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1999 Honda CR-V electrical problems

27 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 134,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
27
of this car's complaints
21%
typical mileage
134,000
crashes
3
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Ignition: switch
    6
  • Ignition
    3
  • Wiring
    2
  • Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
    1

At what mileage

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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

Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dashReported October 19, 1999 · 100,891 vehicles affected
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

What 1999 Honda CR-V owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 18, 2023 · Electrical · WA

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

Filed Jul 25, 2022 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Jun 25, 2021 · Electrical · 169,999 miles · KY

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.

Filed Jan 23, 2020 · Electrical · 190,000 miles · PA

The ignition switch turned off the crv while driving. It would start up again if manually turing the switch to run or on, or at at stop turing it to start after putting the transmission into park/neutral, but before this there is little control to the steering & brakes. It is especially dangerous at intersections where you need two hands to steer. This has happened multiple times over the months ive had the crv. But today, the ignition switch doesnt seem to work at all.

Filed Jul 6, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 98,567 miles · NV

Honda cr-v 1999 doesn't shift into 2 gear or 3rd like it use to. Serpentine belts go out quick. The A/C isn't cool or cool enough and it's been checked. The 'd' drive symbol doesn't appear anymore like a fuse blew out or something. At times it'll appear as though my e brake is on when it's not. When the A/C is on, the vehicle rattles and or jumps like it wants to shut off. I believe it's a wiring issue as well.

Filed Dec 7, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 190,000 miles · CA

Door locks lock and unlock on their own. Standing outside or looking out of home window I can see and hear them going up and down. Also, the dome light flickers off and on while this is happening. Car was bought from a used car lot, and did not come with a remote key fob. The check-engine light has been reset twice but comes on and has stayed on while driving for 11 months so far. Cannot open back/hatch door with key, must use the latch inside the car. When turning tight left or right, the whole car shakes underneath. Otherwise, no problems.

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Electrical · 220,000 miles · GA

The vehicles stopped without warning while driving on highway.

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and failed to start the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the wires in the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2015 · Electrical · 134,000 miles · IL

My vehicle had a recall for the ignition switch in 2002. My honda crv is a 1999 that I recently purchased. The previous owner had the ignition switch replaced at the time of the recall. I discovered that the car was shutting off with no warning while I was driving. According to the information on the honda recall website, this part needs to be replaced because summary: 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.consequence: worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Honda is not therefore correcting the cause of the ignition switch degradation, they are simply admitting that it wears out prematurely and poses a safety hazard so they are required to replace it. It has now been 13 years since it was replaced and I believe that it has worn out. When I took it in to honda on grand, I was told that the ignition switch did in fact need to be replaced, but that the car also had a bad cylinder and they wanted $798.00 to fix both with two hours of labor. They insisted that since the part had been replaced under the original recall, they were not required to replace it again. I am disputing this since honda admits that the part wears out faster due to the configuration, I.e., high electrical charge, and this poses a safety risk as it causes the car to die out. The car was only three years old when the part was replaced during the original recall, and they have already substantiated that the part is worn out. In addition, honda charges almost $300 for the ignition switch, but it is available on the internet for $40.00, and it only required 30 minutes to replace.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda cr-v. The contact stated that when the key was inserted into the ignition, the ignition switch seized in the accessory position. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on various occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Questions about the 1999 Honda CR-V electrical

Does the 1999 Honda CR-V have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 27 complaints about the electrical of the 1999 Honda CR-V, 21% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Honda CR-V electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 134,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Honda CR-V electrical?

Yes, 2 recalls: 02V120000, 99V282000. 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 1999 Honda CR-V problems

Airbags 28Engine 21Tires 13Transmission 11Locks 10Acceleration 6Brakes 6Body 5Suspension 4Lights 3Seat belts 3Seats 1Steering 1Wheels 1

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