1999 Honda CR-V Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1999 Honda CR-V has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 7 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (29 reports).

3Recalls
127Owner complaints
8Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1999 Honda CR-V recalls

Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash

Recall 20V026Jan 17, 20201,439,841 vehicles affected

The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain Honda and Acura vehicles from the late 1990s and 2000 can absorb moisture because of a manufacturing issue.

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Recall 02V120May 16, 20021,000,000 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Recall 99V282Oct 19, 1999100,891 vehicles affected

Most common 1999 Honda CR-V problems

Problem areas named in the 127 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System29
Air Bags28
Engine And Engine Cooling16
Tires13
Power Train12
Vehicle Speed Control12
Latches/Locks/Linkages10
Structure5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Unknown Or Other5

What owners report

2023-12-18, Electrical System
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
2022-07-25, Electrical System
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.
2021-11-22, Latches/Locks/Linkages
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.
2021-09-20, Air Bags
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.
2021-08-01, Unknown Or Other
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???

1999 Honda CR-V questions

Does the 1999 Honda CR-V have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1999 Honda CR-V: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Honda CR-V?

Based on 127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (29), Air Bags (28), Engine And Engine Cooling (16).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Honda CR-V has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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