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
527 reports, newest first.
Seat belts, Jun 20, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE CAUSED DISCOMFORT TO HER PASSENGER WHEN RIDING IN A BOOSTER SEAT. THE SEAT BELT ITSELF HAD LOCKED UP AND PRESSED INTO THE PASSENGERS STOMACH AND RESTRAINED HIS UPPER BODY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE BELT WAS REACTING TO THE PASSENGER MOVING FOR SAFETY REASONS AND WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE ANYTHING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,000. UPDATED 07/28/11 *BF UPDATED 08/02/11
Exterior lighting, Jun 17, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE HEADLIGHTS SIMULTANEOUSLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE WIRING WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAD BURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,800. UPDATED 08/31/11*LJ UPDATED 09/07/77*JB
Exterior lighting, Jun 9, 2011
HONDA CRV 2002: HEADLIGHTS - LOW BEAM - BOTH WENT OUT AT ONCE, FORCING USE OF HIGH BEAM FOR NIGHT DRIVING UNTIL IT COULD BE FIXED. REPAIR SHOP DIAGNOSED AS THE "LIGHTING SWITCH & REPAIR HARNESS" REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. REPAIR SHOP MENTIONED SOMETHING LIKE "SEEN THIS BEFORE" - I GOOGLED & FOUND IT HAS HAPPENED ENOUGH THAT OTHERS HAVE REPORTED HERE. I TOOK WHAT I HAD FOUND ONLINE TO REPAIR SHOP, THEY SAID IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT MY CRV EXPERIENCED. UPDATED 06/30/11 *BF UPDATED 07/01/11 *TR
Visibility, Equipment, Jun 2, 2011
TOMORROW I TAKE MY 2002 HONDA CR-V IN FOR IT'S FIFTH AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR. IF IT WASN'T FOR THE CONCERN ABOUT VISIBILITY TO DEFROST/DEFOG THE WINDSHIELD IN CERTAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS, WOULD NOT BE SHELLING OUT ANOTHER $1600 PLUS TAX ON THIS RELIABILITY HIGHLY OVERRATED VEHICLE. CURRENTLY HAS ONLY 166,600 MILES ON IT. THIS TIME FAILURE IS BEING ATTRIBUTED TO THE CONDENSER FAN NEEDING REPLACEMENT ALSO. AT LEAST THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE COMPRESSOR DIDN'T JUST COMPLETELY FAIL. BUYING IT AS A CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE ONLY HELPED WITH THE FIRST REPLACEMENT, SO I GUESS IT WAS WORTH IT, BUT CERTAINLY DIDN'T GET THE LONG TERM PEACE OF MIND EXPECTED FOR THE EXTRA COST. HONDA KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM BUT APPEAR TO NOT CARE TO HELP OWNERS COPE WITH THE EXORBITANT COST OF OWNING THIS OVER PRICED VEHICLE. *TR
Exterior lighting, May 26, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE LOW BEAMS WOULD SHUT OFF. THE DRIVER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT BOTH BULBS WERE FINE BECAUSE THE HIGH BEAMS WERE GOOD AND SO WERE THE RELAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 176,000. UPDATED 07/18/11 *BF UPDATED 3/1/12 *CN
Exterior lighting, May 16, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THE LOW BEAMS HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHTS. THE LIGHTS WILL BE REPLACED BUT NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES. THEY ALSO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 6/8/11 *CN THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE WIRING CONNECTOR HAD BURNED OUT. UPDATED 06/27/11
Exterior lighting, May 4, 2011
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY AND SIMULTANEOUSLY BURN OUT. *TR
Visibility, Equipment, May 2, 2011
I HAVE A 2002 HONDA CR-V WITH 84,000 MILES ON IT. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED & HAS HAD ALL MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED SERVICES COMPLETED AND I HAVE THE RECORDS TO PROVE IT. THE A/C COMPRESSOR EXPLODED LAST WEEK CIRCULATING METAL FILINGS INTO THE VEHICLE'S SYSTEM. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE AS A RESULT OF THE PRESENCE OF METAL FILINGS THEREFORE NOT HAVING ANY POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, ETC. ALSO, I CANNOT USE THE DEFROST WHICH CREATES LIMITED VISIBILITY IN COOLER TEMPERATURES WHICH ALSO CREATES A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS IS A COMMON, WIDELY KNOWN PROBLEM OFTEN REFERRED TO AS "HONDA BLACK DEATH". *TR
Structure, Apr 23, 2011
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY IN ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND AT 55 MPH AND THE ENTIRE SUNROOF OF MY 2002 HONDA CRV SUDDENLY SHATTERED INTO THOUSANDS OF TINY GLASS FRAGMENTS THAT SHOWERED DOWN UPON MY DAUGHTER (IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT) AND I. NOTHING HAD FALLEN ONTO IT FROM ABOVE, AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR CRACKS OR DEFECTS IN THE GLASS. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AS THIS OCCURRED, SUGGESTING THE DOUBLE PANE GLASS SIMPLY "EXPLODED". *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 18, 2011
PURCHASED VEHICLE IN 2008 DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT WOULD NOT UNLOCK ALL DOORS. WE WERE TOLD THAT WAS NORMAL. NOW TAKING THE HONDA CR-V IN TO FIND OUT DEALER RECOMMEND REPLACING THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK CYLINDER AND ACTUATOR AT THE COST OF $400.00. THIS WAS A PROBLEM A PURCHASE OF TRUCK. *TR
Seat belts, Apr 4, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS AFRAID TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,929.
