I've got a 2016 CRV SE I bought new, now it has about 89K. Zero problems.

FWIW, I follow the Honda guide on maintenance; oil every 5K and more serious work every 15K.

Good stuff everybody I figured there would be a positive following for the CRV, really anything Honda it seems. I’m hopeful to take another test drive after they install new tires and realign them.

I was in the same boat the last couple years, for both my girls-18 and 16. I looked at the cr-v hr-v and the rav4 mostly intent on the rav 4. I didn't like the choices the dealer had on the lot for those 2 choices and he asked if we had considered the mazda cx-5. I admitted we had not and we took a test drive. I immediately loved it and bought it on the spot. When my middle girl needed a car, I went back and got another cx-5. They are great cars, equal to both the cr-v and rav-4, but I feel you get more for your money with the cx-5, both my girls got heated seats and top of the line interior for the same cost as a basic cr-v.

I would strongly urge you to look at the cx-5. You might surprise yourself.

^^^^^^^ It’s funny that you should say that as my niece just got one, and that was actually my third choice if I couldn’t find a CRV or a RAV4 that fit the bill. I’ve heard nothing but good things from people that own the CX-5 and yeah, it’s more cost-effective it seems.