1998 HONDA CR-V

3 recalls, 136 complaints - 107 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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, 1997-1... Read more

Consequence

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... Read more

1,439,841 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Defect Description

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.

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.

1,000,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Defect Description

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 AN... Read more

Consequence

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.

100,891 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

Complaint Statistics

136 total complaints 15 crashes 1 fires 12 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH	13
AIR BAGS	13
TIRES	6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	6
ENGINE	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	5
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	5
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR	4

Incident date: Jan 4, 2021

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 WHE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2021

Incident date: Oct 15, 2020

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 RE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2020

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 TH... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2020

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 CONFIRM... Read more

Incident date: Sep 21, 2020

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. A... Read more

Incident date: Jan 17, 2020

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 31, 2020

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... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2020

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 MANUFAC... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2020

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 W... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2020

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.

Incident date: Jun 27, 2020

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2020

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 WA... Read more

Incident date: Mar 18, 2020

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 SHO... Read more

Incident date: Mar 29, 2019

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

Incident date: Jan 1, 1999

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.

Incident date: Jan 1, 1999

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.

Incident date: Jan 1, 1999

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.

Incident date: Oct 2, 2017

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 REPLA... Read more

Incident date: Apr 5, 2017

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.

Incident date: May 9, 2017

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 PERFO... Read more

Incident date: Apr 6, 2017

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.

Incident date: Oct 18, 2016

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2016

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.

Incident date: May 1, 2016

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... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2015

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1998 HONDA CR-V. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY HONDA THAT THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON MY VEHICLE DUE TO A FAULTY DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY I WAS NOT CONTACTED REGARDING THE RECALL. I JUST HAPPENED TO SEE THAT THERE IS ONE THAT EXPIR... Read more

Incident date: Dec 17, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED BUT WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS... Read more

Incident date: Aug 25, 2014

I AM FILING A FORMAL COMPLAIN DUE TO I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR ONTO THE DEALERSHIP AUG 7, 2014 DUE TO MY CAR WILL STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I JUST REPLACE THE BATTERY 07/26/2013 I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR ONTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE CLAIMING THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. THEY KEEP IT OVERNIGHT AND... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2014

I'M SORRY, I DON'T WISH TO FILE A COMPLAINT, ONLY TO MAKE A GENERAL PLEA. IT'S CRITICAL TO CONSIDER THE SAFETY OF CYCLISTS ON OUR ROADS. PLEASE INCLUDE, IN ALL CURRENT AND FUTURE PLANNING EFFORTS, MEASURES FOR BETTER DATA COLLECTING & REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES, AS WELL AS A ROBUST, M... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2014

Incident date: Aug 30, 2012

THIS LETTER IS A FOLLOW-UP TO HONDA REGARDING A LETTER I HAD SUBMITTED ON FEBRUARY 26, 2014. JUNE 10, 2014 I WAS CONTACTED BY A HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING THE LETTER OUTLINED BELOW AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FROM HONDA DESPITE SAFETY CONCERNS. I WAS... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2013

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. *TR

Crash

Incident date: Feb 24, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.

Incident date: Jun 24, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V EQUIPPED WITH B.F. GOODRICH TOURING TIRES, SIZE 205/70/R15, DOT ARYTB071128. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE HAD NEVER BEEN USED. THE MA... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2012

NIGHT TIME DRIVING HAZARD THIS IS A DEFINITE ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROBLEM: I EXPERIENCE A COMPLETE LOSS OF LIGHTS WHEN I SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM: >(1) MY HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF >(2) THE HI-BEAM NEVER TURNS ON A COMPLETE BLACK-OUT I WAS ON A SHARP CURVE IN MY FIRST INCIDENT WHEN I FLICKED TO HI-BEA... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2012

Incident date: Dec 10, 2011

1.-3. HAVE BEEN HAPPENING SLIGHTLY FOR YEARS...WHEN I ASKED, IT SEEMED I WOULD GET THE SAME OLD ANSWER, OLDER CARS HAVE QUIRKS, DON'T USE A BIG KEY CHAIN(I NEVER HAVE)... 1. HAS HAPPENED ON & OFF FOR YEARS...MY WILL GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION, NOT GOING LEFT OR RIGHT 2. DRIVING & THE GAUGES( SPEED... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2010

