Most common 1999 Honda CR-V problems
Share of the 127 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Honda CR-V complaints by model year
Best CR-V years: 2001, 2000, 1999. Years to avoid: 2018, 2017, 2025, 2024, 2023. Compare all years →
1999 Honda CR-V recalls (3)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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…
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.
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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.
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…
Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
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…
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.
What 1999 Honda CR-V owners say
Air bags all 28 →
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda CR-v. The contact stated that as he was coming to a stop on the highway due to traffic, he was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The other driver immediately fled the scene of the accident. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a local hospital to seek medical attention for their injuries. The contact was treated at a hospital for a concussion, a broken jaw, a broken back, broken shoulders, a broken neck and pain to both knees. The contact's wife also suffered injuries to her shoulders, neck, back and right knee. After the accident, the contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number :20V026000(air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda CR-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags). The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the SRS warning indicator light illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to breakaway Honda (330 woodruff rd, greenville, sc 29607, [phone]) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 260,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Electrical system all 27 →
The contact owns a 1999 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over safely, restarted the vehicle five times, and drove home. The contact stated that the failure was with ignition. The failure reoccurred consistently. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the ignition switch needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 02V120000 (Electrical system). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 169,999.
Engine & cooling all 21 →
Yes just a couple of days ago Someone took off the catarac converter from my Vehicle, and I had to replace that with another one, and since than my vehicle has not been the same since, plus they also cut the oxygen cable also, what to do???
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda CR-v. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The oil lamp and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
1999 Honda CR-V engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 20 / 23 / 21 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 19 / 23 / 21 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 19 / 23 / 21 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 2WD | 20 / 23 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Honda CR-V a good car?
Based on 127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 CR-V rates better than average: 79% fewer complaints than a typical year of the CR-V at the same age. It is one of the best CR-V years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Honda CR-V?
The air bags — 28 complaints, 22% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the electrical system (27) and engine & cooling (21).
How many recalls does the 1999 Honda CR-V have?
There are 3 recalls for the 1999 Honda CR-V, the most recent from January 17, 2020 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Honda CR-V?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001, 2000 and 1999. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2018, 2017, 2025, 2024 and 2023. See the full Honda CR-V years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Honda CR-V problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 109,000 miles; 10% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.