Two problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 1998 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I was driving normally, going 47mph & accelerating as I was about to merge into traffic on high way, when my cars engine suddenly died. I dident even notice at first because it happened suddenly and quietly. I only noticed because the steering locked up and I found it very difficult to turn the wheel. I was able to put on my hazard lights and stop the car on the side of the freeway. Car would not run since this happened. Car will start but die on idel. Have replaced starter, main relay, ignition, spark plugs and have had 4 auto shops look at it and still no one can figure out the issue. .
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the catalytic converter failed while driving 60 mph. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 124,000.