Honda CR-V First generation (RD1-RD3) (1999)

1999

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First generation (RD1-RD3) of Honda CR-V has been in production in 1999.

1999 Honda CR-V Engines list
- B20Z2

Honda CR-V First generation (RD1-RD3) dimensions and specs

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First generation (RD1-RD3)

Body style	SUV, Crossover
Engine options	B20Z2, 2.0L I-4, 150 HP, 140 lb/ft
Length	177.60 in
Width	68.90 in
Height	65.90 in
Wheelbase	103.20 in
Curb weight	3126 - 3164 lbs
Number of doors	4
Seating capacity	5
Front hip room	53.40 in
Rear hip room	50.70 in
Front Headroom	40.50 in
Rear Headroom	39.20 in
Front shoulder room	53.30 in
Rear shoulder room	55.50 in
Fuel tank capacity	15.30 gal
MPG (City/Highway)	22/25
Towing capacity	1000 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph	8.05 - 9.65 sec
¼ mile time	17.2 - 17.95 sec

Honda CR-V Common Problems generations

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Honda CR-V First generation (RD1-RD3) production period from 1999 to 1999 drivers have reported 100 complaints. The most common problems are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Model Year	Complaints
1999 CR-V	100

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM april 5 2003 it was about 9:00 pm. i had just paid my toll on the new jersey side of...	14 ~ 132196 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING #3 exhaust valve burned and chipped on my 1999 crv. 98 000 miles perfect service history. understanding is that this	10 ~ 74836 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN major issues: extreme vibration in front suspension when starting out from a stop even with automatic transmission the car rolls...	8 ~ 22565 miles
TIRES major issues: extreme vibration in front suspension when starting out from a stop even with automatic transmission the car rolls...	8 ~ 49592 miles
AIR BAGS the supplemental restraint system (srs) light turned on for no apparent reason. there was not frontal impact and/or impact whatsoever...	6 ~ 76250 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer received recall notice 02v12 in the mail regarding the ignition switch. consumer learned there were stipulations to the recall....	6 ~ 41167 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph the engine...	4 ~ 133500 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES vehicle shook uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of vehicle and pulled over. consumer noticed that the left passenger...	4 ~ 20809 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was driving on a dual highway at approx 55 mph i took my foot off the accelerator coming into...	4 ~ 59642 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER owner started vehicle proceeded to put in reverse put foot on brake and vehicle flew backwards at a tremendous rate...	4 ~ 112000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES only way to unlock passenger's door is by using driver's side button. consumer feels this is a safety concern because...	4 ~ 17625 miles
SUSPENSION door locks lock and unlock on their own. standing outside or looking out of home window i can see and...	3 ~ 116667 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES on three separate occasions i have gone to warm up the car and the automatic locks on the vehicle have...	3
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 35 mph accelerator pedal stuck. after tapping pedal twice it became unstuck. then at 40 mph uphill pedal...	3 ~ 25000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES takata recal trouble changing brake on braking and steering n suspension...	2 ~ 49284 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda cr-v. while driving approximately 25 mph on an uneven road surface a loud...	2 ~ 80000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the first 3 incidents were as follows. 1) car idling while talking restarted. 2) stalled during low speed driving restarted...	2 ~ 73425 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING at 71 655 miles my 1999 honda cr-v had the engine check light come on. took it to the dealership...	2 ~ 87078 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING honda crv check engine light has come on three times. dealer had done schedule maintainance including changing plugs. dealer has...	2 ~ 75500 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM april 5 2003 it was about 9:00 pm. i had just paid my toll on the new jersey side of...	2 ~ 32500 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 35 mph accelerator pedal stuck. after tapping pedal twice it became unstuck. then at 40 mph uphill pedal...	2
SIDEWALL > TIRES all 4 bridgestone dueler ht tires replaced at owner's expense because of cracks along the sidewall p20570s15 owner would like	2
SEAT BELTS the seat belt sensor has a failure that would cause the belt not to retract in an accident. the sensor	2 ~ 13500 miles
POWER TRAIN vehicle stalls/cuts off without warning while driving in heavy city traffic.last occurence was 3/6/2016 and one before that was 12/19/2015.	1 ~ 90000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING door locks lock and unlock on their own. standing outside or looking out of home window i can see and...	1 ~ 190000 miles
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT tl* the contact owns a cosco safety 1st comfy carry (na) safety seat model number: ic-021bkjx. the seat was manufactured...	1
EQUIPMENT not a complaint. information only. my 1999 honda crv is a great car with only minimal normal repairs. during a...	1
