61 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 150,000–200,000 miles.
Most common 1999 Honda CR-V problems
28 of the 127 complaints (22%) are about the airbags.
Component
Reports
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Air Bags · airbags
26
3
0
3
Electrical System
14
0
0
0
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine · engine
10
0
0
0
Tires
7
2
0
2
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · transmission
6
0
0
0
Electrical System › Ignition › Switch
6
0
0
0
Unknown or Other
5
0
0
0
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch · door locks and latches
4
0
0
0
Latches/Locks/Linkages · door locks and latches
4
0
0
0
Engine
4
0
0
0
3 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module20V026000
Filed Jan 17, 20201,439,841 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Defect. 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.
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.
Filed May 16, 20021,000,000 vehiclesAmerican Honda Motor Co.
Defect. 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.
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.
Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash99V282000
Filed Oct 19, 1999100,891 vehiclesAmerican Honda Motor Co.
Defect. 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.
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.
All 3 campaigns on file, newest first.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Electrical System
Filed Dec 18, 2023WA
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
Electrical System › Ignition
Filed Jul 25, 2022110,000 milesNJ
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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Nov 22, 2021109,000 milesCA
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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Filed Sep 20, 2021CA
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.
Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 1, 2021CA
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???
Electrical System
Filed Jun 25, 2021169,999 milesKY
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.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 9, 2020NC
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.
Air Bags
Filed Oct 14, 2020NJ
TL* TAKATA RECALL. 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 NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. HONDA OF TOMS RIVER (346 NEW JERSEY AVE 37, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753) 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.
Air Bags
Filed Oct 6, 2020260,000 milesSC
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BREAKAWAY HONDA (330 WOODRUFF RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (864) 234-6632) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 260,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 30, 2020FL
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL 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. PROCTOR HONDA (2373 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304) 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.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 24, 2020AZ
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 NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 22, 2020CO
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 REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. MIKE MAROONE HONDA (1103 ACADEMY PARK LOOP, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910) 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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 11, 2020NE
1999 HONDA CR-V. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS
Air Bags
Filed Sep 11, 2020IA
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.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 8, 2020DE
TL* TAKATA RECALL. 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 VEHICLE CALLED UNION PARK HONDA (1190 NORTH DUPONT STREET (HOURS BELOW SALES: 1704 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19806: (302) 658-7245) 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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 1, 2020187,842 milesCA
WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON OUR HONDA CRV IN MARCH 2020. WE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN CONCERNED ABOUT A POSSIBLE AIRBAG RECALL AND HAD BEEN ASSURED THAT OUR VEHICLE WASN'T AFFECTED, NOW HONDA HAS CHANGED THEIR STORY. WE HAVEN'T BEEN USING OUR CRV FOR FEAR OF A DEADLY ACCIDENT. WE ARE FRUSTRATED THAT PARTS FOR REPAIRING THIS WON'T BE AVAILABLE FOR NEARLY A YEAR. MOREOVER, THERE'S BEEN NO OFFER OF A LOANER CAR OR OTHER SUITABLE SHORT TERM REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. THEY SHOULD EITHER PROVIDE A TOTAL AIRBAG REPLACEMENT, OR A LOANER CAR FOR THE DURATION AT THEIR COST.
Air Bags
Filed Jul 30, 2020CA
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 NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air Bags
Filed Jul 20, 2020NC
I WAS NOTIFIED IN MARCH THAT MY HONDA CR'V'S AIR BAG WAS RECALLED AND COULD BE POTENTIALLY DEADLY OR INEFFECTIVE IN A CRASH. THIS CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN BY MY SON AND WAS TO BE HIS CAR UNTIL THE RECALL CAME THROUGH. IT'S NOW ALMOST THE END OF JULY AND THERE IS NO NEW INFORMATION REGARDING WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO FIX THIS SITUATION. I NEED TO BE ABLE TO GIVE MY SON A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE FOR WORK AND COLLEGE; WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS IF HONDA ISN'T REPLACING THE AIR BAGS IN A TIMELY MANNER?
Air Bags
Filed Jul 2, 2020NC
TL* TAKATA RECALL. 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 CALLED THE APPLE TREE HONDA DEALER LOCATED IN ASHVILLE, NC, (800) 476-9411, AND IT WAS 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.
