IllustrationEXHAUST VALVES ON MY 2000 HONDA CRV CHARRED AND EXHAUST VALVE IN CYLINDER #1 CHIPPED AND CHARRED. ALL VALVES AND #1 SEATS HAD TO BE REPLACED. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON DESIGN PROBLEM TO 2000 CRV'S AND CIVICS.
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
All reported categories
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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 reportsWHILE 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
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.
ON 3/16/2016 AT ABOUT 10.30 PM I WAS DRIVING TO MY WORK ON WOODBRIDGE AVE EDISON. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND CRASHED INTO RIGHT CURB AND POLE.BOTH THE FRONT AIRBAGS WERE OPEN AND MY SEAT BELT INTACT WHICH SAVED MY LIFE. I GOT DOWN AND SAW THE RT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAMEOUT. NO OTHER PERSON IS INVOLVED. POLICE DIDN'T FIND AN…
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ON 3/16/2016 AT ABOUT 10.30 PM I WAS DRIVING TO MY WORK ON WOODBRIDGE AVE EDISON. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND CRASHED INTO RIGHT CURB AND POLE.BOTH THE FRONT AIRBAGS WERE OPEN AND MY SEAT BELT INTACT WHICH SAVED MY LIFE. I GOT DOWN AND SAW THE RT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAMEOUT. NO OTHER PERSON IS INVOLVED. POLICE DIDN'T FIND ANY FAULT WITH ME. THE JUNK IS LYING AT CARGUYS 14 CASEY AVE EDISON NJ 08817 (7326624540).
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).
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MUFFLER, AND RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MUFFLER, AND RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184,000. UPDATED 04/29/16*LJ *TR *CN
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.
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
1. FRONT PASSENGER POWERED DOOR LOCK DOES NOT WORK. EITHER WITH KEY OR DRIVER SIDE LEVER, IT MAKES AN AUDIBLE "SCRATCHING/RAKING" SOUND, BUT STAYS UNLOCKED. IT CAN BE LOCKED MANUALLY, AND UNLOCKS NORMALLY. 2. REAR GLASS DOOR HAD PROBLEM UNLOCKING WITH THE MECHANICAL KEY - BUT WOULD UNLOCK REMOTELY FROM DRIVER SIDE - FOR SEVER…
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1. FRONT PASSENGER POWERED DOOR LOCK DOES NOT WORK. EITHER WITH KEY OR DRIVER SIDE LEVER, IT MAKES AN AUDIBLE "SCRATCHING/RAKING" SOUND, BUT STAYS UNLOCKED. IT CAN BE LOCKED MANUALLY, AND UNLOCKS NORMALLY. 2. REAR GLASS DOOR HAD PROBLEM UNLOCKING WITH THE MECHANICAL KEY - BUT WOULD UNLOCK REMOTELY FROM DRIVER SIDE - FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. NOW IT HAS CURED ITSELF SOMEHOW, BUT COULD REAPPEAR. *TR
ON 4/11/15 AT 3:00 AM WE WERE WOKEN UP TO SEE OUR HONDA CRV EX WHICH WAS PARKED ON OUR DRIVEWAY NEXT TO OUR HOUSE WAS ENGULFED IN FIRE. IT WAS A BALL OF FIRE. THE LAST IT WAS DRIVEN WAS ON 4/9/15 AT 5:00 PM, SO THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVE FOR 34 HOURS. WE DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY BURNED …
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ON 4/11/15 AT 3:00 AM WE WERE WOKEN UP TO SEE OUR HONDA CRV EX WHICH WAS PARKED ON OUR DRIVEWAY NEXT TO OUR HOUSE WAS ENGULFED IN FIRE. IT WAS A BALL OF FIRE. THE LAST IT WAS DRIVEN WAS ON 4/9/15 AT 5:00 PM, SO THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVE FOR 34 HOURS. WE DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY BURNED AND THERE IS DAMAGED TO OUR HOUSE BECAUSE OF THE CAR FIRE. *TR
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.