Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Alexandru from Tobyhanna, PA on 11/7/2022
2000 Honda Civic
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Perfect!
Kathlene from Silt, CO on 6/26/2022
2001 Saab 9-3
Was a perfect fit for my 2001 Saab after market stereo!
Pros: Was a great fit!
Cons: No cons
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Aaron from Weaverville, NC on 5/22/2022
2000 Honda CRV
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Sherri from Baton Rouge, LA on 5/11/2022
1997 Honda CRV
This dash kit was difficult and I ended up getting it wrong, so now my head unit slumps out of the dash. The instructions were clear but the kit did not have properly labeled tabs on the bottom, so I guessed, and guessed wrong. I was supposed to remove all but the "C" tabs. The bottom didn't have any "C" tabs. I will need another one of these with labeled tabs on the bottom.
Pros: None
Cons: tabs on the bottom were not labeled at all.
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Works/looks good in 1999 Prelude.
Crutchfield customer from Oak Ridge, TN on 7/14/2021
1999 Honda Prelude
Very sturdy ABS plastic receiver mount. Fits fine in 1999 Honda Prelude. Be sure to bend the receiver's DIN sleeve retainers strips on both the top AND the bottom of the DIN sleeve, to make sure the receiver will not droop under its own weight. Installation looks factory-good in Prelude.
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Chelsea, MI on 3/7/2021
2001 Honda CRV
Kit worked well. I attached the 'hands free' microphone at the edge of the storage box (cyanoacrylate glue) which eliminated the 'involved' process of feeding the microphone wire across the instrument panel and up the 'A' pillar.
Pros: Clear/concise install instructions.
Cons: Wish the storage box was a bit larger.
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Good Looking
Crutchfield customer from Alhambra, CA on 12/20/2020
1997 Honda CRV
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Super!
Crutchfield customer from Caguas, PR on 11/23/2020
1997 Honda CRV
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Florida, PR on 10/11/2020
1999 Honda Prelude
Excellent product, fits perfectly, looks great and easy to install.
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Alexandria, VA on 7/21/2020
2000 Honda CRV
With the extreme summer heat the plastic smell and doesn't fit appropriately.
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Good fit
Crutchfield customer from Waterloo, IA on 7/12/2020
2001 Honda CRV
Nice fit for dash. The storage slot is very skinny, so anything but long narrow fingers would be hard to get things out. Plastic frame is somewhat weak so the radio tweaks it when installed and frame has to support the radio weight
Pros: Fits right. Looks good when installed
Cons: Unneeded tabs not easy to remove Lower storage space smaller than factory one and not very usable. Somewhat flimsy support for holding radio in correct alignment
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Great Product
Crutchfield customer from Dandridge, TN on 5/19/2020
2000 Honda Civic
Excellent product built well and sturdy. Ordered 1 from another retailer arrived broke and was flimsy. Thanks Crutchfield for the great product, packed nicely and arrived with instructions. Couldn't ask for more!
Pros: Sturdy, Fitment, Price
Cons: none
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Buckeye, AZ on 10/17/2019
1999 Honda Civic
If you have never installed on your own, you better call tech support. NO instructions come with this, however fit and application are spot on
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The Pocket Below The Radio
mike from Millington, TN on 10/16/2019
1998 Honda CRV
Made installation fast/easy/simple, looks decent and did what it's supposed to do. However, in the rear of the 'pocket' are small cut out's as though something would snap into them which imo something should....a flat plate to fit inside the pocket and cover the holes to give it a finished look. Not likely anyone will look in there and see the open holes, but I know it! I really see no purpose for the those so why not eliminate them in the mfg process?!
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Tampa, FL on 4/19/2019
1999 Saab 9-3
Does not fit a 1999 Saab 9-3
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Clovis, NM on 12/30/2018
2000 Honda Civic
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Just ok... because it was free
Ted from Bel Aire, KS on 11/12/2018
2000 Honda Civic
This dash kit is nothing special. The opening is way too small for even a small hand to fit inside. The color and texture of the plastic doesn't match my car's interior well and the material seems cheap and brittle. The best thing about this kit is that it came free with the stereo I purchased. Overall, it does what it's supposed to do.
Pros: Looks ok It fits
Cons: Opening is too small Material seems cheap and brittle
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Can't beat it for the price!Little bit of trimming
Mark from Batavia, OH on 11/3/2018
2002 Saab 9-3
Yes,for a 99-03 saab 9-3 se you need to trim a little off.I didn't like the storage at the bottom of the stereo.Makes you have to bend down to look inside so I put it at the top.I trimmed mine using a jig saw with the mount in a vice.On the back side were the stereo slides in is a raised piece of plastic.This works perfect as a guide to trim.Just put the jig saw blade right next to that and cut it all the way across.Clean,straight cut.Looks perfect!
Pros: Looks great
Cons: Needs a little love
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Read from Arlington, VA on 9/11/2018
2000 Honda Civic
This well molded unit did exactly what it was designed to do.
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Andover, NY on 7/29/2018
2001 Honda CRV
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Just because it fits doesn't mean it looks right.
Matt from Pell City, AL on 7/9/2018
2005 Honda Civic Special Edition
I purchased this for my 2005 Honda Civic EX Special Edition. It fits well, but there are two problems. 1. The finish doesn't match the stock well. It's something that most people might not notice for a while, but once you do, it's all you can see. 2. It has several tabs, and you have to break off certain ones depending on your vehicle. The instructions only cover 98-01 CRVs and Preludes, so it didn't help for my Civic. However, one quick call to Crutchfield's customer service fixed everything. This is an A+ for Crutchfield, C- for Metra.
Pros: It fits, and it's free with a radio.
Cons: Doesn't match the factory plastic, and you have to call Crutchfield to see which tabs to break off since the instructions only cover some vehicles.
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Idaho Falls, ID on 5/24/2018
1999 Saab 9-3
This was exactly what I needed and it fit perfectly into my 1999 Saab 9-3 with no fuss! The material is firm but has a tiny bit of give so I could squeeze it into where it needed to go and now it won't budge one bit! I would buy it again but I already have one for my car but I would recommend for sure!
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Garbage
matthew from Issaquah, WA on 10/8/2017
2000 Honda CRV
Love my new stereo, and Crutchfield provided excellent service, but this thing is absolute garbage, The slot is to small to fit your hand into. The plastic is cheap ABS plastic that is sharp on the edges and scratched. Not even close to factory finish. Also the instructions were very hard to understand. I would have happily paid more for a higher quality product here.
Pros: Holds stereo well?
Cons: cheap and rough
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Washougal, WA on 8/6/2017
1997 Honda CRV
Worked for me as advertised. Install was a 'snap'.
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Lansdale, PA on 7/23/2017
2001 Honda CRV
Fit fine. Easy to install. But the height of the opening under the stereo is so small that you can't reach your hand into it... can't fit you last set of knuckles past the openng. So if you put something small in there, it would slide to the bottom and you wouldn't be able to reach it with your fingers to get it out. It's fine for a place to put your phone, but not much else.
