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Honda CR-V Road Noise

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#11 of 66 Re: Road Noise [isellhondas] by blackexv6

Apr 14, 2011 (9:02 am)

Replying to: isellhondas (Apr 02, 2011 2:04 pm)
We just bought a 2011 CRV SE and don't find any objectionable road noise. Actually cross shopping the Hyundai Tuscon we found to have more tire noise.
 
After owning Honda cars since 2002 this CRV is the first without objectionable road noise.
 
2000 Odyssey, 2003 Accord, 2006 Odyssey, 2008 Accord, 2010 Pilot all had elevated levels of road noise above competitors. The 2010 Pilot was by far the worst with the truck tires.

#12 of 66 Re: Road Noise [blackexv6] by toledo73

Apr 14, 2011 (9:18 pm)

Replying to: blackexv6 (Apr 14, 2011 9:02 am)
Yes, Motor Trends latest reviews of SUV's is very critical of Pilot road noise.

#14 of 66 Re: Road Noise [toledo73] by ksayers

May 03, 2011 (7:26 am)

Replying to: toledo73 (Apr 14, 2011 9:18 pm)
I will be in acquiring a vehicle in the near term. As previously noted, my experience with my wifes Pilot was revealing. Apologists will note tires and wind noise. Tires may give you a minor 10% reduction... maybe... and wind noise is not road noise (there is the same amount of wind on an asphalt road as a concrete road). Why have a radio if you can't listen to it? There really is no excuse for this long term, well established problem. I would like to tell Honda engineers to go talk to Ford or Chrysler or Toyota or anyone about how to do it. That might embarass them into acknowledging the issue. This is nothing esoteric and has been accomplished for d-e-c-a-d-e-s.
 
As it is, and as much as I would like to get a CR-V based on my otherwise fine experience with the Pilot, everything is now pointing to a Subaru Outback or RAV4. Quality on all 3 is equal (a good thing). All have slight benefits over each other in one form or another (pick one...). Mileage is similar.
 
Competition is good. Honda just happens to be losing this particular competition (my sale)... due to something that could be resolved but isn't being resolved for reasons that are not readily apparent.

#15 of 66 Re: Road Noise [ksayers] by berri

May 04, 2011 (12:23 pm)

Replying to: ksayers (May 03, 2011 7:26 am)
Have you driven all 3 of those? I think the noise and ride are all fairly similar in the current models, and Subaru's often get worse mileage. I think sometimes people generalize the CRV noise based on the older versions. I believe you really need to move up to cars like Highlander or Traverse if noise and ride is your main concern and decision parameter.

#16 of 66 Re: Road Noise [berri] by ksayers

May 04, 2011 (1:31 pm)

Replying to: berri (May 04, 2011 12:23 pm)
Yes, have driven them, 2011's. The CR-V is plagued with severe road noise as Hondas have been for the past decade. Very reliable and noisy tin cans. The Toyota has the least noise with the Subaru not far behind.
 
All three are reliable vehicles. Honda is simply losing customers based on their choice of ignoring a known product issue.

#17 of 66 Re: Road Noise [ksayers] by isellhondas

May 05, 2011 (2:05 pm)

Replying to: ksayers (May 04, 2011 1:31 pm)
I have to totally disagree with you.
 
I sold Hondas for almost 14 years and while I certainly do agree with you that road noise has been an issue, I really believe it isn't THAT bad when compared to the other cars you mentioned as well as others.
 
I have had customers bring decible meters on test drives after doing the same with other cars. In some cases noise levels were the same and int he cases where Hondas were louder, the differences were slight.
 
Most of the comments about noise come from the salespeople in competive stores. " If you decide to drive a CRV, be sure to bring ear plugs"
 
But, I agree, Hondas can be noisier than other cars in their classes.
 
We have owned three CRV's. A 2000, a 2003 that we still have, and a 2011.
 
The 2011 is MUCH quietier than the 2003. It does NOT have "severe road noise" and for some unexplained reason is markedely quieter than a 2010.
 
Hona does need to continue their work but I think if you do the decimal meter test you'll be surprised.
 
And, even the noisiest of Hondas didn't seem to bother most shoppers. Some people are simply more sensitive.
 
The Toyota may be a bit quietier but can't compare in the handling catagory and the Subaru will get worse gas mileage.

#18 of 66 Re: Honda Road Noise [ksayers] by pearl

May 07, 2011 (7:37 pm)

Replying to: ksayers (Mar 28, 2011 12:38 pm)
This is an historic and classic Honda problem. They are regularly beaten up by the auto test magazines on this issue and Consumer Reports gigs them on it on every model. Yet Honda ignores the issue and keeps on producing loud cars. I nearly bought an Accord a few years ago, but told the salesman that the car was simply too loud. Same with Acura. Until people start complaining by not buying these otherwise fine cars, Honda will gaff us off.

#19 of 66 Re: Honda Road Noise [pearl] by berri

May 08, 2011 (6:04 pm)

Replying to: pearl (May 07, 2011 7:37 pm)
You may find the Honda noise unacceptable, but looking at CRV sales volume and position, most consumers don't seem to be agreeing, otherwise the sales would be much lower by now. CU overall rates CRV pretty high.

#20 of 66 Re: Honda Road Noise [pearl] by isellhondas

May 11, 2011 (8:52 am)

Replying to: pearl (May 07, 2011 7:37 pm)
That's because they have to pick on SOMETHING so they cite road noise.
 
Yes, the recent models are much quietier.
 
Yes, Honda needs to continue working on this.
 
And, yes, a lot of this is overblown. Hondas aren't THAT much noisier than other cars.
 
Tires make a big difference. It seems like Honda buys the noisiest tires they can find!

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