IllustrationTIRE TREAD SEPARATION AND STEEL BELT SEPARATION. *TR
2001 Honda CR-V
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Fewer warning signs than most model years
Owner complaints for the 2001 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
625–50K
1550–75K
1375–100K
20100–150K
18150K+
73 reports with mileage · 69 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.
- Air Bags. Review the 52 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. 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.
11 crash reports3 fire reports8 injury reports
Tires complaints
8 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CR-V, EQUIPPED WITH HERCULES TOURING TIRES, SIZE 205-70-R15, DOT NUMBER: KABVB20H4910, SERIAL NUMBER: LM-H005-01.THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WOULD CONSTANTLY LOSE AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE TIRE HAD A HOLE. THE DEAL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CR-V, EQUIPPED WITH HERCULES TOURING TIRES, SIZE 205-70-R15, DOT NUMBER: KABVB20H4910, SERIAL NUMBER: LM-H005-01.THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WOULD CONSTANTLY LOSE AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE TIRE HAD A HOLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE TIRE EXPLODED (WITHOUT RUNNING OVER ANYTHING). IT BLEW OFF THE BUMPER AND THE LEFT-HAND BLINKER. IT ALSO DAMAGED THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE CAR. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE TIRE WAS ON THE REAR OF THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE HONDA CRV (2001). *TR
FOLLOWING FIRESTONE TIRE JUST EXPLODED WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN PARKED CONDITION. IT HAPPENED ON THURSDAY, 06/26/08 IN GREENVILLE,NC, 27834. TIRE DETAILS: DUELER H/T P205/70/R15 DOT: EMYT JMJ1601 IF YOU NEED THE EXPLODED TIRE PLEASE CONTACT ME . I CONTACTED FIRESTORE BUT THEIR IS NO RESPONSE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUTTER AND SHAKE. UPON STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THE TIRE TREAD PEELING FROM THE TIRE. THE TIRE DID NOT FLATTEN. THE TIRE WAS A BRIDGESTONE DUELER 684, SIZE 205/70R15. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUTTER AND SHAKE. UPON STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THE TIRE TREAD PEELING FROM THE TIRE. THE TIRE DID NOT FLATTEN. THE TIRE WAS A BRIDGESTONE DUELER 684, SIZE 205/70R15. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 50,000.
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES ON VEHICLE WERE BAD. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING BADLY. SHE TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER AND THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TOLD HER IT WAS THE TIRES NOT THE STEERING THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON. HE REPLACED ONE TIRE, AND TOLD HER TO CALL NHTSA. HE TOLD HER ONCE IT WAS SETTLED HE WOULD REPLACE THE…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES ON VEHICLE WERE BAD. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING BADLY. SHE TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER AND THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TOLD HER IT WAS THE TIRES NOT THE STEERING THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON. HE REPLACED ONE TIRE, AND TOLD HER TO CALL NHTSA. HE TOLD HER ONCE IT WAS SETTLED HE WOULD REPLACE THE OTHER THREE TIRES. SHE WANTED TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THE ONE SHE HAD TO REPLACE ON 9-20-05. ALSO, THE CONTACT WANTED TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THE OTHER THREE TIRES. *AK
THE REAR RIGHT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH. THIS RESULTED IN THE DRIVER TEMPORARILY LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. *SCC *JB
FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE DRIVING.*MR CONSUMER ATTEMTPED TO CHANGE TIRE AND JACK BROKE WHILE LIFTING VEHICLE CAUSING VEHICLE TO DROP.*TS
Official recalls
120V027000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Jan 17, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator 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 air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
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.