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Excellent addition to the Kenwood unit in my son's CRV.
LeeBo from greenville, sc on 7/18/2017
2001 Honda CRV
Excellent addition to the Kenwood unit in my son's CRV.
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
lundy from Columbus, Ohio on 5/25/2017
1999 Honda Civic
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Richland, WA on 4/12/2017
2000 Honda Prelude
The unit was right, but the instructions for installing it were off by quite a bit. After looking the unit over and calling the store about the instructions a new unit was sent to us. Now it looks good
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Jay from Houston, TX on 4/4/2017
2000 Honda Civic
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Ann Arbor, MI on 4/3/2017
2000 Honda Civic
Nice fit for dashboard 2000 Civic. Easy to read instructions
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Coeur D Alene, ID on 3/23/2017
2001 Saab 9-3
did not fit right was to big to fit
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great product
Steve from Pinole, CA on 3/5/2017
2001 Honda CRV
Was free with my radio purchase, fit perfect and looks great!
Pros: Was free with my radio purchase and fit perfect
Cons: none
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Didn't fit my 2000 CRV with a Kenwood unit.
Craig from Jersey City, NJ on 1/12/2017
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
I installed a Kenwood KMM-BT515HD in a 2000 Honda CRV. I thought it would just snap in if I used the screw holes in the Kenwood unit and the car's mounting bracket as instructed in the Crutchfield information sheet for my car. The Metra Dash kit did not fit. There was not enough room between the top of the Kenwood unit and the dash trim to fit the top rail of the dash kit which is about a half inch wide. I ended up just using the trim plate that came with the Kenwood and the dash slot from the factory radio which worked fine and looks really good. I would have had to drill holes in the cars mounting brackets to mount the radio lower to use the Metra kit. In addition the slot in the Metra kit is allot smaller than slot that came with the factory radio.
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Orlando, FL on 12/12/2016
2000 Honda Civic
Terrible! Did not fit 2000 Honda Civic. Pocket is so small yet deep that unless you have fingers like ET you would never be able to retrieve small items at bottom.
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Fred S from Lewistown, PA on 9/15/2016
2000 Saab 9-3
Didn't fit the dash it was suppose to. about a 1/2 inch to big. Ended up buying one locally
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Cons: Didn't fit
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Happy
James R. from Tempe, AZ on 7/18/2016
2001 Honda CRV
EZ install. Fit nearly perfect. Looks like factory.
Pros: Looks like factory, fit nearly perfect.
Cons: Tray might be too narrow, deep. Don't put small objects, thumb drives etc. Not easy to get back out.
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99 Honda CRV
Ken from Suwanee, GA on 6/25/2016
1999 Honda CRV
This came with the stereo that I purchased and made installation a breeze
Pros: Was able to take out factory double din and replace with a sleeker looking deck. The fit was perfect and smooth.
Cons: none
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Nice choice
Roy from Collegeville, Pa on 4/10/2016
2000 Honda CRV
Good choice if you're going from a four di to two din radio
Pros: Easy install
Cons: A little flimsy
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Not that great for me
J. Risley from Milan, TN on 3/21/2016
2000 Honda CRV
This piece was the real disappoint of an otherwise easy and satisfactory installation. The plastic texture does not match the stock interior of my 2000 Honda CR-V. Also, I may have broken off the wrong bottom tabs because the directions are lousy, but I had to super glue the bottom to fit the contoure of my console otherwise it stuck out.
Pros: It works, sort of
Cons: Bad instructions, doesn't match stock surfaces
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Easy to use and fits professionally.
Buzz from tucson, AZ on 3/16/2016
1999 Honda CRV
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Metra Kit
Karl from colorado springs, CO on 2/22/2016
1997 Honda CRV
The instructions for the use of the Kit were not readily understandable because it had to apply to three different stereos. The supports that blocked the opening for the stereo unit had to be removed but you had to use common sense in making a clean removal to the frame (a jig saw was used) in order not to make a mistake. The diagram of what mounting clips were to be removed might have also for clarity have indicated the supports removal at the same time , and a jig saw had to be used for the supports while the clips could be bent off. It is not quite understandable just what use the C clips had and why other clips had to be removed because they did not seem to have been in the way. You really to bend all the clips of the sleeve that could be bent up against the housing for a snug fit and not just a couple of them along the top and bottom. The housing itself still did not fit snugly to the existing factory frame and there was a slight gap along the bottom of the housing and the factory frame which required placing a brace (used the removed plastic support material). at the back of the housing to push the housing up against the factory frame. The finish of the plastic housing was also dull and distracted from the finish of the stereo and existing housing. But it did not look too bad and would not be readily noticed as being unusual. The housing was furnished free by Chrutchfield, a plus.
Pros: The housing was adequate for its purpose.
Cons: The finish. The housing did not fit snugly against the existing factory without modification.
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dash kit
LeeP from New Jersey on 1/10/2016
1999 Honda CRV
This made the radio install look like factory.
Pros: Looks great
Cons: na
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Works I Guess
TCoffin from California on 12/29/2015
2000 Honda Civic
The instructions did not reflect a 2000 Honda Civic. Per the Metra site, the correct kit is 99-7896. Luckily the Metra site had instructions for my vehicle and there were some online videos. After some frustration, I was able to complete the install.
Pros: Holds the new stereo. Free with purchase from Crutchfield.
Cons: Wrong instructions. Low quality plastic -- poor finish and rough edges. Small storage compartment.
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Good looking and good fit.
Jim from Greenwood, Indiana on 12/27/2015
1999 Honda Civic
It was a snap to install with just a small amount of cutting for a 99 Honda Civic.
Pros: Looks professional.
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Doesn't fit 2001 Saab 9-3 without lots of cutting
going_28 from Audubon, Pennsylvania on 9/19/2015
2001 Saab 9-3
This doesn't fit (2001 Saab 9-3 base) at all without cutting about 3/8" off the top, and all snap-in tabs. After that, it looks great, I think, but it doesn't sit flush. Sits about 1/4" back from the face, which for me is fine. The cut top piece hides neatly under the pop-out cup holder, as long as you don't cut it too short.
Pros: Looks pretty good when all the required work is done.
Cons: Doesn't fit as advertised.
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Easy
Tony from Mississippi on 8/27/2015
1999 Honda CRV
Simple and easy. Looks like it was original equipment. Stereo installed in an hour.
Pros: Perfect Fit.
Cons: None.
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Piece of crap
Crutchfield customer from Virginia on 7/23/2015
2002 Saab 9-3
Does Not Fit on 2002 Saab 9-3 SE.
Pros: No Pros
Cons: Doesn't fit
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Not a perfect fit
Dan from South Carolina on 5/13/2015
2001 Saab 9-3
This plate was advertised to fit a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE, but there was quite a bit of trimming to make it work. The top two clips had to be removed in order to make it fit the space. Advertising that it requires trimming and how to do it (dremel on low speed) would be nice.
