1998 Honda CR-V air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 19 complaints for the 1998 Honda CR-V, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 14% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle experiences deployment of both air bags while driving at approximately 25 MPH. No pothole or anything was hit or rolled over to cause this condition to happen. Vehicle went out of control, causing consumer serious injuries and passenger minor injuries. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
Weather conditions caused 1998 honda crv to skid out of control. Car was hithead-on by 18-wheeler but honda's air-bag failed to deploy causing injuries to driver of honda. No correction was able to be made. Car was totaled and insurance company took possession of vehicle for salvage.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Honda CR-V
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints