1998 Honda CR-V
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1998 Honda CR-V. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch. owner notification began june 14, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
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 component can be lost, including windshield wipers, headlights, turn signal and hazard lamps, tail lamps, the anti-locking function of…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A sudden, unexpected loss of lighting or a failure of the windshield wipers in bad weather, could be hazardous increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a 70MM protective, corrugated plastic tube over the wire harness, in the area of the brake stop switch. if any wire or wires are damaged, they will be repaired.
Owner complaints
128 complaints15 involved a crash1 involved a fire12 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
I was driving normally, going 47mph & accelerating as I was about to merge into traffic on high way, when my cars engine suddenly died. I dident even notice at first because it happened suddenly and quietly. I only noticed because the steering locked up and I found it very difficult to turn the…
I was driving normally, going 47mph & accelerating as I was about to merge into traffic on high way, when my cars engine suddenly died. I dident even notice at first because it happened suddenly and quietly. I only noticed because the steering locked up and I found it very difficult to turn the wheel. I was able to put on my hazard lights and stop the car on the side of the freeway. Car would not run since this happened. Car will start but die on idel. Have replaced starter, main relay, ignition, spark plugs and have had 4 auto shops look at it and still no one can figure out the issue..
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Honda of fort myers (14020 s. Tamiami trl, fort myers, fl 33912, 239-288-2397) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called cardinal honda (531 CT-12, groton, ct 06340; (860) 449-0411) where it was confirmed…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called cardinal honda (531 CT-12, groton, ct 06340; (860) 449-0411) where it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.*dt*jb
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer lee's summit honda located at 401 ne colbern rd, lee's summit, mo 64806 was contacted and…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer lee's summit honda located at 401 ne colbern rd, lee's summit, mo 64806 was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer ken garff honda located at 195 e. University pkwy, orem, ut 84058 was contacted and confirmed that the…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer ken garff honda located at 195 e. University pkwy, orem, ut 84058 was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called klein honda (10611 evergreen way, everett, wa 98204, (425) 355-7500) and rairdon's honda of marysville (15714 smokey point blvd, marysville, wa 98271, (360) 363-8600) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin invalid.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer had been notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact called honda of santa fe (7511a cerrillos rd, santa fe, nm 87507; (505) 471-7007) where it…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact called honda of santa fe (7511a cerrillos rd, santa fe, nm 87507; (505) 471-7007) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
This airbag has been recalled 3/20 and as of 8/20 are still not providing the parts for repair, they have been promising free repair for 5 months now, and we have been paying insurance on the car but are afraid to drive it.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact stated the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system), however the failure recurred. The contact stated that while vehicle was at a stand still, she was unable to insert the key in the ignition. The vehicle was…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact stated the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system), however the failure recurred. The contact stated that while vehicle was at a stand still, she was unable to insert the key in the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Stephen wade honda (1630 s hilton dr, st. George, ut 84770, (435) 628-6100) was contacted and confirmed that the part…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Stephen wade honda (1630 s hilton dr, st. George, ut 84770, (435) 628-6100) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
The airbags in the 1998 honda crv's have been found to be defective with no remedy, which IS absolutely unacceptable in a vehicle over 20 years old. This vehicle IS used to transport my family and it IS unbelievable that honda can allow such a fatal problem to go unsolved for so many years. They…
The airbags in the 1998 honda crv's have been found to be defective with no remedy, which IS absolutely unacceptable in a vehicle over 20 years old. This vehicle IS used to transport my family and it IS unbelievable that honda can allow such a fatal problem to go unsolved for so many years. They should be held accountable for any injuries sustained due to these dysfunctional airbags until they are able to replace said airbags without charge.
- Engine
While driving with radio on the engine cuts out after sitting for a couple minutes it will start back up however it stalls again if radio IS on. this problem only occurs when I have radio on if I leave the radio off it works ok
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility/wiper
I saw this has a recall, but when I typed in my vin into your system it says '0 recalls.' I have all the issues happening for this recall and I was wondering how to proceed.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics whom were unable to provide a permanent solution. A dealer mentioned that there was an electrical recall repair performed to…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics whom were unable to provide a permanent solution. A dealer mentioned that there was an electrical recall repair performed to replace the starter before the contact owned the vehicle. The dealer (avalon honda, 100 avalon blvd, cape may court house, nj 08210, (877) 515-6611) stated that the vehicle would need to be further inspected and diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Power train
The transmission goes into neutral by itself and no gears work at all until you turn it off and restart it then it will move a short distance and do it again it happened on the freeway and I almost had an accident.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they stated that would…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they stated that would perform the repair; however, they would have to disable the alarm. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder of the road and restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred when driving over a bump. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The technician stated that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000.
- Electrical system
When vehicle IS running, and in motion, the engine will suddenly stop. once stopped, I can start it right back up. touching the keys in the ignition switch may cause the same behavior.
