2000 Honda CR-V Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Honda CR-V. Part of Generation 1 — 1997–2001.

19992001
Complaints
155
Crashes
15
Fires
7
Injuries
11
Fatalities
2
Recalls
2

Worst 2000 Honda CR-V Problems

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

#140 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:28,325 mi
Crash-related:2
#211 complaints

Tire Defects

Avg mileage:112,667 mi
Crash-related:1
#36 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:164,400 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Honda CR-V.

Airbags
40
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
28,325
Tire Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
112,667
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
164,400
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,123
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
111,750
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,036
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2000 Honda CR-V

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,315,807 vehicles.

20V027000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~875,966 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

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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2000 Honda CR-V — FAQ

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

Is the 2000 Honda CR-V reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2000 Honda CR-V has 155 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 40 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Honda CR-V?
Top reported problems: Airbags (40 complaints, avg 28,325 mi); Tire Defects (11 complaints, avg 112,667 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 164,400 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 2000 Honda CR-V?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 65,156 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Honda CR-V include 15 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 2 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 2000 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,315,807 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 2000 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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