IllustrationTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAIABLE.
2001 Honda CR-V
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Fewer warning signs than most model years
Owner complaints for the 2001 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
10–25K
625–50K
1550–75K
1375–100K
20100–150K
18150K+
73 reports with mileage · 69 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 52 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 9 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 reports3 fire reports8 injury reports
Seat Belts complaints
6 reports2001 HONDA CRV DOES NOT MEET THE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PROPERLY INSTALLING MY BOOSTER CAR SEATS AS IT IS MISSING THE LATCH ANCHORING SYSTEM TO PROPERLY HOOK THE BOOSTER SEAT. AFTER TALKING TO THE HONDA DEALER WHICH TOLD ME THAT THE CAR SHOULD HAVE COME WITH IT, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO SHOW ME WHERE IT WAS AND SAID THAT THEY D…
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2001 HONDA CRV DOES NOT MEET THE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PROPERLY INSTALLING MY BOOSTER CAR SEATS AS IT IS MISSING THE LATCH ANCHORING SYSTEM TO PROPERLY HOOK THE BOOSTER SEAT. AFTER TALKING TO THE HONDA DEALER WHICH TOLD ME THAT THE CAR SHOULD HAVE COME WITH IT, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO SHOW ME WHERE IT WAS AND SAID THAT THEY DON'T KNOW WHY MY CAR DOES NOT HAVE THE LATCH. *TR
SEAT BELTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT BUCKLE PROPERLY. BUCKLE WILL NOT "LOCK" INTO PLACE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SECURE OCCUPANTS INTO SEAT BELTS.*AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER LOCKING THE SEAT BELT IN PLACE, AND THE CONSUMER MOVES THE SEAT BELT WILL LOCK UP AND THE CONSUMER CANNOT DRIVE PROPERLY ANY LONGER. CONTACTED DEALER. MR CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT WHEN THE SEAT BELT LOCKS UP ITS TOO TIGHT FOR HIM TO DRIVE PROPERLY. PH 09-DEC-2002
CHILD'S FINGER STUCK IN SEAT BELT BUCKLE(SQUARE HOLE ON THE SHINY METAL BUCKLE). *AK
NOT ALL HONDA MAKES ARE RELIABLE... WITH THIS NEW HONDA VEHICLE I'VE EXPERIENCED BAD PAINT, LEAKING CARGO, BUBBLES ON PILAR, WEATHER STRIPS COMING APART, & ESPEICALLY REAR SEATBELT MISSING. NOT ALL JANPANESE CARS ARE RELIABLE!!!! ESPECIALLY AMERICAN HONDA'S REP IN CA GAVE THE MOST UNPLEASANT & DISGUSTING EXPERIENCE.
Official recalls
120V027000 · 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.