1998 Honda CR-V Problems and Repair Histories
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1998 Honda CR-Vs for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 1998 Honda CR-V problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 1998 Honda CR-V problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 1998 Honda CR-V problems and repair histories that follow it.
Honda CR-V Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1998 | Honda CR-V | 12 CR-Vs, 8.8 months of data per CR-V, average 159000 miles Small sample size. Join or 12 CR-Vs, 8.8 months of data per CR-V, average 159000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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1998 Honda CR-V
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| Honda in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 148000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 148000 | 1600 | burnt cylinder head |
| Mar | 2013 | 156000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 153000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 163000 | 2000 | New Struts installed Had to replace radiator and all hoses, car runs fine now |
| Mar | 2013 | 180000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 168000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 174000 | 255 | Replace distributor |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 168000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 174000 | 300 | brake pads changed front tyrod bars changed oil changed |
| Feb | 2013 | 179000 | 0 | at 120000 had to replace ac unit. at 130000 had to replace radiator, at 170000 more problems with ac had hoses and other items repaired |
| Mar | 2013 | 180000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 151000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 151000 | 100 | The radiator had a crack in it and was leaking from the metal to plastic connection |
1998 Honda CR-V 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| Honda in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 68000 | 120 | Radiator cracked it lasted 12 years got moneys worth |
| Sep | 2012 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 125000 | 195 | Noticed crack in top of radiator that was slowly leaking antifreeze. Replaced the radiator from necessity and both hoses & thermostat for prevention due to age. |
| Jan | 2012 | 133000 | 60 | Replaced right and left rear door checkers (detent rods that hold the door open) because of very loud screeching noise while opening and closing doors. Noticed infrequent, very short term rough idle. Inspection of distributor revealed corrosion of both points in cap and rotor. Replaced both distributor cap and rotor. Replaced both front headlights (only driver side failed) |
| Mar | 2012 | 135000 | 0 | The dash clock would occasionally not illuminate. I disassembled the clock unit and repaired a broken solder joint on a surface mount resistor. (a new clock is $270 MSRP) |
| Sep | 2012 | 138000 | 162 | Original trailing arm bushings were rotted out. Replaced driver side & passenger side trailing arm bushings (using special extractor tool) and had wheels aligned. |
| Nov | 2012 | 139000 | 16 | Intermittent "BRAKE" indicator light after startup when cold. Performed TSB 03-078 addressing the problem. Replaced the master cylinder reservoir strainer and float. |
| Mar | 2013 | 144000 | 0 | Driver side inside door handle would not open door without extreme force. Disassembled door latch assembly from inside door, used penetrant to break up and remove rust, greased assembly, and reassembled. No cost, just time. |
| Honda in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 161000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 164000 | 0 | Muffler/catalytic converter system failing, partially replaced/repaired to conserve money |
| Nov | 2012 | 174000 | 1500 | The clutch had never been replaced. Was very worn. Replaced clutch. Bushings in rear and engine mounts in front failing. Rear end thumping. Bushings and mounts replaced. Flange attaching the muffler to the manifold failed. Muffler, manifold and piping all intact so mechanic reconstructed flange. |
1998 Honda CR-V 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Honda in Honduras | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 77500 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 161200 | 0 | Transmission broke down, had to replace it. |
| Honda in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 196000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 198000 | 1000 | Replaced rack and pinion steering rack at about 190,000 miles. Car has been very worry free. |
| Mar | 2013 | 220000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 116000 | 245 | Replaced radiator which was leaking coolant. |
| May | 2011 | 120500 | 250 | Replaced the left front axle because of a bad CV joint. |
| Jul | 2011 | 123000 | 550 | We discovered another coolant leak. It turned out to be the water pump. The water pump and belt tensioners were replaced for around $550 (ouch)--one full day in the shop. |
| Jul | 2012 | 130700 | 25 | Leaking radiator hose |
| Mar | 2013 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Honda CR-V 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 171000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 173000 | 285 | Car was bucking and check engine light on. Car was driven 40 miles away to trusted mechanic. Diagnosis was clogged fuel injector(1). Replaced injector and car rental was $35/day. Cost is not included in repair bill. |
| Apr | 2011 | 178700 | 41 | HID lights needed to be repaired. Has a lifetime warranty. Had to send in all the bulbs and wires to get repaired. Also, changed fuel filter due to somewhat noticeable rough idling. Also as a precaution after replacing one fuel injector |
| Jan | 2012 | 200700 | 27 | Added inline transmission filter to transmission coolant line. Magnefine transmission filter added to the oulet of transmission cooler line. It is for preventative maintainenece due to there is no access to the automatic trans filter. Idler pulley or part of the A/C pulley system making a shreiking noise during cold-startup. R&R idler pulley. |
| Feb | 2012 | 202300 | 75 | Engine oil sump gasket needed replacing due to leakage. It had been leaking for several years. Lengthy process involving taking off exhaust and other parts to take off oil sump. First time I did this and had to get gasket adhesive. |
| Mar | 2012 | 204000 | 0 | Intake valves needed readjusting. |
| Jun | 2012 | 212000 | 0 | Check engine light on. Coudln't diagnose problem or repair it. Still is on. Will replace throttle postion sensor when I have more time. |
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