MY WIFE CALLED AROUND 8:15PM ON WEDNESDAY 12-01-2010. SHE TOLD ME HER CAR JUST STOPPED ON THE ROAD. SHE GAVE ME INFO OF HER WHEREABOUTS. I WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 MINUTES AWAY THANK GOODNESS. AS I APPROACHED HER VEHICLE I SAW IN MY HORRIFIED STATE HER CAR STALLED 30 TO 40 FEET FROM THE NEAREST STOP LIGHT O... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2010

WITHOUT WARNING OUR 1998 HONDA CRV (112K MILES) DIED ONE AFTERNOON WHILE WIFE WAS TAKING KIDS TO THE POOL. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGNS OR DASH LIGHTS TO WARN OF A PROBLEM. THE ENGINE STOPPED. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE AT AN INTERSECTION WITH NO TRAFFIC BEHIND HER. VEHICLE ST... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2010

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 THROU... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 16, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CRV LX. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE.THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE VEHICLE RE-STARTED AFTER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED FOUR TIMES. WHILE THE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

1998 HONDA CRV WITH ABS PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE ACCELERATOR ALSO BECAME ENGAGED ALMOST OVERRIDING THE BRAKES. *KB

Incident date: Feb 5, 2010

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. *TR

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 4, 2010

1998 HONDA CRV STALLS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND AT CITY SPEEDS... HIGHWAY SPEEDS ARE PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS IN THAT SHOULD I HAVE BEEN OVERTAKING A VEHICLE WHEN MINE STALLED IT COULD HAVE CREATED A HORRIFIC ACCIDENT AND FATALITIES STARTED AT ABOUT 130,000 KM HAPPENED 4 TIMES WITHOUT NOTICE. IGNITION... Read more

Incident date: Oct 10, 2009

THE LATCH ON THE GATE THAT LOCKS THE GLASS BACK WINDOW INTO PLACE IS COVERED IN A WHITE PLASTIC THAT FALLS APART FROM SUN EXPOSURE. THIS CAUSES THE METAL PART MOUNTED IN THE GLASS WINDOW THAT YOU PUSH INTO THE LATCH ON THE GATE TO RATTLE . THE GLASS WINDOW CLOSES BUT THE WHOLE GLASS IS LOSE, NOT TI... Read more

Incident date: Oct 22, 2009

HONDA 98 CRV AND 97 CIVIC BOTH HAVE HAD THE PAD (THAT IS WHAT IS CALLED, $4 PART) BREAK AND THIS CAUSES THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER HAS NO WARNING AND DRIVING WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON CAUSES THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DRIVER TO SLAM THEIR BRAKES ON AT HIGHER SPEEDS WHICH CAN CAUSE A... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2009

SEVERAL YEARS AGO ON MYCARSTATE.COM I FOUND INFORMATION THAT WAS HELPFUL WITH MY 1998 HONDA CR-V. BUT I HAVEN'T SPECIFICALLY SEEN INFORMATION ABOUT THIS "NEXT" ISSUE. FOR THE PAST YEAR OR SO, ON OCCASION, I CAN'T GET MY CAR KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CAR WILL NOT TURN ALL THE WAY OFF. I... Read more

Incident date: Dec 9, 2008

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1998 HONDA CR-V, WHICH I PURCHASED NEW. THE VEHICLE HAD NO SERIOUS PERFORMANCE ISSUES UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2008. AT THIS TIME MY DAUGHTER, WHO WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ISOLATED OCCURRENCES DURING WHICH THE CR-V WOULD STALL WHILE IN MOTION. THESE INCIDENTS WERE AT F... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2008

