IllustrationWHILE DRIVING IN SNOWY WEATHER, CONSUMER HEARD LOUD NOISES AND THE ABS FAILED TO PERFORM PROPERLY WHEN APPLIED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK. THE TRUCK DID NOT STOP IN SLIPPERY CONDITIONS WHILE THE ABS WAS ACTIVE, CONSUMER DISABLED THE ABS BY REMOVING THE PUMP AND THE BRAKING WAS NORMAL.*JB
1998 Honda CR-V
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Fewer warning signs than most model years
Owner complaints for the 1998 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
10–25K
725–50K
350–75K
275–100K
14100–150K
12150K+
39 reports with mileage · 89 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. 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.
15 crash reports1 fire reports9 injury reports
What owners actually said
128 reportsWHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 60-65 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, EVERY THING WENT DEAD; DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH, WHICH WAS REPLACE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.
BOUGHT THIS HONDA IN 1999 NEW (1998 LEFTOVER MODEL)ONLY HAD 12,000 MILES ON IT NOTICED TIRES CRACKING BROUGHT IT TO FACTORY AUTHORIZED FIRESTONE STORE AND THEY WANT ME TO GIVE THEM SOME MONEY FOR NEW SET OF TIRES. THEY WANT TO REPLACE THEM WITH SAME BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE TIRES, WHICH I FEEL UNSURE ABOUT AS WHAT IF THEY ARE DEFE…
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BOUGHT THIS HONDA IN 1999 NEW (1998 LEFTOVER MODEL)ONLY HAD 12,000 MILES ON IT NOTICED TIRES CRACKING BROUGHT IT TO FACTORY AUTHORIZED FIRESTONE STORE AND THEY WANT ME TO GIVE THEM SOME MONEY FOR NEW SET OF TIRES. THEY WANT TO REPLACE THEM WITH SAME BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE TIRES, WHICH I FEEL UNSURE ABOUT AS WHAT IF THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AGAIN AFTER 2YRS. AND CRACK AGAIN. I FEEL THEY SHOULD GIVE ME MONEY TO BUY ANOTHER BRAND OF TIRES. PLEASE HELP IN VIEW OF RECENT RECALL ON OTHER BRIDGESTONE TIRES. BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/T 684 #205/70R15
WHENEVER GOING OVER A BUMP/ PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY, OR SMALL CURB THERE IS CLUNKING NOISE. CONSUMER FEELS IT COMING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
ON DEC 18, 2000 ABOUT 5:00PM MY WIFE GEETA RASTOGI WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. SHE WAS WAITING AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT ON MD HIGHWAY 28 IN ROCKVILLE TO TURN LEFT ON TO DARNESTOWNE RD. WHEN TRAFFIC LIGHT CHANGED FOR HER TO MOVE AND TURN LEFT, SHE HEARD A BIG BLAST AND HER FRONT LEFT WHEEL JUMPED THE CURVE. SHE WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY …
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ON DEC 18, 2000 ABOUT 5:00PM MY WIFE GEETA RASTOGI WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. SHE WAS WAITING AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT ON MD HIGHWAY 28 IN ROCKVILLE TO TURN LEFT ON TO DARNESTOWNE RD. WHEN TRAFFIC LIGHT CHANGED FOR HER TO MOVE AND TURN LEFT, SHE HEARD A BIG BLAST AND HER FRONT LEFT WHEEL JUMPED THE CURVE. SHE WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY DROVE TO A SAFE PLACE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE, GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND FOUND THAT HER LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN A 2"X4" PIECE. A MONTGOMERY COUNTY POLICE WOMAN AND A CITIZEN HELPED GEETA TO REPLACE THE TIRE WITH FULL SIZE SPARE. WE BOUGHT A NEW TIRE OF SAME TYPE AND SIZE FROM A LOCAL OLSON TIRE STORE NEXT DAY. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF NHTSA HAS RECEIVED ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS TIRE FROM OTHER CONSUMERS. THANKS. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/70R/15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205/70R/15 )
BOTH REAR TIRES REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL 00T-005, TIRES HAD PLENTY OF TREAD, BUT COULD HAVE BLOWN AT ANY TIME, CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FROM FIRESTONE. *CJ
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND STEERING LOCKED UP IN RIGHT TURN POSITION. TO GET STEERING WHEEL RELEASED VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN JAPAN. KNUCKLE ARM BROKE, CAUSING LEFT FRONT TIRE TO COME OFF, AND RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. HONDA SAYS THAT FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRIVER ERROR, OWNER MAINTAINS THAT IT WAS A DEFECT. *AK *ML
UPON CRASHING INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH CRUISE CONTROL SPEED SET AT 60 MPH, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. NOT SURE IF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER NFORMATION. *AK
Official recalls
320V026000 · 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.
99V282000 · Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
Oct 19, 1999
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
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.