1997 Honda Cr-V problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (19) · Electrical System (12) · Electrical System:ignition:switch (10)
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25 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-17 · campaign 20V026000 · 1,439,841 vehicles
Defect: 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 Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
Service bulletins (101)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2019-07-11 · DORE5C4S09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a front upper ball joint. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. the outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore have no impact on
Electrical System 2005-07-01 · 07012005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. honda service news. *tt
Electrical System 2005-04-16 · 405 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling 2004-07-01 · 07012004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
poor a/c cooling during hard acceleration. *eh
Power Train 2004-06-01 · 06012004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear differential moans moans with brakes applied at low speed. (4wd) *sc
Suspension 2004-05-16 · 104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
differential moan when braking at low speed. (4wd) *sc
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.