TRANSMISSION SLIPS VIOLENTLY OUT OF GEAR ONCE THE ENGINE IS WARM UP, AND THE RPM'S GO OVER 2700 OCCURS DURING ACCELERATION ( FROM A STOP OR WHEN MERGING/PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY) AND WHEN TRYING TO MAINTAIN SPEED UP INCLINE. THE RAPID ACCELERATION WHEN THE CAR SLIP OUT OF GEAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND ESPEC... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2008

I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT AN IGNITION PROBLEM ON A 98 HONDA CRV. MY CAR HAS 97,000 MILES ON IT. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE HONDA SHOULD HAVE INFORMED EVERY OWNER THAT THESE SWITCHES WERE FAILING ON ALMOST ALL OF THEIR VEHICLES. THIS CAUSES YOUR CAR TO STALL RANDOMLY IN TRAFFIC. IT IS A HAZA... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 HONDA CR-V

107 manufacturer communications from 73 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	11
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	7
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	7
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	6
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
140000 AIR BAGS	5
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	4
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT	4

020000 SUSPENSION

This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part f

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HONDA: TROUBLESHOOTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1456 AND P1457. DEALERS ARE TO RUN EVAP FUNCTION TEST TO FIND IF THERE IS A LEAK SO THE VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. *KB

091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

HONDA: TROUBLESHOOTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1456 AND P1457. DEALERS ARE TO RUN EVAP FUNCTION TEST TO FIND IF THERE IS A LEAK SO THE VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. *KB

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. HONDA SERVICE NEWS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TRANSFERRING ODOMETER MILEAGE AT ODOMETER R&R. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298 IS STORED IN THE ECM/PCM. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

POOR A/C COOLING DURING HARD ACCELERATION. *EH

100000 POWER TRAIN

REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOANS MOANS WITH BRAKES APPLIED AT LOW SPEED. (4WD) *SC

020000 SUSPENSION

DIFFERENTIAL MOAN WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEED. (4WD) *SC

350000 EQUIPMENT

AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK. *NM

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

AUDIO, ANTI-THEFT CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

140000 AIR BAGS

SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. HONDA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

2ND TO 5TH OR 3RD TO 5TH GEAR UPSHIFT. *NM

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

GRUNT NOISE AFTER SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS. *NM

100000 POWER TRAIN

ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) LEAKS FROM COOLER LINE BANJO BOLT. *SC

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON AND GOES OFF. *TT

035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. THIS INCLUDES 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

MANUAL TRANSMISSION HARD TO SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) WHINE? MAKE SURE IT'S THE A/T BEFORE REPLACING IT. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

COOLANT IN THE ENGINE OIL PAN. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

GRADE LOGIC CONTROL INFORMATION. *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1457 - EVAP BYPASS SOLENOID VALVE FAILURE. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SEARCHING ISIS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INFORMATION. *TT *JB

034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

REAR BRAKE SHOE KITS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT *JB

140000 AIR BAGS

SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. *TT *JB

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 51 AND/OR 53 TROUBLESHOOTING. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

ODOMETER ACCURACY. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

140000 AIR BAGS

SRS WARNING ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) GRUNTS WHEN DOING A SELF-CHECK. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR OUT? CHECK BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

140000 AIR BAGS

DAMAGED CABLE REEL CAN CAUSE SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

KEYLESS ENTRY, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

210000 TRAILER HITCHES

PICK THE RIGHT TRAILER HITCH BALL. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

GRUNT NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SITTING. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

CLEARING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RECONNECTING ACCESSORIES AFTER IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

210000 TRAILER HITCHES

TRAILER HITCH BALL SHANK SIZES AND PART NUMBERS. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

130000 VISIBILITY

BUFFETING NOISE WITH REAR WINDOW(S) OPEN IS NORMAL. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

D4 OR D INDICATOR DIMS ON ACCELERATION. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

140000 AIR BAGS

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING SRS INDICATOR THAT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 3-2 AND 4-2 SET. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING D4, D LIGHT DIM ON ACCELERATION CONDITION. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON SERVICING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 3-2 AND 4-2. *TT

173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

INFORMATION ON TAILGATE RELEASE INOPERATIVE CONDITION WITH KEYLESS TRANSMITTER . *TT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

