1999 Honda CR-V Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 22%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 158,921miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Honda CR-V, 22% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 158,921 miles. 4 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.
“My daughter rear ended someone and her airbag did not deploy. The hood could not even be closed. She was not hurt and we let it go..but now I wonder if there is a real problem with the airbag safety. We still own the car and it has it's original damage. Can you please look into this or how we should proceed?”
NHTSA complaint #10649509, filed 2014-10, 130,000 miles“We received a recall notice on our Honda crv in march 2020. We had previously been concerned about a possible airbag recall and had been assured that our vehicle wasn't affected, now Honda has changed their story. We haven't been using our crv for fear of a deadly accident. We are frustrated that parts for repairing this won't be available for nearly a year. Moreover, there's been no offer of a loaner car or other suitable short term replacement vehicle. They should either provide a total airbag replacement, or a loaner car for the duration at their cost.”
NHTSA complaint #11352608, filed 2020-09, 187,842 miles“My 1999 Honda CR-V has the srs light on. The dealer informed me there is an internal failure in the srs unit. This is not covered by the warranty and will cost $826 to repair. I did not abuse this system. I have never even seen the air bags or srs unit. If the seatbelts have to function then the airbags should have to function also. I cannot afford this repair. Please note all the other complaints about Honda srs failures reported on the internet and require Honda to repair these for free as a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10200231, filed 2007-08, 89,500 miles“Air bag defect and sbs light in dash give warning. The dealer indicated that the light was related to and air bag failure. The dealer agreed to pay for the parts while the consumer paid for the labor.”
NHTSA complaint #10097441, filed 2004-10, 30,000 miles“I was notified in march that my Honda cr'v's air bag was recalled and could be potentially deadly or ineffective in a crash. This car was being driven by my son and was to be his car until the recall came through. It's now almost the end of july and there is no new information regarding when the parts will be available to fix this situation. I need to be able to give my son a safe car to drive for work and college; what are my options if Honda isn't replacing the air bags in a timely manner?”
NHTSA complaint #11340514, filed 2020-07Related recalls
- 20V026000Jan 17, 2020Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX…Covers: Honda CR-V 1997–2000, Civic 1996–2000, Accord 1998–2000 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10013808Nov 16, 2002Srs warning on after body shop repair. Honda tech line summary.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3% |
| 2025 | 8 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 1% |
| 2023 | 6 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 15 | 4% |
| 2020 | 47 | 13% |
| 2019 | 79 | 7% |
| 2018 | 22 | 1% |
| 2017 | 36 | 2% |
| 2016 | 32 | 8% |
| 2015 | 25 | 4% |
| 2014 | 32 | 5% |
| 2013 | 27 | 7% |
| 2012 | 30 | 7% |
| 2011 | 295 | 53% |
| 2010 | 217 | 45% |
| 2009 | 176 | 46% |
| 2008 | 325 | 34% |
| 2007 | 267 | 30% |
| 2006 | 74 | 19% |
| 2005 | 129 | 27% |
| 2004 | 103 | 21% |
| 2003 | 125 | 27% |
| 2002 | 143 | 28% |
| 2001 | 52 | 37% |
| 2000 | 43 | 33% |
| 1999 | 28 | 22% |
| 1998 | 19 | 15% |
| 1997 | 27 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1999 Honda CR-V
27 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsTires
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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