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Honda is one of the oldest and most respected Japanese brands in the United States and here you can find the latest Honda news and reviews about Honda vehicles. The news on this page is updated daily. Now manufacturing almost all of its popular models in the US, it has blurred the line between foreign and domestic brands to the point that there is no longer a clear delineation. The Honda Civic and Honda Accord vehicles are often segment leaders in sales and have won dozens of awards.

2020 Honda CR-V
2020 Honda CR-V Owner Says, “The Dealer Is Threatening Me With a $175 Inspection Fee For An AC Leak That Is Caused By a Recall Issue”
By Denis Flierl on
A CR-V owner's AC is weak, and he suspects a recall-related issue with the compressor seal. Can a Honda dealer charge him a $175 inspection fee to look? One owner was threatened with a fee; another time, he paid nothing. What Honda owners need to know.
2022 Honda Odyssey
I’ve Never Seen So Many Hondas In the Shop, and We Have a Big Complaint With This 2022 Honda Odyssey’s AC Cooling Problem
By Denis Flierl on
Royalty Auto Service says they've never seen so many Hondas in the shop. Now, a 2022 Honda Odyssey's AC is failing to cool the entire minivan effectively, especially the rear. This is especially problematic for parents with babies or small children. 
A blue 2025 Honda CR-V drives on a highway with mountains in the background under a clear sky. The scene conveys a sense of adventure and freedom.
My 2025 Honda CR-V Was Rear-Ended and Is Most Likely Totaled, But Amazingly No One Got Hurt Because the Car Did Its Job
By Aram Krajekian on
A 2025 Honda CR-V owner found out the hard way how fragile cars can be, but also how far safety has come when a rear-end crash resulted in everyone walking away.
2025 Honda Civic Type R
My Friend Was Shopping For a 2025 Honda Civic Type R and Found This on the Dealer’s Sticker, It Says “Additional Dealer Profit $15,000” Ain't No Way
By Denis Flierl on
The 2025 Honda Civic Type R's sticker shows a jaw-dropping $15,000 "dealer profit." I'll expose the truth behind market adjustments and provide you with the real-world tools you need to fight back and avoid being taken for a ride.
2024 Honda Prologue
My 2024 Honda Prologue Has Been In the Shop At Least 5 Months Since It Was New, I'm Frustrated That I Have To Deal With Such a Piece of GM Garbage
By Denis Flierl on
When a new Honda Prologue spends more time in the shop than on the road, it's a painful reality check on cross-brand EV platforms. I'll share one owner's story of a "lemon" and offer critical advice on documentation, rights, and next steps.
2020 Honda Civic and 2025 Toyota RAV4
Lifelong Honda Owner Says, “When My Wife Got a Toyota RAV4 I Was Skeptical, But I Was So Impressed, I Traded My Babied 2020 Honda Civic in For This 2025 RAV4 LE”
By Denis Flierl on
The great debate: Honda vs. Toyota. A lifelong Honda Civic owner makes the switch to a Toyota RAV4. Is it a betrayal of loyalty or a practical decision for a new chapter? It's a real-world dilemma that many Toyota and Honda owners have questions about. 
2023 Honda CR-V
My Honda Dealer Is Saying I Need A Brake Fluid Change In My 2023 CR-V, and By the Looks Of It, It’s Not Even Dirty, Is This Another Dealer Scam?
By Denis Flierl on
Bryan suspects his Honda dealer is running a scam. They say his 2023 CR-V needs a brake fluid flush, but he thinks the fluid looks fine. Is it a legitimate maintenance need or just a way for the dealership to make extra cash?
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
I Went Into the Dealer Looking For a 2024 Honda CR-V Gas Model, and I Left With a 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Honda CR-V shopper's plan changes in a big way. One owner's journey from gas to Hybrid reveals a powerful trend reshaping the auto industry. Find out why more and more buyers are making the switch, and what it means for your next car purchase.