INFORMATION CONCERNING EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM FUNCTION TEST ERROR MESSAGE. *TT

105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

PARTS INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. *TT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

INFORMATION ON TESTING FOR INTERAL LEAKS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1456 OR P1457. *TT

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TWANG NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SPRING CONTACT. *SLC

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGRDING CLUTCH KIT. *TT

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENTLY WHILE SELECTING ANY GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO BE DIFFICULT. *SLC

105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

SUBJECT REGARDING NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. *JG

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *YD

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *SLC

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *JB

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

INFORMATION REGARDING WATER LEAKAGE DURING A CAR WASH. *YH

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING THE MIL COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND MISFIRE DTCS. *YH

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING WARRANTY EXTENSION CR V AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *ET

150000 SEAT BELTS

INFORMATION ON: WHICH MODELS HAVE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS. *ET

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING LOW FUEL WARNING INDICATOR NOT COMING ON. *ET

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING HARSH SHIFTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *ET

500000 CHILD SEAT

INFORMATION ON INSTALLING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING CRUISE CONTROL SURGE, ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER, OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0501 (VEHICLE SPPED SENSOR MALFUNCTION) STORED. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR DOESN'T COME ON AT ALL OR IT DOESN'T COME ON AT THE FUEL LEVEL WHERE IT USED TO COME ON. *TT

190000 TIRES

INFORMATION REGARDING INSTALLING THE CORRECT TIRE CHAIN DESIGN AND BRANDS THAT WILL FIT CERTAIN SUVS. *RC

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

ON SOME VEHICLES THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE OR NO LONGER COMES ON AT THE FUEL LEVEL IT CAME ON AT BEFORE. *RC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING: DELAYED UPSHIFT AFTER COLD START. *ET

020000 SUSPENSION

SUBJECT ON REGARDING: SUSPENSION. *ET

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT ON REGARDING:LOW FUEL INDICATOR DOESN'T COME. *ET

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT ON REGARDING: DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK THEMSELVES. *ET

500000 CHILD SEAT

INFORMATION ON REGARDING: INSTALLING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *ET

105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

INFORMATION REGARDING DUAL PUMP FLUID. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON THE DISCONTINUATION OF THE CVT (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION) FLUID. *TT

103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSFER CASE DIFFERENCES. *TT

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

INFORMATION REGARDING CORRUGATED TUBING. *MR

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME VEHICLES WITH THE ACCESSORY CARGO COVER MAY BE MISSING THE END CAPS ON THE ACCESSORY CARGO COVER FLEXIBLE RODS. *TT

162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

EXPERIENCING POPS WHEN THE BODY TWISTS OR SHAKES FROM HAVING DRY TAILGATE HINGES. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING ARMREST INFORMATION. *TT

105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

INFORMATION REGARDING DIFFERENTIAL MOAN DURING TURNS. *TT

150000 SEAT BELTS

INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING HARD ACCELERATION. *TT

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

INFORMATION ON SECURITY SYSTEM TRIPPED SENSOR FEATURE. *TT

220000 SEATS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAKING OR CRUNCHING NOISE FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK WHEN THE DRIVER MOVES IN THE SEAT ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN JHLRD2 ... XC014783 AND VIN JHLRD1 ... XC093385. *TT

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ABS LIGHT ON, WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 15 OR 17 (WHEEL SENSOR OPEN OR SHORTED) OR BOTH ARE STORED. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING BODY OR CHASSIS NOISE FROM REAR. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT STAINS OR SPOTS ON THE GRILLE. *TT

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

VEHICLES UP TO VIN JHLRD_XC_ MAY EXHIBIT CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TT

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

SUBJECT REGARDING WATER LEAKING FROM REAR HATCH GLASS. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

WHEN THE A/C IS ON, EITHER WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING OR SHORTLY AFTER BEING TURNED OFF, YOU HEAR A HISSING, WHISTLING, OR MOANING NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE ON SOME 2WD AND 4WD VEHICLES WITHIN VARIOUS VIN RANGES.