- Electrical system
See this link for full detail: http://www.visualimpressions.ca/switch/ my car cut out without warning on the freeway--repeatedly. After much false repair and frustration, I found above link describing faulty ignition switch that honda apparently knows about but does nothing about. I contacted local honda dealer and they said no recall.
- Unknown or other
I am the original owner of a 1998 honda CR-V. I was never notified by honda that there IS an extended warranty on my vehicle due to a faulty door lock actuator in the driver's door. I don't understand why I was not contacted regarding the recall. I just happened to see that there IS one that…
I am the original owner of a 1998 honda CR-V. I was never notified by honda that there IS an extended warranty on my vehicle due to a faulty door lock actuator in the driver's door. I don't understand why I was not contacted regarding the recall. I just happened to see that there IS one that expires on november 1, 2015. I am asking that I be given the opportunity to take my vehicle in for the repair free of charge because the manufacturers failed to notify me.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda CR-V. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled but was able to be restarted. the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.
- Electrical system
I am filing a formal complain due to I have brought my car onto the dealership aug 7, 2014 due to my car will stall in the middle of the road. I just replace the battery 07/26/2013 I have brought my car onto the dealership and they are claiming that there IS nothing wrong. They keep it overnight…
I am filing a formal complain due to I have brought my car onto the dealership aug 7, 2014 due to my car will stall in the middle of the road. I just replace the battery 07/26/2013 I have brought my car onto the dealership and they are claiming that there IS nothing wrong. They keep it overnight and when I picked it up after 5 days it will stall again, I am trying to call the service manager in diamond honda glendale and they said manager IS on vacation. I called corporate over honda in torrance ca. According to the case manager who will handling my case they will do further investigation. In my experience I have never been neglected by the dealership. They check on the system that there IS nothing wrong. But I keep telling them to check it carefully what if something I got involve in an accident. Would I just be a part of nhtsa statistics when fatality results. My car has a problem and my impression I have the car maybe it IS the car itself. It will not show yet in the system, because I am not yet filling a formal complain. I am addressing you this issues due to prevent further accident can happen on the road. I cant battle this dealership by myself I just need you helped and letting them know or honda corporate that there IS a problem in my car. thank you *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10165333This 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 the end user besides time to complete installation.
- 10053545Honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1456 and p1457. Dealers are to run evap function test to find if there IS a leak so the vehicle can be repaired.
- 10018021Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Honda service news.
- 10017631Diagnostic trouble code p1298 IS stored in the ecm/pcm.
- 10016353Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r.
- 10014328Atf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks from cooler line banjo bolt.
- 10014232Grunt noise after sitting for several hours.
- 100142302ND to 5TH or 3RD to 5TH gear upshift.
- 10014181Rear differential moans moans with brakes applied at low speed. (4WD)
- 10014127Differential moan when braking at low speed. (4WD)
- 10014017Poor a/c cooling during hard acceleration.
- 10013953Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network.
- 10013808Srs warning on after body shop repair. Honda tech line summary.
- 10013805Odometer accuracy. Honda tech line summary.
- 10013779Anti-lock braking system (ABS) or tcs diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 51 and/or 53 troubleshooting. Honda tech line summary.
- 10009278Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. Honda. Servicenews.
- 10009048Audio, anti-theft codes. Honda. Tech line summary.
- 10009033Don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on. Honda. Servicenews. April 2004.
- 10009018Srs indicator on after body shop repair. Check for srs diagnostic trouble codes. Honda servicenews. April 2004.
- 10005943Trailer hitch ball shank sizes and part numbers. Honda october tech line information.
- 10005934Reconnecting accessories after ignition switch recall. Honda october tech line information.
- 10005933Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included.
- 10005932Srs diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. Honda october tech line information.
- 10005930Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included.
- 10005929Clearing anti-lock brake system (ABS) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). Honda october tech line information.
- 10005927Grunt noise when accelerating after sitting. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included.
- 10005909D4 or d indicator dims on acceleration. Honda servicenews.
- 10005903Buffeting noise with rear window(s) open IS normal. Honda servicenews.
- 10005889Pick the right trailer hitch ball. Honda servicenews.
- 10005881Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. Honda servicenews.
- 10005879Damaged cable reel can cause srs diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). Honda servicenews.
- 10005876Air conditioning (a/c) compressor out? Check blower motor operation. Honda servicenews.
- 10005871Anti-lock brake system (ABS) grunts when doing a self-check.
- 10005073Automatic transmission (a/t) whine? Make sure it's the a/t before replacing it. Honda servicenews.
- 10005021Hard to engage 1ST gear, grinds into reverse. Tech line summary.
- 10004970Manual transmission hard to shift into 1ST gear, grinds into reverse. Honda servicenews.
- 10004955Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. This includes 2004 insight and s2000.
- 10004798Brake system indicator comes on and goes off.
- 10002701Vehicle's emission type.
- 10002699Grade logic control information.
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