Pros: Inexpensive. Easy to trim with a dremel.
Cons: Not a snap in fit.
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Minnesota on 4/17/2015
1999 Honda Civic
It fits! Doesn't rattle! Whats not to like?
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works but not the best fitment
PierreTheKing from California on 4/12/2015
2000 Honda Prelude
Gets the job done but isnt very sturdy the bottom shelf part doesn't click into the housing
Pros: looks ok
Cons: wiggles around
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fit with manipulation
Crutchfield customer from N. Wilkesboro NC on 4/2/2015
2000 Honda Civic
Good product although in my 00 civic it wouldn't fit like it was supposed to but I turned it upside down and it worked perfectly. The clips on it may ha e needed to be trimmed but I decided against it
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Delta Junction, AK on 2/8/2015
1999 Honda Civic
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Review for Instilation Kit.
Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit from Ogden Utah on 12/31/2014
1998 Honda CRV
The top of the dash kit bows in when installed correctly according to the instructions which I received.
Pros: None.
Cons: Does not fit well. Bows out.
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1999 Honda Civic, Perfect Fit.
Rz from Florida on 12/4/2014
1999 Honda Civic
It fits perfectly in a 1999 Honda Civic, just read the instructions.
Pros: Perfect Fit
Cons: The storage slot is small, like my lighter gets stuck, I can't reach it without using a pen. I'm a thin guy, my hands are not fat. Metra could have made a larger storage area.
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Junk
Crutchfield customer from Indiana on 11/6/2014
2001 Honda CRV
Total garbage! Does not fit like they say.
Pros: None
Cons: Everything
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Fine for SAAB OG9-3
Trevor from Columbus, OH on 10/5/2014
2000 Saab 9-3
10 minutes or less with a dremel and this fits as well as you should expect. Press fit is tight laterally. No complaints. Is it perfect? No. But hey, it's a 14 year old car. I'm happy.
Pros: FREE! Works with minimal effort.
Cons: Takes a little time, tools and thought to fit it.
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Dash Kit
olfaraci from Cerritos,Ca on 9/9/2014
2000 Honda CRV
standard install with this kit, easy to use and understand instructions
Pros: Snap and your done
Cons: had to sand down the edges of the storage bin, the lip of the bin had some jagged plastic.
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The reason why its free
GraysonJ. from Holly Springs, NC on 4/9/2014
1999 Saab 9-3
I drive a '99 Saab 9-3 and even though Crutchfield insist that this in-dash receiver fits my car, it doesn't, at all. Its too tall so now I'm stuck deciding on whether I should trim this free one or go buy another one that actually fits. Also the tabs where my head unit would go are a pain to remove. I have to saw them off and file the edges down if I choose to use this kit. The storage pocket is also rather small. I can fit my wallet so it really isn't that bad. Its just my fingers can't reach the back cause my knuckles are to big to fit in, so if anything were to get stuck back there it'd be a pain to get it. Other then that its a sturdy unit. Im sure if it actually fit it'd do its job just fine.
Pros: -Storage pocket can hold wallet and phone in a more convenient place -Pretty sturdy considering its free
Cons: -Doesn't even fit my car -Tabs are a pain to get off. I have to saw them off and file the edges down.
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In-dash receiver kit
Obiedoer from Gardner KS on 4/2/2014
1999 Honda CRV
Works great .. but the opening below the face plate is too small ... it would be better if it was rectangle and not rounded at the corners... can get to cell phones to fit.
Pros: works
Cons: openning to small for items under the face plate.
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Metra 99-7893 In-dash Receiver Kit in 1999 Honda Civic
Tyler G from Fremont, Ca on 3/1/2014
1999 Honda Civic
Nice, simple install. Clean look and sturdy.
Pros: Sturdy build, easy install
Cons: Storage pocket is smaller than the dash kit this replaced, lost ability to store my garage door opener beneath deck.
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Nice Adapter
Jon from Christiana, TN on 2/20/2014
1999 Honda Civic
The tabs can be laborious to remove. Be sure you have a sharper box cutter than I did. On the plus side, if you need those tabs, they seem to be pretty sturdy. This kit fit my 99 Civic very well and looks snug once installed. Everything feels sturdy and secure so far. The pocket seems like it could be bigger given the space it has, but it does feel thickly-walled and sturdy.
Pros: Good and sturdy fit in 99 Civic, nice enough looking.
Cons: Tabs are a bit laborious to remove; the pocket seems like it could be bigger.
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Watch the tabs
MSN from Leawood, KS on 1/15/2014
1999 Honda Civic
It works like it should, but the tab removal process is a little confusing if you don't pay attention, which I didn't. Make sure you remove the correct tabs so you don't have to stuff an old sock (or 3) under the dash to keep it in place. Also, the slot at the bottom is so deep that anything small you put in there will have to be fished out of there with a stick since hands can't fit.
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Install kit
Mark from Novato, California on 1/3/2014
2000 Honda Civic
Easy to use, simple install
Pros: Good fit and instructions
Cons: Rough edges
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Needed significant modification in a Saab 9-3
Skip M from Chicago on 12/30/2013
2002 Saab 9-3
This is not a direct fit for the double-DIN hole in a stock Saab 9-3 (2002). Needed significant attention from a belt sander. Free and worth what I paid.
Pros: Came free with the receiver. Adds a little cubby instead of just a blank panel.
Cons: Didn't fit! Cheapy hard plastic. Not very good looking but I made it work.
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Does not fit Saabs
Lee from Alexandria, VA on 11/23/2013
2002 Saab 9-3
Despite Crutchfield's claim, this does not fit Saab cars, and Metra does not claim it fits Saab cars. After quite a bit if time with a Dremel, I was finally able to make it fit , but there is still no way to secure it in the space (other than a super tight fit). It does not support the radio bracket adequately, and I had to add spacers in the back to keep the radio from tilting. The storage space is unnecessarily small and needlessly tapers toward the back. Had I realized up front it didn't fit my car, I would have looked for an alternative.
Pros: It was free.
Cons: Did not fit my Saab. Storage space could have been bigger.
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Will it really fit?
WillP from Omaha, NE on 10/21/2013
1999 Saab 9-3
This product looks nice enough out of the box, until I had the realization that this wasn't designed to fit my car and that it is only close to the same dimensions. I drive a '99 Saab 9-3 and had to double check my order when looking at this package. I had to trim off approximately 1/2" from the top side and am not very happy with the end appearance but it had to be altered in order to fit. I would have liked knowing beforehand that this wouldn't fit so that I could've shopped around to find a better fitting option.
Pros: The storage pocket is a nice size.
Cons: Did not fit and Did not know beforehand
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Saab 9-3 Alpine radio install
Jerry from wyckoff, NJ on 10/13/2013
As it is not an exact fit product, there is some necessary skill in installing this bracket for the radio. Just being informed when you buy it would have been nice. In the end it is not that difficult to do, just have to spend some time to trim down the unit about 5/16" carefully and evenly. if you have a trim plate for the Alpine radio and put the sleeve in and the radio, before you try to install the unit, put the trim on the radio and match the amount you cut off the plate to match the top of the radio trim, provided you put the radio on the top of the adaptor plate. If you cut it down exactly to the trim plate it will fit reasonably snug as well.
