The reliability standard, in steady rotation on our Villa Park lot.
Honda built its reputation on drivetrains that simply do not quit. The CR-V routinely runs past 200,000 miles. The Pilot is a three-row family vehicle that holds resale value better than almost anything in its segment. The Accord and Civic both age past 150,000 miles with nothing more than routine service. That is why we keep used Hondas in steady rotation on our lot.
We typically stock used Honda models in the $8,000 to $15,000 range, focused on 2013 to 2017 model years with 80,000 to 140,000 miles. The drivetrains in this generation are well past their teething period, prices have come down significantly, and the cars still feel current inside.
Every used Honda on our lot has been carefully selected and fully reconditioned before it is listed. On the CR-V and the Pilot we look at the variable cylinder management on the V6 (a known wear point), the CVT behavior on later CR-V models, and the all-wheel drive engagement. We pull a free Carfax on every vehicle and review it for documented oil services and any open recalls.
The Honda models we see most often: the CR-V (the bestselling compact SUV in America for a reason), the Pilot (three-row family vehicle), the Accord (mid-size sedan that sets the segment standard), and the Civic in either sedan or coupe form.
Yes, and it is not even close. A Honda with documented oil changes and a clean Carfax routinely runs 180,000 to 220,000 miles before any major drivetrain work. The 2.4L K24 four-cylinder in the Accord and CR-V is one of the most durable engines ever built. On our lot we focus on Hondas with full service history so you are not buying someone else's neglect.
What is the most reliable used Honda SUV?
The CR-V is the safest pick. The 2013 to 2017 generation with the 2.4L four-cylinder is the value sweet spot, well past the early-life issues and still current inside. The Pilot is excellent too, but the V6 with variable cylinder management needs documented oil services. We inspect both during recon and only price the ones that pass.
Should I worry about CVT transmissions in used Hondas?
Only if maintenance was skipped. Honda's CVT (in later CR-Vs and Civics) is reliable when the fluid is changed every 30,000 to 40,000 miles. The failures you read about online are almost always neglect cases. We check fluid condition and look for documented services in the Carfax before we put a CR-V on the lot.
Is a used Honda Pilot a good family vehicle?
Yes, and it is one of the most underrated three-row buys on the used market. The Pilot has a roomier third row than most competitors, the AWD system is genuinely capable in Chicago winters, and resale value is excellent. The honest watch-out is the V6 oil consumption on early variable cylinder management models, which is why we inspect every Pilot during recon.
How much should I expect to pay for a good used Honda Civic?
On our lot, a 2014 to 2017 Civic with 90,000 to 130,000 miles typically runs $8,000 to $12,000 depending on trim and condition. The EX trim with sunroof and alloys is the best value. Call (630) 359-3643 if you want us to flag the next one that lands.