Air BagsCrash2 injured
Filed Jun 26, 2020NJ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE WAS COMING TO A STOP ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO TRAFFIC, HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE OTHER DRIVER IMMEDIATELY FLED THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR THEIR INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS TREATED AT A HOSPITAL FOR A CONCUSSION, A BROKEN JAW, A BROKEN BACK, BROKEN SHOULDERS, A BROKEN NECK AND PAIN TO BOTH KNEES. THE CONTACT'S WIFE ALSO SUFFERED INJURIES TO HER SHOULDERS, NECK, BACK AND RIGHT KNEE. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER :20V026000(AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS THAT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF*JB CONSUMER WAS TREATED FOR MAJOR INJURIES.*JB
Air Bags
Filed Jun 20, 2020MT
WHERE CAN I FIND THE COMPLAINT FORM FOR A VEHICLE UNDER RECALL THAT THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ARE REFUSING TO FIX?? I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER DATED MARCH 2020 FROM AMERICAN HONDA MOTORS. MY SON DRIVES THIS VEHICLE AND I BECAME VERY ALARMED. I PARKED THE VEHICLE AND WE HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING SINCE. I CALLED HONDA'S CUSTOMER SUPPORT & CAMPAIGN CENTER AT THE NUMBER ON THE RECALL LETTER ON 3-18-20 AT 11:18AM AND PROVIDED THE VIN. I WAS ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER #10315713. I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM THEM SINCE. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER, [XXX] ON 3-18-20 AT 11:22 AM AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO UNTIL PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AND THAT THEY KNEW PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR OVER ONE YEAR!! I CONTACTED "[XXX]" AT NHTSA ON 3-18-20 AT 12:08 AM MTN TIME AND SHE WAS UNHELPFUL AND UNINFORMED. I CALLED MY INSURANCE AGENT AT STATE FARM AND THEY ADVISED TO SUSPEND THE INSURANCE. I DON'T WANT ANYONE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED BUT THE HONDA DEALER, THE CORPORATE HONDA OFFICE AND NHTSA IS DOING NOTHING!! I NOW HAVE A VEHICLE I PAID $6000 FOR THAT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?? SHOULD I CONTACT AN ATTORNEY?? PLEASE CONSIDER THIS AN OFFICIAL AND VERY REAL COMPLAINT AGAINST THE AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY INC. 1919 TORRANCE BLVD, TORRANCE CALIFORNIA 90509. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Air Bags
Filed Jun 9, 2020NC
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.
Air Bags
Filed Jun 8, 2020CO
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
Air Bags
Filed May 30, 2020NC
MARCH 2020 RECALL FROM HONDA.INFLATOR MAY ABSORB MOISTURE OF DRIVER AIRBAG TO MALFUNCTION IN CRASH INCREASING RISK OF INJURY, METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING DRIVER OR PASSENGERS, INCREASING RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. LOCAL DEALER SAYS PARTS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. CANNOT REACH HONDA CORP. *TR
Air Bags
Filed May 7, 2020IL
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. VALLEY HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT (4173 OGDEN AVE, AURORA, IL 60504, (630) 851-5700) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air Bags
Filed Apr 9, 2020TX
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS 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 MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air Bags
Filed Feb 5, 2020208,000 milesIA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SMITH HONDA IDAHO FALLS, IOWA (3477 PIONEER DR, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83402) AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER INDICATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE AIRBAG. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 208,000.
Electrical System
Filed Jan 23, 2020190,000 milesPA
THE IGNITION SWITCH TURNED OFF THE CRV WHILE DRIVING. IT WOULD START UP AGAIN IF MANUALLY TURING THE SWITCH TO RUN OR ON, OR AT AT STOP TURING IT TO START AFTER PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK/NEUTRAL, BUT BEFORE THIS THERE IS LITTLE CONTROL TO THE STEERING & BRAKES. IT IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT INTERSECTIONS WHERE YOU NEED TWO HANDS TO STEER. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE MONTHS IVE HAD THE CRV. BUT TODAY, THE IGNITION SWITCH DOESNT SEEM TO WORK AT ALL.
Service Brakes
Filed Jul 6, 201998,567 milesNV
HONDA CR-V 1999 DOESN'T SHIFT INTO 2 GEAR OR 3RD LIKE IT USE TO. SERPENTINE BELTS GO OUT QUICK. THE A/C ISN'T COOL OR COOL ENOUGH AND IT'S BEEN CHECKED. THE 'D' DRIVE SYMBOL DOESN'T APPEAR ANYMORE LIKE A FUSE BLEW OUT OR SOMETHING. AT TIMES IT'LL APPEAR AS THOUGH MY E BRAKE IS ON WHEN IT'S NOT. WHEN THE A/C IS ON, THE VEHICLE RATTLES AND OR JUMPS LIKE IT WANTS TO SHUT OFF. I BELIEVE IT'S A WIRING ISSUE AS WELL.