2020 Honda CR-V
My Honda CR-V’s Brakes Suddenly Slammed On, and the Car Wouldn’t Move, Everyone Told Me To Get A Honda, Because They’re Great Cars, I Totally Disagree
By Denis Flierl on
A 2020 Honda CR-V owner's nightmare: sudden brake failure, a tow truck debacle, and a frustrating fight with Honda Care. Why is Kelly left with a car she's scared to drive? I'm breaking down this frustrating story and sharing advice for all Honda owners.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
I Said Goodbye to This Rig Today, The 2024 Chevy Silverado Checked Every Box Except Reliability, Don’t Laugh, But I Went With a Honda Ridgeline
By Denis Flierl on
After his 2024 Chevy Silverado faced two major failures in 10k miles, Ron had enough. Frustrated with the unreliability and national backorders, he traded it in for a Honda Ridgeline. Will he ever return to a Chevy, or is this a permanent switch?
10 Consumer Reports Recommended SUVs
10 Best SUVs You Can Buy Right Now
By Timothy Boyer on
Which SUVs are truly worth your money? Based on performance, safety, reliability, and owner satisfaction, here are 10 of the best SUVs you can buy today from the good folks at Consumer Reports.
Avoid These SUV Models Says Consumer Reports
Popular Small SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's a recent list of small SUV recommended models, as well as those models you should stay away from, say Consumer Reports analysts.
2010 Honda CR-V
I Bought a 2010 Honda CR-V, Paid More Than It’s Worth, 184K In, She Burns Oil, Needs Brakes, a New Cat, I’m Going to Put a “Farm Use Only” Plate on It
By Denis Flierl on
After overpaying for a clapped-out Honda CR-V, Mckenzie embraces its flaws. She adds custom "redneck" touches, beats it like a Ford F-350 Powerstoke, and gives it the name "Pimp mobile." Her plan? To put even more money into her daily driver.
All New Cars Have Some Tracker Types Installed Before Being Sold
My Wife and I Just Bought a Used Odyssey and the Dealer Claimed It Cost $2,500 for the LoJack, but They Would "Give" It to Me for $1,500. I Told Them to Just Remove It. He Said It Would Cost $900 to Remove
By Timothy Boyer on
One way to ensure your new car does not have a tracking device installed by the dealership that they can use to scam you during a car sale.
Tesla's No-Knob Look Causes Owner Frustration with Controls
I Dislike How Manufacturers Are Moving to a Sterile Tesla Interior: Removing Tactile Surfaces and Burying the Most Common Functions Into Tiered Menus Is Frustrating and Dangerous ‒ Cars and SUVs With the Easiest-to-Use Controls from Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on
Simple, intuitive controls can make driving safer and more enjoyable—here are the vehicles that get it right according to Consumer Reports.
2025 Honda Prologue Touring
I Picked Up a 2025 Honda Prologue Touring This Morning, and I’m Thrilled I Got Out of the Absolute Piece of Work 2022 Tesla Model 3
By Denis Flierl on
Swapping a Tesla Model 3 for a Honda Prologue, one owner shares a tale of frustration. From phantom braking to nightmare service and plummeting value, he's glad to be rid of the Tesla. The final straw? A deal on a Prologue was too good to pass up.
Image shows new Michelin CrossClimate 2 all-weather tires mounted on a 2024 Honda Pilot
After Nothing But Unhappiness With My OEM Tires, My Car Dealer Gave Me Bad Advice For New Tires, But I Listened to My Wife and Got Michelin CrossClimate 2 Tires For My 2024 Honda Pilot - “Feels Like When You Got New Sneakers As A Kid”
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase Michelin CrossClimate 2 tire owner SM, who has luckily avoided buying the wrong tires for his Honda Pilot. Here’s how he likes the tires he got.
SUVs Comfortable Enough to Sleep In Recommended by Consumer Reports
The Most Comfortable SUVs of 2025 Recommended by Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on
Finding a comfortable SUV isn't just about soft seats; it's about how easy the controls are to use, how clearly you can see out, how passengers feel in the back, and how quiet the cabin stays on the highway.
Updated CR Recommendations for Fuel-Efficient SUVs
The Best Fuel-Efficient SUVs You Can Buy Today
By Timothy Boyer on
Consumer Reports' latest listing of fuel-efficient small and midsized SUV model recommendations that can save you money without sacrificing the utility consumers want in today's SUVs.
Three electric cars parked on a driveway: a Tesla Cybertruck is on the left, a white Honda Prologue in the middle, and a sleek gray Genesis on the right. A modern house and open garage are in the background.
