Major Problems with 2002 Honda CR-V Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Honda CR-V

2002 Honda CR-V UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 4

2002 Honda CR-V FRONTAL Victims: 4 Mileage: 44002 miles

2002 Honda CR-V AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 188000 miles

Browse 2002 Honda CR-V complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and EXTERIOR LIGHTING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda CR-V owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS while traveling on the highway the right front tire blewout causing the driver to lose control of her vehicle. the...	115 ~ 45542 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2002 honda crv purchased at brickell honda 12/02 in miami fl. on 3/6/2003 as car was traveling at approximately 50...	57 ~ 137297 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda crv. the contact was driving approximately 65-70 mph with the low beam headlights...	46 ~ 106360 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT the car stalls when coming to a stop. stalls when taking off from a stop. we use to get almost...	29 ~ 73218 miles
SEATS dt*: the contact stated the driver's seat is loose at the base. there is a nhtsa recall # 02v251000 regarding...	22 ~ 80322 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER nhtsa reference # 567784 see also mr. al jimenez at nhtsa dt...	20 ~ 82775 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL car skips and hesitates when accelerating between 35 & 50 mph. has caused 3 near accidents mainly due to being...	20 ~ 92068 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2002 crv ordered and bought new in 2004 and 2005 replaced whole air conditioning unit first time had to wait...	19 ~ 82922 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine light keeps coming on & then car will drive rough. i have taken it in 3 times already for...	19 ~ 72823 miles
SEAT BELTS consumer was involved in an accident and the seat belts failed to restrain him.*jb...	16 ~ 51683 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN twice in the first 6 weeks i have reached for the radio controls and have accidently gotten the sleeve of...	13 ~ 24885 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer contacted the dealer in regards to recall number 02v251000. consumer is not sure if the recall work has been	12 ~ 9833 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING drivers side headlight is dim replaced headlight bulb and it is still dim. *nlm...	11 ~ 103599 miles
SUSPENSION from the time i bought my crv i notice that the steering wheel pull to the right at all time....	11 ~ 49887 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. while driving approximately 60 mph the contact smelled a burning odor. the contact...	10 ~ 120424 miles
EQUIPMENT i own a 2002 honda cr-v ex and its has 75 780 miles on it and today the air conditioner...	10 ~ 100670 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer was involved in an accident and the air bags failed to deploy.*jb...	10 ~ 44750 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the reason for this report is that while driving on the interstate at approximately 55 miles per hour in the...	9 ~ 28142 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES remote entry problem driver side locks does not open or close with remote...	8 ~ 37275 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine stalled and would not move. cause was unknown. dealer had been contacted. mr. techinicians from japan were sent	8 ~ 44978 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer experiencing popping noises coming from brake system the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that this noise	8 ~ 6502 miles
STEERING while driving over 60 mph steering whee pulled towards the right making it difficult to control vehicle. *ak...	8 ~ 102828 miles
TIRES while traveling on the highway the right front tire blewout causing the driver to lose control of her vehicle. the...	7 ~ 22529 miles
ENGINE 2002 honda crv: i was making a turn from a stop light into the freeway on ramp and i heard...	6 ~ 143450 miles
VISIBILITY i have a 2002 honda cr-v with 84 000 miles on it. this vehicle has been well maintained & has...	6 ~ 110394 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda crv. the contact stated that upon entering the vehicle she noticed that the...	6 ~ 455919 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving at any speed air bag warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. as a result air bags became	6 ~ 42281 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE engine light keeps coming on & then car will drive rough. i have taken it in 3 times already for...	6 ~ 78444 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number:...	5 ~ 140446 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM since i bought crv (used) in september 2011 my gas gauge has been inaccurate. *tr...	4 ~ 57743 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL 2002 honda crv. consumer states writes in regards to air bag recall. *tgw...	4 ~ 26661 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my car stalled in the middle of the road. i couldn't start it and had to towed it down to...	4
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while i was driving my honda cr-v on the highway with 65 mile/hr the hood was poped up suddendly without...	4 ~ 13414 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dealer was unable to hook up wiring harness on tow bar that goes up to the motor home. consumer feels...	4
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when applying pressure to the brake pedal a "clanking" noise is heard. dealer has to replace the clips that hold...	4 ~ 5225 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the rear seat belts have caused discomfort to...	3 ~ 24000 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while pressing on the brake pedal to slow the vehicle did not stop. when the consumer's foot was removed from...	3 ~ 43000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS calipers locked up causing replacement of complete brake system. calipers pads and rotors on all four wheels. 17 000 original	3 ~ 10000 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while i was shopping my parked crv popped out of gear going from park to neutral. it then rolled backwards...	3 ~ 5000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION creaking/popping noise when turning into parking area driveway backing in/out occurs at low speeds - took to dealer - they...	3 ~ 33333 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car skips and hesitates when accelerating between 35 & 50 mph. has caused 3 near accidents mainly due to being...	3 ~ 25590 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL takata recall my honda-crv was hit behind by a young lady in november 2016. she admitted her fault and her...	2 ~ 95220 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE last night around 8pm my husband and i were leaving a clients house in leesport. we were going south on...	2 ~ 160000 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. while driving 30 mph the low beam headlights. the dealer stated that the...	2 ~ 150500 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the horn failed. a safety concern for us. honda replaced a connector in the steering wheel.*ak...	2 ~ 137152 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1) after a cold start the dash gauges swing up and down very rapidly and the dash lights blink on...	2 ~ 128400 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY air conditioner system failure. a safety concern in that this locks up the compressor pulley and possibly the entire engine	2 ~ 77390 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY my 2002 honda cr-v has had a cracked windshield twice in two years. the impact point was nearly the same...	2 ~ 37000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i own a 2002 honda cr-v which has a disk brake defect. all 4 disk brake calipers are developing corrosion...	2 ~ 6500 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION the dealership does not have the parts available for recall#03v274000. the consumer is having problems with the vehicle stalling but	2 ~ 18000 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE air conditioner compressor had completely failed. a few days after the compressor failed the serpentine belt snapped. *ak the vehicle...	2 ~ 27032 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while approaching an intersection and without prior warning. another vehicle jumped in front of consumer causing him to apply brakes....	2 ~ 25500 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES may 19 2003 at 6:30pm - bridgestone dueler h/t tire blew out tire separated from tread and flew back and...	2
