Honda CR-V I

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The Honda CR-V I (1997–2001): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 12 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: RD1 · Sold in: United States, Canada, and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,510 mm
Width	1,780 mm
Wheelbase	2,620–2,625 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	60.8% (59.8–61.8)	69.2%	9,614

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	64.3%	41.6%
Lights and electrics	35.4%	28.8%
Tyres	31.4%	31.2%
Brakes	30.6%	36.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks	29.1%	17.1%
Body, chassis and structure	27.8%	18.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

632 complaints for model years 1997–2001. 54 crashes · 10 fires · 41 injuries · 3 deaths

Airbags 161
Electrical system 97
Engine 72
Tyres 36
Transmission and drivetrain 21

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 12 versions of the Honda CR-V I

United Kingdom 2 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2000–20032.0i LS · 2.0i ES	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.7 L/100 km NEDC	229 g/km
2000–20032.0i LS · 2.0i ES	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.9 L/100 km NEDC	235 g/km

United States 8 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1999–2001CLKUP	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1999–2001CLKUP · FFS	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1999–2001FFS	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1999FFS	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	–	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1998DOHC, CLKUP	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1998DOHC, CLKUP	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1998DOHC	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1997	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1997–2001Sport utility vehicle	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.5–11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	265–269 g/km
1998–2001Sport utility vehicle	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	11.5–11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	265–269 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.