2000 Honda CR-V Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 12%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Honda CR-V, 12% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2000 Honda crv - valve seat problem involving necessary head replacement. This is a known defect affecting a large percentage of models produced. The metal used to manufacture the head is apparently too soft of a compound to withstand the engine temperatures. I can not find a recall and have not been notified by Honda or advised of such by the dealer. The vehicle was in four months ago and I was not informed of any potential problem nor were any corrective measures implemented.”
NHTSA complaint #10174217, filed 2006-11, 70,000 miles“We found what we thought would be the perfect vehicle for her a 2000 Honda crv with only 37,500 miles on it. After looking at the vehicle we decided to purchase it due to its great condition and lack of use. The check engine light was on when we looked at it. But the people we dealt with locally stated it was probably due to lack of driving and would need only a tune up. We picked the vehicle up on friday 8-20. I tuned up the crv with new platinum plugs, new rotor, distributor cap, and plug wires. The truck ran a little better but still had the check engine light on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10352259, filed 2010-08, 37,615 miles“Exhaust valves on my 2000 Honda crv charred and exhaust valve in cylinder #4 chipped and charred. All valves had to be replaced. I understand that this seems to be a common design problem to 2000 crv's and civics.”
NHTSA complaint #10016175, filed 2003-04, 88,000 miles“At approx 147,000 miles, check engine light came one. After determining it was not due to leaking gas cap, ran a diagnostic on it. It produced error codes of p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304 and p1399 (all misfire codes). Took it to a highly recommended mechanic where they also ran their own diagnostic with same error codes. The checked the valves right away because there is a known issue (defect) with the first gen crv head. Honda has admitted the problem and re-designed the head for my year model to eliminate the value problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10443164, filed 2012-01, 147,000 miles“The crv will have the motor just stall - even while traveling at highway speeds. Sometimes it will also stall while ideling. Sometimes it is hard to start, requires a jump. This has been happening for over a month. Dealership can't fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10052705, filed 2004-01, 53,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10053545Aug 9, 2013Honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1456 and p1457. Dealers are to run evap function test to find if there is a leak so the vehicle can be repaired.
- 10014017Jul 1, 2004Poor a/c cooling during hard acceleration.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 15 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 19 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 3% |
| 2005 | 20 | 4% |
| 2004 | 142 | 28% |
| 2003 | 86 | 18% |
| 2002 | 58 | 11% |
| 2001 | 24 | 17% |
| 2000 | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 | 16 | 13% |
| 1998 | 9 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 Honda CR-V
43 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsTires
14 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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.
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