CR-V (RD)
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Complaints by Engine Code
B20Z2
2.0L 4-cyl / 146 hpView details
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Honda CR-V Unidentified Engine
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K24A1
2.4L 4-cyl / 160 hpView details
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K24Z6
2.4L 4-cyl / 180 hpView details
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K24Z1
2.4L 4-cyl / 156 hpView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Honda CR-V, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2000-2001 Honda CR-V
On a used 2000-2001 Honda CR-V, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the airbags and driver-assist systems (97), the engine (50) and the cooling system (39). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 97 owner complaints on the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints on the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V about the engine.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 39 owner complaints on the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V about the cooling system.
- Measure the tread on all four tires, read the date codes and look at each wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 25 owner complaints on the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V about the wheels and tires.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V about the electrical system.
Recalls (2)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2001 Honda CR-V complaints?
Owners have filed 274 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the engine and the cooling system.
Is the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 274 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA has 274 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2000-2001 Honda CR-V vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Honda CR-V?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the engine and the cooling system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the CR-V?
The 2001 Honda CR-V received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 3 stars. Electronic Stability Control: No. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 274 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.