IllustrationTHE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER, THAT A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS NEEDED. *JB
1998 Honda CR-V
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Fewer warning signs than most model years
Owner complaints for the 1998 Honda CR-V are lower than the model-year median of 400.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
10–25K
725–50K
350–75K
275–100K
14100–150K
12150K+
39 reports with mileage · 89 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
15 crash reports1 fire reports9 injury reports
What owners actually said
128 reportsTHE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION, AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH HONDA'S. SCC
THE CONSUMER WAS CHARGED FOR LABOR FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL BECAUSE THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LOJACK ALARM SYSTEM MADE THE IGNITION REPLACEMENT MORE COMPLICATED, THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS CHARGE WAS INAPPROPRIATE AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
NAR 1/15/2002. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH. HOWEVER WHEN THE CONSUMER ARRIVED SHE WAS TOLD THE ALARM WOULD HAVE TO BE DISCONNECTED AND THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO RECONNECT IT AFTER THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH SINCE THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT INSTALL THE ALARM. THE CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE TH…
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NAR 1/15/2002. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH. HOWEVER WHEN THE CONSUMER ARRIVED SHE WAS TOLD THE ALARM WOULD HAVE TO BE DISCONNECTED AND THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO RECONNECT IT AFTER THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH SINCE THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT INSTALL THE ALARM. THE CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE BUSINESS WHO INSTALLED THE ALARM AND HAVE IT RECONNECTED IN WHICH THE COMPANY CHARGED THE CONSUMER $45.00. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSMENT FROM HONDA. *JB
AFTER HAVING VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR RECALLS, CONSUMER NOTICED THE ALARM SYSTEM WAS NOT OPERATING. WHEN QUESTIONING HONDA SERVICE MEN, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE NOT OBLIGATED TO REINSTALL THE ALARM AS THEY HAD TO UNINSTALL IT TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JG
CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER DEALERSHIP REMOVE ALARM SYSTEM TO HAVE RECALL DONE, THEY CHARGED TO HAVE ALARM RECONNECTED. TS
CONSUMER STATES DEALER DID'NT STATE THAT THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE FOR RECONNECTING AUTOMATIC STARTED. TS DEALER REFUSED TO PUT NEW IGNITION SWITCH IN CAR AND WANTED TO CHARGE ME TO HOOK UP AUTO LOCK SYSTEM. MR
MFR# 02-031 & NHTSA# 02 V 120 000/IGNITION SWITCH: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER, LEITH HONDA IN RALEIGH, NC. PHONE# 919/876-5432 IS UNABLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL THE 11TH. OF NOV. 2002. NLM
MFR# 02-031 & NHTSA# 02 V 120 000 / IGNITION SWITCH: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE TO RECONNECT THE CAR ALARM AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION. *MR
PRIOR TO RECALL(02V120000) THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING SPEED DROPPING PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER HE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE HE FELT THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD POSSIBLY BE THE CAUSE OF THE SPEED DROPPING.*YH
Official recalls
320V026000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Jan 17, 2020
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
02V120000 · Electrical System:ignition:switch
May 16, 2002
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 & remedy
Consequence: 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.
99V282000 · Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
Oct 19, 1999
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.