2001 Honda CR-V Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 179,840miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Honda CR-V, 5% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 179,840 miles.
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 my Honda on the freeway two days after a heavy rain, I smelled a nauseating burning odor. I pressed the power window switch to lower windows. The passenger side front window stopped working. This had occurred some time ago with the driver side rear window. I checked Honda recalls and there is one that matches exactly my circumstances, 12-067, but my VIN is not eligible.the recall states that water can damage the power window switch, create a short circuit and melt connectors, possibly causing a fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10789448, filed 2015-11, 158,000 miles“Leaving my house came to stop sign car shut off in road. Timing belt broke for the 2 time. Also drivers window won't work 2 motors in it and still nothing and sunroof won't open. Only 2 owners and car been well kept oil on time. And there something making belts go bad.”
NHTSA complaint #11253545, filed 2019-09, 201,100 miles“The car stalls all of a sudden. If you turn the ignition switch to start, it starts right back up with no problems. It happened 3 times already. Good thing I wasnt driving on the highway. Last time it happened was july 31 2017.”
NHTSA complaint #11013568, filed 2017-08, 158,580 miles“While drving the vehicle, the engine just quits. Sometimes it will stutter and quit and restart, or I will put it in neutral while coasting and restart. There are no engine codes for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10946259, filed 2017-01, 213,086 miles“Car starts without key when remote lock is used after driving. Does not have keyless start. Sometimes the headlights turn on also other times its just the engine. You have to put the key in the ignition and shift the gear to turn off. This has happened at least 10 times over the years. I took it to a Honda dealer and they told me it was impossible, could not happen and I was mistaken. I do have a video of one incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10649386, filed 2014-10Related service bulletins
- 10018021Jul 1, 2005Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Honda service news.
- 10016353Apr 16, 2005Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r.
- 10017631Feb 25, 2005Diagnostic trouble code p1298 is stored in the ecm/pcm.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 19% |
| 2025 | 18 | 7% |
| 2024 | 35 | 9% |
| 2023 | 28 | 5% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 34 | 10% |
| 2020 | 43 | 12% |
| 2019 | 164 | 15% |
| 2018 | 285 | 13% |
| 2017 | 402 | 23% |
| 2016 | 64 | 16% |
| 2015 | 85 | 13% |
| 2014 | 77 | 13% |
| 2013 | 38 | 10% |
| 2012 | 68 | 17% |
| 2011 | 55 | 10% |
| 2010 | 43 | 9% |
| 2009 | 44 | 11% |
| 2008 | 218 | 23% |
| 2007 | 264 | 30% |
| 2006 | 75 | 19% |
| 2005 | 77 | 16% |
| 2004 | 73 | 15% |
| 2003 | 62 | 13% |
| 2002 | 95 | 18% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 | 27 | 21% |
| 1998 | 38 | 30% |
| 1997 | 31 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2001 Honda CR-V
52 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology