1999 Honda CR-V: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 127 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (23% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“On my 1999 honda crv 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. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V120000. dealer (west hills honda in Bremerton washington does not honor a free repair authorized by Honda”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2023
“The contact owns a 1999 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over safely, restarted the vehicle five times, and drove home. The contact stated that the failure was with ignition. The failure reoccurred consistently. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2022
“The contact owns a 1999 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle would lock the doors automatically without warning. The contact stated that she was concerned that they would not be able to open the doors manually during an emergency event. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and suggested that the vehicle be taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Nov 2021
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“1999 honda cr-v. Consumer writers in regards to NHTSA safety recall 20v-026. The consumer stated the dealer initially stated that the bolt on the inflator was stripped and recommended a new steering wheel. The consumer was later informed the bolt was not stripped, but the bracket was loose. The manufacturer was notified , but had not responded.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2021
“Yes just a couple of days ago Someone took off the catarac converter from my Vehicle, and I had to replace that with another one, and since than my vehicle has not been the same since, plus they also cut the oxygen cable also, what to do???”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2021
“The contact owns a 1999 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the ignition switch needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 02V120000 (Electrical system). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 169,999.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2021
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 toyota 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. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 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. The dealer smart honda des moines (11206 hickman rd, des moines, ia 50325) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 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. Priority honda huntersville (12815 statesville rd, huntersville, nc 28078) was contacted and confirmed the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2020
“Complaint on how the dealer is handling the recall. The issue that the dealer isn't ordering parts to support the recall and calling the owner when the parts come in. They are relying on the customer forgetting to continue to call each month to determine if the dealer has been sent parts that they haven't ordered. This just turns into a black hole for the customer without any expectation the recall will get done. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2020
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 70MM PROTECTIVE, CORRUGATED PLASTIC TUBE OVER THE WIRE HARNESS, IN THE AREA OF THE BRAKE STOP SWITCH. IF ANY WIRE OR WIRES ARE DAMAGED, THEY WILL BE REPAIRED.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
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.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1999 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1999 Honda CR-V reliable?
NHTSA has 127 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Honda CR-V. The most complained-about area is air bags (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Honda CR-V problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 109,500 miles or less.
Does the 1999 Honda CR-V have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.