Sell your 1998 Honda CR-V for cash

The 1998 Honda CR-V is a vehicle that came with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine. At 28 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

  • Free offer for your 1998 CR-V in about 30 seconds
  • Free towing, running or not
  • Paid at pickup

Get an offer for your 1998 CR-V

Six quick questions. No obligation.

Thanks! Online offers are launching soon. Please check back shortly.

Free, no-obligation offer. Free towing included.

1998 Honda CR-V at a glance

Body styleSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
Engines2.0L 4-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy19 city / 23 highway / 20–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200–$3,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423–444 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA3 configurations: CR-V 2WD, CR-V 4WD
Age28 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 28 years old, most of a 1998 CR-V's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a vehicle, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1998 CR-V. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 146,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

1998 Honda CR-V recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 1998 Honda CR-V. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsJan 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V026000

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…

Risk: 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 incr

Electrical SystemMay 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V120000

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.

Risk: Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Electrical SystemOct 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V282000

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…

Risk: 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.

Common 1998 CR-V problems

Owners have filed 128 complaints about the 1998 Honda CR-V with NHTSA. 15 reports involved a crash and 1 report involved a fire. Owners reported 12 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System18
  • Air Bags13
  • Electrical System13
  • Engine6
  • Power Train6
  • Tires6

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System146,000 mi
  • Air Bags115,000 mi
  • Electrical System119,000 mi
  • Engine175,000 mi
  • Power Train57,000 mi
  • Tires168,000 mi

1998 Honda CR-V service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 106 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1998 Honda CR-V. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System11
  • Service Brakes10
  • Power Train7
  • Structure7
  • Fuel System6
  • Hydraulic6

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2019 · DORE5C4S09

    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 to

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2013 · SB-99-075

    Honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1456 and p1457. Dealers are to run evap function test to find if there is a leak so the vehicle can be repaired.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2005 · 07012005

    Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Honda service news. *tt

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2005 · 405

    Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r. *tt

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Other Honda CR-V years

‹ Sell a 1997 CR-V · Sell a 1999 CR-V › · All Honda CR-V years

Other 1998 Honda models

Selling a 1998 CR-V: questions

How much is a 1998 Honda CR-V worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1998 CR-V that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1998 CR-Vs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1998 CR-V with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1998 Honda CR-V; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1998 CR-V?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

Get cash for your 1998 CR-V today

Get a free offer in minutes. Towing is always free and you get paid at pickup.

Get my offer
Get my offer