1999 HONDA CR-V — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
158
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
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...
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 →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.
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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.
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.
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.
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???
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.
Other Model Years of the HONDA CR-V
- 1997 HONDA CR-V — 129 complaints
- 1998 HONDA CR-V — 136 complaints
- 1999 HONDA CR-V (current)
- 2000 HONDA CR-V — 155 complaints
- 2001 HONDA CR-V — 156 complaints
- 2002 HONDA CR-V — 660 complaints
- 2003 HONDA CR-V — 580 complaints
- 2004 HONDA CR-V — 600 complaints
Other HONDA Models
- 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