Pros: Looks fine when all done as described.
Cons: Not if you are not handy with a hacksaw and files. I used the Hacksaw for the first cut then I used a table grinder to get it closer then the file to bring it exactly where it need to be.
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Good Receiver Kit
Bob M. from Lewes, DE. on 9/30/2013
1999 Honda Civic
Easy to use once modified to fit new/replacement radio. Needed to cut out old style radio face control knob holes.
Pros: Radio mounts easily into receiver. Snaps in dash easily.
Cons: Will need modification to fit all receivers that do not have the old style radio control knob stems.
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Not very good
TerryA from Dublin OH on 9/27/2013
I purchased a new head unit, speakers, and various installation parts from Crutchfield. I was very pleased the whole purcase experience except this piece. I had to remove tabs and cut out parts in order to use it with my head unit. A less generic kit would been much better: I particularly had trouble removing the supports for dual-spindle head units without damaging the rest of the (somewhat flimsy) kit.
Pros: It worked
Cons: Difficult to customize, a bit flimsy
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great!
Crutchfield customer from Rapid City, SD on 9/22/2013
1998 Honda CRV
Fits awesome, just don't like that the pocket is super small. I have tiny hands and can barely grab things that fall to the back.
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
APC from California on 8/10/2013
1999 Saab 9-3
I expected it to fit right into the space after removing my factory radio...it did not. There was quite a bit of cutting and filing to make it happen. The final outcome was good though. You just need lots of patience to get there.
Pros: Price was low enough to warrant purchase.
Cons: Wish my Crutchfield advisor had mentioned that it would need modification to fit my car. Imagine my surprise when I opened the shipping package to see Honda written all over the product material.
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Metra In Dash Receiver Kit
Just Listening from Bristol, TN on 7/27/2013
2000 Honda Civic
Removed the factory stereo from my 2000 Honda Civic and installed a Sony CDX-GT710HD with this receiver kit. Looks good and fits perfectly. The kit provided an open storage slot (phone, ipod, etc.) that I didn't have before. Highly recommend.
Pros: Perfect fit
Cons: None
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Disappointing In Dash receiver Kit
Macko from Chesapeake VA on 5/23/2013
I have never been disappointed with an order from Crutchfield until I received this in dash kit that I bought for my daughter as part of her Christmas Present. The radio, wiring harness, speakers, and the installation instructions were top rate, but this piece of plastic leaves a lot to be desired. Ok, it did what it was supposed to do. The radio fit the in the kit, and the kit fit the car, It works and was easy to install. However once the installation is complete you have to live with the appearance and uselessness of the final product. The size of the opening of the little compartment is miniature and the textured finish is cheesy and cheap looking. Granted this is installed in a 1999 Honda CRV, not a Lexus or Mercedes ... , and my daughter has not complained a bit, but as you can see in the picture, there is plenty of room to expand the oval opening to a more useful, taller wider and deeper squared-off-corner compartment with a much nicer finish for a better appearance.
Pros: Functional, nice fit, easy to use,
Cons: Cheap appearance of the textured plastic and small useless
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Great product !!
David A from Clinton oh on 5/14/2013
2000 Honda Civic
Great fit, great look, sure made installation a breeze !
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Great fit
Brewmyown from Crystal Lake, IL on 5/13/2013
1999 Honda CRV
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Disappointing
doss from San Ramon on 5/5/2013
1999 Honda CRV
The finish is not good. Sharp things sticking out of the storage compartment mouth. If you zoom the picture above you can actually see it.
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Awesome!
Warcy96 from Syracuse, NY on 5/1/2013
2000 Saab 9-3
I can't figure out why everyone wants to hate on the pocket underneath I guess they want the crutchfield fairy to magically make more space in the dash where the stock stereo was the pocket is as big as it can be. I think the pocket is perfect for your phone and wallet because it doesn't slide around. It's easy to install and looks like it came with the car
Pros: Easy install Fits well Loveeee the pocket Looks great
Cons: There's no such thing as a crutchfield fairy
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Small storage compartment
Easton from Charleston, SC on 4/28/2013
The storage compartment underneath where the stereo sits is extremely small
Pros: Free
Cons: Small storage
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good product
Crutchfield customer from rochester ny on 3/22/2013
1995 Ford F Series
It worked but I had to modify it, I have a 99 saab 93, and crutchfeild say this world work it does but you have to take the top rail off...
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Crutchfield customer from Covington, KY on 3/15/2013
2000 Honda Civic
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Try to figure your own install
Ohio from Marion. Ohio on 2/2/2013
Did not like the storage pocket.
Pros: ?
Cons: The pocket is too small and fingers can't reach the bottom.
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Perfecr Fit!
Chris W from Tannersville, PA on 11/27/2012
1999 Honda Civic
This mounting adaptor is perfect! Looks like it came with the car!
Pros: Perfect fit. Matches rest of dash.
Cons: None
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In dash kit
Horksprade from Sedona, AZ on 10/20/2012
1999 Honda Civic
Worked great went in without an issue.
Pros: Decently made and black color works well with dash. People complain about its strength, but unless you crank hard on it will break. It's plastic!
Cons: Nothing.
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In dash kit for Honda CRV 1999
kenwald007 from Cincinnati, Ohio on 8/4/2012
1999 Honda CRV
I only gave this product 4 stars because of the bin under the radio is about half the size of the OE bin i use this bin for alot of things now i don't have the space for some of my things. That is really the only down side o this kit. the fit and finish is excellent looks almost like and OE install.
Pros: Ease of use and fit and finish.
Cons: Bin is half the size of the OE
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find another insert.
JesseB from San Marcos, TX on 8/1/2012
2000 Honda CRV
This DIN insert is horrible. I was not able to get it to stop squeaking, and the storage tray is useless. Find another one on-line.
Pros: It fits, i guess.
Cons: Won't stop squeaking. Storage tray is useless.
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Bentley from lancaster pa on 7/31/2012
2000 Honda CRV
Snapped like a twig when I tried to install. Plastic broke when trying to knock out the knowouts. Glad it was free or I would have been .....
Pros: Nice fit.
Cons: Crappy construction.
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ok but could be better
tg from billings, mt on 7/29/2012
1998 Honda CRV
The texture could have matched the vehicle better and the cubby could have been a lot bigger.
Pros: free
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Easy install, great fit
KenE from Ohio on 7/26/2012
2001 Honda CRV
This is my 3rd Crutchfield installation in a Honda CRV and the first time I had to trim any plastic off the installation kit. I was kind of bummed about that but the trimmed-out edges are not visible once you install the receiver trim ring. The installation of a JVC receiver fit perfectly and was snug and secure. The install went exactly according to instructions.
