1998 Honda CR-V Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Honda CR-V, 4% of the 128 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I'm sorry, I don't wish to file a complaint, only to make a general plea. It's critical to consider the safety of cyclists on our roads. Please include, in all current and future planning efforts, measures for better data collecting & reporting of accidents and fatalities, as well as a robust, mandatory education plan for motorists and cyclists, and plans for improved infrastructure to support bike riding and cycle commuting nationwide. Thank you!”
NHTSA complaint #10607743, filed 2014-07“Consumer states the heat shield that covers the catalytic converter is made of stainless steel. The four connecting bolts which are made of ordinary steel has corroded. As a result the shield fell off while driving and dragged on the road. All four bolts had rusted away. The dealer and manufacturer refused to replace it under the federal emissions warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #567594, filed 2002-09“The connecting bolts for the catalytic converter shield had corroded and caused the shield to fall off and dragged on the road while consumer was driving. The dealer was unwilling to replace the shield.”
NHTSA complaint #567595, filed 2002-09Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5% |
| 2025 | 13 | 5% |
| 2024 | 18 | 5% |
| 2023 | 23 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 2% |
| 2018 | 27 | 1% |
| 2017 | 32 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 4% |
| 2015 | 35 | 5% |
| 2014 | 28 | 5% |
| 2013 | 19 | 5% |
| 2012 | 29 | 7% |
| 2011 | 45 | 8% |
| 2010 | 47 | 10% |
| 2009 | 38 | 10% |
| 2008 | 95 | 10% |
| 2007 | 77 | 9% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1998 Honda CR-V
38 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsOther or unknown
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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