1997 Honda CR-V TSBs

101 manufacturer communications for the 1997 Honda CR-V sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1997 CR-V problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

101Communications

What the bulletins cover

Transmission & drivetrain19 bulletins
Body & structure13 bulletins
Brakes & stability11 bulletins
Electrical10 bulletins
Suspension6 bulletins
Visibility & wipers5 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 101 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Suspension DORE5C4S09 July 11, 2019

This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore…

Electrical 07012005 July 1, 2005

SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. HONDA SERVICE NEWS.

Electrical 405 April 16, 2005

TRANSFERRING ODOMETER MILEAGE AT ODOMETER R&R.

Engine 07012004 July 1, 2004

POOR A/C COOLING DURING HARD ACCELERATION.

Transmission & drivetrain 06012004 June 1, 2004

REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOANS MOANS WITH BRAKES APPLIED AT LOW SPEED. (4WD)

Suspension 104 May 16, 2004

DIFFERENTIAL MOAN WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEED. (4WD)

Service bulletin 05012004 May 1, 2004

AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK.

Service bulletin 404 April 16, 2004

AUDIO, ANTI-THEFT CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY.

Airbags 04012004 April 1, 2004

SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. HONDA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004.

Transmission & drivetrain 04012004 April 1, 2004

DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004.

Transmission & drivetrain 204 February 16, 2004

2ND TO 5TH OR 3RD TO 5TH GEAR UPSHIFT.

Brakes & stability 204 February 16, 2004

GRUNT NOISE AFTER SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS.

Transmission & drivetrain 012012003 December 1, 2003

ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) LEAKS FROM COOLER LINE BANJO BOLT.

Engine 11012003 November 1, 2003

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS.

Brakes & stability 03078 October 17, 2003

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON AND GOES OFF.

Brakes & stability 1003 October 16, 2003

TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. THIS INCLUDES 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000.

Transmission & drivetrain 1003 October 1, 2003

MANUAL TRANSMISSION HARD TO SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. HONDA SERVICENEWS.

Transmission & drivetrain 903 September 16, 2003

HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY.

Transmission & drivetrain 090103 September 1, 2003

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) WHINE? MAKE SURE IT'S THE A/T BEFORE REPLACING IT. HONDA SERVICENEWS.

Engine 9971 June 4, 2003

COOLANT IN THE ENGINE OIL PAN.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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