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2000 Honda CR-V

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 2000 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

47 reports with mileage · 82 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 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

11 crash reports5 fire reports8 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

15 reports
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371,896 miles · May 4, 2026
Electrical System

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 1997 Honda CR-V. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy per a Carfax report. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 118,000., However the Carfax report stated that there was a mileage discrepancy and that the vehicle mileage was 371,896 reported on February 9th 20…

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Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 1997 Honda CR-V. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy per a Carfax report. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 118,000., However the Carfax report stated that there was a mileage discrepancy and that the vehicle mileage was 371,896 reported on February 9th 2016. The contact stated that the current approximate mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI #11735590

212,000 miles · Jan 30, 2017
Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, IT LOSES POWER, IT WILL JUST QUIT. THE RADIO, HEATER FAN, BRAKE LIGHTS STILL WORK. WHEN YOU FINALLY COAST TO A STOP AND TRY TO RE-START, IT IMMEDIATELY RE-STARTS AND RUNS OKAY. NOW IT FAILS TO START. I TURN THE KEY AND IT SOUNDS LIKE IT WANTS TO START BUT STOPS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10948446

182,000 miles · Sep 27, 2016
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 182,000.

NHTSA ODI #10909932

137,000 miles · Feb 27, 2016
Electrical SystemExterior LightingUnknown Or OtherCrashInjury

I WAS GOING DOWN THURSDAY NIGHT 2/25/16 HIGHWAY BELTON MO WHEN THE ACCIDENT. THEN AIRBAGS STUN WRIGHT BEFORE I WAS GOING TO TRAFFIC LIGHT . I DID GET IT TO STOP. BUT NOT BEFORE IT HIT BRIDGE PILLAR BECAUSE OF THE VEHICLE AGE AND CERTAIN HEALTH PROBLEMS I,VE BACK A FEW YEARS. THERE WHAT UNKNOWN UNCERTAIN IN HAPPENED.

NHTSA ODI #10838774

186,000 miles · May 13, 2015
Electrical System

HONDA CRV 2000 KEY LOCKED IN IGNITION SWITCH, EVALUATION SITED CABLE FROM SWITCH TO GEAR SHIFT COMPROMISED. PARK GEAR UNAVAILABLE REQUIRING EMERGENCY BRAKE TO BE IN USE WHEN CAR IS PARKED. DIFFICULT TO SWITCH GEARS FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE AND REVERSE

NHTSA ODI #10716353

Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 2012
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes

MY HONDA CR-V WILL GO BACKWARDS WHEN IT'S ON PARKING POSITION. AND ALSO I CAN SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND TAKE OFF THE CAR KEY EVEN WHEN IT'S ON DRIVE POSITION. I THINK THOSE TWO PROBLEMS OCCUR SINCE I BOUGHT IT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10478851

105,000 miles · Jun 23, 2010
Electrical System

2000 HONDA CRV, FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN SPONTANEOUSLY, BLOWS OUT VARIOUS CIRCUITS FROM EXCESS VOLTAGE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10339691

117,580 miles · Oct 16, 2006
Electrical SystemSteering

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE IGNITION LOCKED, PREVENTING THE KEY AND THE STEERING WHEEL FROM BEING TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE SITUATION WAS NORMAL AND THE PROBLEM HAPPENS TO ALL VEHICLES.

NHTSA ODI #10170899

33,000 miles · Feb 2, 2004
Electrical SystemPower TrainStructure

I HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE: 1) ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING, WHICH INTERRUPTS POWER STEERING. THIS OCCURS GENERALLY WITHIN THE FIRST MILE OF DRIVING, NOW DAILY. INITIALLY, PROBLEM OCCURRED AT RANDOM, ONCE OR TWICE PER MONTH. REGULAR SERVICE CHECKS REVEALED NO PROBLEM. THE CAR RUNS WITHOUT PROBLEMS ALL DAY ONCE THE INITIA…

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I HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH VEHICLE: 1) ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING, WHICH INTERRUPTS POWER STEERING. THIS OCCURS GENERALLY WITHIN THE FIRST MILE OF DRIVING, NOW DAILY. INITIALLY, PROBLEM OCCURRED AT RANDOM, ONCE OR TWICE PER MONTH. REGULAR SERVICE CHECKS REVEALED NO PROBLEM. THE CAR RUNS WITHOUT PROBLEMS ALL DAY ONCE THE INITIAL STALLING OF THE ENGINE HAS OCCURRED. CONSUMER INFORMATION HAS FOUND THIS TO BE AN IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM, BUT HONDA-AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RECALL OR PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL ON 1/17/2004. INSTEAD, HONDA CLAIMS THAT A SCHEDULED "VALVE ADJUSTMENT" WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ENGINE STALLING AND INTERRUPTION OF POWER STEERING IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING, AND THE OCCURRENCE IS NOT PREDICTABLE - HOW CAN I BE SATISFIED WITH A "VALVE ADJUSTMENT" AND TAKE THE CAR BACK ON THE ROAD? 2) ADVANCED TIRE WEAR. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 33,000 AND I HAD TO REPLACE TIRES. FIRESTONE / BRIDGESTONE DEALER MENTIONED THAT THE WEAR IS PREMATURE AND SOLD ME A NEW SET OF TIRES FOR A FAIR PRICE. HONDA AUTHORIZED DEALER MENTIONED THAT IT IS DRIVER/OWNER RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURE AND ROTATE TIRES ACCORDING TO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I HAVE ROTATED AND KEEP CORRECT PRESSURE IN TIRES AT ALL TIMES. 3) WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN (MORE NOTICEABLE WHILE MAKING A U-TURN) PRIMARILY FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, A LOUD HOWLING NOISE CAN BE HEARD. THE SAME FIRESTONE / BRIDGESTONE DEALER NOTICED THE SAME SOUNDS AND REFERRED ME TO THE HONDA DEALER. HONDA AUTHORIZED DEALER MENTIONED THAT A LUBE SERVICE IS NECESSARY TO TAKE THAT HOWLING NOISE AWAY FROM MY VEHICLE. FIRESTONE / BRIDGESTONE BELIEVE MORE THAN A LUBE JOB IS NEEDED. 4) REAR GLASS TRUNK LID LEAKS DURING CAR WASHES AND STRONG WINDY RAIN. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10056320

67,400 miles · Dec 2, 2003
Electrical System

A BAD COIL CAUSE IGNITER TO FAIL; THUS, CAUSING VEHICLE ENGINE TO STALL ON A BUSY IN-CITY INTERSTATE RAMP CONNECTING TO CITY LOOP. AUTO STALLED ON I-10 WEST AND LOOP 1604.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10049046

Official recalls

2

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.

20V027000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Jan 17, 2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator 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 air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.

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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