Honda CR-V / 1997
1997 Honda CR-V problems
Owners have filed 129 complaints about the 1997 Honda CR-V with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 24.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of air bags at 23.3%.
Complaints129
Crashes15
Fires1
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 24.8% · 32
Air bags 23.3% · 30
Tires 7.0% · 9
Vehicle speed control 7.0% · 9
Seats 7.0% · 9
Engine and engine cooling 4.7% · 6
Seat belts 3.9% · 5
Power train 3.9% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 15 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 30 model years of the Honda CR-V in this data, 1997 draws comparatively few complaints; 2018 is the outlier year.
Filings are rising — 19 in the last three years against 8 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 135,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Consumer was charged to have alarm reconnected after recall repair was performed.*Mr the consumers vehicle was taken tot he dealer to have recall 02v-120000 performed (ignition switch). The consumer received a call stating that there would be a charge to reconnect the alarm. The consumer refused repairs under those condition. The vehicle's power outlet was constantly loose. *Nlm Electrical system
Consumer received recall (02v120000) regarding a faulty ignition switch, however consumer was informed that because the alarm that was installed on the vehicle was an aftermarket product they would not reconnect the alarm or reimburse consumer the cost of having someone else to reconnect it, consumer is requesting reimbursement for having the alarm reconnected.*Jb Electrical system
The contact owns a 1997 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that when she placed the ignition key into the ignition switch and turned it, the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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