1998 Honda CR-V Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Honda CR-V, 5% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving with radio on the engine cuts out after sitting for a couple minutes it will start back up however it stalls again if radio is on. This problem only occurs when I have radio on if I leave the radio off it works ok”
NHTSA complaint #11193644, filed 2019-04, 175,000 miles“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..”
NHTSA complaint #11390000, filed 2021-01, 199,000 miles“Pulled out at stop sign no cars were comming but car shut off was hit front drivers side car was fixed but still shuts off at idle or moving Honda at greencastle pa says they can't find problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10576937, filed 2014-04, 15,938 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Honda CR-V. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder of the road and restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10971677, filed 2017-04, 185,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10569435, filed 2014-03, 124,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 6% |
| 2025 | 25 | 10% |
| 2024 | 24 | 6% |
| 2023 | 21 | 4% |
| 2022 | 20 | 7% |
| 2021 | 33 | 10% |
| 2020 | 41 | 11% |
| 2019 | 112 | 10% |
| 2018 | 530 | 25% |
| 2017 | 531 | 30% |
| 2016 | 101 | 26% |
| 2015 | 243 | 36% |
| 2014 | 190 | 32% |
| 2013 | 97 | 25% |
| 2012 | 89 | 22% |
| 2011 | 37 | 7% |
| 2010 | 53 | 11% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 23 | 2% |
| 2007 | 14 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Honda CR-V
38 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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