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1999 Honda CR-V Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1999 Honda CR-V, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

28
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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.

NHTSA ID 11433578 · filed Sep 20, 2021

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA 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. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID 11373741 · filed Nov 9, 2020
All 28 reports naming airbags

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

27
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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

NHTSA ID 11560652 · filed Dec 18, 2023

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.

NHTSA ID 11475657 · filed Jul 25, 2022
All 27 reports naming electrical

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

21
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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???

NHTSA ID 11427367 · filed Aug 1, 2021

CAR ENGINE INSTANTLY SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MILES PER HOUR DOWN ROUTE 65 IN PA. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, ENGINE RESTARTED BUT THEN COMPLETELY QUIT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MILES PER HOUR ON ROUTE 376.

NHTSA ID 11047003 · filed Nov 17, 2017
All 21 reports naming engine

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

13
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TREAD SEPARATION ON BRIDGESTON DUELER H/T 684 WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, LEFT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM TREAD AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO BUMPER, FENDER, HEAD LIGHT. *TR

NHTSA ID 10283950 · filed Sep 14, 2009

THE TIRE THAT BLEW HAD NEVER BEEN USED. IT HAD BEEN MY SPARE AND HAD BEEN ON CAR FOR LESS THAN 3 WEEKS WHEN IT BLEW UP. ON LINE, I SEE THAT SAME TIRE HAS HAD A HISTORY OF BLOW OUTS. PROBABLY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR RECALL. *TR

NHTSA ID 10241166 · filed Sep 6, 2008
All 13 reports naming tires & wheels

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

11
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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.

NHTSA ID 11441373 · filed Nov 22, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A COSCO SAFETY 1ST COMFY CARRY (NA) SAFETY SEAT, MODEL NUMBER: IC-021BKJX. THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON AUGUST 5, 2013 INSTALLED IN A 1999 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT WOULD NOT LATCH ONTO THE DOCK CAUSING THE SAFETY SEAT TO BECOME DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS. THE CHILD WAS IN THE SAFETY SEAT AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID 10694210 · filed Mar 13, 2015
All 11 reports naming interior & seats

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 94,000.

NHTSA ID 10204285 · filed Sep 27, 2007

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO EMISSIONS TEST STATION, AND WAS TOLD THAT HIS FAILED THE EMISSIONS TEST BECAUSE IT WAS MISFIRING. CONSUMER STATED THAT EMISSION OFFICIALS GAVE HIM A PAPER THAT STATED THE CODES THAT MADE HIS VEHICLE NOT PASS THE TEST. CONSUMER CALLED THE HONDA DEALER, AND ASKED THEM TO GIVE HIM THE MEANING OF THE CODES. WHEN THEY DID, AND HE ASKED WHAT THEY MEANT, HE WAS TOLD THAT BASICALLY THEY MEANT THAT ENGINE WAS MISFIRING. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING WEIRDLY, BUT HE DID NOT PAY ANY ATTENTION TO IT. HOWEVER, WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

NHTSA ID 10089837 · filed Aug 26, 2004
All 9 reports naming transmission

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

HONDA CR-V 1999 DOESN'T SHIFT INTO 2 GEAR OR 3RD LIKE IT USE TO. SERPENTINE BELTS GO OUT QUICK. THE A/C ISN'T COOL OR COOL ENOUGH AND IT'S BEEN CHECKED. THE 'D' DRIVE SYMBOL DOESN'T APPEAR ANYMORE LIKE A FUSE BLEW OUT OR SOMETHING. AT TIMES IT'LL APPEAR AS THOUGH MY E BRAKE IS ON WHEN IT'S NOT. WHEN THE A/C IS ON, THE VEHICLE RATTLES AND OR JUMPS LIKE IT WANTS TO SHUT OFF. I BELIEVE IT'S A WIRING ISSUE AS WELL.

