general problems of the 1998 Honda CR-V

Seven problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1998 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2020

Tl the contact owns a 1998 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system), however the failure recurred. The contact stated that while vehicle was at a stand still, she was unable to insert the key in the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2017

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they stated that would perform the repair; however, they would have to disable the alarm. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2016

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Cr-v. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred when driving over a bump. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The technician stated that the vehicle was previously serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2014

I am filing a formal complain due to I have brought my car onto the dealership Aug 7, 2014 due to my car will stall in the middle of the road. I just replace the battery 07/26/2013 I have brought my car onto the dealership and they are claiming that there is nothing wrong. They keep it overnight and when I picked it up after 5 days it will stall again, I am trying to call the service manager in diamond Honda glendale and they said manager is on vacation. I called corporate over Honda in torrance CA. According to the case manager who will handling my case they will do further investigation. In my experience I have never been neglected by the dealership. They check on the system that there is nothing wrong. But I keep telling them to check it carefully what if something I got involve in an accident. Would I just be a part of NHTSA statistics when fatality results. My car has a problem and my impression I have the car maybe it is the car itself. It will not show yet in the system, because I am not yet filling a formal complain. I am addressing you this issues due to prevent further accident can happen on the road. I cant battle this dealership by myself I just need you helped and letting them know or Honda corporate that there is a problem in my car. Thank you.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2012

Night time driving hazard this is a definite electrical safety problem: I experience a complete loss of lights when I switch to high beam: >(1) my headlights turn off >(2) the hi-beam never turns on a complete black-out I was on a sharp curve in my first incident when I flicked to hi-beam. Fortunately my driving experience kept me out of an accident.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2005

The contact owns a 1998 Honda crv. She states that the mechanic is unable to find a problem with her vehicle. But while she is driving it doesn't matter what speed car will shut off. She has seen other complaints on NHTSA website for this problem.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

I saw this has a recall, but when I typed in my VIN into your system it says '0 recalls. ' I have all the issues happening for this recall and I was wondering how to proceed.


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