IllustrationCONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ENGINE STALLS. CONSUMER HAS TO STOP AND RESTART ENGINE. MECHANIC STATES PROBLEM IS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH.*AK
1997 Honda CR-V
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Fewer warning signs than most model years
Owner complaints for the 1997 Honda CR-V are lower than the model-year median of 400.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 25 of 108 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Seats. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports1 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
108 reportsTHE VEHICLES AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE PROBLEM REQUIRED A COSTLY REPAIR. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED THE CONSUMER TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED FOR THE TEST WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERE…
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THE VEHICLES AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE PROBLEM REQUIRED A COSTLY REPAIR. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED THE CONSUMER TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED FOR THE TEST WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REPAIR WAS NOT AS COSTLY AS INITIALLY STATED AND THAT ONLY A MINOR ADJUSTMENT WAS NEEDED. SHORTLY AFTER THAT ADJUSTMENT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. *NLM *SCC
DEALER CHARGE FOR RECONNECTION OF THE ORIGINAL ALARM SYSTEM, AFTER DISCONNECTING FOR RECALL REPAIR. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH *TS
WHILE COMING TO AN ABRUPT STOP THE SEAT RIPPED CLEAR OF THE FRONT LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET THAT HELD IT TO THE FLOORBOARD. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR LATER THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED. *YH *NLM
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IGNITION SWITCH RECALLL PERFORMED. CONSUMER STATES SHE'S UNHAPPY HAVING TO PAY FOR THE ALARM TO BE RECONNECTED. PH
SEAT BRACKET TORE LOOSE OF FLOOR BOARD MOUNTING BRACKET. DT
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (02V120000) REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH AFTER ALREADY HAVING THE WORK COMPLETED OUT OF POCKET. CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. *JG
THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER TO RECONNECT THE ALARM SYSTEM TO PERFORM THE RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. RECALL#02V120000 IGNITION SWITCH. TS *JG *JB
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL (02V120000) REGARDING A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT BECAUSE THE ALARM THAT WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE WAS AN AFTERMARKET PRODUCT THEY WOULD NOT RECONNECT THE ALARM OR REIMBURSE CONSUMER THE COST OF HAVING SOMEONE ELSE TO RECONNECT IT, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT …
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CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL (02V120000) REGARDING A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT BECAUSE THE ALARM THAT WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE WAS AN AFTERMARKET PRODUCT THEY WOULD NOT RECONNECT THE ALARM OR REIMBURSE CONSUMER THE COST OF HAVING SOMEONE ELSE TO RECONNECT IT, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR HAVING THE ALARM RECONNECTED.*JB *DT
NHTSA RECALL 02V120000, IGNITION SWITCH; THE OWNER WISHES TO REGISTER A COMPLAINT THAT HONDA CORPORATION IS CHARGING HER TO HAVE THE ELECTRONIC ALARM REMOVED FROM HER VEHICLE. NLM
Official recalls
220V026000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Jan 17, 2020
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.
Consequence & remedy
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 Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
02V120000 · Electrical System:ignition:switch
May 16, 2002
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.