My Honda Prologue Has the Best Range Out of All My EVs By Far, Beating Out My Tesla Cybertruck and Kia EV6 With 330 Miles of Range
By Aram Krajekian on
Not many people would expect Honda’s Prologue to beat Tesla or Kia on distance, but this driver claims it's the range king in his garage.
Consumer Reports List of Recommended Used Cars Under $5,000
Best Used Cars and SUVs for Less Than $5,000: Consumer Reports Top Picks
By Timothy Boyer on
Looking for a reliable used car under $5,000? According to a recent Consumer Reports analysis, there are several older Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Nissan models that combine affordability with proven dependability, making them excellent choices.
2025 Lexus NX350
Lexus NX Ranked The Safest Car Under $22,000, While Not A Single European Vehicle Ranks In Top 10
By Dimitar Angelov on
Based on two important factors, these are the 10 safest vehicles in this price point.
Best Time for New Car Shopping
Best Labor Day Deals on New Cars for 2025
By Timothy Boyer on
According to a recent Consumer Reports update, "Labor Day weekend is typically one of the biggest car-shopping holidays of the year as dealerships make way for next-year cars. And based on our analysis, this year looks to be no exception."
Side view of a Honda Prologue parked on a street with a white exterior and black accents. It stands in front of a brick building, conveying urban sophistication.
I’m Starting to Get Really Frustrated With My Honda Prologue, It’s Got a Slew of Issues and Feels Like a GMC Car With a Honda Badge
By Aram Krajekian on
Some cars live up to the badge they wear while some make you question if the badge even belongs there. For one Honda Prologue owner, that question came just two months in, and what followed reveals a side of this EV you won’t find in the brochure.
2022 Honda CR-V
My 2022 Honda CR-V AC Wasn’t Blowing as Cold As Usual, the Dealer Said It’s a Known Issue With the 2022, Now I Have a Brand New AC and 10 Yr Warranty
By Denis Flierl on
A Honda CR-V owner had an issue with her AC, which wasn't blowing cold enough. It had always worked well, but now she discovered that Honda would not only fix it for free but also extend the warranty for 10 years. Here is what CR-V owners need to know.
A white Honda CR-V drives on a snow-covered road with trees in the background. It has a roof rack carrying skis, conveying a sense of adventure and winter travel.
I Was Involved In a Serious Car Accident That Left My 2023 Honda CR-V Totaled, But the Car Did Its Job Because I Walked Away With Extremely Minor Injuries
By Aram Krajekian on
Many cars prove their worth in those rare, life-changing moments where safety matters most. For one Honda CR-V owner, that moment came without warning, and what she had to say next makes getting a CR-V even more compelling.
2016 Honda CR-V
Honda Ignored Me When I Asked Why My 2016 CR-V Is Totaled From a Needless and Unwarranted Airbag Deployment, It Sent Me Into a Financial Tailspin
By Denis Flierl on
A 2016 Honda CR-V owner claims that her car was totaled because the airbag deployed. There was very little damage to her car, but the insurance company totaled it. The owner thinks Honda should fix the car because the airbag shouldn't have deployed. 
Cars Are Serious Environmental Polluters
I Drove My Odyssey to Alaska and Then Off a Cliff to Celebrate 4th of July
By Timothy Boyer on
What do you do when it's time to put your old Honda Odyssey out of its (and your) misery? Try a final one-way road trip like this.
Bright teal 2024 Honda Prologue Elite SUV parked on dirt path with pine trees and lake in background
I'm Paying $29 For 240 Miles In My Honda Prologue While My Honda Civic Hybrid Gets 530 Miles For $37, The EV Cost Advantage Has Completely Vanished
By Noah Washington on
He's paying $29 to drive his Honda Prologue 240 miles, but just $37 gets him 530 miles in a hybrid. Has the EV cost advantage truly vanished, or is something else at play?
Otherworldly Creature Hypothesized Crawled on Owner's Car
There's Always This Trail in the Morning on My Hood and Other Parts of the Car – Culprit Caught on Video
By Timothy Boyer on
An owner's DIY paint job on his 1993 Civic Coupe reveals what appears to be otherworldly prints on his car, serves as a good lesson on DIY car body painting precautions.
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