Most common 2000 Honda CR-V problems
Share of the 129 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 →
2000 Honda CR-V recalls (2)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Honda (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.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge.
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.
What 2000 Honda CR-V owners say
Air bags all 43 →
HONDA CR-V 2000 - I repeatedly contacted dealer in 2020 to get airbag replaced due to recall, but they said they didn't have replacement parts. 11/1/24 I brought car to Honda El Cerrito for airbag replacement due to recall. SRS light was on after their repair, but I didn't know that was a problem. I brought the car to another mechanic a couple weeks later for visual inspection prior to sale, and he said SRS light shouldn't be on & go back to dealer. It took awhile to get another appointment due to holidays. About 1/3/25, dealer looked at car again and said it had a faulty airbag inflator (in the airbag they replaced). It took 8 days for them to approve replacing their own faulty inflator. Meanwhile I couldn't drive it. They replaced the airbag, but then informed me the cable reel was broken and not covered under recall warranty. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda CR-v. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle due to an abrupt stop. The air bags deployed with an abnormally loud noise. The air bags burned the contact's skin and deployed with force onto the contact's face. The contact stated that her hearing was impaired causing her to require a hearing aid due to the air bag deployment. The contact required medical attention for the injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Engine & cooling
On 4/11/15 at 3:00 am we were woken up to see our Honda crv ex which was parked on our driveway next to our house was engulfed in fire. It was a ball of fire. The last it was driven was on 4/9/15 at 5:00 pm, so the car was not drive for 34 hours. We did not have any problems prior to this incident. The car was completely burned and there is damaged to our house because of the car fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda CR-v. While driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the muffler, and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,000. Updated 04/29/16
Wheels & tires
On 3/16/2016 at about 10.30 pm I was driving to my work on woodbridge ave edison. Suddenly the vehicle shook and crashed into right curb and pole.both the front airbags were open and my seat belt intact which saved my life. I got down and saw the rt front wheel assembly cameout. No other person is involved. Police didn't find any fault with me. The junk is lying at carguys 14 casey ave edison nj 08817 (7326624540).
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda CR-v equipped with Firestone affinity touring tires, size p205/70r15 95s. While driving various speeds over 30 MPH, the vehicle would pull to the right, wobbled, shook, and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the failures were caused by a bubble located on the outer edge of the front driver's side tire. The manufacturer and dealer (affordable tires in acton, ca) were notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The tire failure mileage was 20,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 230,000.
2000 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 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Honda CR-V a good car?
Based on 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 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 2000 Honda CR-V?
The air bags — 43 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the engine & cooling (17) and wheels & tires (15).
How many recalls does the 2000 Honda CR-V have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2000 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 2000 Honda CR-V problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 93,000 miles; 21% 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.