MYRModel Year Report

2000 Honda CR-V

▲ Better than typical
2000 Honda CR-V
RENDERED 2026-09-16T08:37:56.898Z

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

Complaints per year, Honda CR-V Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 2000: 129 complaints 2000 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 468 complaints 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 479 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 887 complaints 2008: 961 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 552 complaints 2012: 402 complaints 2013: 381 complaints 2013 2014: 587 complaints 2015: 670 complaints 2016: 392 complaints 2017: 1761 complaints 2017 2018: 2133 complaints 2019: 1095 complaints 2020: 356 complaints 2021: 330 complaints 2021 2022: 255 complaints 2023: 519 complaints 2024: 386 complaints 2025: 246 complaints 2025 2026: 131 complaints 2026
2000: 129 complaints
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YearComplaints
1997108
1998128
1999127
2000129
2001142
2002515
2003468
2004501
2005479
2006398
2007887
2008961
2009386
2010480
2011552
2012402
2013381
2014587
2015670
2016392
20171761
20182133
20191095
2020356
2021330
2022255
2023519
2024386
2025246
2026131

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 33%

33% of complaints: air bags — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20150210

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020917

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, 20020913

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and radiator assembly.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and switch.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030730

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, 20260504

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

TIRES 11%

11% of complaints: tires — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20000918

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20201001 — air bags

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.

Campaign 20V027000 — 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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (43 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V027000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V026000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ▲ 1999 ▲ 1998

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ■ 2017 ■ 2019

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FAQ

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 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.