1997 Honda CR-V Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 29%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Honda CR-V, 29% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 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.
“Car will stop suddenly while driving at any speed all lights will come on power steering will go out and car will not run I will turn it off and a few minutes later it will start again usually but this last time it stopped and wouldnt start again iv had the battery altogether and starter checked at auto zone and all are strong iv had them run a device on it to see if it has any error codes and it has non they said it was the fuel filter and it wasnt iv changed my main relay and ran fine for 2 days then it stopped again with no warning and that's when it wouldnt start again all lights come on…”
NHTSA complaint #11206620, filed 2019-05, 217,600 miles“The car stalled at 35 MPH and then restarted. It does this every once in a while at different speeds, I have read many complaints on the internet about the same problem, I feel this is very dangerous and needs addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10434046, filed 2011-11, 135,500 miles“My CR-V will stop running suddenly and without warning. I found that other CR-V's had a recall for the ignition switch which is exactly the same as what my car has.(a faulty ignition switch. Even though the car has 200500 miles it has been garage kept and serviced regularly and is in excellent condition. It seems that my car having the exact same symptoms of the same year ignition switch recalls should be covered as well. While driving anywhere between 30 and 55 m.p.h. The car stalls because engine stops running without any warning. I put it into neutral and it starts right back up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10947091, filed 2017-01, 200,500 miles“Ignition switch for a 1997 Honda crv without warning or any indication the car will stop this is a dangerous situation driving on any road today. Honda should have acknowledge way before it ever got started.”
NHTSA complaint #10280068, filed 2009-08, 85,000 miles“Recall camaign concerning ignition switch/electrical: consumer stated that this was replaced under a safety recall. However, I could not find that recall number. The problem emerged again. Vehicle will completely shut down while driving. Nhtsa campaign id number : 02v120000. The original ignition was replace and the new ignition was the one that failed. Honda did not care to assist the consumer because their obligation was fulfilled.”
NHTSA complaint #10107242, filed 2005-01, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V120000May 16, 2002On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current…Covers: Honda CR-V 1997–1999, Acura CL 1997–1999, Honda Accord 1997–1999 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10018021Jul 1, 2005Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Honda service news.
- 10016353Apr 16, 2005Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 19% |
| 2025 | 18 | 7% |
| 2024 | 35 | 9% |
| 2023 | 28 | 5% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 34 | 10% |
| 2020 | 44 | 12% |
| 2019 | 164 | 15% |
| 2018 | 285 | 13% |
| 2017 | 402 | 23% |
| 2016 | 64 | 16% |
| 2015 | 85 | 13% |
| 2014 | 77 | 13% |
| 2013 | 38 | 10% |
| 2012 | 68 | 17% |
| 2011 | 55 | 10% |
| 2010 | 43 | 9% |
| 2009 | 44 | 11% |
| 2008 | 218 | 23% |
| 2007 | 264 | 30% |
| 2006 | 75 | 19% |
| 2005 | 77 | 16% |
| 2004 | 73 | 15% |
| 2003 | 62 | 13% |
| 2002 | 95 | 18% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 | 27 | 21% |
| 1998 | 38 | 30% |
| 1997 | 31 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1997 Honda CR-V
27 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
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 27, 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