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Honda CR-V

1997–2001 only

304 classified complaints 2 recalls

1997–2001 Honda CR-V models have 304 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 143,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1997–2001 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Honda CR-V report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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2022–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1997–2001 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 152 complaints

Median onset: 143,000 miles. 6.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 29 complaints

Median onset: 140,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 22 complaints

Median onset: 126,731 miles. 4.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 19 complaints

Median onset: 195,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 14 complaints

Median onset: 104,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 9 complaints

Median onset: 130,500 miles.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 8 complaints

Median onset: 98,567 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Head gasket and cylinder head · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 147,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,620–$3,010 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1997–2001 model years. See the full Honda CR-V report for every year and full specs/safety data.