1997 HONDA CR-V — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
129
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 HONDA CR-V
The 1997 HONDA CR-V has received a total of 129 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (22 complaints), Electrical System (13 complaints), and Electrical Systemignitionswitch (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 HONDA CR-V
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 HONDA CR-V, potentially affecting up to 2,439,841 vehicles.
Recall 20V026000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,439,841 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 02V120000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 1,000,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Consequence: WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 HONDA CR-V
129 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 HONDA CR-V. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 1997 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,470.
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND ENGINE SHUTS DOWN INCLUDING THE DASH LIGHTS, CREATING A DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATION.
Safety Rating for the 1997 HONDA CR-V
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 HONDA CR-V in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 HONDA CR-V
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 HONDA CR-V. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
104 — SUSPENSION
DIFFERENTIAL MOAN WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEED. (4WD) *SC
1002 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
GRUNT NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SITTING. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
502 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
SUBJECT REGARDING 4-WHEEL DRIVE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID. *TT
99046 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0301, P0302, P0303, OR P0304. *TT
99058 — SEATS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAKING OR CRUNCHING NOISE FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK WHEN THE DRIVER MOVES IN THE SEAT ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN JHLRD2 ... XC014783 AND VIN JHLRD1 ... XC093385. *TT
98041 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ABS LIGHT ON, WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 15 OR 17 (WHEEL SENSOR OPEN OR SHORTED) OR BOTH ARE STORED. *TT
99046 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON WITH MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(S) (DTC(S) P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304. *TT
99031 — STRUCTURE:BODY
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT STAINS OR SPOTS ON THE GRILLE. *TT
99007 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
WHEN THE A/C IS ON, EITHER WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING OR SHORTLY AFTER BEING TURNED OFF, YOU HEAR A HISSING, WHISTLING, OR MOANING NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE ON SOME 2WD AND 4WD VEHICLES WITHIN VARIOUS VIN RANGES. *TT
99003 — STRUCTURE:BODY
EXPERIENCING WIND NOISE FROM THE ROOF RACK. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 HONDA CR-V
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA CR-V
- 1997 HONDA CR-V (current)
- 1998 HONDA CR-V — 136 complaints
- 1999 HONDA CR-V — 158 complaints
- 2000 HONDA CR-V — 155 complaints
- 2001 HONDA CR-V — 156 complaints
- 2002 HONDA CR-V — 660 complaints
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- HONDA ACCORD — 30,831 total complaints
- HONDA CIVIC — 19,776 total complaints
- HONDA ODYSSEY — 15,588 total complaints
- HONDA PILOT — 12,071 total complaints
- HONDA FIT — 2,686 total complaints
- HONDA RIDGELINE — 2,527 total complaints
- HONDA HR-V — 2,201 total complaints
- HONDA PASSPORT — 2,079 total complaints