2000 Honda CR-V
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.
- Complaints
- 129
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 129 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 128 |
| 1999 | 127 |
| 2000 | 129 |
| 2001 | 142 |
| 2002 | 515 |
| 2003 | 468 |
| 2004 | 501 |
| 2005 | 479 |
| 2006 | 398 |
| 2007 | 887 |
| 2008 | 962 |
| 2009 | 386 |
| 2010 | 481 |
| 2011 | 554 |
| 2012 | 402 |
| 2013 | 382 |
| 2014 | 587 |
| 2015 | 673 |
| 2016 | 394 |
| 2017 | 1,775 |
| 2018 | 2,156 |
| 2019 | 1,106 |
| 2020 | 368 |
| 2021 | 340 |
| 2022 | 273 |
| 2023 | 524 |
| 2024 | 393 |
| 2025 | 261 |
| 2026 | 172 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
33% · 43 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-10
While driving at 45 MPH consumer moved to the side to avoid hitting another vehicle, and in doing so consumer got into an accident with front of vehicle being crushed in. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-17
Consumer states that when hit at 35MPH on the front passenger side of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified. Nlm
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-13
Engine and engine cooling
12% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing engine and radiator assembly.
Electrical system
12% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and switch.
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While driving at 45MPH suddenly fire broke out in the rear over head passenger seat. Dealer inspected vehicle, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-30
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 1997 Honda CR-V. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy per a Carfax report.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-04
Power train
12% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Tires
11% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
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I was driving on the freeway approximately 65 miles per hour on 9/7/00 2:25PM (Approx). Blow out occurred, took control of the car while traveling a busy freeway. I managed to pull off the road without hitting any other car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-18
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-10-01Air bags20V027000 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. The recall began October 1, 2020.
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2020-10-01Air bags20V026000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 43 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V027000 · Air bags
- Recall 20V026000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2000 Honda CR-V reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Honda CR-V is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda CR-V?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Honda CR-V have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.