2001 Honda CR-V engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 30 complaints for the 2001 Honda CR-V, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda cr-v. The contact was driving 50 MPH, when she heard a loud noise from the vehicle and smelled smoke. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and inspected under the hood. As the hood ws opened, the engine fell. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was awaiting a return call. The failure and current mileage was 113,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda cr-v. He stated that intermittently while driving the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel then the engine misfired. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The mechanic concluded that the engine valves burned and the engine needed to be rebuilt. The manufacturer was notified, and a representative concluded that they were aware of the problem; however, since the warranty expired they would not provide any assistance. No repairs have been made.
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