Pros: Quick and easy install Good instructions Good fit and finish
Cons: This is a petty gripe but I liked the old Honda dash kits I got from Crutchfield better than this one.
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Fits well, but could be nicer.
DaveM from California on 7/17/2012
2000 Honda Civic
The receiver kit fit perfectly, however the cubbie is too small for most anything and the plastic is cheap. Even with the same plastic a resized cubbie would reduce the amount of plastic showing. Used in a 2000 Civic EX coupe. Given the original radio used screws to secure the radio from behind, this kit could also use those mounting holes for a more stable fit.
Pros: Fits perfectly, it was free and easy to install.
Cons: Could be a more asthetic design.
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At least it was free
paste from Siloam Springs AR on 7/5/2012
2004 Honda Odyssey
This turned out to be useless for a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The clips were not sized right to engage the dash and just would not clip in at all. The original stereo has little steel angle clips fastened to it that attach to the dash interior with 4 bolts, and I figured out that I could attach those clips to the new radio, and attach the old storage compartment below it attached to the new radio just like the stock radio. Even if this face plate did fit the vehicle properly, the DIN sleeve attachment to the faceplate was hokey, and the radio would have been rattling around like crazy.
Pros: I didn't pay anything for it.
Cons: Unattachable to vehicle, crummy attachment to radio. One more hunk of plastic to hit the landfill or recycling center.
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Just OK
Crutchfield customer from McDonough,Ga. on 6/29/2012
1999 Honda Civic
Received this kit free with my stereo purchase so I wont complain too much. The universal fit is something I expected,but I didnt realize that you would have to "cut" tabs off of the main piece. Ive dealt with other kits in the past that were easier to use and seemed of better quality. Also that stupid useless pocket! Who in their right mind though that it would be a good idea to make the pocket that size!!!!!! Utterly ridiculous. But it was free and it fits so I give it 3 stars
Pros: Free with my purchase Fit
Cons: Quality storage pocket
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Good
Atreyu from NY on 5/23/2012
1999 Saab 9-3
Works great. You do have to cut it in order to fit a saab but not too hard, take your time and it looks amazing. only 4 star because I had to cut it. Pocket is a little small
Pros: Works good
Cons: Pocket is a little small, Have to cut
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Not a finished looking design, but works.
Peter J from Anchorage, AK on 5/17/2012
2001 Honda CRV
This receiver kit was free with my car radio purchase. It mounted and fills the space properly, but could be molded better. A smooth finish (rather than the rough surface it has) would fit in with my, and most dashboards better. And I don't understand why it's shelf is so small. I'll get used to it.
Pros: Works.
Cons: Be careful, as the plastic seems brittle.
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Fast easy install
Como651 from Minneapolis, MN on 5/9/2012
Not much to say other than this kit is easy to install and looks professional once in.
Pros: Easy install
Cons: None
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Poor fit, too big for my Saab
WUK from Grand Rapids, MI on 5/1/2012
1999 Saab 9-3
I still haven't got this thing into position. It's too large for the opening in the dash and interferes with the cup holder which is located directly above the radio.
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Honda CRV/Prelude Kit
Honda CRV/Prelude Kit from Denver, CO on 4/28/2012
2000 Honda CRV
Kit was fit-for-purpose but esthetically the storage compartment would be more pleasing and functionaly if it had been squared out versus rounded.
Pros: Easy installation and fit
Cons: Rounded storage area not as eye pleasing, functional or best use of space.
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Terrible Box
Mr. Orange from Los Angeles,CA. on 4/28/2012
The box was too small. I was dissatisfied with the size and did not installed it. I used my old box which had alot more room.
Pros: cnone
Cons: The storage tray was small, ugly design
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Functional but poor designed slot
s from Raleigh, NC on 4/21/2012
2003 Honda Odyssey
The kit fit well into our Honda Odyssey but the slot is deceptively narrow. There is plenty of room for a larger slot and I feel like we've lost space there. If you drop coins into the slot, it's hard to retrieve them.
Pros: Fits well
Cons: Slot design is not very nice
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Crutchfield customer from Sean on 4/4/2012
1999 Honda Civic
Opening too small to get my hand in, needs to be wider like the factory version.
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Crutchfield customer from St. Louis, mo on 4/2/2012
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wis from hazleton pa on 3/17/2012
2004 Honda Odyssey
good product for the price just has a few down falls
Pros: strong plastic easy to install great price
Cons: small opening to store stuff hard to get something out of it if it falls back inside
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Crutchfield customer from Salt Lake City, UT on 3/9/2012
2003 Honda Odyssey
Easy to use and fit perfectly, but the storage tray is too small.
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Doesnot have a snug fit on Honda Odyssey 2003
MJ from Albany, NY on 3/7/2012
2003 Honda Odyssey
I purchased this to replace my oem stereo with JVC deck. This product doesnot have snug fit that comes with factory stereo. There is too much wobble in the deck, it is more like deck is resting on it rather than fit into it.
Pros: easy to pop in
Cons: will not fit your deck securely.
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Crutchfield customer from Orem, UT on 2/26/2012
2000 Honda CRV
fit's perfectly... didn't have a single problem with it!
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Perfect
Dale from Southern Pines, NC on 2/8/2012
2000 Honda Civic
Could have not been any easier to install, perfect fit
Pros: excellent
Cons: none
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SteveR from Alexandria, VA on 2/4/2012
2000 Honda Prelude
First of all, I did not need or use this, since my Kenwood receiver bolted right in to the stock side brackets on my Prelude, but this wasn't going to fit the hole contour like the original anyway.
Pros: I'm thinking....no.
Cons: Front pocket is a joke. Why so small? Stock pocket is full-size.
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Fits well but the pocket is too small
Crutchfield customer from Pittsburgh, PA on 2/2/2012
2000 Honda CRV
It fits the car great but the pocket is almost pointless. My hand can not fit inside it to reach anything that slides to the back of it.
Pros: Fits car.
Cons: Can't reach the back
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Paul from Portland, OR on 1/31/2012
1999 Honda Civic
Worked perfectly, but would've like the storage space below the head unit to be a little bigger
Pros: Perfect fit
Cons: Storage space could be bigger
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Just a little flimsy
Bigdog from St. George, Utah on 1/30/2012
1999 Saab 9-3
The one that came with the original shipment was cracked on one side and made it unusable. It was over the holidays and Crutchfield sent me out a new one. It makes the installation very clean. It makes the 2Din to 1Din conversion clean and easy. I am a little worried about how it will hold up long term
Pros: Easy installation and fit well
Cons: Not very substantial as to quality.
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Perfect fit
David from Alabaster, AL on 1/25/2012
2001 Honda Odyssey
This trim kit fit perfectly in my 2000 Honda Odyssey. Looks good!
Pros: Works perfectly
Cons: None
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Free for a reason
Pham from Irvine, CA on 10/8/2011
2000 Honda Civic
This came free with my purchase. I soon found out why. It fit was ok, it never felt like it was securely into my car. My main concern was that nothing was holding it to the car. No screws or anything... Any punk kid with a screwdriver couldve ripped it out in less than a minute. I bought a Metra Kit and it is now securely installed into my car. It would take much more time and effort to steal.
