2000 Honda CR-V: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 129 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (34% 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 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 1997 Honda CR-V. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy per a Carfax report. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 118,000., However the Carfax report stated that there was a mileage discrepancy and that the vehicle mileage was 371,896 reported on February 9th 2016. The contact stated that the current approximate mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2025
“The driver side seatbelt does not seem to consistently stayed clicked/closed. After attaching the seatbelt, it will sometimes come loose. I have started to pull on it hard to assure that the latch has indeed made closure.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Nov 2021
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 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 cape girardeau honda located at 385 siemers dr, cape girardeau, mo 63701, (573) 334-6919 had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2021
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“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 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. Luther hopkins honda (250 5th ave s, hopkins, mn 55343) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet 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 · Oct 2020
“My honda dealer has been unable to replace the defective airbag for more than 150 days from 13 april 2020, when I first asked for a repair appointment. He says the "part is still unavailable." handa sent me NHTSA recall 20v-027 important safety recall notice in march 2020, informing me that the driver front airbag module is defective. In the notice, honda asked for "patience" while they prepared the replacement part. But it has been more than 150 days since I asked for an appointment and more than 180 days since I received the notice. Half a year is too long to leave me driving around in an unsafe vehicle. Please urge honda to get going on making the replacement part! Thank you.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2020
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 honda cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v027000 (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 boch honda (279 boston providence hwy #3927, norwood, ma 02062) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. A case was filed. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 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. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the 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 · Jul 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 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. Kendall honda parts (846 good pasture island rd, eugene, or 97401) was contacted and confirmed the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2020
“I received a recall on my auto that the air bag may not deploy fully and injure the driver! I called honda when I received the letter (march 2020) and they said call back in a month. Today I called and they said it would probably be five months before they would have the part! Not acceptable! *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2020
“I received a recall notice and honda passed the 60 notice time line. They were supposed to send paperwork on how to get it fixed and they never did. The air bag could kill me if deployed. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2020
When filing, owners marked a crash in 11 of these complaints and injuries in 8 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2000 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Honda CR-V reliable?
NHTSA has 129 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Honda CR-V. The most complained-about area is air bags (34% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Honda CR-V problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 92,845 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Honda CR-V have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. 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.