IllustrationThe driver side seatbelt does not seem to consistently stayed clicked/closed. After attaching the seatbelt, it will sometimes come loose. I have started to pull on it hard to assure that the latch has indeed made closure.
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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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
30–25K
725–50K
750–75K
875–100K
13100–150K
9150K+
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
Seat Belts complaints
8 reportsI WENT TO PUT ON MY SEATBELT, AND WHEN THE BELT PULLED OUT OF THE HOUSING, IT RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. IT WAS NOT A PORTION OF THE EXPOSED BELT, THIS PIECE ALWAYS RESIDED IN THE HOUSING. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME AND WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY.
TANKARECALL' THE 2000 HONDA CRV EX 4X4 2.0 4 CYLINDER 4X4 HAD BEEN FIXED BY [XXX] MAIN STREET MENOMONIE, WISCONSIN. THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE FIXED WHICH WAS THE HEATER. AFTER GOING THROUGH A MUDDY DRIVEWAY THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR OVER FOUR DIFFERENT DRIVES. YOU MAY CALL ME AT [XXX] LEAVE ME A VOICE MAIL. INFORMAT…
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TANKARECALL' THE 2000 HONDA CRV EX 4X4 2.0 4 CYLINDER 4X4 HAD BEEN FIXED BY [XXX] MAIN STREET MENOMONIE, WISCONSIN. THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE FIXED WHICH WAS THE HEATER. AFTER GOING THROUGH A MUDDY DRIVEWAY THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR OVER FOUR DIFFERENT DRIVES. YOU MAY CALL ME AT [XXX] LEAVE ME A VOICE MAIL. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
I HAVE MY GRANDCHILDREN IN CAR SAFTEY SEATS IN THE BACK. THEY ARE SECURED BY OVER THE CHEST SEATBELTS. WHEN STOPPING SHORT, ONE OF THE SEATBELTS DISCONNECTED DIRECTLY FROM THE ROOF OF THE CAR. THE MATERIAL ON THE BELT ITSELF DID NOT BREAK, JUST THE CONNECTION TO THE ROOF. THE SAFETY SEAT JUMPED FORWARD AND HIT THE BACK OF THE PA…
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I HAVE MY GRANDCHILDREN IN CAR SAFTEY SEATS IN THE BACK. THEY ARE SECURED BY OVER THE CHEST SEATBELTS. WHEN STOPPING SHORT, ONE OF THE SEATBELTS DISCONNECTED DIRECTLY FROM THE ROOF OF THE CAR. THE MATERIAL ON THE BELT ITSELF DID NOT BREAK, JUST THE CONNECTION TO THE ROOF. THE SAFETY SEAT JUMPED FORWARD AND HIT THE BACK OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE OTHER SEAT BELT ALSO WAS LOOSENED. UPON TAKING MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALER, THEY REATTACHED THE BELTS TO THE CAR ROOF. I WONDER IF THIS HAS HAPPENED OFTEN, THEREFORE I WANT IT REPORTED SO THAT IN THE EVENT THERE IS A DEFECT IN ALL THE CARS, HONDA WILL REPAIR IT BEFORE ANYONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED.*AK
LEFT-REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY "LOCKS UP." ONCE LATCHED IN PLACE OVER A PASSENGER, THE BELT "LOCKS" SECURELY IN PLACE, FORCING THE PASSENGER TO UNFASTEN THE BELT IN ORDER TO LEAN FORWARD ANY DEGREE. PERHAPS A FAULTY PRE-TENSIONER? TWICE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SELLING DEALERSHIP, TWICE NOTHING DONE -- "THAT'S JUST THE W…
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LEFT-REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY "LOCKS UP." ONCE LATCHED IN PLACE OVER A PASSENGER, THE BELT "LOCKS" SECURELY IN PLACE, FORCING THE PASSENGER TO UNFASTEN THE BELT IN ORDER TO LEAN FORWARD ANY DEGREE. PERHAPS A FAULTY PRE-TENSIONER? TWICE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SELLING DEALERSHIP, TWICE NOTHING DONE -- "THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS." MOST RECENTLY CONTACTED DEALER ON AUGUST 8, 2002, ONLY TO LEARN THAT "THE BELT DOES THE SAME THING ON THE 2002 CR-V'S, SO YOURS COULD NOT BE FAULTY." IF MY LR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IS NOT FAULTY, THEN WHY DOES MY RR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. HELP!!*AK
DURING A COLLISION DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT, BELT UNRAVELED COMPLETELY.*AK
WHILE DRIVIING, VEHICLE HAD AN ACCIDENT, SEAT BELT AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGED, THERE WERE INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN ROLL OVER, FLIPPED THREE TIMES. FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS UNLATCHED DURING EVENT. CW
WHEN USING SEATBELT AND CLIPPING INTO THE RECEPTICLE LOCK THE SEATBELT DOES NOT ACTUALLY LOCK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE I AM DRIVING AND SEATBELT IS NOT LOCKED IN THE RECEPTICLE. ALTHOUGH I THOUGHT THE SEATBELT WAS SECURE IT WAS NOT BUT IT STAYED IN THE RECEPTICLE BUT DID NOT LOCK. I HAVE SCHEDULED TO HAVE T…
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WHEN USING SEATBELT AND CLIPPING INTO THE RECEPTICLE LOCK THE SEATBELT DOES NOT ACTUALLY LOCK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE I AM DRIVING AND SEATBELT IS NOT LOCKED IN THE RECEPTICLE. ALTHOUGH I THOUGHT THE SEATBELT WAS SECURE IT WAS NOT BUT IT STAYED IN THE RECEPTICLE BUT DID NOT LOCK. I HAVE SCHEDULED TO HAVE THIS INSPECTED AFTER A PASSENGER NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK
Official recalls
220V026000 · 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.