1997 Honda Cr-v reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1997 Honda Cr-v — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 129
- 5 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 22 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 15 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,561
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Honda median
-201
median 330 across 215 Honda records
Vs 1995-1999
-128
median 257 complaints in 591 records
Top component share
24%
Electrical System: 31 complaints
What owners report fails — 1997 Honda Cr-v
- AIR BAGS 22
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH 11
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION 7
1 recall on record for the 1997 Honda Cr-v
- NHTSA 20V026000 · 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1997 Honda Cr-v units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1997 Honda Cr-v reliable?
NHTSA has 129 consumer complaints on record for the 1997 Honda Cr-v and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is air bags (22 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1997 Honda Cr-v units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Honda Cr-v?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (22), electrical system (13), electrical system:ignition:switch (11), vehicle speed control (8). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1997 Honda Cr-v?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.