5.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,165 miles

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1997 Honda CR-V electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Honda CR-V Owner Comments

problem #11

Dec 222004

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

"recall camaign" concerning ignition switch/electrical: Consumer stated that this was replaced under a safety recall. However, I could not find that recall number. The problem emerged again. Vehicle will completely shut down while driving. NHTSA campaign id number : 02V120000. The original ignition was replace and the new ignition was the one that failed. Honda did not care to assist the consumer because their obligation was fulfilled.

- Newburgh, IN, USA

problem #10

Nov 192003

(reported on)

CR-V 4WD

  • miles
Consumer was charged to have alarm reconnected after recall repair was performed. The consumers vehicle was taken tot he dealer to have recall 02V-120000 performed (ignition switch). The consumer received a call stating that there would be a charge to reconnect the alarm. The consumer refused repairs under those condition. The vehicle's power outlet was constantly loose.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #9

Oct 032003

CR-V

  • miles
While driving the vehicle stalled without warning which forced the consumer to pull off the road. The dealer replaced the ignition switch but the problem is still occurring.

- Duanesburg, NY, USA

problem #8

Jul 142003

(reported on)

CR-V

  • 56,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer states while driving at 65 mph engine stalls. Consumer has to stop and restart engine. Mechanic states problem is due to a faulty ignition switch.

- Bethesda, MD, USA

problem #7

Nov 182002

(reported on)

CR-V

  • miles
Consumer took vehicle to a Honda dealership to have ignition switch recalll performed. Consumer states she's unhappy having to pay for the alarm to be reconnected.

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #6

Nov 052002

(reported on)

CR-V 4WD

  • miles
Consumer received a recall notice (02V120000) regarding the ignition switch after already having the work completed out of pocket. Consumer request reimbursement.

- Bloomington, MN, USA

problem #5

Oct 202002

CR-V 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • 62,816 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The dealer wanted to charge consumer to reconnect the alarm system to perform the recall on the vehicle. Recall#02V120000 ignition switch.

- Green, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 072002

(reported on)

CR-V 4WD

  • miles
Consumer received recall (02V120000) regarding a faulty ignition switch, however consumer was informed that because the alarm that was installed on the vehicle was an aftermarket product they would not reconnect the alarm or reimburse consumer the cost of having someone else to reconnect it, consumer is requesting reimbursement for having the alarm reconnected.

- Irving, TX, USA

problem #3

Oct 022002

(reported on)

CR-V

  • miles
NHTSA recall 02V120000, ignition switch; the owner wishes to register a complaint that Honda corporation is charging her to have the electronic alarm removed from her vehicle. Nlm

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #2

Sep 182002

(reported on)

CR-V 4WD

  • miles
Consumer received recall notice 02V12 regarding the ignition switch. The dealer informed consumer that there would be an extra charge to reconnect the the alarm. The alarm was installed at the dealership and consumer doesn't feel a charge should imply. The vehicle was to come equipped with an alarm but didn't. the dealer installed the alarm but it was an after market alarm and not a Honda alarm the reason for the charge. Consumer would like the situation looked into.

- South Belmar, NJ, USA

problem #1

Aug 032000

CR-V

  • miles
Melted metal falling from under instrument panel onto driver's foot. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that the problem was due to ignition switch having melted. Feel free to provide any further details.

- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA

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