Owners have filed 136 complaints
about the 1998 Honda Cr-V with NHTSA between 1998 and 2021.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 28 of 30 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 10
Against the median year of the Honda Cr-V. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 95
18.4% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 17
10% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Switch
1331.0%
Automatic Transmission
614.3%
Gasoline
511.9%
Frontal
511.9%
Steering Wheel/Handle BAR
49.5%
Underbody Shields
37.1%
Latch
37.1%
Wiring
37.1%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
12.4%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
819.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
37.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
24.9%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1434.1%
150,000+ miles
1331.7%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Dec 1998peak 7Jan 2021
Recalls on the 1998 Honda Cr-V
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
20V026000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
02V120000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Risk: WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
99V282000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED UNDER DASH WIRE HARNESS COULD BE DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A BLOWN FUSE. IF THIS OCCURS, OPERATION OF A CRITICAL COMPONENT CAN BE LOST, INCLUDING WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LAMPS, TAIL LAMPS, THE ANTI-LOCKING FUNCTION OF THE BRAKES, AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Risk: A SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LIGHTING OR A FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN BAD WEATHER, COULD BE HAZARDOUS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2020014178,835 units in Canada
Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. In some cases, this could cause an airbag not to fully inflate, while in others it could cause it to deploy with more force than normal. It could also cause the inflator to rupture. If the airbag inflator ruptures, small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent its proper function. Safety Risk: In a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the driver-front airbag may not inflate properly or the inflator could rupture. This could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. There may be a significant delay before replacement parts are available. The company will send you a second letter once replacement parts are available and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver-front airbag inflator. If the inflator requires replacement, a newly design part will be installed.
Recall 2002096188,463 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started. Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall 199921213,710 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the routing of the under-dash wire harness may allow some wires to contact or rub against the brake light switch. Eventually, the insulation on one of the wires may be damaged causing a short circuit and a blown fuse. If this occurs, operation of a critical component can be lost, including windshield wipers, headlamps, turn signal and hazard lamps, the anti-locking function of the brakes and battery charging system. Specific component failure would depend on which wire was damaged. Correction: Wire harness will be inspected and, if necessary, repaired. A 70mm protective, corrugated plastic tube will be installed over the wire harness, in the area of the brake stop switch.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 15,938 milesWaynesboro, PACrash
ENGINE
PULLED OUT AT STOP SIGN NO CARS WERE COMMING BUT CAR SHUT OFF WAS HIT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE CAR WAS FIXED BUT STILL SHUTS OFF AT IDLE OR MOVING HONDA AT GREENCASTLE PA SAYS THEY CAN'T FIND PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10576937 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,000 milesMiramar, FLCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY AND WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT'S FOOT REMAINED FIRM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE CRASHED THROUGH A STOP SIGN AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A MAILBOX AND THEN A NEARBY TREE, KNOCKING IT DOWN BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE OWNER SUSTAINED LACERATIONS AND BRUISES TO THE MOUTH. THE AMBULANCE AND POLICE RESPONDED TO THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATELY FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 135,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10335265 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,751 milesST. Louis, MOCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WEATHER CONDITIONS CAUSED 1998 HONDA CRV TO SKID OUT OF CONTROL. CAR WAS HITHEAD-ON BY 18-WHEELER BUT HONDA'S AIR-BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER OF HONDA. NO CORRECTION WAS ABLE TO BE MADE. CAR WAS TOTALED AND INSURANCE COMPANY TOOK POSSESSION OF VEHICLE FOR SALVAGE.
NHTSA complaint #10314480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crab Orchard, FMCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
LOVED MY HONDA CR-V , BUT ON MARCH 20, 2006, I HIT A SLICK SPOT WHILE IT WAS SNOWING. I PROCEEDED TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE, GOING INTO THE DITCH FRONT FIRST. HAD A FRONT IMPACT, THEN BEGAN TO FLIP 2-3 TIMES ONCE END TO END AND SKIDDING 30+ FEET. MY SEAT BELT HELD, BUT MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, I COULD HAVE DIED, AND IF THERE HAD BEEN A PASSENGER, THEY WOULD HAVE, THE WHOLE PASSENGER SIDE WAS CAVED IN. THIS WAS HOW EVER THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD EVER EXPERIENCED WITH THIS CAR. CAR IS A VERY RELIABLE CAR.
