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1997 Honda CR-V electrical problems

31 complaints (29% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 125,000.

owner complaints
31
of this car's complaints
29%
typical mileage
125,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Ignition: switch
    11
  • Ignition
    7
  • Ignition: anti-theft: control module
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda CR-V electrical problems in other years

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Related recalls

Electrical system: ignition: switchReported May 16, 2002 · 1,000,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 vehicle is started.
Risk
Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.

Recall number 02V120000 · Recall details

What 1997 Honda CR-V owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 12, 2021 · Electrical · 155,000 miles · WA

While driving, the vehicle electrical system and engine shuts down including the dash lights, creating a dangerous driving situation.

Filed Nov 25, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda cr-v. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 20v026000 (air bags) and 02v120000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The local dealer autonation honda hollywood (2400 n state rd 7, hollywood, fl 33021) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 9, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 217,600 miles · OR

Car will stop suddenly while driving at any speed all lights will come on power steering will go out and car will not run I will turn it off and a few minutes later it will start again usually but this last time it stopped and wouldnt start again iv had the battery altogether and starter checked at auto zone and all are strong iv had them run a device on it to see if it has any error codes and it has non they said it was the fuel filter and it wasnt iv changed my main relay and ran fine for 2 days then it stopped again with no warning and that's when it wouldnt start again all lights come on stereo works but car wont turn over

Filed Dec 12, 2018 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · WA

Engine died suddenly at highway speed. After pullover off of roadway, the vechicle was successfully restarted and travel resumed.

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Electrical · 258,000 miles · TN

Ignition problems

Filed Mar 21, 2017 · Electrical · 332,000 miles · TN

Car starts and runs and shuts down at highway speeds and starts right back up no codes has always restarted.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Electrical · 200,500 miles · VA

My cr-v will stop running suddenly and without warning. I found that other cr-v's had a recall for the ignition switch which is exactly the same as what my car has.(a faulty ignition switch. Even though the car has 200500 miles it has been garage kept and serviced regularly and is in excellent condition. It seems that my car having the exact same symptoms of the same year ignition switch recalls should be covered as well. While driving anywhere between 30 and 55 m.p.h. The car stalls because engine stops running without any warning. I put it into neutral and it starts right back up. It will keep doing the exact same thing once or twice a week now. It started out once or twice a month.

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Electrical · NC

My 1997 honda cr-v is cutting off 5 or more times a day, going down the free way,in mid turns, while setting still, it is a very huge concern of mine for the safety of my 3 children and I. Everytime I need to roll my windows up to have to turn the ignition switch a notch further than needed...almost starting it again for it to register..on the middle notch the dash lights won't even turn on..and when it's going to cut off the gauges go haywire...and I checked my VIN # but no recalls but for the year make model there is...

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Electrical · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda cr-v. The contact stated that when she placed the ignition key into the ignition switch and turned it, the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 6, 2014 · Electrical · PA

1997 honda crv. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for ignition switch recall. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle would shut off, while driving.

Questions about the 1997 Honda CR-V electrical

Does the 1997 Honda CR-V have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the electrical of the 1997 Honda CR-V, 29% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1997 Honda CR-V electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 125,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Honda CR-V electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 02V120000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Honda CR-V have the most electrical problems?

The Honda CR-V model years with the most electrical complaints are 2017 (403 complaints), 2018 (286 complaints) and 2007 (264 complaints).

Other 1997 Honda CR-V problems

Airbags 27Acceleration 9Engine 9Seats 9Tires 9Seat belts 5Transmission 5Brakes 4Steering 4Suspension 4Visibility 3Lights 2Body 1Fuel system 1

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