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Used 1997 Honda CR-V

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2025
1997
Fuel Economy
21 combined mpg
Horsepower
126 hp
Seating
5
Cargo Volume
67.2 cu ft
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1997 Honda CR-V Overview

1997 Honda CR-V Pricing

1997 Honda CR-V pricing starts at $3,288 for the CR-V Sport Utility 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $19,695 when new. The range-topping 1997 CR-V Sport Utility 4D starts at $3,288 today, originally priced from $19,695.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
Sport Utility 4D
$19,695
$3,288

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CR-V Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Honda CR-V (1997-2001) a 4.7 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 96% recommend it. These figures are based on 566 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Honda CR-V

"This vehicle is virtually bullet proof"

"I bought this vehicle for my son from a co-worker back in 2008. He was not mechanically inclined, but as the original owner he did an excellent job changing the oil & other routine servicing (tire rotation...). When we acquired the car it had 135,000 miles on it. I do all of my own repairs, so I have taken the servicing farther by doing items like CV joints, tie-rods, fuel pump, blah blah blah. I also am fastidious about routine servicing as well. Bottom line. At 220,000 miles, there is basically nothing wrong with this vehicle. I just did a compression test this past weekend and all cylinders were within 5 pounds of factory spec when new - awesome. Transmission is as good as new and there is virtually no issues that are not considered "normal wear and tear". I plan on keeping this for at least another 5 years at least."

"BEST CAR EVER!"

"Bought a 2000 CRV-LX brand new. No complicated electronics, nothing fancy. 20 years still driving great. I have all the money in the world to buy something bigger, more fancy. But why? This car is easy to get in and out of the shrinking parking spots, is comfortable and parts for this car are easy to find on the net and cheap. Always get compliments on how it looks as it is garaged and oil mechanics and tire mechanics ask if I would sell it. THAT says a lot. The car will probably outlive me as I am 60. Somebody will inherit a nice car in the family."

"My best car"

"Ive owned my 2001 honda cr-v since 2008, and I've never had any problems with it! I bought it with 82k miles for $9,100, and it has around 126k miles on it today. I have had to keep up with the maitanence, like oil changes and tires. I also replaced the timing belt around 100k miles, but other than that this car has needed nothing. I love this car, and plan to drive it until it "dies." My only complaint is that there could be a little more leg room for the driver.. I'm 5'10 and I would definitley move the seat back further if I could. But then again, this is a small SUV so it isn't a surprise. Great on gas for an older SUV (averages 22mpg), looks great and runs the same today as it did the day I bought it."

Overall 1997 Honda CR-V Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Honda CR-V is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Honda CR-V quality a 4.8 out of 5.

1997 Honda CR-V Reliability

The 1997 Honda CR-V receives an average consumer rating of 4.7 overall and a 4.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1997 CR-V Features

According to drivers of the 1997 CR-V, here are some of its best features:

  • Consitently exceeds my expectations, long life
  • Reliable, comfy, great size to easily park.
  • Easy to drive, good fuel economy, reliable,
  • Price, features, reliability, great in snow
  • Will run forever

1997 Honda CR-V MPG by Trim

1997 CR-V Sport Utility 4D - city 19 MPG - hwy 23 MPG

1997 CR-V Safety

1997 Honda CR-V Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
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New Honda CR-V Deals and Incentives

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1997 Honda CR-V
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

4.7
Consumer Rating
Based on 566 Consumer Reviews
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Performance
4.6
Quality
4.8
Comfort
4.6
Reliability
4.8
Styling
4.6

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1997 Honda CR-V Style

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Seating
Cargo Capacity
Engine
Towing Capacity
Curb Weight
Drivetrain
Sport Utility 4D
$3,288
21 MPG
126 @ 5400 RPM
5
67.2 cu ft
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
1000 lbs
3164 lbs
4WD
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1997 Honda CR-V Depreciation

A 1997 Honda CR-V has depreciated $135 or 4% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $2,657 and trade-in value of $1,124.

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1997 Honda CR-V Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
+ $123
$2,792
$1,406
2023
$58
$2,734
$1,210
2024
$51
$2,683
$1,151
Now
$26
$2,657
$1,124
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1997 Honda CR-V Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.


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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
3164 lbs.
EPA Passenger
98.0 cu.ft.
EPA Total Interior
165.2 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
15.3 gallons
Front Head Room
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room
41.5 inches
Max Seating Capacity
5
Minimum Ground Clearance
8.1 inches
Overall Length
177.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room
53.3 inches
Towing Capacity, Maximum
1000 lbs.
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
67.2 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
34.8 feet
Wheel Base
103.2 inches
Width with mirrors
68.9 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors
Privacy Glass
Available
Roof Rails
Available

Fuel Economy

City
19 mpg
Highway
23 mpg
Combined
21 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission Type
Automatic
Recommended Fuel
Regular

Performance

Horsepower
126 @ 5400 RPM
Torque
133 @ 4300 rpm
Engine
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter

Warranty

Basic
3 years / 36000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36000 miles

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • MP3 Player
  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Leather Seats
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Cruise Control
  • Navigation System

1997 Honda CR-V Safety

1997 Honda CR-V Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag

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$3,288
$2,767
$2,776
$2,794
Consumer Rating
4.7
4.3
4.4
4.5
Fuel Economy
City 19/Hwy 23/Comb 21 MPG
City 21/Hwy 24/Comb 22 MPG
City 21/Hwy 24/Comb 22 MPG
City 18/Hwy 21/Comb 19 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity5445
Basic Warranty
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 50000 miles
Horsepower
126 @ 5400 RPM
95 @ 5600 RPM
95 @ 5600 RPM
130 @ 5200 RPM
Engine
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter
4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter
Drivetrain
4WD
2WD
4WD
2WD

1997 Honda CR-V Rankings

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FAQs

Is 1997 a good year for a Honda CR-V?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.7 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 CR-V is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Honda CR-V 1997 a good SUV?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.7 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 CR-V is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1997 Honda CR-V?

The 1997 Honda CR-V gets 19 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.

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