2002 Honda CR-V
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 527 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 26 CR-V model years with reports.
Of the 2002 reports, 52 involved a crash and 17 involved a fire. 50 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Visibility, power window devices and controlsDec 10, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles. Moisture may enter the driver side power window master switch, causing the switch to fail or melt.
If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window master switch and inspect the wiring harness for damage, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is P9D.
Campaign 20V768000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
Campaign 19V501000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
Campaign 19V499000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMar 6, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Campaign 19V182000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 15, 2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda CR-V vehicles, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 19, 2001, to July 12, 2003, 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 19, 2002, to June 19, 2003, 2003 Honda Element vehicles manufactured June 25, 2002, to July 31, 2003, and 2003 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured November 26, 2001, to August 21, 2003. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On December 18, 2015 Honda informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2004 Honda CR-V vehicles in addition to additional model year 2003 CR-V vehicles.
Campaign 15V370000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 28, 2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
Campaign 15V320000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsNov 4, 2014
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 14V700000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemOct 5, 2012
Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles, manufactured from February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006. The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.
If the switch fails, it could overheat, smoke, and cause a fire. A switch failure, and a fire, could occur even if the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the recall repair has been performed.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the switches, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 2, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 12V486000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlights, switchMar 30, 2012
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V; MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2005 PILOT; AND MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 CIVIC VEHICLES. IN MARCH 2012, HONDA FILED A DEFECT REPORT TO RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 PILOT VEHICLES. IN AUGUST 2012, HONDA INFORMED THE AGENCY THAT IT WAS INCLUDING AN ADDITIONAL 820,789 VEHICLES INCLUDING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 PILOTS AND MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 CIVICS. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF VEHICLES BEING RECALLED IS NOW 1,375,217. DUE TO TENSION FROM THE COMBINATION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, WEAR ON THE SURFACE OF THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL CAN OCCUR, YIELDING COPPER OXIDE, WHICH INCREASES ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE. INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE MAY CAUSE THE TERMINAL ENDS TO MELT WITHIN THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR.
IF THE TERMINAL ENDS MELT WITHIN THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, REDUCING DRIVER VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE LOW BEAM TERMINAL HARNESS OR REPLACE THE LIGHTING SWITCH AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE ORIGINAL RECALL BEGAN IN APRIL 2012. OWNERS OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE SEPTEMBER 2012 EXPANSION WILL BE NOTIFIED IN SEPTEMBER 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 12V136000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, glass, side/rearDec 11, 2007
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
Campaign 07E104000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJun 7, 2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG WAS INCORRECTLY WIRED.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG INFLATION RATE WOULD BE INCORRECT, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE WIRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 04V255000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignition, switchOct 27, 2003
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, METAL PARTICLES IN THE KEY CYLINDER BODY COULD INTERFERE WITH THE INTERLOCK LEVER OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."
IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TEST IGNITION SWITCHES FOR CONTAMINATION INTERFERENCE. ANY SWITCHES THAT FAIL THE TEST WILL BE REPAIRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVENBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 03V422000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionJul 29, 2003
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE SHIFT CABLE LINKAGE COULD PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM SHIFTING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO PARK.
IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SHIFT CABLE LINKAGE FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION CAUSES BINDING, THEY WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT CABLE.
DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW CORROSION-RESISTANT CONTROL PIN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 03V274000 on NHTSA.gov
SeatsSep 17, 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT ANCHORAGE NUT STRENGTH IS INSUFFICIENT BECAUSE THE NUTS WERE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY.
IF A COLLISION OCCURRED, THE SEAT ANCHORAGE WOULD NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCE, AND THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS WOULD NOT BE RESTRAINED PROPERLY.
TELEPHONE CALLS WERE MADE TO EACH OWNER AND THE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPLACED.
Campaign 02V251000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, webbingNov 26, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT PRETENSIONS. THE CR-V IS EQUIPPED WITH TWO SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS - RETRACTOR AND BUCKLE - IN BOTH THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATING POSITIONS. SOME BUCKLE PRETENSIONERS USE A PART THAT RESTRICTS THE FULL MOTION OF THE MECHANISM.