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

EXPERIENCING WIND NOISE FROM THE ROOF RACK. *TT

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SUBJECT REGARDING THE REAR LICENSE PLATE TRIM MOLDING IS LOOSE. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

E-MAIL INFORMATION REGARDING NON-SAFETY RELATED PROBLEMS. *TT

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR HATCH WATER LEAK CONDITIONS. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON FINDING THE KEYLESS ENTRY, REMOTE TRANSMITTER AND SECURITY SYSTEM. *TT

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA CR-V

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2018

Rear Differential Seizure

On November 29, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE 22-011 after reviewing field reports alleging rear differential seizure in 2018-2022MY Honda CR-V and HR-V vehicles equipped with all wheel drive. To date, ODI has not received any consumer complaints. Some of the field report... s received alleged the vehicle’s wheels locked up with no warning while the vehicle was in motion. These vehicles were towed to a dealership. Examination of these vehicles showed the driveshaft had broken and the differential unit was completely damaged. The field reports cited a lack of oil due to damaged oil seals as the cause. Honda provided data including consumer complaints, field reports, and warranty claims they received relating to the loss of oil retention and resulting differential damage. Honda’s data cited 1201 incidents with unique vehicle identification numbers (VINs). The rear differential oil seals prevent the oil from leaking out and protect internal components from contaminants. A loss of oil lubrication results in failure of the vehicle differential. Honda stated that the oil seal’s lip contact with the driveshaft may become unstable due to intermittent changes in internal pressure. Their review of field report and warranty data indicated that these failures occurred early in the vehicle’s life thus the failures were covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Honda stated that in November 2021 they changed the seal specifications and improved the packaging process of the parts for transport. Honda also enacted an enhanced visual inspection process both before and after the oil seal installation on the assembly line. Honda stated that in the event of differential failure, the operator can control the vehicle without stability loss. After the drive shafts break due to differential failure, the operator will hear noises and the vehicle will still function as a 2WD vehicle preventing complete loss of motive power. Based on the following factors, ODI is closing this investigation: · Information regarding field failures does not indicate hazardous outcomes · The failures are occurring early in the life of the vehicle · Repairs are covered under the manufacturer’s warranty · The vehicle can continue functioning as a 2WD without loss of stability control in the event of failure The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist, and the agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002

Low Beam Headlights Stop Working

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 12 reports from consumers alleging the low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously.Several of the complainants reported that the headlight switch and/or its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002

Driver's Power Window Master Switch

This investigation was prompted by Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 10-047 and was based on reports from consumers alleging that smoke and/or fire, as defined in 49 CFR ? 579.4, had occurred inside of the driver's door.The subject vehicles, model year (MY) 2006 CR-V, were manufactured at two different as... sembly plants.The vehicles manufactured in Japan (Sayama plant) were produced with a power window master switch (PWMS) supplied by the Thai Toyo Denso Company, Ltd. (Denso).The vehicles manufactured in the United Kingdom (UK, Swindon, England plant) were produced with a PWMS supplied by the Omron Corporation (Omron).Honda provided 45 reports on the subject vehicles responsive to this investigation.Of this number, 24 reports concerned Japan-built vehicles, 19 reports on UK-built vehicles, and two reports without a vehicle identification number which could not be identified by assembly plant. Four of Honda's reports were duplicative of ODI reports.ODI received nine reports on the subject vehicles:five on Japan-built and four on UK-built vehicles, and one additional report on a MY 2005 UK built vehicle.The ODI reports can be reviewed at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) numbers: 10343884, 10307287, 10321646, 10375324, 10386750, 10425406, 10437807, 10439880, 10469350, and 10406979.In most cases, it was reported that the PWMS and/or its electrical wiring harness had sustained heat related damage requiring replacement of the affected component(s).However, in three of the cases involving an Omron PWMS (UK built), a fire breached the driver's door panel and spread into the vehicle interior.Two of the three vehicles were determined to be a total loss by insurance companies, and one was repaired.All three fires occurred as the vehicles were parked with the ignition switch turned off.On September 6, 2011 Honda submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to recall 80,111 subject vehicles built in Japan.In it's DIR, Honda explained that the Denso PWMS assembly has switches made of a resin material that can allow residues to accumulate over time.Residue from silicone based cleaning products used near the PWMS can adhere to the electrical contacts of the switch and repeated operation of the switch may accelerate wear of the electrical contact.Silicone particles that have accumulated between the power source and the ground in the switch can become heated when electrical power is supplied to the circuit.If this occurs, the resin material of the switch can carbonize and form an electrically conductive path which causes the resin material to heat up.As a result, the switch may melt and produce smoke.In the worst case, the switch cover may burn.ODI notes that this recall was limited to MY 2006 because the PWMS subject to the recall (P/N 3750-S9A-C05ZA) was made of a new resin material introduced during MY 2006 production.ODI continued its investigation with respect to UK built vehicles with the Omron PMWS.On October 4, 2012 Honda submitted an additional DIR to recall 268,655 MY 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles.Honda's DIR stated that water or other fluids can enter the Omron PWMS assembly and over time cause electrical resistance in the switch.Increased resistance can result in overheating and melting of the switch, which could potentially cause a fire.Please see both DIRs at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/ under safety recalls 11V456 and 12V486 for further details of the recalls.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005

