On my 1999 honda crv ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V120000. dealer (west hills honda in Bremerton washington does not honor a free repair authorized by Honda
The worst 1999 Honda CR-V problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags28
- Electrical27
- Engine21
- Tires13
- Transmission11
- Locks10
- Acceleration6
- Brakes6
- Body5
- Suspension4
- Lights3
- Seat belts3
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Honda CR-V
Stalling 17Check engine light 9Tire blowout 8Door locks 7Misfire 5
Recalls 3
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
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- 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
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An improperly routed under dash wire harness could be damaged by contact with the brake light switch, possibly resulting in a blown fuse. If this occurs, operation of a critical component can be lost, including windshield wipers, headlights, turn signal and hazard lamps, tail lamps, the anti-locking function of the brakes, and battery charging system.
- Risk
- A sudden, unexpected loss of lighting or a failure of the windshield wipers in bad weather, could be hazardous increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a 70mm protective, corrugated plastic tube over the wire harness, in the area of the brake stop switch. If any wire or wires are damaged, they will be repaired.
Recall number 99V282000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Honda CR-V 91
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint
- Honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P1456 and P1457
- Speedometer shops CAN transfer odometer mileage
- Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r
- Diagnostic trouble code P1298 is stored in the ECM/PCM
- Rough idle, hard to start, poor engine performance, or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on with...
- Poor a/c cooling during hard acceleration
- Rear differential moans moans with brakes applied at low speed
- Differential moan when braking at low speed
- Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network
1999 Honda CR-V fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20 | 23 | 21 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 19 | 23 | 21 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | 2WD | 20 | 23 | 21 |
What 1999 Honda CR-V owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 1999 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over safely, restarted the vehicle five times, and drove home. The contact stated that the failure was with ignition. The failure reoccurred consistently. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle would lock the doors automatically without warning. The contact stated that she was concerned that they would not be able to open the doors manually during an emergency event. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and suggested that the vehicle be taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
1999 honda cr-v. Consumer writers in regards to the federal safety agency safety recall 20v‑026. The consumer stated the dealer initially stated that the bolt on the inflator was stripped and recommended a new steering wheel. The consumer was later informed the bolt was not stripped, but the bracket was loose. The manufacturer was notified , but had not responded.
Yes just a couple of days ago Someone took off the catarac converter from my Vehicle, and I had to replace that with another one, and since than my vehicle has not been the same since, plus they also cut the oxygen cable also, what to do???
The contact owns a 1999 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the ignition switch needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 02V120000 (Electrical system). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 169,999.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 toyota cr-v. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 honda cr-v. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Honda of toms river (346 new jersey ave 37, toms river, nj 08753) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 honda cr-v. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags). The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the SRS warning indicator light illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to breakaway honda (330 woodruff rd, greenville, sc 29607, (864) 234-6632) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 260,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 honda cr-v. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency recall number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Proctor honda (2373 w tennessee st, tallahassee, fl 32304) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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Questions about the 1999 Honda CR-V
Is the 1999 Honda CR-V reliable?
Owners have filed 127 complaints about the 1999 Honda CR-V, fewer than a typical CR-V model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Honda CR-V?
Airbags, with 28 complaints, typically around 187,842 miles. Next is electrical (27).
How many recalls does the 1999 Honda CR-V have?
3 recalls, covering air bags and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Honda CR-V airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V026000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda CR-V have bad airbags?
The Honda CR-V model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (325 complaints), 2011 (295 complaints) and 2007 (267 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1999 Honda CR-V get?
Official estimates for the 1999 Honda CR-V range from 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 23 highway.
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