1999 Honda CR-V: check engine light

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Engine · 110,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The oil lamp and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

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 Jun 12, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 102,500 miles · WA

I own a 1999 honda cr-v. The check engine light came on around 102,000 miles. The car began losing power, shaking while idling and chugging loudly during gear shifting. One day the engine just died, right in the middle of the parking lot I was driving through. No warning. I then took it to a mechanic I trust. They first had me replace the distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs and wires. It took them two visits to finally realize the valves were burnt and the head now must be replaced. Average cost to replace is $3500 to $4000. I have been researching this and it is a common complaint for 1997 to 2000 plus models. This problem must be stopped before someone is seriously injured.

Filed Mar 30, 2008 · Engine · 101,671 miles · CA

Hello I have a 1999 honda crv.. I have 102k on my car. I have had taken my car to a repair shop (hondapro) and they told me that particular engine has had problems specifically with the valves overtightening and causing the head to need to be replaced. No symptoms accrue then the cel comes on with codes of misfire, by that time its too late. Burnt and cracked valves are a common problem with this car. I have read several forums that has other owners of the honda crv that has had the same problem and had to replace the head that costs the consumer at least between 3-5k to fix the problem. I have already replaced the valves on mine once at about 87,327 miles. I don't think that the engine head is a good one when its only been less that 15k miles and the problems come back. I hope something can get done about this head problem. Thank you.

Filed Aug 8, 2005 · Electrical · 79,850 miles · RI

The first 3 incidents were as follows. 1) car idling while talking restarted. 2) stalled during low speed driving, restarted after 3 tries. 3) stalled during low speed driving, restarted after 3 tries. 4) stalled while driving would not restart until 3 retries and waiting 45 minutes then started and drove home 5 miles. No service engine light for any of the events. Found recall from 2002 for ignition replacement, will contact local dealer. Car purchased on west coast we moved shortly after that to the east coast.

Filed Feb 4, 2004 · Engine · KY

Honda crv check engine light has come on three times. Dealer had done schedule maintainance including changing plugs. Dealer has done all schedule maintainance and service manager stated they had adjusted valves at the 60k tune-up. At about 70k took auto to dealer for check engine light. They said lugs misfired, reset code. Month later check engine light came on went off next day. Dealer said "ah, just drive it, if it comes on again bring it in". Month later light comes on. Now dealer said need a new head because of valve problem quoted $3350 price. Told him no way was I paying that, he talked to honda rep and price is dropped to $1400. I am still getting ripped off. This will be the last honda I own.

Filed Dec 27, 2003 · Engine · MA

After 112,000 miles my 1999 honda cr-v check engine light came on. Shortly thereafter the engine was running rough resulting in a burned exhaust valve and $1200 valve job. Acording to honda maintenance schedule it is suggested the valve clearances be inspected at 105,000 mi. As this is such a critical item the honda should make the consumer "painfully aware" of this problem to avoid high cost repairs, especially since it is a very common problem. My research has found many people with the same burnt exhaust valve situation, some ocuuring before the scheduled maintenance required. Bottom line - honda should pay for these repairs.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NJ

While driving at 55 MPH engine light came on and stayed on. Vehicle would not properly accelerate, and the handling was not manageable. Vehicle had two valve jobs done. Currently, cylinder heads need to be replaced.

Filed Jun 13, 2003 · Transmission · 86,520 miles · IN

The transmission went out, of my 1999 honda cr-v with only 86,520 miles on the vehicle. It was shifting sluggishly even before the warranty expired, I just did not realize that it was not normal until I had a different transmission installed. I had the honda dealer service my cr-v regularly. The first problem I had was a noise when the all-wheel drive engaged in heavy snow in december of 2000. The dealer "replaced CVT fluid per transmission noise" according to the invoice. The cr-v had 26,375 miles at that service invoice date. The fluids were changed again at 30,000 miles. Check engine light came on at 65,000 miles and fluids were changed. At 72,000 miles the check engine light came on and fluids were changed again! Finally at 86,495 miles the transmission was slipping and fluids were changed but at 86,520 the transmission would hardly shift to make it to the dealer and a used transmission was installed. Does honda stand behind their vehicles and offer any payment or extended warranty? I am in shock that my honda would have this problem with so few miles, after all the great reports I read before buying a honda!