1998 Honda CR-V vs 1999 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Honda CR-V | 1999 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 128 | 127 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 106 | 91 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 123,552 mi | 109,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 | 27 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 28 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 16 |
| Tires | 7 | 13 |
| Power Train | 8 | 11 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 10 |
| Engine | 6 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 5 |
1998 Honda CR-V
1999 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.