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2001 Honda CR-V: common problems and reliability
One of the best CR-V years.
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153 owner complaints, most about air bags. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2001 CR-V?The 2001 Honda CR-V has 153 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Safety record for the 2001 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2001 Honda CR-V vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2001 a good year for the CR-V?
Across the 30 CR-V model years we track, complaint volume runs from 109 (1997) to 2,141 (2018). With 153 complaints, the 2001 CR-V sits below the model's median of 479.
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
Recalls affecting the 2001 CR-V
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 20V027000Honda (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.
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 hybrid powertrain.
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 $15,932–$25,995.
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