2001 Honda CR-V Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Honda CR-V, 5% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“2001 Honda crv does not meet the safety standards for properly installing my booster car seats as it is missing the latch anchoring system to properly hook the booster seat. After talking to the Honda dealer which told me that the car should have come with it, I took it to the dealer to show me where it was and said that they don't know why my car does not have the latch.”
NHTSA complaint #10503350, filed 2013-03“My wife purchased a 2001 Honda crv. On august 2, 2003 while driving the car with our family (wife and 2 small children) front passenger tire went flat. I used the jack with the car to change the tire. I first loosened the lug nuts on the ground. I raised the car with the jack. While taking off the tire - the jack collapsed causing the car to fall. This was dangerous and thank god nobody got hurt! The jack was damaged (it is tilted to one side). When I raised the car it was on asphalt and flat ground. I contacted Honda USA directly per my dealer's instructions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10039230, filed 2003-09“The contact owns a 2001 Honda CR-V equipped with a webasto sunroof, model series 700, serial number 506817. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the sunroof suddenly blew off. The glass delaminated during the failure. The contact called the manufacturer of the sunroof but was informed that the part was not included in the voluntary recall for the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 157,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10390280, filed 2011-03, 157,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Honda CR-V. After accelerating from a stop light, while driving 20 MPH, the contact activated the air conditioner. He then heard a loud explosion and noticed fumes rising from under the hood. He pulled to the side of the road, opened the hood, and noticed that the air conditioner compressor had ruptured to the point that only half remained. He collected a few pieces from inside the engine compartment and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235360, filed 2008-07, 102,000 miles“Honda crv 2001, air conditioner problems . During an oil change, the consumer was informed that the engine oil dip stick container had detached from the motor and broken at the engine block. The consumer was told the oil dip stick had been tampered with and was not covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10115073, filed 2005-02Related service bulletins
- 10025523May 31, 2008Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10013953May 1, 2004Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network.
- 10013805Nov 16, 2002Odometer accuracy. Honda tech line summary.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 17 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 35 | 7% |
| 2003 | 32 | 7% |
| 2002 | 39 | 8% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Honda CR-V
52 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsElectrical system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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