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the consumer was coming out of a parking lot. without prior warning . she was broadside by another vehicle and...	2 ~ 206500 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES original tires on a honda crv 2002 p20570r15. consumer states that the left rear tire sidewall blew out. nlmvehicle is	2
WHEELS there should be a rubber flap of some kind to close of the large opening in the wheel well area...	2 ~ 95320 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car skips and hesitates when accelerating between 35 & 50 mph. has caused 3 near accidents mainly due to being...	2
STRUCTURE problems with mice in passenger compartment. consumer has caught a total of 8 mice. *mr the consumer had run off...	2 ~ 48500 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY [xxx] [xxx] calhoun ga 30701 my a/c compressor has went out again for the 3rd time. we have paid honda...	1 ~ 298000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING 2002 honda cr-v. consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical problems . *smd the consumer stated she would always put...	1
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE i was driving down a highway in annapolis maryland at 55 mph and the entire sunroof of my 2002 honda...	1 ~ 115000 miles
POWER TRAIN car stalls when you brake to stop or if stopped will stall when you begin to accelerate. also will stall...	1 ~ 170000 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. while stopped at a traffic light the contact attempted to accelerate and the...	1 ~ 74000 miles
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i am one of three owners who purchased honda cr-v ex (and lx) in 2002. this has been a great...	1
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i am one of three owners who purchased honda cr-v ex (and lx) in 2002. this has been a great...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE 2002 honda cr-v driver side door does not open with remote or from inside with electric switch. door can only...	1 ~ 50000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER repeated mechanical failures of the 2002 honda crv that i bought brand new have been occurring since august of 2002....	1 ~ 300 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the oxygen sensor on my 2002 honda crv failed to work and led to the check-engine light on. it failed...	1 ~ 45000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the cruise control system failed. a safety concern for us. honda replaced a connector in the steering wheel.*ak...	1 ~ 84000 miles
U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. while driving 15 mph without warning the front axle of her vehicle broke....	1 ~ 43197 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM vehicle : 2002 honda crv in november 2006 i took the car in to the dealer because the malfunction light...	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs light came on intermittently in 2002 honda crv. honda wanted $500 to replace abs control unit. i called honda...	1 ~ 54000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine stopped while traveling about 30 mph. there was no prior indication of any problems. i had the vehicle...	1 ~ 75418 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER in january of 2005 i ecnountered that my gas gauge intermittently does not go to full when i fill up...	1 ~ 32500 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving away from a riverside campsite tried to straddle some ruts on the access road. vehicle slipped into the...	1 ~ 46250 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle was being driven on highway. when attempting to exit the vehicle would not decellerate. engine continued at over 5000...	1 ~ 22400 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the driver's side seat bracket failed and would allow movement as you drove. a safety concern for us. a $314.07	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING dear nhtsa i don't know how to approach you with this because i have never done anything like this before....	1
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after starting the vehicle consumer heard a squeaking noise coming from the alternator. the dealership was notified but did not	1 ~ 40000 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES spare tires on late modle crv's stick out farther than bumper and it your vehicle nudges the crv from behind...	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN whining noise while car is decelerating. occurs at approximately 45 mph and continues until stop. mechanic stated it was rear...	1 ~ 22000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN problems concerning with a/t shift cable.*mr consumer question whether or not dirt could cause the cable to slip rather than...	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING nar 05/06/2003 mr the consumer was involved in an accident where severe damages occurred to the vehicle the frame was	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE nar 05/06/2003 mr the consumer was involved in an accident where severe damages occurred to the vehicle the frame was	1
DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR when backing up and pressing the brakes slightly there is a loud clunk noise. the noise can be heard from...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN every time there is a sudden stop or rough stop the vehicle stars spinning around. dealer was contacted. ...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving the vehicle at any speed th steering wheel will pull right or left. dealer has inspected the vehicle	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the srs light came on so i contacted the dealer. they replaced the sensor. i haven't had anymore problems with...	1
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. after parking the vehicle it was impossible to shift the gear lever...	1
REAR > SUSPENSION rear suspension arm mounting bushing is inadequate and caused the arms flat end to lock into the asphalt when it...	1 ~ 15000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving fuel pump was dislodged and came in contact with turning axle. could have resulted in a fuel leak...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problem started approx 7500 miles. i was getting loud popping noises from front and rear brakes. occurred when backing up...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dealer was unable to hook up wiring harness on tow bar that goes up to the motor home. consumer feels...	1
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dealer was unable to hook up wiring harness on tow bar that goes up to the motor home. consumer feels...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM driving at 65 mph my 2002 honda crv lost total control and uncontrollably jerked to right and left into the...	1 ~ 28900 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer was able to remove keys from the ignition with the vehicle in the drive gear. as a result vehicle	1 ~ 29000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer called complaining about shift gear arm problems. the arm to change gears was too close to the radio and	1
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE the vehicle started to emit loud popping noises form the brakes in any direction the vehicle was moving. the dealership	1 ~ 3000 miles

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