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Pocket too small and too much work
KevinO from Indianapolis on 8/10/2011
2003 Honda Odyssey
The pocket was too small, and when I thought I would use it anyway I decided not to go through with all the work required to cut out the tabs at the top. The directions say to use a utility knife, but it seemed that would take forever. For my '03 Honda Odyssey I ended buying the Scosche Honda/Nissan In-Dash Install Kit UI3050, and to get it installed with the pocket and the original mounting bracket I had to use the pocket brackets that said they were for Nissans.
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Does the job, but Pocket in too small
Jack from Washington, DC on 7/9/2011
2000 Honda Odyssey
Adequate for the receiver installation in a 2000 Honda Odyssey, but the pocket height is so short and the pocket so deep I cannot retrieve items like glasses or a pen that are at the back. Need to fix this loss of capacity and utility for owers with a bigger pocket. Previous Honda kit in my 1996 Accord didn't sacrifice pocket capacity as much as this kit does.
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nate from nashville TN on 5/18/2011
1999 Honda CRV
has a cheap look to it. doesn't hold stereo as securely as i would like , not bad, but could be better. pocket is crazy small. BUT....it does fit in the hole nicely and was included free with stereo purchase ....so for the price...you know. oh and it works with knob style stereos too, so if you're putting a 8track or cassette player in your late 90's honda this is for you!...huh?
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Crutchfield customer from Worcester, MA on 5/13/2011
2000 Honda Civic
I got this for free when I purchased CD player for my Honda Civic 2000 sedan. This allows you to install the new system as it's designed, I mean that you can easily slide out the player to reach the rear of the unit. The downside is that this has much smaller pocket than the original square pocket (deeper, though). I chose not to use this to keep the original square pocket. I need a good space to keep small things including some CDs. I don't have easy access to the rear of the CD player, but I still think it's okay for me.
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It does the job
ChrisK from Superior, CO on 5/1/2011
2002 Honda Odyssey
This kit fits exactly for our 2002 Honda Odyssey and assembling it was an easy task. The build quality is okay; mine has some extraneous plastic bit sticking on the front panel that I need to cut off because it was very sharp. The pocket was too narrow but yet very deep, and it makes it very hard to reach small things that lay flat on the back.
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Jeff H from Boston MA on 4/7/2011
The install kit was not a perfect fit for my civic and I have to dremel the trim. The harness was perfect.
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Bill from Bristol, Va. on 3/6/2011
1999 Honda CRV
I give this mount a middle of the road rating because I did not need it. The Kenwood unit's screw holes matched the existing mounting holes in my Honda. Check your own vehicle before utilizing this mount unless you want the slide in and out ability it offers.
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Absolute MUST for Honda CR-V install
Joe from Tampa,FL on 2/20/2011
I called Crutcfield after obtaining my stereo, BUT before install. While I had their Wiring Harnes I wanted to avoid added expense of this face plate. Their advisor convinced me differently, explaining I would have open spaces around my new receiver, which I surlely did not want. I bought and used the plate and must say it worked and looks great. Thank you again Crutchfield! Note this plate comes free if you buy receiver from them!
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Receiver kit fits well
SteveP from Atlanta on 2/17/2011
Fits perfectly, no issues. The only downside is that the pocket beneath the receiver is deep and narrow making it difficult to retrieve things that are at the back of the pocket.
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Terrible pocket/storage with this kit
Jim from Goldsboro, NC on 12/21/2010
1999 Honda Civic
As others have said here the pocket/storage size of this kit is two narrow and deep to be usable. The insert fits snugly enough and would be great but for this. Hard to understand why a company as good as Crutchfield appears to be would sale this as their kit. The radio I purchased is great but I miss my previous very usable storage space. This is a sacrifice the customer should not have to make. I broke off the wrong clips at the bottom of mine so it doesn't always stay snugly in place. That was my fault but just adds to my frustration with this kit.
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Honda radio mounting kit used for Saab
Brian from Massachusetts on 11/16/2010
Ordered a Pioneer DEH6200 from the outlet. Great unit, great price, very happy. The free mounting kit for my 2002 Saab 9-3 convertible is worthless however. Kudos to Crutchfield for the wiring harness that worked flawlessly. I would have been happy if they simply told me the supplied mounting kit was going to be useless regardless of the amount of trimming required.
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Chief Bob from Baytown, TX on 10/27/2010
2000 Honda Civic
A good fix and works fine. I wish it had more support and I put some folded foam under the "pocket" and the frame of the car for extra security. Also, the little storage compartment is about 1/3 the size of the factory tray. I can no longer store everything I did before. The radio fit works as designed, though.
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Rick B. from Maylene. AL on 10/18/2010
"Had an initial problem with not all items needed for installation. Just took one call to my "hero's" at Crutchfield to remedy! Storage pocket too deep/small for reasonable access.
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In Dash Receiver Kit
IF from NYC on 10/13/2010
1997 Honda CRV
Overall nice product with decent plastic quality. I like the fact that it is one piece as opposed to 2. The original Honda radio piece was much higher quality. To install my JVC radio there had o be some modification/ cutting of plastic- but not too bad. The pocket should also not be as deep since it is harder to reach small items. Would also have liked the pocket to be rectangular instead of oval.
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Brian from Colonial Heights, VA on 9/9/2010
Not bad, workable. Would have prefered to have a better fit option for my vehicle. Worked out OK in the end.
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Don't Buy it
Paul from Fresno, CA on 9/9/2010
1999 Honda Odyssey
Crutchfield rocks when it comes to tech support, and finding the right item. They have always gotten me the right item. It will fit when guaranteed to fit. However, this mounting kit is flimsy, and it just looked cheap. I love the stereo, but I ended up buying a new mounting kit.
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Richard from Tyron, NC on 9/7/2010
1997 Honda CRV
Fit OK, but the finish is a bit 'iffy with sharp edges around the edge of the pocket.
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Worthless
Novice_in_Indy from Indianapolis, IN on 8/25/2010
2004 Honda Odyssey
The only thing this dash kit has going for it is how easy it was to install. Unfortunately, that is also it's greatest weakness! It will pull out with the slightest of tugs. Great news for anyone looking to steal your stereo. And the pocket is absolutely worthless since my hand won't fit inside of it to pull out anything I've placed in it. Do yourself a favor and buy a real dash kit!
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Ugly and Useless
kirsch92 from WA on 8/11/2010
2004 Honda Odyssey
As many other reviewers have mentioned, the pocket it too small to be of use. Nor will using it result in a solid mount. But hey it was free. I mounted a Sony single DIN unit in a 2004 Honda Odyssey without using it. I was able to use the factory mounts and the OEM pocket instead. A very minimal gap is barely visible above and below, but it looks WAY better than this.