Driver's Master Power Window Switch

This investigation was opened based on three Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire reports alleging smoke and fire occurred inside of the driver's door.The complainants reported that the master power window switch and, in some cases its wiring harness, had sustained heat related damage and required replacem... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2003

UNDERHOOD FIRES

IN DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING EA04-027, HONDA IDENTIFIED A MECHANISM WHICH CAUSES THE RUBBER SEAL (GASKET) OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT (OE) OIL FILTER TO ADHERE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.IF AN ADHERED SEAL REMAINS WHEN THE OE FILTER IS REMOVED AND A NEW FILTER IS INSTALLED, A DOUBLE G... ASKET CONDITION RESULTS.A SUBSEQUENT RUPTURE OF THE EXTRANEOUS SEAL CAN RESULT IN OIL CONTACTING NEARBY EXHAUST SYSTEM SURFACES AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.THROUGHOUT ITS DISCUSSIONS WITH ODI, HONDA HAS MAINTAINED THAT IT IS THE SERVICING TECHNICIAN?S RESPONSIBILITY TO INSPECT FOR AND REMOVE THE SEAL PRIOR TO INSTALLING A NEW FILTER.ODI?S ANALYSIS FOUND THAT SEAL ADHESION, IN CONJUNCTION WITH TECHNICIAN ERROR AND EXHAUST COMPONENT LOCATION, RESULTED IN A HIGH RATE OF SUBJECT VEHICLE OIL FILTER FIRES COMPARED TO EARLIER MODELS AND PEERS.VEHICLES THAT HAVE NOT HAD THE OE FILTER DISTURBED ARE NOT AT RISK.SERVICE REPLACEMENT FILTER SEALS, WHICH ARE MANUFACTURED BY A DIFFERENT SUPPLIER, DO NOT EXHIBIT THE SEAL ADHESION CONDITION.THEREFORE, IF THE INITIAL OIL CHANGE IS DONE PROPERLY, THE ELEVATED FIRE RISK IS ELIMINATED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE VEHICLE?S LIFE.BASED ON AVERAGE MILEAGE ACCUMULATION AND OIL SERVICE INTERVAL, ODI ESTIMATES THAT MORE THAN TWO THIRDS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE RECEIVED THEIR INITIAL OIL CHANGE AND ARE NO LONGER AT AN ELEVATED RISK.HONDA CHANGED THE DESIGN OF THE FILTER SEAL TO PREVENT THE ADHESION CONDITION AND INTRODUCED THE NEW SEAL AT BOTH CR-V ASSEMBLY PLANTS IN DECEMBER 2004.IN A DECEMBER 8, 2004 LETTER TO ODI, HONDA COMMITTED TO SEND A NOTIFICATION TO SUBJECT VEHICLE OWNERS ADVISING OF THE FIRE RISK IF AN OIL CHANGE IS IMPROPERLY PERFORMED.THE LETTER DISCUSSES MEASURES CONSUMERS CAN TAKE TO ENSURE THE FIRST OIL CHANGE IS DONE PROPERLY.LETTER MAILINGS COMMENCED ON DECEMBER 10, 2004.OWNERS WHO HAVE RECENTLY HAD THEIR FIRST OIL CHANGE PERFORMED AND ARE UNSURE IF IT WAS DONE CORRECTLY CAN HAVE IT INSPECTED BY A HONDA DEALER AT NO CHARGE; IF AN IMPROPER FILTER INSTALLATION IS DETECTED, A FREE REMEDY WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE DEALER.UNSOLD SUBJECT VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK (~20,000 UNITS) WILL HAVE THE OE FILTER REPLACED WITH A SERVICE COMPONENT PRIOR TO RETAIL.THE INJURY NOTED ABOVE OCCURRED WHEN A CONSUMER SLIPPED ON OIL THAT LEAKED FROM THEIR VEHICLE.RECENT REPORT TRENDS INDICATE THAT HONDA?S EFFORTS TO IMPROVE OIL FILTER SERVICE PROFICIENCY AT THEIR DEALERSHIPS HAVE BEEN EFFECTIVE.SEE THE EA04-027 SUMMARY REPORT FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS INVESTIGATION.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003

