Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Honda CR-V owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
My Honda dealer has been unable to replace the defective airbag for more than 150 days from 13 April 2020, when I first asked for a repair appointment. He says the "part is still unavailable." handa sent me NHTSA recall 20v-027 important safety recall notice in March 2020, informing me that the driver front airbag module is defective. In the notice, Honda asked for "patience" while they prepared the replacement part. But it has been more than 150 days since I asked for an appointment and more than 180 days since I received the notice. Half a year is too long to leave me driving around in an unsafe vehicle. Please urge Honda to get going on making the replacement part! Thank you.
Tankarecall' the 2000 Honda crv ex 4x4 2.0 4 cylinder 4x4 had been fixed by [redacted] main street menomonie, wisconsin. The sensor needed to be fixed which was the heater. After going through a muddy driveway the SRS light came on and stayed on for over four different drives. You May call me at [redacted] leave me a voice mail.
I have been dealing with southern motors a Honda dealer in savannah, ga and they have not ordered parts for my 2000 Honda crv that has a recall going back a few years and they haven't corrected.the airbag problem.
My 2000 Honda crv has been recalled for a faulty drivers air bag inflator than can explode and send shrapnel at the driver causing severe injuries or death. Honda does not have the parts to fix this problem and the dealership and the manufacturer are refusing to supply loaner cars while owners wait for repairs. We are expected to drive around in a car that has a potential bomb sitting 1 foot from our body due to their defective product. They should be required to provide loaner vehicles while they solve their logistical problems - not ask their customers to play russian roulette with an explosive device. I contacted my local dealership and the manufacturer as soon as I was advised about this problem - they showed no real concern for my safety - this is just wrong!
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 Honda CR-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called sunnyside Honda (7700 pearl rd, middleburg heights, oh 44130; [phone]) where it was 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Consumer received letter from dealer parts were available and replaced, but was not noted on the invoice.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 Honda CR-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called mathews Honda/Acura marion (1127 delaware ave, marion, oh 43302) and was informed the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that part was not available for the repair and May be available March of 2021. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda CR-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Ray price Honda located at: 6310 us-209, stroudsburg, pa 18360, [phone], was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda CR-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to planet Honda (2285 us-22, union, nj 07083, [phone]) 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 contact attempted to contact the manufacturer however, the answering service redirected callers to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Related recalls
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.
Airbag complaints in other CR-V years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2000 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA has 43 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Honda CR-V, 33% of the model year's 129 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Honda CR-V airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 20V-027 (inflator module, Jan 17, 2020); NHTSA recall 20V-026 (inflator module, Jan 17, 2020). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Honda CR-V airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 100,000 miles, and 40% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.