2010 Honda CR-V

A high-mileage crossover chosen precisely because this generation tends to keep going.

Price: $13,495
Odometer: 104,000 mi
Body: SUV
Combined: 23 mpg

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What this vehicle is

A value-focused buyer who wants all-weather traction and long remaining service life.

The third-generation CR-V pairs Honda’s well-proven K24 engine with a conventional five-speed automatic rather than a CVT, which is the main reason these remain sought after with six-figure odometers. At 104,000 miles a CR-V of this generation is not near the end of its life; it is roughly at the point where a careful buyer should be asking about fluid service history and suspension wear.

Low, and that is most of the argument for it. The K24 engine and the conventional five-speed automatic are both well understood, parts are inexpensive, and there is no timing belt interval to budget for. Fuel economy is low 20s combined with all-wheel drive, and the tire size is small and cheap.

Specifications

The numbers on this Honda CR-V

Odometer and body style are specific to this vehicle. Engine, drivetrain, and transmission are the configurations offered for this model year; confirm the exact build with us before you decide.

Body style: SUV
Odometer: 104,000 miles
Generation: Third generation, 2007-2011
Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive or Real Time 4WD
Engines offered: 2.4L i-VTEC inline-four (about 180 hp)
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
Seating: 5 passengers
Doors: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
EPA estimate: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg (2.4L four-cylinder, all-wheel drive)

Why people choose it

What this model does well

Strengths that belong to the model itself, not to this individual car.

01Conventional five-speed automatic instead of a CVT, which simplifies long-term ownership
02The K24 engine uses a timing chain rather than a belt, so there is no scheduled belt replacement
03Real Time 4WD engages automatically when the front wheels lose grip
04Low, wide cargo floor and a rear seat that folds nearly flat

Before you buy

What to check on this model

Items specific to the third generation CR-V, worth raising on a test drive rather than discovering later.

Read the full inspection checklist

✓At this mileage, ask when the automatic transmission fluid was last serviced with Honda-specification fluid
✓Check the rear differential fluid service history on 4WD examples; neglect here causes a groaning noise in slow turns
✓Inspect the rear subframe and exhaust hangers for corrosion
✓Motor mounts soften with age, and a vibration felt at idle in Drive is the usual symptom

Useful answers

Questions about this Honda CR-V

Is 104,000 miles too many for a CR-V?

No. This generation regularly reaches double that with routine maintenance, which is a large part of why they hold their value. At this mileage you are buying service history rather than an odometer reading, so the questions that matter are about transmission fluid, rear differential fluid on all-wheel-drive cars, and the condition of the underside.

Does this CR-V have a timing belt?

No. The 2.4L K24 engine uses a timing chain, which is designed to last the life of the engine and has no scheduled replacement interval. That removes one of the larger planned expenses that comes with many vehicles of this age and mileage.

How does Real Time 4WD work?

It drives the front wheels normally and sends power to the rear automatically when the front wheels start to slip. It is a traction aid rather than an off-road system, and it needs its rear differential fluid changed with Honda-specification fluid on schedule. Neglect there produces a distinctive groaning noise during slow tight turns.

Is the 2010 Honda CR-V still available, and what does it cost?

The listed price of $13,495 and this vehicle’s availability are both confirmed by phone, because used inventory turns over and a page cannot keep up with a lot. Call 516-785-9378 before making the trip to Wantagh.