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#127 of 171 2011 Honda CR-V NAV System by johnbradley

Jan 16, 2012 (3:13 pm)

Well, I have a Garmin Nuvi that, years ago, cost more than $500, I forget, but I've had it for about 5 years. We take that with us when we're travelling and generally input our destination into the Garmin also, as a backup. Often, the Honda Nav goofs up and we then rely on the Garmin. Sad, since we paid $1500 extra for the NAV system. The Garmin is also fully bluetooth compatible but, of course, won't allow answering from the steering wheel once its paired.
 
When I was doing my complaining to Honda, I ran across many unhappy CR-V NAV owners here and elsewhere. I see a "completely re-engineered" CR-V for 2012. I hope they got rid of all their old 2007-8 NAV systems and now have an updated system in their new CR-V's. I also hope Honda monitors this site and is aware of others, besides me, who think a lot less of Honda as a result of them using outdated, deficient equipment in the deluxe CR-V's. This was our first Honda (I've owned dozens of cars) and I'll hesitate to buy another even though we like the car, overall. We purchased it based on the dealer's representations and what Honda represented in the manual(s) based on Honda's reputation. We see now that was a mistake.

#128 of 171 Re: 2011 Honda CR-V NAV System by nelsonkid

Jan 25, 2012 (7:17 pm)

Replying to: johnbradley (Jan 16, 2012 3:13 pm)
HONDA 2012 NAV
My wife purchased a 2012 Civic with NAV. I've given up trying to use it. Take my Garmin instead. Today I purchased a 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L without the NAV. During this process I had a salesman at ACURA tell me it was good. Asked him to find me the closest LCBO (LIQUIOR STORE IN ONTARIO) after a few minutes he gave up. Garmin takes all but 30 seconds. I also had a friend try this out on his new Lexus RX350. Closest one 100 miles away, when it is just 1 mile away. Have a friend with a Lincoln, also has trouble finding things easily. Thus if you want a good NAV stay with Garmin. We've had Honda's for years and enjoy the reliability of them. But they certainly missed the boat with their HAV. system. At least on the Civic and CR-V.

#129 of 171 Re: 2011 Honda CR-V NAV System [nelsonkid] by steve_ HOST

Jan 25, 2012 (10:00 pm)

Replying to: nelsonkid (Jan 25, 2012 7:17 pm)
Maybe it's a don't drink and drive thing.
 
Try a Timmies next. Well, no, they're on every corner anyway. Maybe a Canadian Tire?
 
I'm a bit irritated with my Garmin this week. The little pin in the adapter end is sticking and not making good contact with the power port, so it kept cutting off on me.

#130 of 171 2007 Honda CRV navigation Manual by ronin9

Feb 10, 2012 (9:57 am)

Any info as to a link to download a copy of the Nav manual ( Navteq), also cannot program street address and avenue numbers ,not intuative at all, the system seems an absolute joke verses garmin.

#131 of 171 Honda CR-V NAV system by johnbradley

Feb 10, 2012 (11:20 am)

The manual that came with our 2011 CR-V cites attributes about the system that it doesn't have. For example, it discusses certain Bluetooth features that are only avaiable on "compatible phones." I checked and no phone currently available on the planet is compatible with those features on Honda's NAV system since it doesn't have those capabilities. The manual does explain the features that do work in understandable text, photos and illustrations but you can't make a Mercedes out of a bicycle. The unit is of 2007-8 vintage. it would appear that Honda bought thousands more than the could sell in those years so they just kept installing them in 2009,10,11 models to get them out of their inventory.
 
The 2012 is advertised as "completely re-engineered" so I would assume they put a fully functioning, up-to-date system in the new models. Ours was priced at $1500 so, if they upgraded to a unit comparable with what other automakers have been installing (even their NAV system in the Pilot is better) in higher end versions of their featured models, it will probably cost more.

#132 of 171 Re: Honda vs. After-Market Navigation [texasbid] by georgebush1

Feb 10, 2012 (5:10 pm)

Replying to: texasbid (Jan 16, 2012 1:03 pm)
Exactly!! Youre paying $2000 for a $200 GPS system. Kind of a no brainer to stick with the EX-L, although youre still paying $2000 for fake leather seats. Best deal is the EX

#133 of 171 Re: 2007 Honda CRV navigation Manual [ronin9] by coffeetime

Feb 11, 2012 (6:56 am)

Replying to: ronin9 (Feb 10, 2012 9:57 am)
You can download Nav manual from Honda website. You have to create an account with your car model first, then, it will show up the appropriate manuals for your car model.

#134 of 171 Honda CR-V NAV System by johnbradley

Feb 11, 2012 (10:24 am)

Downloading a manual, if you didn't get one when you bought the car, is one thing. Making the NAV system do what it is supposed to do is another. Even after spending $185 (Honda had issued me a $500 credit to compensate for the system's deficiencies) for an updated CD, it is still far less accurate than my Garmin and is not fully Bluetooth compatible.

#135 of 171 2012 CRV EX-L w/Navi by jake140

Mar 14, 2012 (7:42 am)

I'm thinking of buying a new 2012 CRV EX-L w/Navigation. I've read a number of posts and they all say the Navi is lacking. Would someone describe what the display looks like. Is it 3D or does it simply look like Google Maps on a smart phone? Does the Navi fail all the time to find locations? Is there an aftermarket navi system that any of you would recommend for the CRV? What does one lose, if anything, on the touch screen if the navigation is not purchased? Thanks for your help.

#136 of 171 Re: 2012 CRV EX-L w/Navi [jake140] by coffeetime

Mar 14, 2012 (4:58 pm)

Replying to: jake140 (Mar 14, 2012 7:42 am)
I have 2008 CRV and I personally like the 2D view more than the 3D. Honda Navi does not have 3D view. The 2D view Navi screen on Honda is pretty big and it gives you plenty surrounding area of the map to check out vs. 3D view which is distorted and it doesn't give you a good sense of surrounding area. I think Alpine is the company who makes Honda Navi. Perhaps they have something better that fits Honda CRV.

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