1999 Honda CR-V EX 4WD 5MT
All photo credits
- Photo: 2000 Honda CR-V EX in Nighthawk Black Pearl, Front Right, 05-22-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Honda CR-V (RD1), front right by Guyon from Richmond, VA, United States of America, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda CRV 2 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda CRV 3 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Honda CR-V LX in Sebring Silver Metallic, rear left, 2020-10-16 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1999 Honda CR-V EX 4WD 5MT is a 146-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 SUV with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $20,450 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 146 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 133 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The CR-V measures 177.6 inches long on a 103.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,219 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,450 ($39,893 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve aluminum-alloy inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-valve DOHC |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 89.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Real Time 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.5 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.956 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.344 |
| 4th Gear | 1.071 |
| 5th Gear | 0.812 |
| Reverse | 3.461 |
| Final Drive | 4.562 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15.3 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Double wishbone |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 26 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 13 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 34.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc 11.1 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum 8.6 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in Alloy |
| Tires Front | P205/70R15 95S all-season |
| Tires Rear | P205/70R15 95S all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.6 in |
| Width | 68.9 in |
| Height | 65.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in |
| Front Track | 60.4 in |
| Rear Track | 60.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 29.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,219 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1999 Honda CR-V EX 4WD 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Honda CR-V. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 17, 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
NHTSA campaign 20V026000
May 16, 2002 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Consequence: WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
NHTSA campaign 02V120000
Oct 19, 1999 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED UNDER DASH WIRE HARNESS COULD BE DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A BLOWN FUSE. IF THIS OCCURS, OPERATION OF A CRITICAL COMPONENT CAN BE LOST, INCLUDING WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LAMPS, TAIL LAMPS, THE ANTI-LOCKING FUNCTION OF THE BRAKES, AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Consequence: A SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LIGHTING OR A FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN BAD WEATHER, COULD BE HAZARDOUS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 70MM PROTECTIVE, CORRUGATED PLASTIC TUBE OVER THE WIRE HARNESS, IN THE AREA OF THE BRAKE STOP SWITCH. IF ANY WIRE OR WIRES ARE DAMAGED, THEY WILL BE REPAIRED.
NHTSA campaign 99V282000
137 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 Honda CR-V
Owner Complaints
137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Honda CR-V (9 mention a crash, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 30 |
| Air Bags | 29 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Tires | 13 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 10 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1999 HONDA CR-V. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.