Problems · NHTSA complaints
2000 Honda CR-V problems
Owners filed 139 complaints about the 2000 Honda CR-V with NHTSA between Jun 2000 and May 2026. The most-cited component is air bags (46).
Complaints
139
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
12
Reported by owners
Fires
5
Reported by owners
Injuries
8
People reported injured
Deaths
1
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Air bags46
- Electrical system17
- Engine and engine cooling16
- Tires15
- Power train15
- Structure10
- Seat belts8
- Latches/locks/linkages5
- Suspension5
- Exterior lighting3
- Visibility3
- Vehicle speed control3
- Engine2
- Seats2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Air bags
46 reports4 crashes2 related recalls
“HONDA CR-V 2000 - I repeatedly contacted dealer in 2020 to get airbag replaced due to recall, but they said they didn't have replacement parts. 11/1/24 I brought car to Honda El Cerrito for airbag replacement due to recall. SRS light was on after their repair, but I didn't know that was a problem. I brought the car to another mechanic a couple weeks later for visual inspection prior to sale, and he said SRS light shouldn't be on & go back to dealer. It took awhile to get another appointment due to holidays. About 1/3/25, dealer looked at car again and said it had a faulty airbag inflator (in the airbag they replaced). It took 8 days for them to approve replacing their own faulty inflator. Meanwhile I couldn't drive it. They replaced the airbag, but then informed me the cable reel was broken and not covered under recall warranty. However, nothing was wrong with car prior to bringing it to El Cerrito Honda, other than needing a replacement airbag due to recall. I'm not aware of SRS light being on prior to visiting EC Honda / airbag replacement the first time. Honda El Cerrito is requiring me to pay $650 out of pocket to complete repairs, since cable reel is not…”
Electrical system
17 reports1 crash2 fires
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 1997 Honda CR-V. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy per a Carfax report. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 118,000., However the Carfax report stated that there was a mileage discrepancy and that the vehicle mileage was 371,896 reported on February 9th 2016. The contact stated that the current approximate mileage was unknown.”
Engine and engine cooling
16 reports
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MUFFLER, AND RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184,000. UPDATED 04/29/16*LJ *TR *CN”
Tires
15 reports1 crash
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CR-V EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE AFFINITY TOURING TIRES, SIZE P205/70R15 95S. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT, WOBBLED, SHOOK, AND VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURES WERE CAUSED BY A BUBBLE LOCATED ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER (AFFORDABLE TIRES IN ACTON, CA) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000.”
Power train
15 reports
“THIS CAR VIBRATES A LOT WHEN I AM DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. IT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL YEARS. I DID NOT FIND OUT THE SPECIFIC PROBLEM UNTIL 3/15/2014. I HAD THREE DIFFERENT MECHANICS LOOK AT THE CAR FOR THE PROBLEM. THEY ALL SAID THAT THE REAR U-JOINT ON THE PROPELLER SHAFT IS BADLY DAMAGED. THIS U-JOINT IS NOT REPAIRABLE BY HONDA DESIGN BECAUSE IT IS A PART OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT. ACCORDING TO THE HONDA DEALER, THE ENTIRE SHAFT MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ABOUT $1800. I BELIEVE THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE PROPELLER WAS PROBABLY DEFECTIVE WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANICS, THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS PROBLEM BEFORE. THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY MAJOR ACCIDENT TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD WHICH SHOULD BE COVERED BY HONDA. THE PROBLEM WAS PROBABLY THERE WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR BUT IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE SINCE THEN. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR MOSTLY LOCALLY ALL THESE YEARS. MY HUSBAND, [XXX], HAS MY PERMISSION TO ACT ON MY BEHALF IN THIS MATTER. [XXX] *TR”
Structure
10 reports1 crash2 fires
“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 - FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. NOW IT HAS CURED ITSELF SOMEHOW, BUT COULD REAPPEAR. *TR”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.