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Not what I wanted, but it was as described
David from Eldersburg, MD on 8/3/2010
2003 Honda Odyssey
I bought a new receiver with rear mounted USB and bluetooth microphone to replace factory installed stereo and in dash 6 CD changer for 03 Honda Odyssey. I wanted some place for the USB and mic cables to come out on the dash and something to fill the space in console where one unit was replacing two. This piece of thin plastic was not good, but after modification it worked "ok." I was supposed to mount the radio in "DIN" style sheet metal sleeve supported by this plastic frame (no other attachment to dash!). That was totally unacceptable as plastic faceplate clips failed to hold when test fit per instructions. I used factory brackets (after drilling to match holes on new stereo) for SOLID mount. Then cut away clips that did not mate console properly, removed shaft mount plates to fit over stereo. I drilled 1/2 inch hole in pocket to allow USB and mic wires into pocket (which is too small for anything else as others say ). I placed hard rubber gasket ring from new stereo to hold this piece of plastic in console. This piece does match console & stereo as I mounted it (with factory mounts screwed to stereo and dash), but it would NEVER have worked as described in instruction manual. Clips did not hold tight into console or dash opening and stereo would have flopped around w/ only DIN pocket holding it. Any bump would have cracked the faceplate. If I hadn't gotten it free, I would have returned the mounting kit as not worth the price.
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Functional but poor quality
joking777 from Nokesville, VA on 7/28/2010
2001 Honda Odyssey
When installed in my '01 Odyssey it had to be installed upside down (pocket on top) or it wouldn't clip in correctly. As others have mentioned the pocket is so small, but deep, that you can't get small things out of the back of it. Also, the edge of the pocket had sharp pieces of plastic that I had to shave off. Overall it works if you aren't picky, but you get what you pay for.
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Fits but ugly
gEExr from Portland, OR on 7/13/2010
2000 Honda Civic
This fit my honda civic 2000, but it is ugly. Does not matches with my dashboard. The round hole is ideal for holding an ipod/iphone, but nothing else.
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Ugly Kit
Debasis from Edison, NJ on 6/16/2010
2004 Honda Odyssey
The kit came for my Odyssey and it is pig ugly. Not polished at all, dimensions are off. Somebody can easily pry off the receiver in 30 seconds. Crutchfield purchase was good for everything else than this kit.
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Andrew from Derry, NH on 4/13/2010
Even thought the in dash receiver kit was free with my purchase I did not use it . This was going in an 03 Honda Odyssey and I wanted it to look like the original installation. I did not like the round pocket and the depth of it. Like some of the other reviews said , if you dropped anything small in it you could not reach it with your hand. Also there was no way to secure the receiver to this unit.
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Saab Owners Beware!
JimmyJam from Denver, CO on 2/1/2010
1999 Saab 9-3
I wish I had read through the reviews before I purchased this; because as someone had said before, it doesn't fit in a Saab as it is advertised to do. As I got everything ready to install, I removed the factory stereo and started to install this kit. I quickly realized there was no way it was going to ft into the dash. Thinking it was the wrong kit, I called Crutchfield Tech Support. The technician verified the make and model of my car and proceeded to tell me that the kit sent is the right kit and their installation notes stated that 3/16" needs to be shaved off of the top of the kit for it to fit in the Saab 9-3. I replied, "So, you don't actually have a kit that fits a Saab 9-3." He replied that this is all they had. I'm sure like the many of you, you don't work in a garage and have access to a lot of tools, so it took me about a week of asking people to find someone with a band saw that could help me mill down the top of the kit so it would fit in the car. This of course, takes off the clips that hold it into the dash as well. Luckily it fits very tightly and with a little finagling, I was able to get it to stay in place. Also, like the other users, I agree that the pocket could be bigger, though it does hold an iPod/iPhone nicely. However, if it were larger, it would better support the head unit, if you opt to mount it above the pocket (as I did). I found some hard foam padding to put in between them to add stability to the unit.
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Beavers
Brian from North Carolina on 1/16/2010
2000 Honda Civic
I appreciated this accessory item, as it made the radio install so easy! It is functional, in that it wil hold CDs, pens, remotes, and other. Love it!
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ptmoy from New York, NY on 11/7/2009
2001 Honda CRV
Fits fine, but a bit cheap looking. Bottom tray is completely useless. Unlike the original, the tray on this kit is so small that you can't get your hand into it to get stuff out. I made the mistake of putting the remote control in the tray. It quickly slid to the back. It was really frustrating trying to get it back out.
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fairly adequate
Michael from milwaukee on 9/23/2009
2000 Honda Civic
very straight-forward installation and fits well in my 2000 civic. would be nice if it had supports to help prop up the underside of the head unit and screw holes/brackets to secure to chassis.
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Works pretty well
axeman from Montana on 6/22/2009
2001 Honda CRV
This fits our Honda CR-V just great. Installed very quickly, seems to hold well. I read many of these reviews that said it is cheap and not strong enough. I'm not sure what was expected from this unit but it seems just fine to me. It fit the first time without any hassle, the deck seems to be very solid (we have lots of gravel roads in Montana) and the pocket fits an iPod just perfect. I drilled a hole in the back of the pocket to feed the USB cable of the deck through and so now the iPod plugs in easily and has a spot to sit nicely. Best part, it was included with the purchase of the deck!
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Does the job
Andy from Las Vegas, NV on 6/1/2009
1999 Honda CRV
Does the job, wish the pocket was slightly larger though. Fits snugly in a CR-V
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bad quality poor fit
tzwang from Lisle IL on 5/15/2009
1999 Honda Odyssey
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bad engineering
Utkarsha from boston MA on 5/10/2009
2004 Honda Odyssey
Installed this in 2004 Honda Odyssey. The only thing that hold ( mounts ) this in dash are the plastic tabs on top and bottom. Running to the parts store today to see they have any better option I won't return this kit to crutchfiled since this was free anyway. Also as others have mentioned , the pocket you see in the picture is almost useless to keep anything. it's too narrow.
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Bodie from Gville, FL on 5/10/2009
1999 Honda Prelude
The only good thing is it fit my car. It is cheap plastic and there is no stabilizers with it. It also doesn't provide customization so that you can screw it to the receiver since none of the holes matched my receivers. It is a basic, cheap, generic plastic case that should be remodeled.
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2000 Civic In Dash Kit
William from Red Sox Nation, Hanover MA on 5/2/2009
2000 Honda Civic
This kit for Hondas is pretty straightforward. Though the Civic install may be a little more involved than most (the heater/AC controls are removed & reinstalled), just take your time and follow the directions. The finished install won't be mistaken as OEM but it looks and fits good, as does the radio. The lower storage space is retained as well. Total time from start to finish: 2 hours, give or take.
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cheap and ugly with useless pocket!
Matt from Shepherdstown WV on 4/17/2009
2000 Honda Civic
The install kit for my 2000 Honda Civic EX is cheap and very ugly. It just snaps into the plastic bezel of your dash, thats it... Thats all that holds your new head unit in! The little pocket that is molded into it is 100% useless. Im looking for another kit to see if I can get something that looks more like stock or at least has a usable storage pocket. Coming from Crutchfield I never expected this level of quality....
