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1999 Honda CR-V

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Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 1999 Honda CR-V are lower than the model-year median of 400.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

61 reports with mileage · 66 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

8 crash reports0 fire reports4 injury reports

Air Bags complaints

28 reports
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Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 2020
Air Bags

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 A…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11320665

208,000 miles · Feb 5, 2020
Air Bags

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 …

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11307374

Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 2016
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury

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.

NHTSA ODI #10839257

130,000 miles · Oct 23, 2014
Air BagsCrash

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

NHTSA ODI #10649509

89,500 miles · Aug 21, 2007
Air Bags

MY 1999 HONDA CR-V HAS THE SRS LIGHT ON. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THERE IS AN INTERNAL FAILURE IN THE SRS UNIT. THIS IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY AND WILL COST $826 TO REPAIR. I DID NOT ABUSE THIS SYSTEM. I HAVE NEVER EVEN SEEN THE AIR BAGS OR SRS UNIT. IF THE SEATBELTS HAVE TO FUNCTION THEN THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE TO FUNCT…

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MY 1999 HONDA CR-V HAS THE SRS LIGHT ON. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THERE IS AN INTERNAL FAILURE IN THE SRS UNIT. THIS IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY AND WILL COST $826 TO REPAIR. I DID NOT ABUSE THIS SYSTEM. I HAVE NEVER EVEN SEEN THE AIR BAGS OR SRS UNIT. IF THE SEATBELTS HAVE TO FUNCTION THEN THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE TO FUNCTION ALSO. I CANNOT AFFORD THIS REPAIR. PLEASE NOTE ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT HONDA SRS FAILURES REPORTED ON THE INTERNET AND REQUIRE HONDA TO REPAIR THESE FOR FREE AS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10200231

30,000 miles · Oct 14, 2004
Air Bags

AIR BAG DEFECT AND SBS LIGHT IN DASH GIVE WARNING. *BF THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE LIGHT WAS RELATED TO AND AIR BAG FAILURE. THE DEALER AGREED TO PAY FOR THE PARTS WHILE THE CONSUMER PAID FOR THE LABOR. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10097441

Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 2003
Air Bags

THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) LIGHT TURNED ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THERE WAS NOT FRONTAL IMPACT AND/OR IMPACT WHATSOEVER SO THEREFORE I SUSPECT THAT THERE MAY BE A DEFECT WITHIN THE SRS SYSTEM ITSELF BUT NO COOPERATION WAS OFFERED FROM THE DEALER AND/OR HONDA. A PERSONAL FRIEND ALSO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BUT HE DID…

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THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) LIGHT TURNED ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THERE WAS NOT FRONTAL IMPACT AND/OR IMPACT WHATSOEVER SO THEREFORE I SUSPECT THAT THERE MAY BE A DEFECT WITHIN THE SRS SYSTEM ITSELF BUT NO COOPERATION WAS OFFERED FROM THE DEALER AND/OR HONDA. A PERSONAL FRIEND ALSO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BUT HE DID NOT REPORT IT AS MAY BE THE CASE WITH MANY INDIVIDUALS. THIS CONCERNS ME AND THEREFORE I ASK FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE BEFORE ANYONE GETS HURT. I THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE AND TIME. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10021393

Mileage unknown · Nov 21, 2002
Air BagsCrash

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE VEER INTO HIM. AND HIS AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

NHTSA ODI #8023129

Official recalls

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20V026000 · 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

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