STRUCTURE not a complaint. information only. my 1999 honda crv is a great car with only minimal normal repairs. during a...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC not a complaint. information only. my 1999 honda crv is a great car with only minimal normal repairs. during a...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i own a 1999 honda cr-v. the check engine light came on around 102 000 miles. the car began losing...	1 ~ 102500 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1999 crv. my wife and i purchased the car new from anderson honda (now bloomfield honda bloomfield hills mi). my...	1 ~ 60000 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE consumer took vehicle to emissions test station and was told that his failed the emissions test because it was misfiring....	1
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the back door latch is no good. it no longer works to open and shut door. i have had another...	1 ~ 80000 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN our 1999 honda cr-v lx required both front axles replaced at 40 900 miles. no explanation from the dealer as...	1 ~ 40900 miles
SEATS while stopped at a light driver leaned from the driver's seat into the rear of the vehicle and the front...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM april 5 2003 it was about 9:00 pm. i had just paid my toll on the new jersey side of...	1
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL april 5 2003 it was about 9:00 pm. i had just paid my toll on the new jersey side of...	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC april 5 2003 it was about 9:00 pm. i had just paid my toll on the new jersey side of...	1
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC april 5 2003 it was about 9:00 pm. i had just paid my toll on the new jersey side of...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL april 5 2003 it was about 9:00 pm. i had just paid my toll on the new jersey side of...	1
SPRINGS > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL april 5 2003 it was about 9:00 pm. i had just paid my toll on the new jersey side of...	1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR april 5 2003 it was about 9:00 pm. i had just paid my toll on the new jersey side of...	1
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while traveling on the highway and another vehicle veer into him. and his airbag didn't deploy please fill in additional	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the crv tends to pop out of gear--2nd gear and reverse. *ak...	1
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS applying brakes to exit interstate consumer heard metallic grinding sound braking distance okay. consumer took wheel off and found lining	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle stalling and experiencing vibration due to engine cylinder failure....	1
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE while driving down the road hatchback window blew out for no reason. dealer contacted and stated that consumer was not	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS my rather large mother-in-law fits in the front passenger seat fine but the seat belts are too short to go...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer is concerned that power locks can only be operated by power lock panel located on driver's side of the	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING the 1999 honda cr-v which i had leased from the dealer and delivered on march 9th 1999 was brought in...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION major issues: extreme vibration in front suspension when starting out from a stop even with automatic transmission the car rolls...	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING at 22 000 miles headlights have become inoperable cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak...	1
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i almost rear ended this car this morning. the brake lights are too high on the vehicle and there are...	1
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT no failure yet however owners manual calls for tire pressure of 24 pounds front and rear. my question is has...	1

How to improve the appearance of your Honda CR-V and to make it look younger?

Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Honda CR-V to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

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Fender flares

EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
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beler 4pcs 73cm Universal Car Truck Carb...
- Please confirm whether the size of the product fits your car before buying. Strip size: 73x2.5cm (28.7x0.98inch)
- Material: Carbon fiber rubber
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Rims

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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
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- Notable Size Details: the...
VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
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Tallew 8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...

Coilovers

maXpeedingrods Coilovers with 24 Way Adj...
- 【Fitment】 For Honda CR-V 1st Gen. RD1-RD3 FWD & AWD 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
cciyu Coilover Suspension Shock Absorber...
- COMPATIBILITY: The Coilover struts fit for 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 for Honda CR-V. Front: 12kg/mm 672lbs/in, Rear: 6kg/mm 336lbs/in
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Coilover Struts Spring Shocks Adjustable...
- APPLICABILITY: the coilover suspension struts fit for 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 for Honda CR-V. Professional installation recommended.
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Coilover Suspensions Shock Struts Kits A...
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Decals

24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
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