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A tip on installation
John from Middleton, WI on 4/2/2009
1999 Honda Odyssey
Everything went together well, except for the order in which the radio is inserted into dash. Before sliding radio /housing into dash, connect all plugs. The instructions had you install the radio then hook up plugs, which would be impossible to reach. Radio should also be firmly attached to adapter before insertion as well. Bending prongs to hold the radio in bracket would be impossible if done after radio was in dash.
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Does not fit in Saab 9-3
John from Atlanta Ga on 3/1/2009
1999 Saab 9-3
This unit does not fit in my 99 Saab 9-3. It is about 1/10 inch too wide and too tall to fit in the dash opening. I was able to trim the outer edges using a dremel tool to get the kit to fit. That being said, it is not very secure since it does not fasten with screws and the supplied plastic tabs did not secure the unit.
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Fits Perfectly
Priscilla from Texas on 2/16/2009
1997 Honda Prelude
This fits perfectly in my 97 Honda Prelude. It snaps into place very tightly. This is my second one (first was stolen - along with the radio) and both my Alpine and JVC receivers fit snugly. No movement of the kit or the radio.
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Horrible
Jim from Bountiful, Utah on 2/9/2009
This is the worst dash kit I have ever gotten for a car. It didn't fit right and looked bad in my car. I called crutchfield to try and get something different, the adviser said it was the only one for my van. I went to a local car stereo place and they hooked me up with one that fit great totally different style.
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Flimsy, cheap-looking, and disappointing
Keith from Chicago suburbs on 1/31/2009
2001 Honda CRV
This mounting pales in comparison to the sturdy way the OEM radio was mounted in our daughter's 2001 Honda CRV. To begin, the plastic is very thin, and the DIN frame flexes with respect to the pocket with the radio installed. I had to cement a wood spacer in the gap to keep the radio from bouncing. Additionally, I have very little confidence in the flimsy plastic prongs that hold the frame in the dash opening. As others have pointed out, including our daughter, the pocket is pretty useless because of its narrow opening and extreme depth. I know it's "free", but I would have preferred to pay a few dollars more for a mounting kit that looks more professional and is attached rigidly to the OEM brackets with screws.
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So-So
cabexbx from Pittsburgh, PA on 1/24/2009
2004 Honda Odyssey
As others have said, this doesn't really lock or snap into place, it's just held in place by the trim. I was a little surprised that it didn't lock or bolt into place. To be honest I didn't read the other reviews prior to purchasing this. The pocket is a bit smaller than the stock pocket on our Odyssey, but it's not a huge deal. It does fit nicely and we haven't had any troubles with it getting out of place. Would I buy it again? Maybe, maybe not. I'd think about it.
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Perfect fit!
Joseph from Charles Town, WV on 1/17/2009
Installed in my daughter's 1999 Honda Civic. Easy install, perfect fit and it looks good! And free with my radio purchase. Kit is extra money elsewhere and very generic to fit a million vehicles. Thank you Crutchfield!
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Dan from Jacksonville, Florida on 11/5/2008
We did not use this kit for our van. We did not like the small pocket. It needed to be bigger.
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Misfit for Honda Odyssey
sthangirala from Texas on 10/17/2008
2004 Honda Odyssey
This unit does not match the interior dash and does not fit fill. The stock unit came with solid brackets held by 4 screws. This one is kind of hanging to the dash trim. As others have pointed out the pocket is too narrow (but quite deep). So if you drop the remote or small cellphone.. it will difficult to retrieve especially while driving. I wish they but more thought in designing this since it is supposed to fit a standard 'Double din' opening.
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Scott James from Wenatchee, WA on 9/17/2008
1998 Honda CRV
Directions were right on and easy to install. Great finished look.
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Chi from San Jose, CA on 8/27/2008
2004 Honda Odyssey
The kit covers the gaps around the receiver and that's all it's good for. It doesn't snap in place, more like held in place by the car trim. The little slot can't fit anything other than a few CDs. The edges are rough - ou can't fit your hand inside it if you put small items that fall to the back and if you try to get it out, you scrape your hand really bad. Whoever designed the kit never considering form and function. At least they could made the slot a little bigger. Oh well, it's free but I'd pay a little more for something you can use.
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2 of 2 found this helpful
Honda Civic Adapter
Roger from Swisher, IA on 3/23/2008
I have dealt with Crutchfield for many years now, buying several different products and have never been let down. Their customer service would be hard to be by anyone. The knowledge and guidance offered by the professional technical assistance staff is outstanding. This particular installation took about 1 1/2 hours and only because of the superb installation literature included. The precision and clarity of the diagrams is wonderful. I will continue to purchase products from Crutchfield because I know they will always be there when I need assistance. This product was installed without a hitch and looks great in my civic.
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Gary from Honolulu, Hawaii on 3/18/2008
I helped my brother install his Alpine deck and this kit was included. I wish the retaining tabs were a bit bigger. Not sure how well they will stay in place over time. We just put it in 2 days ago, so it is too soon to tell. I do have to say though that it was really easy to install. The rim of the extra shelf's edges were really rough in some places, but i smoothed it down with my dremel and it was fine after that. I found that the shelf's opening was too narrow for my fingers to reach the back. I suppose it is good for something big like 1 or 2 CD cases , but if you drop something in the back, it will be hard to get it out. Overall, it was free with the purchase of the deck, so I can't really complain.
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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit
Jeffrey from Charlotte, NC on 6/29/2007
2004 Honda Odyssey
I put this in my 2004 Odyssey, and it doesn't stay in place. The instructions say to "snap it in place", but that's not possible.
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Nice Installation Kit
jacob_z from Richmond, IN on 11/23/2005
1999 Honda Civic
This kit made it very easy to install my new JVC stereo in my Honda Civic. Installation took less than an hour. The only problem is that is seems a little flimsy, and it could probably break pretty easily. Other than that, a great installation kit.
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Great Product, Easy to install
Timothy from Philadelphia, Pa on 11/3/2005
2001 Honda Prelude
I have never installed a car radio before, but with this install kit, it was so easy. I was able to understand the directions, and install my radio within 2 hours. Now it looks like a professional did the job. I saved alot of money by installing this and I recommend it to anyone looking to install their own equipment.
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Sunny from columbus, oh on 6/16/2005
I was somewhat disappointed to say the least that after only 4 months of having installed this mounting kit, it broke. The two plastic prongs on the bottom that hold it in place snapped off, causing the whole mounting kit (including my cd player) to fall out of the dash every time I'd shift gears or turn a corner or even hit the brake. Eventually, it came out completely and would not stay in, making it incredibly easy for any half-wit to steal the clarion deck from my car. The mounting piece needs more than just 2 small, flimsy, plastic prongs to hold it in place; they broke off in less than 4 months! That's insane. If it hadn't come free with my deck, I'd complain a lot more.
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