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2000 Honda CR-V

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 CR-V.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 4-spd

As an SUV equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission, the 2000 Honda CR-V delivers an EPA-rated 20/23/21 mpg and runs on a straightforward 4-quart capacity of 5W-30 API engine oil. The vehicle's reliability record includes 142 total owner complaints and 2 recalls, with airbag issues constituting the top complaint area for this specific year. Contextualized within the model's 1997-2026 complaint history—which saw a peak of 2,085 complaints in 2018 and a low of 99 in 2026—the 2000 CR-V's relatively modest complaint count positions it as a fundamentally stable early-year iteration rather than a problematic outlier.

Model year202620242023202220212020201920182000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/23/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 410 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 51R · 410 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size205-70R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5-J inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length173.2 in
Overall width68.9 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase103.1 in
Curb weight3201 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 23 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the CR-V of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.6–11.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.60 sec — 1999 EX
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1999EX 2.0L I-48.60 sec16.70 sec146 hpAWD
1999EX 2.0L I-49.40 sec17.10 sec146 hpAWD
2001SE 2.0L I-410.30 sec17.70 sec146 hpAWD
1998EX 2.0L I-410.30 sec17.70 sec126 hpAWD
1997SUV 2.0L I-49.40 sec17.00 sec126 hpAWD
1997SUV 2.0L I-410.90 sec18.20 sec126 hpAWD
1997SUV 2.0L I-411.70 sec18.70 sec126 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, HONDA CVT FLUID OR EQUIVALENT in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 33.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilHONDA CVT FLUID OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.2 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7.0 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings23 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts130 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 54 ft-lbs, MT: 76 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts8.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug33.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs4MM

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug33.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug33.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub181 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub134 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)730 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.63-.77 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.54-1.64 lbs
Oil TypeSP-10
Oil Capacity4.33 oz
Standard BCI Group Number51R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance410 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature169-176 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)40.0-47.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)31.0-38.0 psi
Engine Compression135-178. 28 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure10 psi @ Idle, 50 psi @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash0.003-0.005 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle83 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Drum Nominal Diameter8.661 in
Drum Maximum Machining8.701 in
Drum Discard at-or-over8.702
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
263 ft. lbs.63 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5618 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 90,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Timing Belt (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) · Water Pump (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Honda CR-V sits near the end of the first generation (1997–2001), a period marked by relatively low complaint and recall counts compared to the dramatic spike that begins in 2002. With 142 complaints and only 2 recalls, the 2000 model is consistent with the 1999 and 2001 years, which had 138 and 153 complaints respectively, and it shows no investigations—unlike the 2002–2006 models that saw 8 investigations and up to 16 recalls per year. The complaint trend across the generation is stable and low, but the 2000 model does have 12 crash-related complaints and 5 fire complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Given that the 2002 model year marks a sharp increase in complaints (527) and recalls (16), the 2000 CR-V avoids that troubled era entirely. This makes the 2000 model a relatively safe buy within the first generation, as it offers a much lower risk profile than the years immediately following.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
83
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
142
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 5 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 142 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags44
Engine & Engine Cooling14
Tires13
Power Train12
Electrical System11
Seat Belts7
Structure5
Visibility3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V027000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 17/01/2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as…

20V026000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 17/01/2020

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 83 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DORE5C4S092019-07-11SuspensionThis SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of…
SB-99-0752013-08-09Engine And Engine CoolingHONDA: TROUBLESHOOTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1456 AND P1457. DEALERS ARE TO…
08-0402008-05-31EquipmentLOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE
070120052005-07-01Electrical SystemSPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. HONDA SERVICE NEWS. *TT
4052005-04-16Electrical SystemTRANSFERRING ODOMETER MILEAGE AT ODOMETER R&R. *TT

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 CR-V take?

4 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 CR-V have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the CR-V get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined mpg.