2003 Honda CR-V Review
Price:Â $3,995





+8
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Highly versatile and roomy interior, stable handling, comfortable ride, high crash test scores.
Cons
- Limited off-road ability.
What’s new
Fully revamped last year, the CR-V receives no significant changes for 2003.
Edmunds says
The longtime benchmark of the "soft roader" mini-SUV class. Drive it. You'll like it.
For sale near Columbus, OH
84 listings
- Photos not available$3,995great price$1,455 below market
- 204,103 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl automatic
- For Sale Auto Sales (28 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Lancaster, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SHSRD78803U100922
Stock: 100922
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-12-2024 - Photos not available$5,995good price$1,346 below market
- 123,756 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl automatic
- Graham Used Car Outlet (52 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Mansfield, OH
MECHANICS SPECIAL, AWD. Odometer is 75859 miles below market average! Clean CARFAX. COME DRIVE IT AT GRAHAM OUTLET! 1667 W 4TH ST. ONTARIO,OH. "WHERE ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SHSRD78803U148582
Stock: CTS043A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-01-2025
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Honda CR-V LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.13 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$172/mo  for CR-V LX
CR-V LX
vs
$179/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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Honda CR-V Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsELAINE LICARI, 04/03/2016
2003 Honda CR-V LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
I hate to sell this car after 13 years of great service. The only reason I am buying a new car is b/c the 2003 has 180,000 miles and I didn't want to push the luck I had for so long. When I went to buy another Honda CRV (stick with a winner), there was another car on the lot just like mine (except it had automatic transmission and mine was manual). It had 400,000 miles on it.
I now … own a 2016 Honda CRV based on the great experience I had with the 2003, but I must admit, despite the additional bells & whistles on the newer car, I definitely miss my 2003. In addition, I see many of that model on the road after all these years. I wish I could buy another 2003 but brand new.
LOVE!!! I dread the day I have to replace it
4.88 out of 5 starstessa77, 01/04/2012
2003 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
This is the best car I have ever purchased!!!!
I bought my 2003 Cr-V brand new and 9 years later have put 160,000 miles on it.
I have had no major repair issues that are not associated with normal wear and tear.
I did have to replace the A/C compressor, but only once and after 100,000 miles of use.
I put mainly highway miles on it in New England with snow, ice, road salt, and a heavy … lead foot without a problem.
It drives like a dream and I have no issues with noise.
I have been rearended on the highway 3 times and only sustained significant damage with the 3rd accident.
This car is very well built and incredibly safe.
I wish Honda still made them the same way.
Great Reliability and Safe Too
4.75 out of 5 starsChad, 11/04/2009
2003 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
This car was a fantastic buy for my family. After 140,000 miles and nothing more than oil changes, brakes and tires it was tragically destroyed in a pretty serious car accident. $15k in damage later and on one was seriously injured. Never had any issues with A/C... We liked this car so much, we found the exact same car and bought it with the insurance money.
3 yrs and counting...
4.75 out of 5 starsesteeze, 10/26/2006
2003 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Have had my CR-V for 3 years now, and it has generally been an excellent vehicle. It is used mostly for daily work commuting (about 25 miles round trip), in a hilly, city environment. Also used as 2nd vehicle to carry our 3 kids, and for carrying tailgating equipment (during football season... Roll Tide!).
2003 CR-V Highlights
LX
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $18,900 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $172/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 33.5 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalMarginal
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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