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1999 Honda CR-V

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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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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

Power Train complaints

11 reports
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90,000 miles · Mar 8, 2016
EnginePower Train

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. …

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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.

NHTSA ODI #10845609

94,000 miles · Sep 27, 2007
Power Train

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 94,000.

NHTSA ODI #10204285

Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO EMISSIONS TEST STATION, AND WAS TOLD THAT HIS FAILED THE EMISSIONS TEST BECAUSE IT WAS MISFIRING. CONSUMER STATED THAT EMISSION OFFICIALS GAVE HIM A PAPER THAT STATED THE CODES THAT MADE HIS VEHICLE NOT PASS THE TEST. CONSUMER CALLED THE HONDA DEALER, AND ASKED THEM TO GIVE HIM THE MEANING OF THE CODE…

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CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO EMISSIONS TEST STATION, AND WAS TOLD THAT HIS FAILED THE EMISSIONS TEST BECAUSE IT WAS MISFIRING. CONSUMER STATED THAT EMISSION OFFICIALS GAVE HIM A PAPER THAT STATED THE CODES THAT MADE HIS VEHICLE NOT PASS THE TEST. CONSUMER CALLED THE HONDA DEALER, AND ASKED THEM TO GIVE HIM THE MEANING OF THE CODES. WHEN THEY DID, AND HE ASKED WHAT THEY MEANT, HE WAS TOLD THAT BASICALLY THEY MEANT THAT ENGINE WAS MISFIRING. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING WEIRDLY, BUT HE DID NOT PAY ANY ATTENTION TO IT. HOWEVER, WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10089837

40,900 miles · Oct 5, 2003
Power Train

OUR 1999 HONDA CR-V LX REQUIRED BOTH FRONT AXLES REPLACED AT 40,900 MILES. NO EXPLANATION FROM THE DEALER AS TO HOW BOTH FRONT AXLES WOULD FAIL (THEY WERE BENT), LET ALONE AT 40,000+ MILES. OUR OWN MECHANIC DID SOME RESEARCH AND ADVISED THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR BUT WOULD NOT ELABORATE FURTHER. NO TECHNICAL SERVIC…

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OUR 1999 HONDA CR-V LX REQUIRED BOTH FRONT AXLES REPLACED AT 40,900 MILES. NO EXPLANATION FROM THE DEALER AS TO HOW BOTH FRONT AXLES WOULD FAIL (THEY WERE BENT), LET ALONE AT 40,000+ MILES. OUR OWN MECHANIC DID SOME RESEARCH AND ADVISED THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR BUT WOULD NOT ELABORATE FURTHER. NO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM HONDA AND WHEN AGAIN PRESSED THE DEALER ADVISED, 'WE MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING.' THE WAS NO SUCH IMPACT AND IF IN FACT WE DID "HIT" SOMETHING THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN ADDITIONAL STRUCTURAL AND OR BODY DAMAGE AS A RESULT. *LA

NHTSA ODI #10041261

Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 2003
Power Train

I HAVE A 1999 HONDA CR-V AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION ABOUT 1.5 YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT IT NEW. GEARS DON'T SHIFT RIGHT, WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR, I HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED AND STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEM. THE MAJOR THING IS THE CLEAR COAT PAINT KEEPS PEELING ALOT OF LITTLE PLACES, 2 AREAS ARE BIG & IT'S GETTING …

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I HAVE A 1999 HONDA CR-V AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION ABOUT 1.5 YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT IT NEW. GEARS DON'T SHIFT RIGHT, WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR, I HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED AND STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEM. THE MAJOR THING IS THE CLEAR COAT PAINT KEEPS PEELING ALOT OF LITTLE PLACES, 2 AREAS ARE BIG & IT'S GETTING THE ACTUAL PAINT AND RUSTING. I DID PURCHASE (WAS DUMB) THE FINISHING TOUCH SYSTEM THAT GET'S DONE ONCE A YEAR (I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT THEY DO) AND THAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10033272

Mileage unknown · Aug 5, 2003
Power Train

I HAVE A 1999 HONDA CRV AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN NOT GOING INTO GEAR LIKE IT SHOULD, AND I HAVE TAKEN THE CRV TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT HAVE TO GIVE IT TIME TO CHANGE GEAR. WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CRV IT WASN'T DOING THAT SO WHY IS IT DOING IT NOW. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10030879

86,520 miles · Jun 13, 2003
Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, OF MY 1999 HONDA CR-V WITH ONLY 86,520 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. IT WAS SHIFTING SLUGGISHLY EVEN BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, I JUST DID NOT REALIZE THAT IT WAS NOT NORMAL UNTIL I HAD A DIFFERENT TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. I HAD THE HONDA DEALER SERVICE MY CR-V REGULARLY. THE FIRST PROBLEM I HAD WAS A NOISE…

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THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, OF MY 1999 HONDA CR-V WITH ONLY 86,520 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. IT WAS SHIFTING SLUGGISHLY EVEN BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, I JUST DID NOT REALIZE THAT IT WAS NOT NORMAL UNTIL I HAD A DIFFERENT TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. I HAD THE HONDA DEALER SERVICE MY CR-V REGULARLY. THE FIRST PROBLEM I HAD WAS A NOISE WHEN THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED IN HEAVY SNOW IN DECEMBER OF 2000. THE DEALER "REPLACED CVT FLUID PER TRANSMISSION NOISE" ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE. THE CR-V HAD 26,375 MILES AT THAT SERVICE INVOICE DATE. THE FLUIDS WERE CHANGED AGAIN AT 30,000 MILES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 65,000 MILES AND FLUIDS WERE CHANGED. AT 72,000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND FLUIDS WERE CHANGED AGAIN! FINALLY AT 86,495 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND FLUIDS WERE CHANGED BUT AT 86,520 THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HARDLY SHIFT TO MAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND A USED TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED. DOES HONDA STAND BEHIND THEIR VEHICLES AND OFFER ANY PAYMENT OR EXTENDED WARRANTY? I AM IN SHOCK THAT MY HONDA WOULD HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH SO FEW MILES, AFTER ALL THE GREAT REPORTS I READ BEFORE BUYING A HONDA! *NLM

NHTSA ODI #10023050

Mileage unknown · Oct 17, 2001
Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT CHANGE TO A HIGHER GEAR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI #897892

Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 2001
Power TrainCrash

THE CRV TENDS TO POP OUT OF GEAR--2ND GEAR AND REVERSE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #750097

Mileage unknown · Apr 22, 2000
Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO FIRST GEAR WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP AND NOT COMPLETELY STOPPING, BUT RATHER, ACCELERATING RAPIDLY AFTER SLOWING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACE A SOLENOID AND DRAINED AND REFILLED THE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES. IT WAS BETTER BUT NOT ELIMINATED. THEN, ON APRIL 20, THEY REPLACED THE E…

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THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO FIRST GEAR WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP AND NOT COMPLETELY STOPPING, BUT RATHER, ACCELERATING RAPIDLY AFTER SLOWING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACE A SOLENOID AND DRAINED AND REFILLED THE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES. IT WAS BETTER BUT NOT ELIMINATED. THEN, ON APRIL 20, THEY REPLACED THE ECM AND THOUGHT THEY HAD IT FIXED. HOWEVER, IT AGAIN SLAMMED INTO FIRST GEAR AS HARD AS EVER. THEY INITIALLY OFFERED TO EXCHANGE THE TRANSMISSION, BUT SEEM TO BE SHYING AWAY FROM THAT NOW. ADDITIONALLY, IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE FOR THE FIRST 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING WHEN IT IS COLD. *AK

NHTSA ODI #721822

Official recalls

3

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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