NHTSA ID 11229788 · filed Jul 6, 2019

TAKATA RECAL TROUBLE CHANGING BRAKE ON BRAKING AND STEERING N SUSPENSION

NHTSA ID 11228947 · filed Jul 2, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

HONDA CR-V 1999 DOESN'T SHIFT INTO 2 GEAR OR 3RD LIKE IT USE TO. SERPENTINE BELTS GO OUT QUICK. THE A/C ISN'T COOL OR COOL ENOUGH AND IT'S BEEN CHECKED. THE 'D' DRIVE SYMBOL DOESN'T APPEAR ANYMORE LIKE A FUSE BLEW OUT OR SOMETHING. AT TIMES IT'LL APPEAR AS THOUGH MY E BRAKE IS ON WHEN IT'S NOT. WHEN THE A/C IS ON, THE VEHICLE RATTLES AND OR JUMPS LIKE IT WANTS TO SHUT OFF. I BELIEVE IT'S A WIRING ISSUE AS WELL.

NHTSA ID 11229788 · filed Jul 6, 2019

SPEED SUDDENLY DROPPED/CAR DIED WHILE ACCELERATING AROUND 70MPH ON FWY. FORTUNATELY WAS IN THE 2ND FURTHEST LN TO THE RIGHT AND COULD GET TO THE SHOULDER. CAR HAS ALSO DIED UNEXPECTEDLY, WITHOUT WARNING 2X WHILE STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS IN THE LAST WEEK.

NHTSA ID 10811213 · filed Dec 18, 2015

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TAKATA RECAL TROUBLE CHANGING BRAKE ON BRAKING AND STEERING N SUSPENSION

NHTSA ID 11228947 · filed Jul 2, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE REINFORCEMENT CROSS BRACE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT FORD ISSUED A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE) PERTAINING TO CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

NHTSA ID 10871504 · filed May 31, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TAKATA RECAL TROUBLE CHANGING BRAKE ON BRAKING AND STEERING N SUSPENSION

NHTSA ID 11228947 · filed Jul 2, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE REINFORCEMENT CROSS BRACE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT FORD ISSUED A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE) PERTAINING TO CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

NHTSA ID 10871504 · filed May 31, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE 2 FRONT AIRBAG INFLATORS DID NOT INFLATE IN A FRONT END COLLISION, ON CAMPBELL RD ON 12/4/15,THEY ONLY POPPED OUT ABOUT A COUPE OF INCHES AND FRONT SEAT BELT WILL NOT ADJUST NOW. I SAW THERE IS A RECALL/FIX PROBLEM FOR HONDA'S CR-V FROM 2002 TO 2011 BUT NOTHING LISTED EARLIER THAN 2002.

NHTSA ID 10839257 · filed Mar 1, 2016

THE SEAT BELT SENSOR HAS A FAILURE THAT WOULD CAUSE THE BELT NOT TO RETRACT IN AN ACCIDENT. THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE IS UNDETERMINED.

NHTSA ID 10041856 · filed Sep 29, 2003

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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???

NHTSA ID 11427367 · filed Aug 1, 2021

NOT A COMPLAINT. INFORMATION ONLY. MY 1999 HONDA CRV IS A GREAT CAR WITH ONLY MINIMAL NORMAL REPAIRS. DURING A PANIC STOP IN A 45 MPH SPEED ZONE I BROKE A BRAKE LINE GOING TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND WAS WITHIN MILLIMETERS OF CREAMING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I FINALLY GOT THE CAR TO A MECHANIC IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LINE HAD BEEN RUBBING ON THE FRAME AND BECAME WEAKENED AND HAD BROKEN UNDER THE EXTRA PRESSURE. WARNING: HAVE YOUR MECHANIC CHECK YOUR BRAKE LINES TO INSURE THEY ARE NOT RUBBING ON SOMETHING THAT WILL WEAKEN THEM AND CAUSE THEM TO FAIL WHEN YOU REALLY, REALLY NEED THEM. SIGNED: HAPPY HONDA OWNER. *TR

NHTSA ID 10364326 · filed Nov 7, 2010

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN. STANDING OUTSIDE OR LOOKING OUT OF HOME WINDOW I CAN SEE AND HEAR THEM GOING UP AND DOWN. ALSO, THE DOME LIGHT FLICKERS OFF AND ON WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING. CAR WAS BOUGHT FROM A USED CAR LOT, AND DID NOT COME WITH A REMOTE KEY FOB. THE CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN RESET TWICE BUT COMES ON AND HAS STAYED ON WHILE DRIVING FOR 11 MONTHS SO FAR. CANNOT OPEN BACK/HATCH DOOR WITH KEY, MUST USE THE LATCH INSIDE THE CAR. WHEN TURNING TIGHT LEFT OR RIGHT, THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES UNDERNEATH. OTHERWISE, NO PROBLEMS.

