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1997 Honda CR-V Air bags Problems

Complaints
27about this part
Share
25%of 108 total for the year
Median mileage
160,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Honda CR-V, 25% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall. I received the first recall in mar 2016. Dealer keeps saying they have no parts. Now I get the second recall for the pass side airbag. Same thing...no parts. It has been over 60 days since receiving NHTSA recall 16v-061. This is too long on this serious defect which can be life threatening. Help.”

NHTSA complaint #10894080, filed 2016-08, 55,000 miles

“The vehicles air bag light illuminated and stayed on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the problem required a costly repair. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who advised the consumer to take the car back to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was returned for the test where it was discovered that the repair was not as costly as initially stated and that only a minor adjustment was needed. Shortly after that adjustment the air bag light illuminated again.”

NHTSA complaint #10017939, filed 2003-05, 15,000 miles

“An airbag safety recall was issued to me on march 2020. I've contacted autonation, sanford, fl monthly since receiving the recall notice. Their service department has repeatedly delayed repair stating the part was not available. My high school senior has been driving this vehicle for four months with a safety defect. What can you do to resolve this safety issue?”

NHTSA complaint #11337294, filed 2020-07

“I received a letter in march saying there is an airbag recall and I would be notified when the parts were ready. I have since received estimated three robo-calls saying my vehicle was recalled due to a dangerous airbag issue and to contact a dealer or Honda headquarters. I contacted the dealer who said there is no part yet and not to worry . I am concerned and annoyed about these alarming notifications about an important, maybe critical, yet there is no part. This is much longer than a reasonable amount of time.”

NHTSA complaint #11324961, filed 2020-05

“Got a notice about the recall in march 2020 and I mailed in the response as requered have not heard anything back still, wonder when I will hear something”

NHTSA complaint #11359993, filed 2020-09

Related recalls

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202653%
202583%
202441%
202361%
202231%
2021154%
20204713%
2019797%
2018221%
2017362%
2016328%
2015254%
2014325%
2013277%
2012307%
201129553%
201021745%
200917646%
200832534%
200726730%
20067419%
200512927%
200410321%
200312527%
200214328%
20015237%
20004333%
19992822%
19981915%
19972725%

Other parts of the 1997 Honda CR-V

Electrical system
31 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Honda CR-V

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology