Any known problems with Honda CRV w/ 1.5 and cvt awd?

[Pablo]

I'd be concerned about the engine and the CVT.

Why?

I don't understand why people just make bad stuff up? Feelings? Trying to act smart?

Honda CRV CVT is bullet proof. No one is having issues with it, in fact failure rate looks to me lower than traditional AT.

Same on ours so far. /knocks on a lot of wood

This site can be odd, things definitely way way overblown. Sometimes I guess I forget it's the internet. Been here so long.

What is her typical drive cycle?

It seems to be the same as a Nissan CVT or a H/K Theta 2 engine - some last forever, some are nothing but trouble.

I researched this in 2019 when I was buying cars. Seems to be less of an issue in warmer climates and longer drives - the dilution seems to happen on cold start and if you get the engine hot enough it evaporates off. Short trips and cold weather exasperate it. In fact one of the early TSB's that came out was only targeted at Northern States only - and it was some sort of software fix. But it wasn't 100% - some Southerners had issues as well.

Maybe they fixed it eventually - but the engine has never really changed, it would likely be some sort of software fix.

Given the OP is in the Midwest and planning on short trips that would seem to be a higher risk venture but I guess you never really know.

Could be but for the first 4 years of the car's life it just drove to the bus stop, short ways away. Winter and summer. Little freeway.

BUT I always told my wife: "Put premium in, every TIME". And I always ran 0W-30.

 

[JimPghPA]

CVT, AND REAR END OF AWD, REQUIRE FLUID CHANGES FAIRLY OFTEN. USE ONLY HONDA FLOIDS. They are easy to do. Watch youtube videos about doing both.

 

[Pablo]

CVT, AND REAR END OF AWD REQUIRE FLUID CHANGES FAIRLY OFTEN. USE ONLY HONDA FLOIDS. They are easy to do. Watch youtube videos about doing both.

I have used Amsoil CVT fluid.

The rear, since I didn't know what it is, I used the Honda fluid.

 

[earthbound]

The car will very short tripped to work daily in addition to other regular driving. Oil changes will be done by me and can be done more frequently if fuel dilution is an issue so hopefully any problems can be avoided.

Own a 19' daily short trips to and from work, couple good hwy runs per month...I have no fd issues....caveat;I practice 3mos OCI...

 

[SC Maintenance]

BUT I always told my wife: "Put premium in, every TIME". And I always ran 0W-30.

I never thought about running premium. Further timing advance might help with dillution - but you would think that would only show up under heavy load either way?

I am happy to hear you have had good luck with yours. There very nice cars for the price - or price they used to be

 

[I<3oil]

Why?

I don't understand why people just make bad stuff up? Feelings? Trying to act smart?

Honda CRV CVT is bullet proof. No one is having issues with it, in fact failure rate looks to me lower than traditional AT.


This site can be odd, things definitely way way overblown. Sometimes I guess I forget it's the internet. Been here so long.


Could be but for the first 4 years of the car's life it just drove to the bus stop, short ways away. Winter and summer. Little freeway.

BUT I always told my wife: "Put premium in, every TIME". And I always ran 0W-30.

I will say, the head gasket and OD have been happening on the CR-V forums but as we also know, most people only post the negative vs. the lack of posting the good so yeah.

 

[captainbeandip]

It may be still too early to tell, but I have read that the hybrid version could be the more reliable version to pick.

 

[sloinker]

Did you miss my post? My wife's engine has zero issues.

Statistical outlier with confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance compels researchers to reject your claims. LOL

 

[Danh]

Why?

I don't understand why people just make bad stuff up? Feelings? Trying to act smart?

Honda CRV CVT is bullet proof. No one is having issues with it, in fact failure rate looks to me lower than traditional AT.


This site can be odd, things definitely way way overblown. Sometimes I guess I forget it's the internet. Been here so long.


Could be but for the first 4 years of the car's life it just drove to the bus stop, short ways away. Winter and summer. Little freeway.

BUT I always told my wife: "Put premium in, every TIME". And I always ran 0W-30.

Well, I had problems with mine. Admittedly, it was a seal rather than CVT internals, but still required replacement of the whole gearbox. $5k, but Honda covered 2/3. There was a TSB on the problem so I guess I should be irritated I had to pay anything at all.

 

[I<3oil]

It may be still too early to tell, but I have read that the hybrid version could be the more reliable version to pick.

All kinds of problems right now with the new hybrid. Definitely on the stay away list.

 

[SC Maintenance]

I have no brand preference and know everyone makes good and bad. But I think Honda got stuck in the wrong design cycle - they did the small displacement DI turbo with CVT for both performance and mileage early on before all the ins and outs were known, and as expected some people had issues.

Wouldn't be on the top of my list to buy but at least they don't go boom like Theta2 or the early ecoboost's.

 

[sloinker]

It appears the Taos has the head issues sorted. For much cheaper money you can get a loaded Taos with all the bells and whistles and attain the ease of entry that you are seeking. 5 year drivetrain warranty I think. The dual clutch transmission throws some people though. Remember the foot brake releases the electric clutches and reengages them when released. I like the way they feel but it was admittedly a learning curve. Seems the CVT's that are in the majority of compact SUV's have gotten better, at least that is the common wisdom. I do appreciate the fake programmed shifts.

 

[Pablo]

Statistical outlier with confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance compels researchers to reject your claims. LOL

Truth.

Not gonna stop posting about the CRV!!

I do also need to point out:

1) Annual oil changes

2) Easy 35 mpg, hauling full gear. Amazing in my book.

 

[sloinker]

Truth.

Not gonna stop posting about the CRV!!

I do also need to point out:

1) Annual oil changes

2) Easy 35 mpg, hauling full gear. Amazing in my book.

You know, the specific vehicle may not really matter much to those like you that are fastidious in their maintenance regimen's. Good maintenance will yield long, trouble free life in many vehicles. Honda's are good to begin with and the dilution problem may very well be mitigated with your choice of fluids, but is more likely attributable to you timely intervals.

 

[I<3oil]

You know, the specific vehicle may not really matter much to those like you that are fastidious in their maintenance regimen's. Good maintenance will yield long, trouble free life in many vehicles. Honda's are good to begin with and the dilution problem may very well be mitigated with your choice of fluids, but is more likely attributable to you timely intervals.

It's partially attributed to OCIs but short tripping and cold weather are two of the biggest factors to the small TGDI engine.

 

[Patman]

My ex wife has a 2021 CRV and hasn't had any problems with it at all. She follows the maintenance minder for oil changes and I believe the car has about 80,000 km on it now. She doesn't short trip it at all.

 

[Danh]

All kinds of problems right now with the new hybrid. Definitely on the stay away list.

Such as?

 

[DannyM]

The dual clutch transmission throws some people though.

that's why it's better to bypass that thing as long as you don't live in snow country and get the fwd 8 speed that gets 40mpg hwy and just as quick as the jerky dual clutch.

 

[I<3oil]

Such as?

Mainly trans/gearbox, some electrical stuff

Big thread here: https://www.crvownersclub.com/threa...0-hybrid-all-specification-discussion.230208/

 

[Danh]

Mainly trans/gearbox, some electrical stuff

Big thread here: https://www.crvownersclub.com/threa...0-hybrid-all-specification-discussion.230208/

I frequent this forum and, other than the one offs I see nothing of note except problems with fuel injectors with some examples. Hard to say how prevalent this is but it’s a hardware problem that should be, or already has been, corrected.