2017 Hyundai Tucson

Also, the transmission seems to be failing as well.

It has the duel clutch transmission and has problems in 1st and 2nd gear.

The DCT trans is a little quirky compared to a regular automatic trans

dangerous transmission when shifting,  stalls sometime when turning AND Hyundai WILL Not FIX IT.

Update: There were some software updates Hyundai provided regarding the transmission and that did improve things dramatically. While I feel like the acceleration is better than most of the SUV/Crossovers I test drove, it still doesn't "GO!"

I hear the turbo transmission is crap so stay away from that.

I am a little concerned about the hesitation when pulling out due to the turbo competing with the transmission.

I owned this car.I could not stand the way the transmission worked.You didn’t know how the car would shift at a light or into reverse.Hyundi didn’t help at all

Long story short, the clutch and transmission was completely replaced due to an issue.

A few things that I find unfavorable: the radio shuts off when you turn the car off and not when you open the door; and the windshield wipers are too complex in my opinion.

brake

Also, if I am sitting in the carline at my kid’s school the car sort of bounces when I hit the brakes.

However I would like to know if any other owners have experience, having to change the brake light bulbs every 3 -6 months.

The one complaint would be the transmission taking a second to really engage from a stop, I always give it a second from taking my foot off the brake before hitting the gas.

In fact, if you are stopped on a very slight incline, our Tucson would actually roll backward when you take your foot off the brake.

If I slow down a bit and tap the shifter back, it easily downshifts to a lower gear, so that I don?t have to ride the brakes so much.

The 2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV is made by Hyundai

It was great on gas for a small suv and it was affordable.

This car has drivers legroom like i have never seen for a SUV its off the hook.And the tech on this vehicle is mind boggling,,I would recommend these vehicles to anyone who would like to take a step up

We researched other SUVs in this class and found that the Tucson was the best choice for us.

but this suv lets us ride around in style.

Would recommend it to anyone who wants a smaller, compact SUV.

This is my first SUV and I will never go back to a car!

Otherwise, extremely comfortable and has all the bells and whistles you could want in an SUV.

The Tucson is one of the smaller SUVs (smaller than Rogue, CRV, Escape),

Great gas mileage and a comfortable ride.

It is comfortable to ride in and very spacious!

It is reliable vehicle, well built, extremely comfortable, great on gas mileage, and has a great warranty plan.

I love how comfortable it is, heated seats get very warm, beautiful exterior, great room for passengers and loading groceries or home improvement  products.

It is dependable, comfortable and a pleasure to drive.

It meets all of my needs as far as comfort, fuel economy and capacity to hold lots of "stuff", whether moving, traveling or shopping.

Everything about the car is great size color gas mileage comfort.

And the gas mileage isn't bad -- it's pretty decent, around 27 mpg for our use.

This car is getting good gas mileage and I love the practicality of it, as well as the exterior appearance.

It’s decent on fuel mileage and I have enough room for my family of 4.

Excellent gas mileage both city/highway, ranging from 27-29 and in sport mode 26-28.

It does so well in the snow with the 4 wheel drive lock feature!

It has so many features I’m still figuring them out!

Love this vehicle.. great looks it has a lot of features( blind spot detection, Bluetooth, etc)and the 1.6l turbo has plenty of power.

High tech features with an 8” LED screen, Apple CarPlay, built in navigation, and hands free tech.

It’s a beautiful car rides smooth and the color is awesome and it has a lot of features to it I love that also love that I have heated seats

They have a great staff and a lot of options to look through and test drive.

This is a great vehicle with all its amenities.

Seats have plenty of adjustment options and there’s lots of leg room.

The 2017 Tucson is a vastly improved model, with a much smoother ride and features like Bluetooth, charge ports for electronics, options for multiple radio stations and a one-touch system to raise and lower the back seats.

I use the car primarily for commuting long distances in both the city and on the highway. The vehicle handles well and the car's electronic features  (rearview camera, dashboard display, etc.)

While I felt the CX-5 handled slightly better around curves, the Tucson gave a smooth and quiet ride.

Have driven Buick sence 1996, and this ride is everything and more than you would expect on top end vehicles.

Very attractive looking car love the safety features the warranty and the smooth quiet  ride the backup camera the lane alert love the panoramic moonroof

2018 Toyota RAV4

Would be fun to drive if there wasn't so much road noise and if you could occasionally rest your arm on the center console.

too much road noise and not comfortable on trips over an hour long.

Negatives-I couldn’t get past how noisy it was.

My only concern with the 2014 was outside noise.

The transmission makes a whistling sound whe decelerating, the navigation system will get you lost about 50% of the time and the mileage is terrible for a small SUV.

screen

The floor mats are decent the plastic rubber type stuff on the dash and steering wheel held up the gps screen is really good.

You cannot have 1 single screen for Radio/Phone/NAV the least you can show is two screens and the radio is less than 8 inches!!!

I also prefer the newer display and the ease of controlling a number of things on the main display

The time used to be on the dash and now it?s on the screen.

but if I must say anything negative I will say that it was very disappointing that they moved the clock from it?s wide open place to on the screen but put nothing in its place.

The Entune screen is too small at 6 in and others are 7-8 in.

The only cons that we have found with both of our Rav4s is the backup camera is pretty useless on sunny days because of the angle of the viewing screen, it would be nice to have a light on the driver door lock switch

Some of the major items, such as the time and temperature, are difficult to read.

This car has not comfortable sitting, and make noise when air conditioning work.Thes is my 3th car Toyota, and these sites very bad.

However, it does not have air vents in the back seat (making it not very suitable for keeping the back seat cool for infants and toddlers).

Could have been better if they have included some more inbuilt features like heated seats , back seats heating , controls for trunk opening etc

radio

I like the comfort and it is roomy enough for a trip and save on gas too..Wish they would put Satellite radios in more models.That is the only thing I miss from my Ford Edge

Every amenity you want at a literally at the touch of a finger: locking/unlocking the doors, starting and shutting off the engine, using the radio and apps.

The Entune Radio System is worthless and Toyota knows it.

The radio and integrated Nav is a BIG DISAPPOINTMENT.

The radio speakers sound terrible and I have the premium package.

The front crash brake deployed on me one day when I wasn't paying attention to the road.

Break assistment and anti locking breaking system.

It also has automatic brake system to aid on quick stop.

I've never had an SUV before, having driven Camrys and Avalons.

I have had other SUVs and this one is the best.

She was set on an SUV and I was willing to help her search.

This is not the bigger, more comfortable or speedier SUV in its category,

I have driven it in rain and snow and couldn’t ask for a better SUV.

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