NHTSA complaint #10159216 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pittsford, NYCrash
TIRES
1998 HONDA CRV LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THE DRIVER'S SIDE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT WHEN IT CAME INTO CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE THE CONCRETE BARRIER.
NHTSA complaint #10148609 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waterbury, CTFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
I RECENTLY READ THE PRESS REGARDING FIRES STARTING UNDERNEATH HONDA CRVS. LAST YEAR, FOLLOWING AN OIL CHANGE, I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND HEARD PEOPLE SCREAMING AT ME FROM THEIR CARS-THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER MY CAR. I QUICKLY PULLED OVER AND, BY THEN, THE FIRE WAS OUT. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE BACK TO MY MECHANIC-THEY EXAMINED THE CAR, WHICH STILL SMELLED OF SMOKE, BUT THEY WERE STUMPED. THE GARAGE IS VERY REPUTABLE AND AAA RATED. I RECENTLY READ ANOTHER ARTICLE THAT INDICATED NHTSA REOPENED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR IS A 1998-I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM IS MORE WIDESPREAD THAN THE 2003-2004 MODELS. I'M EXTREMELY CONCERNED WHENEVER MY OIL IS CHANGED. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE RECTIFIED BY HONDA-QUICKLY.
NHTSA complaint #10100156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 199,000 milesPortland, OR
ENGINE
I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY, GOING 47MPH & ACCELERATING AS I WAS ABOUT TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON HIGH WAY, WHEN MY CARS ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED. I DIDENT EVEN NOTICE AT FIRST BECAUSE IT HAPPENED SUDDENLY AND QUIETLY. I ONLY NOTICED BECAUSE THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND I FOUND IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL. I WAS ABLE TO PUT ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND STOP THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. CAR WOULD NOT RUN SINCE THIS HAPPENED. CAR WILL START BUT DIE ON IDEL. HAVE REPLACED STARTER, MAIN RELAY, IGNITION, SPARK PLUGS AND HAVE HAD 4 AUTO SHOPS LOOK AT IT AND STILL NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE..
NHTSA complaint #11390000 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 199,000 milesPortland, OR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY, GOING 47MPH & ACCELERATING AS I WAS ABOUT TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON HIGH WAY, WHEN MY CARS ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED. I DIDENT EVEN NOTICE AT FIRST BECAUSE IT HAPPENED SUDDENLY AND QUIETLY. I ONLY NOTICED BECAUSE THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND I FOUND IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL. I WAS ABLE TO PUT ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND STOP THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. CAR WOULD NOT RUN SINCE THIS HAPPENED. CAR WILL START BUT DIE ON IDEL. HAVE REPLACED STARTER, MAIN RELAY, IGNITION, SPARK PLUGS AND HAVE HAD 4 AUTO SHOPS LOOK AT IT AND STILL NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE..
NHTSA complaint #11390000 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FT Myers Beach, FL
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. HONDA OF FORT MYERS (14020 S. TAMIAMI TRL, FORT MYERS, FL 33912, 239-288-2397) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11364480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Groton, CT
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED CARDINAL HONDA (531 CT-12, GROTON, CT 06340; (860) 449-0411) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT
NHTSA complaint #11363055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Independence, MO
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER LEE'S SUMMIT HONDA LOCATED AT 401 NE COLBERN RD, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64806 WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11362756 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Masontown, PA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11360157 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lindon, UT
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER KEN GARFF HONDA LOCATED AT 195 E. UNIVERSITY PKWY, OREM, UT 84058 WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11359787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Renton, WA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED KLEIN HONDA (10611 EVERGREEN WAY, EVERETT, WA 98204, (425) 355-7500) AND RAIRDON'S HONDA OF MARYSVILLE (15714 SMOKEY POINT BLVD, MARYSVILLE, WA 98271, (360) 363-8600) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN INVALID.
NHTSA complaint #11353174 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11349229 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ranchos DE Taos, NM
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED HONDA OF SANTA FE (7511A CERRILLOS RD, SANTA FE, NM 87507; (505) 471-7007) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11348802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Newnan, GA
AIR BAGS
THIS AIRBAG HAS BEEN RECALLED 3/20 AND AS OF 8/20 ARE STILL NOT PROVIDING THE PARTS FOR REPAIR, THEY HAVE BEEN PROMISING FREE REPAIR FOR 5 MONTHS NOW, AND WE HAVE BEEN PAYING INSURANCE ON THE CAR BUT ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE IT.
