KnownCarProblems2000 Honda CR-V Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Honda CR-V, most often about the air bags (33% of complaints, typically around 100,000 miles). It is 27th of 27 CR-V model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 Honda CR-V problems
Air bags
43 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda CR-V. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle due to an abrupt stop. The air bags deployed with an abnormally loud noise. The air bags burned the contact's skin and deployed with force onto the contact's face. The contact stated that her…
Tankarecall' the 2000 Honda crv ex 4x4 2.0 4 cylinder 4x4 had been fixed by [] main street menomonie, wisconsin. The sensor needed to be fixed which was the heater. After going through a muddy driveway the SRS light came on and stayed on for over four different drives. You may call me at [] leave me a voice mail.…
Engine
17 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Exhaust valves on my 2000 Honda crv charred and exhaust valve in cylinder #4 chipped and charred. All valves had to be replaced. I understand that this seems to be a common design problem to 2000 crv's and civics.
Exhaust valves on my 2000 Honda crv charred and exhaust valve in cylinder #1 chipped and charred. All valves and #1 seats had to be replaced. I understand that this seems to be a common design problem to 2000 crv's and civics.
Wheels and tires
15 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall.
After what sounded like the back end of my car dropping out, I began to pull off the I-5 freeway (in central ca). When I was partly on the right shoulder I lost control and spun across both south bound lanes, stopping in the median. It was truly a miracle that I didn't hit another car and that no cars hit me. I doubt…
Driving the car became unmanageable--shimmy, shudder, steer pulling. I determined at least two of the tires had "warped" when looking at the face of the tire.
Transmission
15 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, transfer case (4-wheel drive), manual transmission.
When purchased new in 2000 the ride was loose and jittery and the car could not be driven safely over 60 MPH. Between 40 and 45 the front end bounced uncontrollably. The dealer drove the car (would not allow me to accompany) and declared "that's normal for this model...that's just the way SUV's ride." after 80,000…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Honda CR-V. While driving 20 MPH or in first and second gear, the vehicle hesitates to gain speed. It seems to not want to shift into the upper gear. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that there was an error message on the gear differential on the transmission. The…
Electrical
15 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 137,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, instrument panel.
I was going down thursday night 2/25/16 highway belton mo when the accident. Then airbags stun wright before I was going to traffic light . I did get it to stop. But not before it hit bridge pillar because of the vehicle age and certain health problems I,ve back a few years. There what unknown uncertain in happened.
: the contact stated several times after the vehicle had been parked, the steering wheel and the ignition locked, preventing the key and the steering wheel from being turned. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the contact was told that the situation was normal and the problem happens to all vehicles.
Body and structure
10 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
On 4/11/15 at 3:00 am we were woken up to see our Honda crv ex which was parked on our driveway next to our house was engulfed in fire. It was a ball of fire. The last it was driven was on 4/9/15 at 5:00 pm, so the car was not drive for 34 hours. We did not have any problems prior to this incident. The car was…
1. Front passenger powered door lock does not work. Either with key or driver side lever, it makes an audible "scratching/raking" sound, but stays unlocked. It can be locked manually, and unlocks normally. 2. Rear glass door had problem unlocking with the mechanical key - but would unlock remotely from driver side -…
Seat belts
8 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: front, rear/other.
Tankarecall' the 2000 Honda crv ex 4x4 2.0 4 cylinder 4x4 had been fixed by [] main street menomonie, wisconsin. The sensor needed to be fixed which was the heater. After going through a muddy driveway the SRS light came on and stayed on for over four different drives. You may call me at [] leave me a voice mail.…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 5%I was going down thursday night 2/25/16 highway belton mo when the accident. Then airbags stun wright before I was going to traffic light . I did get it to stop. But not before it hit bridge pillar because of the vehicle age and certain health problems I,ve back a few years. There what unknown uncertain in happened.
Tankarecall' the 2000 Honda crv ex 4x4 2.0 4 cylinder 4x4 had been fixed by [] main street menomonie, wisconsin. The sensor needed to be fixed which was the heater. After going through a muddy driveway the SRS light came on and stayed on for over four different drives. You may call me at [] leave me a voice mail.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Honda CR-V recalls
Air bags: inflator module
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: inflator module
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Honda CR-V
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda CR-V?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (43 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); engine (17 complaints, typically around 88,000 miles); wheels and tires (15 complaints, typically around 81,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Honda CR-V have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 17, 2020 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Honda CR-V?
- It is 27th of 27 CR-V model years by number of complaints, with 129 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.