2001 Honda CR-V Problems

Below Average Complaints

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

20002002
Complaints
156
Crashes
11
Fires
3
Injuries
9
Fatalities
1
Recalls
1

Worst 2001 Honda CR-V Problems

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

#149 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:71,451 mi
Crash-related:5
#212 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Avg mileage:85,742 mi
#38 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:85,168 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Honda CR-V.

Airbags
49
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
71,451
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,742
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,168
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
129,275
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
182,692
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
144,692
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2001 Honda CR-V

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~875,966 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.

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2001 Honda CR-V — FAQ

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

Is the 2001 Honda CR-V reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2001 Honda CR-V has 156 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 49 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Honda CR-V?
Top reported problems: Airbags (49 complaints, avg 71,451 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (12 complaints, avg 85,742 mi); Engine & Cooling (8 complaints, avg 85,168 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 2001 Honda CR-V?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 91,825 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Honda CR-V include 11 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 1 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 2001 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 875,966 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 2001 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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