IllustrationWHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH SUDDENLY FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE REAR OVER HEAD PASSENGER SEAT. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
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
What owners actually said
129 reportsTHE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHICH STATED THE OIL SMELLED BURNT. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY DEBRIS HIT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE OBJECT PUT A HOLE IN THE WINDSHIELD, AND IT SHATTERED. *AK (SHATTERED INTO MANY SMALL SHARP PIECES) *SCC *JB
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR. THE DEALER TRIED TWICE TO FIX IT, BUT FAILED. IT IS NOW GETTING A NEW EVAPORATOR, AMONG OTHER PARTS. AT FIRST, THE DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY OVER $700 TO REPLACE PARTS. AFTER SOME COMPLAINING, THEY AGREED TO ONLY CHARGE $270. THIS IS ONE OF MANY PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WI…
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AIR CONDITIONER FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR. THE DEALER TRIED TWICE TO FIX IT, BUT FAILED. IT IS NOW GETTING A NEW EVAPORATOR, AMONG OTHER PARTS. AT FIRST, THE DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY OVER $700 TO REPLACE PARTS. AFTER SOME COMPLAINING, THEY AGREED TO ONLY CHARGE $270. THIS IS ONE OF MANY PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE'S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER. *AK
EXHAUST VALVES ON MY 2000 HONDA CRV CHARRED AND EXHAUST VALVE IN CYLINDER #4 CHIPPED AND CHARRED. ALL VALVES HAD TO BE REPLACED. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON DESIGN PROBLEM TO 2000 CRV'S AND CIVICS. *NLM
CLUNK IN THE DRIVETRAIN WHILE SHIFTING THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE'S 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE FAILED WHILE DRIVING.
THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION. (NEITHER FRONT NOR SIDE) *YH *DT
CONSUMER STATES THAT WATER IS GETTING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN IT RAINS OR WHEN THE A/C IS RUNNING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE.*MR *JB
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 OCCURRE…
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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 9/17/2002. 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?*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.