The Lemon Index2001 Honda CR-V.
The 2001 Honda CR-V is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 22 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 18, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about seat belts, it has 1 recall, and it gets 21 mpg combined. It's the best Honda CR-V year we track.
One of the most reliable. 5.6× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2017
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 142 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Honda CR-V year. 2001 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 66K to 148K miles on the car (73 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 68K–110K miles
Recalls 1
- airbags 2020
These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 77 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Information regarding installing the correct tire chain design and brands that will fit…
- Experiencing wind noise from the power mirror(s)
- On some vehicles, one or both rear power windows do not work
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Seat belts will intermittently not buckle properly. Buckle will not "lock" into place when attempting to secure occupants into seat belts.
2001 Honda CR-V owner · NHTSA complaint 10004754
More owner reports
The rear hatch back window malfunctioned while the vehicle was parked in the driveway. The consumer was very concerned because normally the kids sit back there.
NHTSA complaint 10042874
Windshield cracks and chips easily when even the smallest pebble flies up and hits it. I've read of others having this problem. My windshield has three chips from this happening.
NHTSA complaint 10039292
Quick answers
Is the 2001 Honda CR-V reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 5.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 18; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda CR-V year by this measure since 2010 is 2011.
What are the most common 2001 Honda CR-V problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are seat belts (18%), visibility (14%) and equipment & accessories (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2001 Honda CR-V have?
1 safety recall (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Honda CR-V get?
21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2001 Honda CR-V problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 66,200 and 148,500 miles. The middle report was at 100,000 miles, from 73 complaints.
Does the 2001 Honda CR-V have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2001 Honda CR-V cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2001 Honda CR-V have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Honda CR-V year is better than the 2001?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2010 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works