IllustrationTHE CRV TENDS TO POP OUT OF GEAR--2ND GEAR AND REVERSE. *AK
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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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
20–25K
425–50K
750–75K
1375–100K
18100–150K
17150K+
61 reports with mileage · 66 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.
- 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
What owners actually said
127 reportsCONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT POWER LOCKS CAN ONLY BE OPERATED BY POWER LOCK PANEL LOCATED ON DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, PASSENGERS CANNOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. *AK
ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK PASSENGER'S DOOR IS BY USING DRIVER'S SIDE BUTTON. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE IF IN AN ACCIDENT AND PASSENGER WAS UNCONSCIOUS HOW WOULD THEY GET OUT. *AK CONSUMER STATES PASSENGER NOT ABLE TO USE HANDLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. *JB
AT 22,000 MILES HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME INOPERABLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
APPLYING BRAKES TO EXIT INTERSTATE, CONSUMER HEARD METALLIC GRINDING SOUND, BRAKING DISTANCE OKAY. CONSUMER TOOK WHEEL OFF AND FOUND LINING HAD COME OFF SHOE, LEFT FRONT DISC BRAKES. *AK
OWNER STARTED VEHICLE, PROCEEDED TO PUT IN REVERSE, PUT FOOT ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE FLEW BACKWARDS AT A TREMENDOUS RATE OF SPEED, STRUCK VEHICLE IN REAR, THEN PROPELLED FORWARD AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT, VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, CRASH CAUSED BY FLOOR MAT INTERFERING WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SER…
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OWNER STARTED VEHICLE, PROCEEDED TO PUT IN REVERSE, PUT FOOT ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE FLEW BACKWARDS AT A TREMENDOUS RATE OF SPEED, STRUCK VEHICLE IN REAR, THEN PROPELLED FORWARD AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT, VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, CRASH CAUSED BY FLOOR MAT INTERFERING WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SERVICE BULLETIN (99-034) AND RECALL (99E-015)FOR 96-98 CIVICS. CJ
ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED BECAUSE OF CRACKS ALONG THE SIDEWALL, BRIDGESTONE DUELER HT 684, 20570R15, TUBELESS STEEL BELTED RADIALS M&S, OWNER WOULD LIKE RESTITUTION FOR THE MONEY SPENT TO REPLACE TIRES. CJ
ALL 4 BRIDGESTONE DUELER HT TIRES REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, BECAUSE OF CRACKS ALONG THE SIDEWALL, P20570S15, OWNER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED. *CJ
HONDA'S RECMDED PSI IS MUCH LOWER THAN LISTED ON SIDE WALL OF BRIDGETSTONE TIRE. IS THIS A CONCERN JUST LIKE THE EXPLORER TIRES?
NO FAILURE YET, HOWEVER, OWNERS MANUAL CALLS FOR TIRE PRESSURE OF 24 POUNDS FRONT AND REAR. MY QUESTION IS, HAS THERE BEEN ANY TIRE FAILURE DUE TO LOW AIR PRESSURE ON HONDA CRVS. WHAT IS THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE FOR A HONDA CRV? WHY DOES HONDA RECOMMEND SUCH A LOW TIRE PRESSURE? IS THERE A ROLL-OVER HAZZARD IN THE HONDA CRV…
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NO FAILURE YET, HOWEVER, OWNERS MANUAL CALLS FOR TIRE PRESSURE OF 24 POUNDS FRONT AND REAR. MY QUESTION IS, HAS THERE BEEN ANY TIRE FAILURE DUE TO LOW AIR PRESSURE ON HONDA CRVS. WHAT IS THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE FOR A HONDA CRV? WHY DOES HONDA RECOMMEND SUCH A LOW TIRE PRESSURE? IS THERE A ROLL-OVER HAZZARD IN THE HONDA CRV IS TIRE PRESSURE IS 30 PSI?? THANK YOU, RON( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205/70R15 )
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.