Structure › Body
Filed Jul 2, 2019CA
TAKATA RECAL TROUBLE CHANGING BRAKE ON BRAKING AND STEERING N SUSPENSION
Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 1, 2019138,000 milesRI
THE CUP HOLDERS IN THE FRONT UNDER THE RADIO AND THE ONES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT SEATS DO NOT HOLD EMPTY BOTTLES PROPERLY. I HAVE HAD EMPTY CUPS OR ALMOST EMPTY CUPS AND BOTTLES FALL AND GO TO MY FEET WHILE DRIVING TO THE POINT THAT IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IF I HAD ANYONE IN FRONT OF ME. THE CUP HOLDERS ARE NOT DEEP ENOUGH AND ARE TOO WIDE TO KEEP ANYTHING IN THEM IN A TURN THINGS FALL OUT TO MY FEET. THOSE CUP HOLDERS ARE NOT GOOD AT ALL. I DO NOT HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO PUT MY DRINK IN THE CAR, THAT IS VERY INCONVENIENT AND A SAFETY HAZARD.
Engine
Filed Nov 17, 2017213,000 milesGA
CAR ENGINE INSTANTLY SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MILES PER HOUR DOWN ROUTE 65 IN PA. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, ENGINE RESTARTED BUT THEN COMPLETELY QUIT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MILES PER HOUR ON ROUTE 376.
Structure › Body
Filed May 31, 2016160,000 milesOH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE REINFORCEMENT CROSS BRACE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT FORD ISSUED A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE) PERTAINING TO CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Engine
Filed Apr 25, 2016121,000 milesNJ
LOST OF COMPLETE POWER WHILE DRIVING.
Engine
Filed Mar 8, 201690,000 milesNY
VEHICLE STALLS/CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY CITY TRAFFIC.LAST OCCURENCE WAS 3/6/2016 AND ONE BEFORE THAT WAS 12/19/2015. SUPPOSEDLY THERE WAS A RECALL AND REPAIR DONE 6/7/2005. THIS IS UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS.
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Mar 1, 2016PA
THE 2 FRONT AIRBAG INFLATORS DID NOT INFLATE IN A FRONT END COLLISION, ON CAMPBELL RD ON 12/4/15,THEY ONLY POPPED OUT ABOUT A COUPE OF INCHES AND FRONT SEAT BELT WILL NOT ADJUST NOW. I SAW THERE IS A RECALL/FIX PROBLEM FOR HONDA'S CR-V FROM 2002 TO 2011 BUT NOTHING LISTED EARLIER THAN 2002.
Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 27, 2016140,000 milesCO
MY CAR STALLS WHILE I'M DRIVING.
Engine
Filed Jan 28, 2016110,000 milesCA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE OIL LAMP AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Dec 18, 2015140,000 milesCA
SPEED SUDDENLY DROPPED/CAR DIED WHILE ACCELERATING AROUND 70MPH ON FWY. FORTUNATELY WAS IN THE 2ND FURTHEST LN TO THE RIGHT AND COULD GET TO THE SHOULDER. CAR HAS ALSO DIED UNEXPECTEDLY, WITHOUT WARNING 2X WHILE STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS IN THE LAST WEEK.
Electrical System
Filed Dec 7, 2015190,000 milesCA
DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN. STANDING OUTSIDE OR LOOKING OUT OF HOME WINDOW I CAN SEE AND HEAR THEM GOING UP AND DOWN. ALSO, THE DOME LIGHT FLICKERS OFF AND ON WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING. CAR WAS BOUGHT FROM A USED CAR LOT, AND DID NOT COME WITH A REMOTE KEY FOB. THE CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN RESET TWICE BUT COMES ON AND HAS STAYED ON WHILE DRIVING FOR 11 MONTHS SO FAR. CANNOT OPEN BACK/HATCH DOOR WITH KEY, MUST USE THE LATCH INSIDE THE CAR. WHEN TURNING TIGHT LEFT OR RIGHT, THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES UNDERNEATH. OTHERWISE, NO PROBLEMS.
Electrical System
Filed Oct 29, 2015220,000 milesGA
THE VEHICLES STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY.
Electrical System
Filed Jul 23, 2015150,000 milesPA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRES IN THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Mar 13, 2015AZ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A COSCO SAFETY 1ST COMFY CARRY (NA) SAFETY SEAT, MODEL NUMBER: IC-021BKJX. THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON AUGUST 5, 2013 INSTALLED IN A 1999 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT WOULD NOT LATCH ONTO THE DOCK CAUSING THE SAFETY SEAT TO BECOME DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS. THE CHILD WAS IN THE SAFETY SEAT AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN.
