1999 Honda CR-V Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Honda CR-V. Part of Generation 1 — 1997–2001.

19982000
Complaints
158
Crashes
21
Fires
0
Injuries
30
Fatalities
12
Recalls
1

Worst 1999 Honda CR-V Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#126 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:113,168 mi
Crash-related:3
#217 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:147,383 mi
Crash-related:1
#310 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Avg mileage:93,545 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Honda CR-V.

Airbags
26
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
113,168
Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
147,383
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,545
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
90,260
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
99,184
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
123,500
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
133,500
Latches / Locks
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 1999 Honda CR-V

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,439,841 vehicles.

20V026000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,439,841 affected

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 Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

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1999 Honda CR-V — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1999 Honda CR-V reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1999 Honda CR-V has 158 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 26 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Honda CR-V?
Top reported problems: Airbags (26 complaints, avg 113,168 mi); Electrical Faults (17 complaints, avg 147,383 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (10 complaints, avg 93,545 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Honda CR-V?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 116,342 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Honda CR-V include 21 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 30 injuries, and 12 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,439,841 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 1999 Honda CR-V?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda CR-V reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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