Three problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 1999 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Honda crv check engine light has come on three times. Dealer had done schedule maintainance including changing plugs. Dealer has done all schedule maintainance and service manager stated they had adjusted valves at the 60k tune-up. At about 70k took auto to dealer for check engine light. They said lugs misfired, reset code. Month later check engine light came on went off next day. Dealer said "ah, just drive it, if it comes on again bring it in". Month later light comes on. Now dealer said need a new head because of valve problem quoted $3350 price. Told him no way was I paying that, he talked to Honda rep and price is dropped to $1400. I am still getting ripped off. This will be the last Honda I own.
After 112,000 miles my 1999 Honda Cr-v check engine light came on. Shortly thereafter the engine was running rough resulting in a burned exhaust valve and $1200 valve job. Acording to Honda maintenance schedule it is suggested the valve clearances be inspected at 105,000 mi. As this is such a critical item the Honda should make the consumer "painfully aware" of this problem to avoid high cost repairs, especially since it is a very common problem. My research has found many people with the same burnt exhaust valve situation, some ocuuring before the scheduled maintenance required. Bottom line - Honda should pay for these repairs.
While driving at 55 mph engine light came on and stayed on. Vehicle would not properly accelerate, and the handling was not manageable. Vehicle had two valve jobs done. Currently, cylinder heads need to be replaced.