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#143 of 171 Re: Honda CR-V Navigation system [vinod3] by sawyer2b

Aug 13, 2012 (10:25 pm)

Replying to: vinod3 (Jul 24, 2012 5:20 pm)
I agree that the Nav system sucks! I just got out of my friends Altima and his nav just let's him talk to the system instead of keep holding a dang button to talk!

#144 of 171 Re: Honda CR-V Navigation system [sawyer2b] by johnbradley

Aug 14, 2012 (3:21 pm)

Replying to: sawyer2b (Aug 13, 2012 10:25 pm)
I've been in several late model cars, some luxury, some mid-range; ALL have better NAV systems than our 2011 CR-V, which is supposed to be "top of the line" for Honda CR-v's. In fact, even with the $185 (Honda gave us a $500 credit after I wrote to every Honda executive I could round up, including the Honda International President in Japan) 2012 update, it is still steam powered. My "Smart Phone," a Droid Razor, has two NAV systems on it that are better than the Honda NAV we have.
 
To make matters worse, the last time I took it in for regular service, a month or so ago, I was told I needed new tires since the tread was down to 1/32nd of and inch. I only had a little over 16,000 miles on them!!!! I've owned dozens of cars and God only knows how many sets of tires I've been through and I do not recall ever getting that little, even on the "re-treads" I bought when I was broke!! And this was supposed to be a "top end" model, "loaded." I've owned Fords, GM cars, Mercedes, Cadillacs, BMW's, etc., many purchesed new, and never had a set of tires last for so few miles.
 
If that After I put a new, $1000, set of tires on, I found that the howling sound that no one in the Honda service dept. could figure out was due to the tires.
 
So, bottom line, I'm not a happy camper with Honda.

#145 of 171 Re: 2012 CRV EX-L w/Navi [jake140] by dscrv12

Sep 20, 2012 (1:38 pm)

Replying to: jake140 (Mar 14, 2012 7:42 am)
I own a 2012 CR-V EX-L w Navi. Don't waste your money on Navigation. It really sucks. I live in SF Bay Area. When I look for nearest Costco Wholesale, It points me to locations out of state. To find local warehouse locations, I need to search with a sub-category like Gas Station or Pharmacy. It can not find the Courtyard Marriott near eBay HQ in Campbell. Will not accept street address as a valid address for the hotel. Google maps and my 3 tears old Garmin seem to have no issues.

#146 of 171 Re: 2012 CRV EX-L w/Navi [dscrv12] by johnbradley

Sep 20, 2012 (8:59 pm)

Replying to: dscrv12 (Sep 20, 2012 1:38 pm)
Your initial assesment is correct. The NAV sucks, especially when compared to just about anything else, other auto NAV's, smart phones, Garmin, etc.
 
However, today I received a note from Honda saying they've got a "2013 NAV update" out for $149. I'll buy it and hope. You might want to see if you can get the dealer to spring for it. I got $500 out of them due to the bunk 2011 NAV in my CRV EX- L that was more than 3 years old. Though, I had to write to the president of Honda International and dozens of othe high placed Honda executives. Good luck.

#147 of 171 Re: 2012 CRV EX-L w/Navi [johnbradley] by bmfc

Sep 27, 2012 (10:06 am)

Replying to: johnbradley (Sep 20, 2012 8:59 pm)
Thank you for your comments about the '12 NAV. I have a '10 and it is horrible. I hoped that Honda would fix it in the new model but it is clear that they have not. It's sad that a company that makes such a good car cares so little about current technology.

#148 of 171 Re: 2012 CRV EX-L w/Navi [bmfc] by longo2

Oct 06, 2012 (9:11 am)

Replying to: bmfc (Sep 27, 2012 10:06 am)
Sorry to bring this up on the CRV forum, but all the harsh talk about Honda's navi systems goes back for years!
 
 I have a 2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL with Navi and back up camera. In the U.S. they only provide mapping up to the CDN border and then your auto icon shows you driving in an empty field! In all fairness tho, Honda is an equal opportunity PITA as the CDN versions only work up the border going into the U.S..
 
  My $100.00 Garmen has maps of all North America and has never let me down from Alberta to Houston Texas.
 
My daughter in Texas has a fully loaded CRV with Navi and for her map update the dealership now wants another $300.00
 
 (it couldn't even find the Dallas Convention Center!)

#149 of 171 Nav for Rogue and CR-V by ken75

Oct 11, 2012 (7:02 pm)

My wife drives a 2011 CR-V and I drive a 2011 Nissan Rugue and neither of the navigation systems equal Garmins least expensive LifeTimeMap units. Unfortunatly I gave both of these Garmin units to my two daughters and they will not give them up. I find it very difficult to choke up around $150.00 for the updates and find out they will be no better. Along with this, the fuel economy on the CR-V is pretty bad but my wife loves the thing so I am stuck. If we keep the cars I will have to purchase a Garmin unit for each of them and have them permanently installed. The Rogue's fuel economy is about 24/30 so I can't complain about that.

#150 of 171 Re: Nav for Rogue and CR-V [ken75] by johnbradley

Oct 12, 2012 (3:15 pm)

Replying to: ken75 (Oct 11, 2012 7:02 pm)
Well, now, with a Droid Razor, I have tree APS that have better graphics, directions and overall navigation that the CR-V NAV unit. I also keep the old Garmin handy when travelling in the CR-V.
 
When I was in a bitter dispute with American Honda over the crappy NAV unit, I did some legwork in China for where Honda purchased their NAV units. I've found scads of units, virtually all far superior to the one in my 2011 unit. Once our warranty runs out, we'll go ahead and purchase an after-market unit and have it installed, if we decide to keep the Honda. Like you, my wife loves the car, me? not so much. I've owned many SUV's larger than the CR-V and prefer them. I think we'll make adecision to get a new car, or not, next year sometime.
 
Milage doesn't mean much to us since we don't drive a whole lot. We live in a remote area, stock up at CostCo and hole up. But, I must admit that I'm surprised at how crappy the milage on the CR-V is. This isn't much of a problem except for the poor range when we're on a long trip. With only 350 miles or so, and other, newer, cars over 500 miles, I'm often chagrined at having to fuel up so often.
 
Consumer Reports also says that the CR-V is noiser than comparable. We thought so, too. When it turned out the crappy tires Honda put on the car lasted only 16,000 miles, I bought some Michlens, for $1,000, and the car rides MUCH quiter. Surprising.

#151 of 171 nav system by ken by brian125

Oct 15, 2012 (5:19 pm)

i'm in full agreement w you ken if you could live with out the dealer installed nav system the garmin nuvi are money well spent and saved.

#152 of 171 Re: nav system by ken [brian125] by longo2

Oct 15, 2012 (6:51 pm)

Replying to: brian125 (Oct 15, 2012 5:19 pm)
To bad the backup camera is coupled with the Honda Navi....it's actually a useful feature!

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