OIL FILTER FIRES

THIS INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED 32 INCIDENTS OF OIL FILTER LEAKAGE IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION, WITH 22 RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRES.ALL OF THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED FOLLOWING OIL CHANGES.HONDA'S INVESTIGATION OF 14 OF THE FIRE INCIDENTS DETERMINED THAT FIVE OIL FILTERS HAD STACKED SEALS (DOUBLE-GASK... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM

ALL BUT ONE ODI COMPLAINT AND ALL ODI CRASHES ARE DUPLICATIVE OF HONDA REPORTS.ALL 7 CRASHES WERE ROLL-AWAY CRASHES THAT OCCURRED WHEN THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED UNSECURED (NOT IN PARK, BRAKE NOT ENGAGED).THE 3 NOTED INJURIES WERE RELATIVELY MINOR.THE WARRANTY CL... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM

ALL ODI COMPLAINTS AND CRASHES ARE DUPLICATIVE OF HONDA COMPLAINTS.THE WARRANTY CLAIM COUNT SHOWN FOR OTHER REPRESENTS INCIDENTS WHERE HONDA'S ANALYSIS OF CLAIM DETAIL INDICATES THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED.THE CR-V INTERLOCK SYSTEM UTILIZES AN ECU TO CONTROL A SOLENOID DRIVEN BLOCKING DEVICE ... Read more

HONDA CR-V - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA CR-V across all model years (1997, 2025).

196 Total Recalls

21,000 Total Complaints

8 Investigations

1,245 Reported Crashes

328 Reported Fires

37 Reported Deaths

HONDA CR-V - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	146	View
2025	1	348	View
2024	2	539	View
2023	3	644	View
2022	3	298	View
2021	4	442	View
2020	7	438	View
2019	8	1,509	View
2018	5	2,938	View
2017	7	2,607	View
2016	3	544	View
2015	3	975	View
2014	1	796	View
2013	2	500	View
2012	3	511	View
2011	13	646	View
2010	15	588	View
2009	12	447	View
2008	11	1,221	View
2007	12	1,158	View
2006	13	522	View
2005	14	601	View
2004	13	603	View
2003	14	580	View
2002	16	661	View
2001	1	159	View
2000	2	156	View
1999	3	158	View
1998 (current)	3	136
1997	2	129	View

Other HONDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ACCORD	1,544	31,106	View
ODYSSEY	1,083	15,814	View
PILOT	1,019	12,296	View
ACCORD HYBRID	883	1,156	View
CIVIC	752	19,886	View
INSIGHT	709	669	View
PASSPORT	510	2,127	View
FIT	348	2,698	View

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1998 HONDA CR-V

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