Electrical System
Filed Feb 7, 2015134,000 milesIL
MY VEHICLE HAD A RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH IN 2002. MY HONDA CRV IS A 1999 THAT I RECENTLY PURCHASED. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL. I DISCOVERED THAT THE CAR WAS SHUTTING OFF WITH NO WARNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION ON THE HONDA RECALL WEBSITE, THIS PART NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE SUMMARY: 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.CONSEQUENCE: WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. HONDA IS NOT THEREFORE CORRECTING THE CAUSE OF THE IGNITION SWITCH DEGRADATION, THEY ARE SIMPLY ADMITTING THAT IT WEARS OUT PREMATURELY AND POSES A SAFETY HAZARD SO THEY ARE REQUIRED TO REPLACE IT. IT HAS NOW BEEN 13 YEARS SINCE IT WAS REPLACED AND I BELIEVE THAT IT HAS WORN OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO HONDA ON GRAND, I WAS TOLD THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH DID IN FACT NEED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THAT THE CAR ALSO HAD A BAD CYLINDER AND THEY WANTED $798.00 TO FIX BOTH WITH TWO HOURS OF LABOR. THEY INSISTED THAT SINCE THE PART HAD BEEN REPLACED UNDER THE ORIGINAL RECALL, THEY WERE NOT REQUIRED TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. I AM DISPUTING THIS SINCE HONDA ADMITS THAT THE PART WEARS OUT FASTER DUE TO THE CONFIGURATION, I.E., HIGH ELECTRICAL CHARGE, AND THIS POSES A SAFETY RISK AS IT CAUSES THE CAR TO DIE OUT. THE CAR
Electrical System › Ignition › Switch
Filed Jan 14, 2015150,000 milesIL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION, THE IGNITION SWITCH SEIZED IN THE ACCESSORY POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 30, 2014170,000 milesOR
GOOD MORNING: WE DON'T HAVE AN INCIDENT TO REPORT, HOWEVER, I'M WRITING TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE POTENTIAL OF AN AIRBAG DEFECT IN OUR HONDA. I'VE CONTACTED (BY PHONE) HONDA AMERICA AND OUR LOCAL HONDA DEALER WITH A PROMISE OF A RETURN CALL, BUT NONE YET. YOUR WEBSITE MENTIONED THAT THE VIN# SEARCH FOR RECALLS COVERS THE LAST 14 YEARS. WHAT ABOUT THOSE OF US WHO HAVE A VEHICLE OLDER THAN THAT? OUR CRV WAS PURCHASED OVER 15 YEARS AGO AND I'M ASSUMING IT HAS A TAKATA AIRBAG BUT I CAN'T FIND ANY INFORMATION ON HOW SAFE IT IS? IF NEED BE, I WOULD EVEN BE WILLING TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER BAGS BUT I NEED TO KNOW FIRST IF THE CURRENT SYSTEM IS CONSIDERED POTENTIALLY FAULTY? CAN YOU HELP? MANY THANKS, *TR
Air BagsCrash
Filed Oct 23, 2014130,000 milesNJ
MY DAUGHTER REAR ENDED SOMEONE AND HER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE HOOD COULD NOT EVEN BE CLOSED. SHE WAS NOT HURT AND WE LET IT GO..BUT NOW I WONDER IF THERE IS A REAL PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG SAFETY. WE STILL OWN THE CAR AND IT HAS IT'S ORIGINAL DAMAGE. CAN YOU PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS OR HOW WE SHOULD PROCEED? *TR
Electrical System
Filed Jun 17, 2014113,345 milesUT
MY VEHICLE STALLED ON THE FREEWAY AS I WAS GOING 65 MILES AN HOUR. I WAS LUCKY I DID NOT GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Electrical System
Filed Mar 28, 2013173,906 milesMD
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OR SITTING IDLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONTACT FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS APPROXIMATELY 173,906. *TR
Electrical System
Filed Apr 14, 2012100 milesFL
PICKED UP NEW CAR FROM OKLAHOMA DEALER, DROVE HOME, ONE HOUR LATER CAR WON'T START. DEALER PICKS UP CAR, FIXES BRINGS BACK TO US, SAID IT WAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH FUSE PANEL. SEVERAL YEARS LATER DRIVING DOWN BUSY FLORIDA INTERSTATE, CAR JUST DIES, AFTER APPROX. 10 MINUTES CAR FINALLY STARTS. TWO MONTHS LATER SAME THING HAPPENS ON SAME INTERSTATE, CAR TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER. TOLD IT WAS A SHORT CAUSED BY AFTER MARKET SUNROOF, NOT WISE TO CLAIM REPAIR THROUGH WARRANTY, COST OVER 500.00 DOLLARS TO FIX. PRESENT DAY, ONCE AGAIN CAR HAS STARTED DYING AND TAKES SOME TIME BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. CONTACTED LOCAL DEALER, THEY SAY VIN NOT ON RECALL LIST. NO PUNCH MARK ON ENGINE COMPARTMENT VIN. *TR
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Most recent recall on file: Jan 17, 2020. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.