Worst 1999 Honda CR-V Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Honda CR-V.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 26 | 3 | — | 113,168 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 17 | 1 | — | 147,383 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 10 | — | — | 93,545 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | — | — | 90,260 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | 2 | — | 99,184 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 6 | — | — | 123,500 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 133,500 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 1999 Honda CR-V
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,439,841 vehicles.
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?
What are common problems with the 1999 Honda CR-V?
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Does the 1999 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Should I buy a 1999 Honda CR-V?
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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