1998 HONDA CR-V — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

136

Owner Complaints

15 Crashes 1 Fire

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

17

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 HONDA CR-V

The 1998 HONDA CR-V has received a total of 136 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (18 complaints), Air Bags (13 complaints), and Electrical Systemignitionswitch (13 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 HONDA CR-V

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1998 HONDA CR-V, potentially affecting up to 2,540,732 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...

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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...

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Recall 99V282000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

| 100,891 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED UNDER DASH WIRE HARNESS COULD BE DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A BLOWN FUSE. IF THIS OCCURS, OPERATION OF A CRITICAL COMPONENT CAN BE LOST, INCLUDING WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LAMPS, TAIL LAMPS, THE ANTI-LOCKING FUNCTION OF THE BRAKES, AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.

Consequence: A SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LIGHTING OR A FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN BAD WEATHER, COULD BE HAZARDOUS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 70MM PROTECTIVE, CORRUGATED PLASTIC TUBE OVER THE WIRE HARNESS, IN THE AREA OF THE BRAKE STOP SWITCH. IF ANY WIRE OR WIRES ARE DAMAGED, THEY WILL BE REPAIRED.

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 HONDA CR-V

136 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 HONDA CR-V. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 18
Air Bags
Complaints: 13 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 13
Engine
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 6
Tires
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 5 5 Crashes 4 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11390000 | ENGINE | | 199,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY, GOING 47MPH & ACCELERATING AS I WAS ABOUT TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON HIGH WAY, WHEN MY CARS ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED. I DIDENT EVEN NOTICE AT FIRST BECAUSE IT HAPPENED SUDDENLY AND QUIETLY. I ONLY NOTICED BECAUSE THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND I FOUND IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL. I WAS ABLE TO PUT ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND STOP THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. CAR WOULD NOT RUN SINCE THIS HAPPENED. CAR WILL START BUT DIE ON IDEL. HAVE REPLACED STARTER, MAIN RELAY, IGNITION, SPARK PLUGS AND HAVE HAD 4 AUTO SHOPS LOOK AT IT AND STILL NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE..
#11390000 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 199,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY, GOING 47MPH & ACCELERATING AS I WAS ABOUT TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON HIGH WAY, WHEN MY CARS ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED. I DIDENT EVEN NOTICE AT FIRST BECAUSE IT HAPPENED SUDDENLY AND QUIETLY. I ONLY NOTICED BECAUSE THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND I FOUND IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL. I WAS ABLE TO PUT ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND STOP THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. CAR WOULD NOT RUN SINCE THIS HAPPENED. CAR WILL START BUT DIE ON IDEL. HAVE REPLACED STARTER, MAIN RELAY, IGNITION, SPARK PLUGS AND HAVE HAD 4 AUTO SHOPS LOOK AT IT AND STILL NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE..
#11364480 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. HONDA OF FORT MYERS (14020 S. TAMIAMI TRL, FORT MYERS, FL 33912, 239-288-2397) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
#11363055 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED CARDINAL HONDA (531 CT-12, GROTON, CT 06340; (860) 449-0411) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT*JB
#11362756 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER LEE'S SUMMIT HONDA LOCATED AT 401 NE COLBERN RD, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64806 WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

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Safety Rating for the 1998 HONDA CR-V

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 HONDA CR-V in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 HONDA CR-V

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 HONDA CR-V. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

1002 — TRAILER HITCHES

TRAILER HITCH BALL SHANK SIZES AND PART NUMBERS. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

A020016 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

PARTS INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. *TT

A02001 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGRDING CLUTCH KIT. *TT

01079 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

SUBJECT REGARDING NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. *JG

010901 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

INFORMATION REGARDING WATER LEAKAGE DURING A CAR WASH. *YH

01019 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING CRUISE CONTROL SURGE, ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER, OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0501 (VEHICLE SPPED SENSOR MALFUNCTION) STORED. *TT

011000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSFER CASE DIFFERENCES. *TT

00002 — STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME VEHICLES WITH THE ACCESSORY CARGO COVER MAY BE MISSING THE END CAPS ON THE ACCESSORY CARGO COVER FLEXIBLE RODS. *TT

000101 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING ARMREST INFORMATION. *TT

000101 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING HARD ACCELERATION. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 HONDA CR-V

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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