1998 Honda CR-V

▲ Better than typical

1998 Honda CR-V
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:24:24.662Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1998: 128 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1997	108
1998	128
1999	127
2000	129
2001	142
2002	515
2003	467
2004	501
2005	478
2006	398
2007	884
2008	960
2009	386
2010	480
2011	551
2012	399
2013	381
2014	585
2015	668
2016	388
2017	1729
2018	2080
2019	1060
2020	330
2021	307
2022	233
2023	504
2024	362
2025	228
2026	96

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180513

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180221

NIGHT TIME DRIVING HAZARD THIS IS A DEFINITE ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROBLEM: I EXPERIENCE A COMPLETE LOSS OF LIGHTS WHEN I SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM: >(1) MY HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF >(2) THE HI-BEAM NEVER TURNS ON A COMPLETE BLACK-OUT I WAS ON A SHARP...

NHTSA ODI report, 20120330

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19991104 — electrical system

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, OP

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.

Campaign 99V282000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20020614 — electrical system

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 VEHIC

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

Campaign 02V120000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201001 — air bags

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...

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.

Campaign 20V026000 — check if this car was fixed