Is there a transmission problem in a 1998 Honda CRV?
1998 first gen CR-V – no problem with transmission and you should be drain & refilling every 30K miles – always use Honda ATF. The car does have engine valve tightening up problem. Honda used to ask owner to adjust valves every 60K miles and that is the year that Honda decided that it not needed.
How often should I refill my Honda CRV transmission?
It’s better be safe than sorry down the line. 1998 first gen CR-V – no problem with transmission and you should be drain & refilling every 30K miles – always use Honda ATF. The car does have engine valve tightening up problem. Honda used to ask owner to adjust valves every 60K miles and that is the year that Honda decided that it not needed.
Is it safe to buy a Honda CRV?
If it was any other car I’d be leery but this gen CR-V is pretty near bulletproof. As long as routine maintenance was performed at the proper intervals then you should be able to drive this car for another 3-4 years with no major problems. As another poster stated – spend a $100 and have it checked by a competent mechanic just to be sure.
How to check the mileage of a Honda CRV?
EZ way to check is to make sure factory bar codes w/ VIN #’s are on the hood, front quarter panels, doors, and the trunk. Take the vehicle to at least 2 body shops and ask the owner to inspect the car. They can usually spot through a quick visual inspection if the car has been hit.
Is the Honda CRV reliable after 200, 000 miles?
If the car was maintained properly, I’d be surprised to see any of the engine issues that you list before 200,000 miles. Honda builds solid engines. On the other hand, Honda’s automatic transmissions weren’t particularly great in the early 2000s, so possibly that could be on the horizon for you.
Is it possible to sell a 1998 Honda CRV?
This car has been in the family for 20 years, my mom originally bought it and at the time I thought she paid too much for it 16K, Honda dealerships are notorious for marking their stuff up above MSRP, but if you can still sell it why not?
How many miles does a 1998 Honda CRV have?
The first 12 years of this cars life were pretty mellow, with around 50K miles on it, then mom stopped driving it for a couple years. Mom wanted to start driving again, so I had it refurbish.
Who is the owner of the Honda CRV?
The car is well-maintained by the owner who owned the vehicle for the last 8 years and she provides me with relevant paperwork. Carfax shows no accident but a “damage” and the owner explained it as deer hitting the right back side of the car and leaving a baseball size dent.