1999 HONDA CR-V — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

158

Owner Complaints

21 Crashes 12 Deaths

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

11

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 HONDA CR-V

The 1999 HONDA CR-V has received a total of 158 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. 11 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 (26 complaints), Electrical System (17 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (10 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 HONDA CR-V

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 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 1999 HONDA CR-V

158 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 HONDA CR-V. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bags
Complaints: 26 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 17 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 10
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8
Tires
Complaints: 8 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 6
Engine
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Vehicle Speed Controlsprings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11560652 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
On my 1999 honda crv ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V120000. dealer (west hills honda in Bremerton washington does not honor a free repair authorized by Honda
#11475657 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | | 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over safely, restarted the vehicle five times, and drove home. The contact stated that the failure was with ignition. The failure reoccurred consistently. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
#11441373 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | | 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle would lock the doors automatically without warning. The contact stated that she was concerned that they would not be able to open the doors manually during an emergency event. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and suggested that the vehicle be taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
#11433578 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | | N/A miles
1999 HONDA CR-V. CONSUMER WRITERS IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 20V-026. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER INITIALLY STATED THAT THE BOLT ON THE INFLATOR WAS STRIPPED AND RECOMMENDED A NEW STEERING WHEEL. THE CONSUMER WAS LATER INFORMED THE BOLT WAS NOT STRIPPED, BUT THE BRACKET WAS LOOSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED , BUT HAD NOT RESPONDED.
#11427367 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
Yes just a couple of days ago Someone took off the catarac converter from my Vehicle, and I had to replace that with another one, and since than my vehicle has not been the same since, plus they also cut the oxygen cable also, what to do???

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Safety Rating for the 1999 HONDA CR-V

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 HONDA CR-V in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 HONDA CR-V

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 HONDA CR-V. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

03078 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON AND GOES OFF. *TT

01101 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENTLY WHILE SELECTING ANY GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO BE DIFFICULT. *SLC

901 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *JB

01069 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING WARRANTY EXTENSION CR V AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *ET

01052 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING LOW FUEL WARNING INDICATOR NOT COMING ON. *ET

010101 — TIRES

INFORMATION REGARDING INSTALLING THE CORRECT TIRE CHAIN DESIGN AND BRANDS THAT WILL FIT CERTAIN SUVS. *RC

161000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

INFORMATION REGARDING DUAL PUMP FLUID. *TT

161000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON THE DISCONTINUATION OF THE CVT (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION) FLUID. *TT

00057 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE SOUND CUTS OUT FROM ALL SPEAKERS WHILE PLAYING A CD AT HIGH VOLUME. THE SYSTEM DISPLAY STILL WORKS, BUT THE SOUND WILL NOT RETURN UNTIL THE SYSTEM IS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. *TT

060199 — STRUCTURE:BODY

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING BODY OR CHASSIS NOISE FROM REAR. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 HONDA CR-V

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

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