IF THESE PRETENSIONERS ACTIVATE IN A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT COULD UNLATCH, LEAVING THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS UNRESTRAINED.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONERS. CUSTOMERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A RENTAL CAR. OWNERS WERE ORIGINALLY CONTACTED ON NOVEMBER 14, 2001. A FOLLOWUP OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER IS BEING MAILED DURING DECEMBER 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 01V351000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
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Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Oct 17, 2017, crash
I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. AS I DROVE ALONG I-575 - A 4-LANE HIGHWAY - I NOTICED A KIND OF POWER SURGE FROM MY ENGINE. MY SPEEDOMETER REGISTERED 80 MPH! I APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT WAS UNABLE TO SLOW THE CAR MORE THAN 20-30 MPH, AND THEN IT STARTED TO CREEP BACK UP. I EXITED AT THAT POINT, KNOWING I NEEDED HELP. I WAS STILL GOING MUCH TOO FAST. I LOOKED FOR A SERVICE STATION AND NOT ONLY WAS THERE NONE, WITHIN SECONDS I WAS FACED WITH A RED LIGHT WITH 4 LANES OF CROSS TRAFFIC (GEORGE BUSBY PARKWAY) - I COULDN'T STOP THE CAR! SO I TOOK IT OFF THE ROAD IN A CONTROLLED CRASH, GOING OVER THE CURB, 6 OR SO FEET OF GRASS, A HUGE HEDGE, AND CRASHED INTO A VERY TALL, MATURE CRAPE MYRTLE. THANK GOD THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED. I WAS FORTUNATE THE CRAPE MYRTLE CONSISTED OF MULTIPLE TRUNKS RATHER THAN BEING AN OAK OR SIMILAR. THE CRAPE MYRTLE MANAGED TO DISSIPATE THE IMPACT OF MY CAR AND I ONLY SUSTAINED A BROKEN WRIST. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MY INSURANCE COMPANY IS CHARGING ME WITH DRIVING OUT OF CONTROL!!!!
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Feb 23, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. WITH THE MOTOR STILL RUNNING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE A SECOND TIME. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, A SERVICE WORKER EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED AN INJURED LEFT ARM AND EYE IRRITATION, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. ...UPDATED 05/17/17 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED DUE TO NO CODES SHOWING UP AFTER THE FAILURE; THE FAILURE IS NEVER INVESTIGATED. UPDATED 10/18/2017*JS
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Jul 15, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SCRATCHES AND BRUISES TO THE UPPER ARM AND BODY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V370000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V320000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Aug 26, 2015
THREE BOLTS HOLD ON THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER COVER.ONE BOLT HEAD HEAD WAS SHEARED/BLOWN OFF UPON DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH PEDAL WHEN STARTING THE CAR. BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT. CLUTCH WAS INOPERABLE AND POWER BRAKING DIMINISHED. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AND 11 MONTHS LATER THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE BOLT HEAD POSITION THAT WAS BLOWN/SHEARED OFF WAS THE SAME IN BOTH INCIDENTS.
Service brakes, Aug 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V136000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V320000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Oct 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CR-V. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR LEVER OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUOUSLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND FORCE THE GEAR OUT OF PARK MULTIPLE TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 10, 2010
2002 HONDA CRV - ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED VERY FREQUENTLY DUE TO WARPING WHICH CAUSES VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. MY CRV HAS HAD ITS ROTORS REPLACED FOUR TIMES AND THE VEHICLE HAS 90,000 MILES. IT IS NOT DRIVEN IN HARSH CONDITIONS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 20, 2007
2002 HONDA CRV WITH BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES FAIL IF YOU PULSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TWICE RAPIDLY. CONSUMER SAID THE BRAKES PERFORM NORMALLY AFTER THE FAILURE. *KB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 1, 2007