NHTSA ID 10808935 · filed Dec 7, 2015

AT 22,000 MILES HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME INOPERABLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA ID 884848 · filed Apr 2, 2001

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

VEHICLE STALLS/CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY CITY TRAFFIC.LAST OCCURENCE WAS 3/6/2016 AND ONE BEFORE THAT WAS 12/19/2015. SUPPOSEDLY THERE WAS A RECALL AND REPAIR DONE 6/7/2005. THIS IS UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ID 10845609 · filed Mar 8, 2016

OUR 1999 HONDA CR-V LX REQUIRED BOTH FRONT AXLES REPLACED AT 40,900 MILES. NO EXPLANATION FROM THE DEALER AS TO HOW BOTH FRONT AXLES WOULD FAIL (THEY WERE BENT), LET ALONE AT 40,000+ MILES. OUR OWN MECHANIC DID SOME RESEARCH AND ADVISED THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR BUT WOULD NOT ELABORATE FURTHER. NO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM HONDA AND WHEN AGAIN PRESSED THE DEALER ADVISED, 'WE MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING.' THE WAS NO SUCH IMPACT AND IF IN FACT WE DID "HIT" SOMETHING THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN ADDITIONAL STRUCTURAL AND OR BODY DAMAGE AS A RESULT. *LA

NHTSA ID 10041261 · filed Oct 5, 2003

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

THE 1999 HONDA CR-V WHICH I HAD LEASED FROM THE DEALER AND DELIVERED ON MARCH 9TH, 1999 WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE 5 TIMES FOR A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION OCCURING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 47 AND 52 MPH. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO BALANCE THE TIRES ON A LEAST 4 OCCASIONS AND I HAD BEEN REFERRED TO THE TIRE MANUFACTURER FOR A POSSIBLE TIRE DEFECT AND REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT TIRES. THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED AND THE DEALER REBALANCED THE TIRES ONCE AGAIN BUT TO NO AVAIL. A DETERMINATION WAS MADE TO TAKE 4 TIRES OF A SIMILAR VEHICLE WITH NO WHEEL VIBRATION AND PUT THEM ON MY VEHICLE. THIS AGAIN DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THEN DECIDED TO REMOVE THE FRONT AXLE FROM MY VEHICLE AND REPLACE IT WITH THAT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE PROBLEM. THIS DID NOT HELP. AT THIS TIME, I REQUESTED THAT MY VEHICLE TO BE RETURNED TO ME AND FILED A DEFECT NOTIFICATION FORM UNDER FLORIDA'S MOTOR VEHICLE LEMON LAW. AMERICAN HONDA'S REPRESENTATIVE HAS CONTACTED ME AND HAS SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THEIR FIELD ENGINEER FOR NOVEMBER 16, 1999. I BELIEVE THAT 4 WEEKS IS MUCH TO LONG TO WAIT AS THIS PROBLEM MAY RESULT IN A DRIVING SAFETY HAZARD. THIS VEHICLE IS MY PRIMARY SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION AND AS A DISABLED VETERAN IT IS NEEDED FOR TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM MY REGIONAL VA MEDICAL CENTER. I HAD SPOKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP'S GENERAL MANAGER IN AN ATTEMPT TO TURN IN THIS VEHICLE (WHICH ACTUALLY CAME FROM ANOTHER DEALERSHIP) FOR SIMILAR VEHICLE AS AN AMICABLE SOLUTION TO THIS SITUATION BUT THIS WAS DENIED.

NHTSA ID 713833 · filed Oct 25, 1999

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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