1997 Honda CR-V vs 1998 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Honda CR-V | 1998 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 108 | 128 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 101 | 106 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 130,000 mi | 123,552 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 31 | 38 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 19 |
| Tires | 9 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 9 |
| Power Train | 5 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 3 |
| Steering | 4 | 6 |
| Seats | 9 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 17 |
1997 Honda CR-V
1998 Honda CR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.