The contact owns a 1997 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,470.
1997 Honda CR-V: airbag warning light
8 of the 108 complaints about the 1997 Honda CR-V describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the frontal driver and passenger air bags deployed without impact. The air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
While driving air bag light (SRS) illuminated. Dealership reset the electrical SRS module three time at consumer's expense of $90.00 each time. Dealer indicated there was no tbs or recall on this component.
The SRS (air bag) light in my 1997 honda crv has been on for last 4 years. I have taken it to different dealers during this time. They initially just reset the light. Later they suspected one of the sensors. Even later one of dealer changed the battery. Finally they have declared that the SRS controller unit must be bad and should be changed at the cost of $825. I have contacted america honda corp but to no help. From the independent maintenance shop where I took my car I have learned that it is a common problem in crv. Air bag are essential safety equipment and should carry longer warranty. Honda diagnostic doesn't seem to give definite code also and hence the dealers can't fix it in one shot and have given me so many runs and now will cost me so much. I believe honda should live up to their responsibility and investigate the SRS problem.
The vehicles air bag light illuminated and stayed on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the problem required a costly repair. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who advised the consumer to take the car back to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was returned for the test where it was discovered that the repair was not as costly as initially stated and that only a minor adjustment was needed. Shortly after that adjustment the air bag light illuminated again. *nlm
Airbag light came on. After inspecting vehicle, dealer determined a defect in the unit, and it had to be replaced.
During normal operation of the vehicle, "SRS" warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate and stay on. Dealership has examined vehicle, and replaced SRS unit due to an unknown failure. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Air bag light has come on. Even with taking vehicle to dealer light will not turn off.*ak
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
- 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. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1‑888‑234‑2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 20V026000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Honda CR-V airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 1997 Honda CR-V?
8 of 108 owner complaints about the 1997 Honda CR-V (7%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Honda CR-V?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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