1999 Honda CR-V: common problems and reliability

The 1999 Honda CR-V has 138 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and air bags. Owners most often flag narrow front seats with pronounced bolsters causing initial discomfort (breaks in over time). frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 1999 model year

138
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
10
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1999 Honda CR-V vehicles (US, public record).

Is 1999 a good year for the CR-V?

Across the 18 CR-V model years we track, complaint volume runs from 138 (1999) to 2,076 (2018). With 138 complaints, the 1999 CR-V sits belowthe model's median of 527.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
30
air bags
29
engine and engine cooling
17
power train
16
tires
13

Recalls affecting the 1999 CR-V

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 20V026000

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 A

electrical system:ignition:switch

Campaign 02V120000

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.

electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash

Campaign 99V282000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED UNDER DASH WIRE HARNESS COULD BE DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A BLOWN FUSE. IF THIS OCCURS, OPERATION OF A CRITICAL C

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment, particularly for the latest hybrid models (2023-2026). The vehicle is consistently praised for its exceptional practicality, spacious and high-quality interior, quiet and smooth ride quality, and refined…

  • Narrow front seats with pronounced bolsters causing initial discomfort (breaks in over time). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Hybrid powertrain noise and struggle on steep highway inclines, with significant engine revving and reduced fuel economy. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the CR-V. See the full CR-V owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used CR-V listings typically run $16,479–$25,125 across 2010 to 2026 model years.

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