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1997 Honda

CR-V 4WD

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Honda CR-V: best and worst years
1997 Honda CR-V 4WD (photo 1 of 4)

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PhotoAlexander-93CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25%
  • AIR BAGS22%
  • SEATS7%
  • TIRES7%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 125 total.

Honda CR-V: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.