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2000 Honda CR-V problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2000 Honda CR-V is among the quieter years of the CR-V on NHTSA's books: 156 complaints (71% below the model's median year), 2 recalls, and no open investigations. Reports tied to this model year include 2 deaths and 11 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 43 reports (28% of the total).

156

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

15

Crash-involved

7

Fires reported

11

Injuries

2

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other CR-V years?

CR-V NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted2,923 complaints1997: 129 complaints1998: 136 complaints1999: 158 complaints2000: 156 complaints2001: 159 complaints2002: 661 complaints2003: 580 complaints2004: 603 complaints2005: 601 complaints2006: 522 complaints2007: 1,158 complaints2008: 1,221 complaints2009: 447 complaints2010: 588 complaints2011: 646 complaints2012: 508 complaints2013: 498 complaints2014: 795 complaints2015: 975 complaints2016: 544 complaints2017: 2,596 complaints2018: 2,923 complaints2019: 1,502 complaints2020: 438 complaints2021: 438 complaints2022: 291 complaints2023: 644 complaints2024: 514 complaints2025: 339 complaints2026: 140 complaints
CR-V NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Honda CR-V problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags4328%
Engine1812%
Transmission1610%
Tires & Wheels1610%
Electrical System1510%
Body & Structure128%
Seat Belts85%
Other74%
Speed Control43%
Suspension43%
Latches & Locks32%
Lighting32%
Brakes21%
Visibility & Wipers21%
Steering11%
Seats11%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%

Does the 2000 Honda CR-V have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V026000AirbagsJanuary 17, 2020 · 1,439,841 units

Defect

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

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.

20V027000AirbagsJanuary 17, 2020 · 875,966 units

Defect

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

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER MOVED TO THE SIDE TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND IN DOING SO CONSUMER GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH FRONT OF VEHICLE BEING CRUSHED IN. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · August 20, 2002 · crash

“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.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 11, 2015 · fire

“WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOWER GEAR DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND GEAR. THEN, WON?T SHIFT AT ALL. *AK THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT DOWN SHIFT INTO LOW SPEEDS WHILE DRIVING DOWN STEEP HILLS. THE DEALER WORKED ON THE STEERING COLUMN AND NOW THE LEVER WORKS BETTER BUT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 3, 2004

“ON 3/16/2016 AT ABOUT 10.30 PM I WAS DRIVING TO MY WORK ON WOODBRIDGE AVE EDISON. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND CRASHED INTO RIGHT CURB AND POLE.BOTH THE FRONT AIRBAGS WERE OPEN AND MY SEAT BELT INTACT WHICH SAVED MY LIFE. I GOT DOWN AND SAW THE RT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAMEOUT. NO OTHER PERSON IS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · March 16, 2016 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 25, 2016 · crash

2000 Honda CR-V — common questions

Is the 2000 Honda CR-V reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 156 NHTSA complaints, below the typical CR-V year, with 2 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2000 CR-V problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (43 complaints), engine (18 complaints), tires & wheels (16 complaints).

Does the 2000 Honda CR-V have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Honda CR-V years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the CR-V years to avoid are 2018, 2017, 2019, 2008, 2007, 2015, 2014, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2003, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2021, 2020, 2022. The cleanest record among CR-V years belongs to 1997.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.