2017 Honda CR-V Turbo and 7seats

**Wh1stl3r** · September 5th, 2017 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

^^^ My in-laws has a 2010 Sorento AWD 2.4L gas, 7-seater. They had no issues with it. Just the usual maintenance PMS expense. They never had any engine or tranny issues over the past 7 years. I guess it is as reliable as its Japanese counterparts.

Not the engine/tranny in particular bro, although I've heard some people with failed valve seals pretty early on. These were on the diesels.

A couple of relatives also had issues with the last gen and current gen Sta Fe. Leaking brake master cylinder, noisy/uneven steering, some switches failing to name a few. Our GS has had the steering rack replaced.

**Egan101** · September 5th, 2017 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r

Not the engine/tranny in particular bro, although I've heard some people with failed valve seals pretty early on. These were on the diesels.

A couple of relatives also had issues with the last gen and current gen Sta Fe. Leaking brake master cylinder, noisy/uneven steering, some switches failing to name a few. Our GS has had the steering rack replaced.

Maybe the gas models are not as problematic as the diesel models. It is bigger than the common CUV but aside from its 7 seats, there is not much to be excited about it like any other CUV.

**Wh1stl3r** · September 5th, 2017 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by babybackrivs

Have the 2013 santa fe and i have experienced issues with it that you dont normally experience in japanese branded cars like faulty window motor, noisy steering, broken rear hatch shocks, fogging fog lights, chipping types and kalampag on speed bumbs. All these in one car, i think thats too much issues. After this experience, I have realized that korean branded cars are still not at par with japanese brands.

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Wow, this is for the current gen? Expected more from their latest offering. I remember that model also had issues with water entering the floor.

**dreamur** · September 5th, 2017 09:41 PM

I wonder what the issues are with china made cars.

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**niky** · September 5th, 2017 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by theblob

Does the 7 seater's second row recline more than the 5 seater? Or same lang?

When you slide it all the way back, it's about 1-2 inches further back than the second row in the five seater. Not sure if the recline is more, but I doubt it.

**theblob** · September 5th, 2017 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by niky

When you slide it all the way back, it's about 1-2 inches further back than the second row in the five seater. Not sure if the recline is more, but I doubt it.

Any idea on the wading depth of the CRV? Even if it's an unofficial stat since Honda won't give one.

**babybackrivs** · September 5th, 2017 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r

Wow, this is for the current gen? Expected more from their latest offering. I remember that model also had issues with water entering the floor.

Yes current gen! I know right, I thought hyundai got it right already especially now that their cars look really nice as compared to before but turns out, its only the appearance that was good, and their diesel engines of course.

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**yecherchong** · September 6th, 2017 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by theblob

Any idea on the wading depth of the CRV? Even if it's an unofficial stat since Honda won't give one.

Only whats on the brochure 198mm ground clearance. Not wading depth:

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**niky** · September 6th, 2017 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by theblob

Any idea on the wading depth of the CRV? Even if it's an unofficial stat since Honda won't give one.

They won't. No crossover manufacturer (except maybe Subaru) gives wading depth.

This is because of electronics, engine ancilliaries and transmission, differential and engine breather tubes that are not sealed against the elements.

For a crossover, or even pick-up trucks, you can wade in water DEEPER than the rated wading depth... which is always lower than the air intake height, but the manufacturer cannot guarantee that you will have no problems afterwards. YMMV.

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That said, while the airbox itself is mounted high up, the CR-V's snorkel is mounted under the airbox pointing towards the bumper. With this design, the engine SHOULD choke and stall before water is ingested, but if you try to plow through floodwater higher than the intake tube, you can ram enough water into it to destroy the engine.

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Same problem with any car-based crossover. Even the Subaru. Not made to traverse deep water, don't even try. Pick-ups and Pick-up based passenger vehicles often have air cleaners that draw air from fender pockets, which are somewhat safe, and allow you to install aftermarket snorkels.

(Of course, you can install a snorkel on a Subaru, but it's often a DIY hack-job)

**dr. d** · September 6th, 2017 10:02 AM

...reminds me of our old korean van.
diesel nga and therefore, supposed to be more water-resistant.
until we found out, the air intake was under the driver's feet!