2001 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
- 142
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 142 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
37% · 52 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and air bag/restraint control module.
Show complaint excerpts
Was involved in a motor vehicle crash and airbags did not deploy properly
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-11
The contact owned a 2001 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, another vehicle had run a stop sign and the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear driver side door of the other vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-03
2001 Honda CR-V driver was killed by the air bag while driving the leased vehicle. *mw document did not stated if there was an accident, or was the consumer just driving and the air bag inadvertently deployed. *jb updated 10/28/15.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-10
Engine and engine cooling
17% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing engine and cooling system.
Engine
6% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Honda CR-V. The contact was driving 50 MPH, when she heard a loud noise from the vehicle and smelled smoke. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and inspected under the hood. As the hood ws opened, the engine fell.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-11
Engine shuts off while driving. Speeds can be low or high. 20-65 mph. While driving, engine will cut off. Sometimes the electrics remain on and I can use power steering to pull to the side of the road, other times everything shuts down.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-09
Also filed under Power train
Visibility
6% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and power window devices and controls.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Honda CR-V. While driving approximately 65 MPH, an abnormal noise was heard. Upon inspection, it was noticed that the sun roof visor had detached from the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-08
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
Tires
6% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 52 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 24 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V027000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2001 Honda CR-V reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Honda CR-V is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda CR-V?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Honda CR-V have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.