1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
122,200 miles

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1997 Honda CR-V electrical problems

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1997 Honda CR-V Owner Comments

problem #13

Feb 032021

CR-V

  • 155,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving, the vehicle electrical system and engine shuts down including the dash lights, creating a dangerous driving situation.

- Longview, WA, USA

problem #12

Nov 252020

CR-V

  • miles
The contact owns a 1997 Honda CR-V. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 20V026000 (air bags) and 02V120000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The local dealer autonation Honda hollywood (2400 N state rd 7, hollywood, fl 33021) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #11

May 012019

CR-V

  • 217,600 miles
Car will stop suddenly while driving at any speed all lights will come on power steering will go out and car will not run I will turn it off and a few minutes later it will start again usually but this last time it stopped and wouldnt start again iv had the battery altogether and starter checked at auto zone and all are strong iv had them run a device on it to see if it has any error codes and it has non they said it was the fuel filter and it wasnt iv changed my main relay and ran fine for 2 days then it stopped again with no warning and that's when it wouldnt start again all lights come on stereo works but car wont turn over

- St Portland, OR, USA

problem #10

Dec 052018

CR-V

  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine died suddenly at highway speed. After pullover off of roadway, the vechicle was successfully restarted and travel resumed.

- Mount Vernon, WA, USA

problem #9

Aug 132018

CR-V

  • 258,000 miles
Ignition problems

- Columbia, TN, USA

problem #8

Mar 192017

CR-V

  • 332,000 miles
Car starts and runs and shuts down at highway speeds and starts right back up no codes has always restarted.

- Bean Station, TN, USA

problem #7

Jan 232017

CR-V

  • 200,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My CR-V will stop running suddenly and without warning. I found that other CR-V's had a recall for the ignition switch which is exactly the same as what my car has.(a faulty ignition switch. Even though the car has 200500 miles it has been garage kept and serviced regularly and is in excellent condition. It seems that my car having the exact same symptoms of the same year ignition switch recalls should be covered as well. While driving anywhere between 30 and 55 M.P.H. the car stalls because engine stops running without any warning. I put it into neutral and it starts right back up. It will keep doing the exact same thing once or twice a week now. It started out once or twice a month.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #6

Sep 272016

CR-V

  • miles
My 1997 Honda CR-V is cutting off 5 or more times a day, going down the free way, in mid turns, while setting still, it is a very huge concern of mine for the safety of my 3 children and I. everytime I need to roll my windows up to have to turn the ignition switch a notch further than needed...almost starting it again for it to register..on the middle notch the dash lights won't even turn on..and when it's going to cut off the gauges go haywire...and I checked my VIN # but no recalls but for the year make model there is...

- Eagle Springs, NC, USA

problem #5

Dec 312014

CR-V

  • miles
The contact owns a 1997 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that when she placed the ignition key into the ignition switch and turned it, the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Madison, TN, USA

problem #4

Mar 132014

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
1997 Honda CRV. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for ignition switch recall. The consumer stated the vehicle would shut off, while driving.

- Souderton, PA, USA

problem #3

Sep 102011

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 135,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car stalled at 35 mph and then restarted. It does this every once in a while at different speeds, I have read many complaints on the internet about the same problem, I feel this is very dangerous and needs addressed.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #2

May 262006

CR-V

  • 85,000 miles
Ignition switch for a 1997 Honda CRV without warning or any indication the car will stop this is a dangerous situation driving on any road today. Honda should have acknowledge way before it ever got started.

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #1

Apr 242008

CR-V

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Honda CR-V. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle completely shut down. The failure occurred many times while driving at various speeds. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, shifted, and attempted to restart the vehicle. Initially, he would be able to restart the vehicle after 2 or 3 attempts. The failure progressively worsened and took 20-30 attempts to start again and would only drive a few feet afterwards. The failure occurred approximately 20 times; therefore, he stopped using the vehicle. After the contact replaced the fuel filter and fuel pump, which did not remedy the issue, the vehicle was towed to the dealer. They stated that the ignition switch failed. The dealer referenced NHTSA campaign id number 02V120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch), but they did not repair the vehicle under the recall. Instead, the contact was charged over $300. He spoke with the manufacturer and filed a case. The failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was approximately 125,500.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

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