WHILE THE ENGINE IS UNDER LOAD IN A 2002 CRV-EX HONDA, IF THE DRIVER PULSES THE BRAKE PEDAL TWICE RAPIDLY THERE IS DRAMATIC BRAKE FAILURE. IN A PANIC STOP, IF THE DRIVER PRESSES ON BOTH THE GAS PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IN THIS TIMING, THERE WOULD BE NO BRAKING POWER. IF THE DRIVER SUGGESTED THE BRAKES FAILED, THERE WOULD BE NO OTHER EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE CLAIM WITHOUT PERFORMING THIS TEST AS THE BRAKES WILL THEREAFTER PERFORM NORMALLY. I HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE FAILURE TO HONDA MECHANICS WITH A PRIVATELY OWNED CAR AND THEY DUPLICATED THE OCCURRENCE IN A DEALER CAR. THEY HAVE RESEARCHED THE HONDA TECHNICAL DATABASES AND COULD NOT FIND ANY REFERENCES TO THE BRAKE FAILURE OR A WAY TO FIX IT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 12, 2007
ABS LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY IN 2002 HONDA CRV. HONDA WANTED $500 TO REPLACE ABS CONTROL UNIT. I CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND HONDA AGREED TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR $100 DEDUCTIBLE. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE--THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING IN A 5-YEAR-OLD VEHICLE--AND I WONDER IF IT IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 21, 2007
REAR BRAKES FAILED ON OUR HONDA CRV AT LESS THAN 22,000 MILES. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 15, 2006
I PURCHASED A "CERTIFIED HONDA" VEHICLE, A 2002 HONDA CRV IN JUNE 2005. I WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES, BOTH FRONT & REAR PASSED PENNSYLVANIA INSPECTION BUT DID NOT PASS HONDA'S CERTIFIED INSPECTION SO THEY WERE REPLACED TO MAKE THE VEHICLE A "CERTIFIED HONDA". (THEY WERE REPLACED ON 6/1/05) I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 1 YEAR, TOOK IT FOR INSPECTION ON 6/12/06 TO FIND OUT THAT THE REAR BRAKES ARE DOWN TO A 1/B OR FAR BELOW PASSING - COMPLETELY GONE! I HAVE DRIVEN THE VEHICLE UNDER 7000 IN THE YEAR THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. I CALLED THE ORIGINAL (AND ONLY OTHER OWNER) OF THE VEHICLE. HE TOLD ME THAT HE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER 1 YEAR OLD. HE WAS TOLD THAT HONDA KNEW THAT THERE IS SOME KIND OF DEFECT IN THE DESIGN THAT CAUSES THE REAR BRAKES TO WEAR EXTREMELY FAST IN THE 2002 & 2003 CRVS, ESPECIALLY IN THE NORTHERN STATES BECAUSE OF OUR WINTERS. HE WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES NEED TO BE GREASED TO HELP PREVENT THIS- SOMETHING I WAS NOT TOLD WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. WHEN I ASKED THE SERVICE MGR AT THE HONDA DEALER ABOUT THIS, HE SAID THEY SUGGEST IT BE DONE EVERY 7500 MILES. I HAVE NOT EVEN DRIVEN 7000 MILES ON THE CAR. IF HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKES, WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL?? ARE THEY WAITING FOR THE BRAKES TO FAIL AND KILL SOMEONE BEFORE THEY DO SOMETHING?? *JB
Electronic stability control, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 13, 2005, crash
WHILE DRIVING N ON I-97 I WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT ONTO THE EXIT RAMP TO 32-W WHEN THE STEERING ON MY 2002 HONDA CIVIC FAILED. ALTHOUGH I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, THE CAR KEPT GOING STRAIGHT. I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THEY ALSO FAILED, AND THE CAR KEPT GOING STRAIGHT DOWN AN ENBANKMENT UNTIL IT STRUCK A TREE.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 18, 2004
I OWN A 2002 HONDA CR-V WHICH HAS A DISK BRAKE DEFECT. ALL 4 DISK BRAKE CALIPERS ARE DEVELOPING CORROSION INSIDE OF THE PISTIONS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS BECAUSE THEY HAD WORN AND FROZEN TO THE WEAR INDICATORS AFTER 13,000 MILES. THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE "INSUFFICIENTLY LUBRICATED" FROM THE FACTORY AND ADDED MORE GREASE TO TAKE CARE OF THE BINDING CONDITION. THE FRONT ONES ARE NOW SHOWING THE SAME SIGNS OF FAILURE AFTER 15,000 MILES. IS THERE A WAY TO PERSUE THAT THE DEALER REPLACE ALL 4 BRAKE CALIPERS DUE TO THE CORROSION DEFECT? MY CONCERN IS THAT THE PISTONS INSIDE OF THE CALIPERS ARE RUSTING THROUGH AND MAY FAIL, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 18, 2004
A FEW MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE CR-V I HAVE NOTICED A STRANGE CLACKING NOISE AROUND THE FRONT WHEELS MAINLY WHEN SLOWLY BUMPING INTO SPEED-BUMPS OR DURING SOME SUDDEN LOW-SPEED BRAKING. I HAVE REPORTED THE STRANGE SOUND TWICE TO HONDA SERVICE PERSONNEL DURING MAINTENANCE SERVICE VISITS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE SOUND IS CHARACTERISTIC TO THIS MODEL WITHOUT ATTEMPTING TO TROUBLESHOOT THE ISSUE OR FILE IT INTO THE CAR SERVICE REPORT.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 27, 2004
CALIPERS LOCKED UP CAUSING REPLACEMENT OF COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM. CALIPERS, PADS AND ROTORS ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. 17,000 ORIGINAL MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENT. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 5, 2003
WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL A "CLANKING" NOISE IS HEARD. DEALER HAS TO REPLACE THE CLIPS THAT HOLD THE BRAKE PADS IN PLACE. *AK APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER HEARD AND FELT A LOUD CLUNK NOISE IN THE BRAKES. DEALERSHIP ADVISED THIS WAS A "NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC" OF THE BRAKES. NOW A YEAR AND A HALF LATER, THEY STATE THERE IS A "FIX" FOR THE PROBLEM. NOW THEY USE CLIPS TO HOLD THE CALIPER PADS IN PLACE TO KEEP THEM FROM MOVING. CONSUMER QUESTIONED IF THIS WAS NORMAL WHY IS THERE FIX FOR IT. *PH
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Oct 2, 2003
CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION WITH THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVE GEAR. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A HILL WHILE PARKED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, May 29, 2003, crash
WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER CAUSING HIM TO APPLY BRAKES. THE OTHER VEHICLE HIT HIM FROM THE SIDE. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITION PROBLEM.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 21, 2003
THE DEALER NOTICED CORROSION ON THE FRONT AND REAR GUIDE PINS AND CALIPERS WHICH CAUSED BRAKE PROBLEMS. *NLM.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Structure, Jan 28, 2003
THE VEHICLE STARTED TO EMIT LOUD POPPING NOISES FORM THE BRAKES IN ANY DIRECTION THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAINS THIS A AS NORMAL. ALSO THE REAR TAILGATE GLASS WOULDN'T LOCK. *JG
Service brakes, Air, Jan 21, 2003
WHEN BACKING UP AND PRESSING THE BRAKES SLIGHTLY THERE IS A LOUD CLUNK NOISE. THE NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND IT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. WE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY ADJUSTED THE BRAKE CLIPS, THE NOISE WAS GONE FOR ABOUT A DAY AND THEN IT RETURNED.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 3, 2002
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING POPPING NOISES COMING FROM BRAKE SYSTEM, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THIS NOISE WAS NORMAL BECAUSE OF THE NEW DIGITAL BRAKING SYSTEM. MR *NLM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Nov 14, 2002
THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON SO I CONTACTED THE DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR. I HAVEN'T HAD ANYMORE PROBLEMS WITH IT, BUT IT WAS ONLY 4 DAYS AGO. I HAVE BEEN READING OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE SRS LIGHT AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS GONNA BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM. I AM WORRIED THAT THE AIR BAGS WON'T DEPLOY IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT. AS FOR THE BRAKES. I KEEP HEARING A POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME I BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE OR THE DRIVEWAY. I HAVE NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS, I AM GOING TO DO THIS. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A DEDICATED HONDA LOVER AND I AM DISAPPOINTED TO HEAR ABOUT ALL THAT IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE I HAVE PURCHASED WITH MY HARD EARNED MONEY. DT
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 5, 2002
PROBLEM STARTED APPROX 7500 MILES. I WAS GETTING LOUD POPPING NOISES FROM FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. OCCURRED WHEN BACKING UP / MOVING FORWARD ( CHANGING DIRECTIONS WHILE APPLYING BRAKES.) EVERY DAY GOT WORSE, YOU COULD HEAR NOISE FROM A DISTANCE OF +100'. HONDA HAS A BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER, THEY ARE DOWN PLAYING IT. THEY STATE IT IS A 'CLICKING NOISE'. IT IS NOT A 'CLICKING NOISE', I HAVE A LOUD POPPING, METAL TO METAL NOISE. TOOK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER DETERMINED IT WAS 'DEFECTIVE BRAKE PADS' AND MY CR-V NOISE WAS LOUDER THAN MOST. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS (DEALER WORK ORDER INV#W70499) YOU COULD SEE WHERE THE METAL TIPS OF THE PADS WERE BANGING BACK AND FORTH AGAINST THE CALIPER BRACKETS. I MET WITH AMERICAN HONDA JUL 02 2002. IN SO MANY WORDS HE SAID HONDA IS STILL LOOKING INTO THE MATTER, SINCE THE 2002 MODEL IS TOTALLY NEW, IT COULD BE THAT THE BRAKE PADS ARE TOO SMALL OR THE CALIPERS TOO BIG, SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY WRONG. AMERICAN HONDA REP. SAID THEY ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS MATTER, BUT AT THIS TIME, REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS ARE THE ONLY THING THEY CAN THINK OF TO DO, HOPING THAT THE REPLACEMENT PADS ARE A FRACTION LARGER THAN THE ORIGINAL PADS. THE DEALER, AMERICAN HONDA AND I DO NOT KNOW IF THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN SOLVED. IT IS A NOISE NOT DETECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST PURCHASED, IT OCCURS WHEN YOU GET SOME MILEAGE ON THE BRAKE PADS. PLEASE ADVISE MORE INFORMATION AND CHECK INTO THIS DEFECT BEFORE THERE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. *AK