NHTSA complaint #11343654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesFranklin, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL, SHE WAS UNABLE TO INSERT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11341645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST George, UT
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. STEPHEN WADE HONDA (1630 S HILTON DR, ST. GEORGE, UT 84770, (435) 628-6100) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11328557 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bronx, NY
AIR BAGS
THE AIRBAGS IN THE 1998 HONDA CRV'S HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE WITH NO REMEDY, WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE IN A VEHICLE OVER 20 YEARS OLD. THIS VEHICLE IS USED TO TRANSPORT MY FAMILY AND IT IS UNBELIEVABLE THAT HONDA CAN ALLOW SUCH A FATAL PROBLEM TO GO UNSOLVED FOR SO MANY YEARS. THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANY INJURIES SUSTAINED DUE TO THESE DYSFUNCTIONAL AIRBAGS UNTIL THEY ARE ABLE TO REPLACE SAID AIRBAGS WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA complaint #11318627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,000 milesNEW Philadelphia, OH
ENGINE
WHILE DRIVING WITH RADIO ON THE ENGINE CUTS OUT AFTER SITTING FOR A COUPLE MINUTES IT WILL START BACK UP HOWEVER IT STALLS AGAIN IF RADIO IS ON. THIS PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS WHEN I HAVE RADIO ON IF I LEAVE THE RADIO OFF IT WORKS OK
NHTSA complaint #11193644 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Omaha, NE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I SAW THIS HAS A RECALL, BUT WHEN I TYPED IN MY VIN INTO YOUR SYSTEM IT SAYS '0 RECALLS.' I HAVE ALL THE ISSUES HAPPENING FOR THIS RECALL AND I WAS WONDERING HOW TO PROCEED.
NHTSA complaint #11093527 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Omaha, NE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I SAW THIS HAS A RECALL, BUT WHEN I TYPED IN MY VIN INTO YOUR SYSTEM IT SAYS '0 RECALLS.' I HAVE ALL THE ISSUES HAPPENING FOR THIS RECALL AND I WAS WONDERING HOW TO PROCEED.
NHTSA complaint #11093527 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Omaha, NE
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I SAW THIS HAS A RECALL, BUT WHEN I TYPED IN MY VIN INTO YOUR SYSTEM IT SAYS '0 RECALLS.' I HAVE ALL THE ISSUES HAPPENING FOR THIS RECALL AND I WAS WONDERING HOW TO PROCEED.
NHTSA complaint #11093527 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cape MAY, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHOM WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT SOLUTION. A DEALER MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED TO REPLACE THE STARTER BEFORE THE CONTACT OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (AVALON HONDA, 100 AVALON BLVD, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210, (877) 515-6611) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE FURTHER INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11074071 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesGarden Grove, CA
POWER TRAIN
THE TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF AND NO GEARS WORK AT ALL UNTIL YOU TURN IT OFF AND RESTART IT THEN IT WILL MOVE A SHORT DISTANCE AND DO IT AGAIN IT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY AND I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #10984801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elgin, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT WOULD PERFORM THE REPAIR; HOWEVER, THEY WOULD HAVE TO DISABLE THE ALARM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10984533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 185,000 milesNEW Bethlehem, PA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
NHTSA complaint #10971677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 172,000 milesRochester, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,000.
NHTSA complaint #10917481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lincoln, NE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHEN VEHICLE IS RUNNING, AND IN MOTION, THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY STOP. ONCE STOPPED, I CAN START IT RIGHT BACK UP. TOUCHING THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE SAME BEHAVIOR.
NHTSA complaint #10903384 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesSalinas, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SEE THIS LINK FOR FULL DETAIL: HTTP://WWW.VISUALIMPRESSIONS.CA/SWITCH/ MY CAR CUT OUT WITHOUT WARNING ON THE FREEWAY--REPEATEDLY. AFTER MUCH FALSE REPAIR AND FRUSTRATION, I FOUND ABOVE LINK DESCRIBING FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH THAT HONDA APPARENTLY KNOWS ABOUT BUT DOES NOTHING ABOUT. I CONTACTED LOCAL HONDA DEALER AND THEY SAID NO RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10873947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.