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1999 Honda CR-V Electrical system Problems

Complaints
27about this part
Share
21%of 127 total for the year
Median mileage
134,000miles
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 electrical system of the 1999 Honda CR-V, 21% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“Honda CR-V 1999 doesn't shift into 2 gear or 3rd like it use to. Serpentine belts go out quick. The A/C isn't cool or cool enough and it's been checked. The 'd' drive symbol doesn't appear anymore like a fuse blew out or something. At times it'll appear as though my e brake is on when it's not. When the A/C is on, the vehicle rattles and or jumps like it wants to shut off. I believe it's a wiring issue as well.”

NHTSA complaint #11229788, filed 2019-07, 98,567 miles

“My vehicle had a recall for the ignition switch in 2002. My Honda crv is a 1999 that I recently purchased. The previous owner had the ignition switch replaced at the time of the recall. I discovered that the car was shutting off with no warning while I was driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #10681938, filed 2015-02, 134,000 miles

“1999 Honda crv; stopped at a signal; automatic door locks started going up/down repeatedly; then engine just died; I put car in gear and started the car; mechanic determined the ignition was faulty; this was the first and only time it happened; luckily I was able to get it to the mechanic immediately.”

NHTSA complaint #10357193, filed 2010-09, 67,000 miles

“While I'm driving the engine will shut off by itself. I start again and run for a period of time and shut off again. I read from Honda service bulletin that ignition switch causing the problem and it's recall parts.”

NHTSA complaint #10277893, filed 2009-07, 100,935 miles

“I own a 1999 Honda CR-V. The check engine light came on around 102,000 miles. The car began losing power, shaking while idling and chugging loudly during gear shifting. One day the engine just died, right in the middle of the parking lot I was driving through. No warning. I then took it to a mechanic I trust. They first had me replace the distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs and wires. It took them two visits to finally realize the valves were burnt and the head now must be replaced. Average cost to replace is $3500 to $4000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10230893, filed 2008-06, 102,500 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20263319%
2025187%
2024359%
2023285%
2022145%
20213410%
20204312%
201916415%
201828513%
201740223%
20166416%
20158513%
20147713%
20133810%
20126817%
20115510%
2010439%
20094411%
200821823%
200726430%
20067519%
20057716%
20047315%
20036213%
20029518%
200175%
20001512%
19992721%
19983830%
19973129%

Other parts of the 1999 Honda CR-V

Air bags
28 complaints
Engine cooling
16 complaints
Tires
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
10 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Exterior 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 Oct 30, 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