Engine and engine cooling, Equipment, Mar 21, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO BECOME FAULTY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN 2005, THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ENTIRE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING BUT INFORMED HER THAT SHE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE HER WITH ANY ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 176,000.
Other or unspecified, Mar 19, 2011
MY 2002 HONDA CR-V GAS CAP KEPT COMING LOOSE. WE WENT BACK TO HONDA A BOUGHT A NEW GAS CAP, BUT WITHIN WEEKS THAT TOO KEPT COMING LOOSE. I JUST BROUGHT MY CAR IN TO HONDA BECAUSE OF A FAILURE WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR ACTUATOR AND SWITCH AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOW ON AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE REASON THE CAP KEPT COMING LOOSE AND THE LIGHT IS ON WAS BECAUSE I NEEDED THE REPLACE THE FILLER NECK. THIS REPAIR WAS GOING TO BE OVER $300.00. SINCE I HAD JUST SPENT A LOT TO FIX THE DOOR AND SWITCH, I DECIDED TO WAIT UNTIL I COULD AFFORD IT. IN THE MEANTIME, I AM TIGHTENING THE CAP DAILY SO THAT THE SMELL OF GASOLINE GOES AWAY.
Electrical system, Mar 9, 2011
THE CONNECTOR TO MY HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH OVER HEATS, MELTS AND CAUSES MY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS TO NOT TURN ON. HIGH BEAMS STILL WORK. SWITCH IS DAMAGED AS A RESULTS. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Feb 28, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE HAD SINCE RECURRED THREE TIMES. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 151,000. THE HEADLIGHT HARNESS AND SWITCH WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 07/01/11
Exterior lighting, Feb 3, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS IN OPERATION WHEN THE LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO UTILIZE THE HIGH BEAMS TO ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY AND BE ABLE TO SEE PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE DEFECT UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V086000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS) BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IS THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 08/04/11 *BF UPDATED 2/02/2012 *LN *TR
Visibility, Jan 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WAS RELEASED IN THE DOWNWARD POSITION WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED BEFORE ACCESSING THE PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY STRONG BURNING ODOR INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW CONTROL MECHANISM WAS MELTED WITHIN THE DOOR HOUSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR PART WAS ORDERED AND WHEN THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,000. UPDATED 04/05/11*LJ THE DEALER FOUND THE MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH BURNT. UPDATED 07/22/22
Electrical system, Jan 6, 2011
2002 HONDA CR-V. CONSUMER STATES HIS VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AFTER TAKING THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, BECAUSE HE DID NOT PROPERLY SHIFT IT INTO PARK. HE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF A RECALL AND ON HONDAS WEBSITE THE STATUS OF HIS VEHICLE WAS THAT THIS ISSUE WAS REPAIRED AND IT WAS NOT. *KB
Electrical system, Nov 5, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED AND NONE OF THE GAUGES FUNCTIONED OR LIT UP. THE FAILURE BEGAN AS INTERMITTENT BUT THE PANEL NO LONGER FUNCTIONED AT ALL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 83,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000.
Steering, Oct 18, 2010
NOTICED HUMMING SOUND WHEN I RELEASED THE GAS PEDAL GOING 40 OR MORE MILES AN HOUR AFTER BEING SERVICED AT HONDA FOR 75,000 MILE CHECK UP. *TR
Suspension, Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, Oct 7, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CR-V. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE FAILURE CAUSED A CRASH INVOLVING TWO OTHER VEHICLES. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE IDLE AIR CONTROL MODULE MOTOR, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM KNUCKLE AND THE BEARING WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN; THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,273. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 04/01/11
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 26, 2010
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED COST IS 3000.00 TO FIX. *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 19, 2010
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND I PULLED OVER AS TO NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND THERE WAS A SMELL OF BURNING ELECTRICAL WIRING. I TURNED OFF THE LIGHT SWITCH AND THE SMELL WENT AWAY. IN MY INVESTIGATION I FOUND THE FOLLOWING: DATE ANNOUNCED: FEBRUARY 24, 2004 VEHICLES AFFECTED: 440,000 SUMMARY: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.CONSEQUENCE: AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. ACTIONS: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND COUPLER FOR SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE. IF HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH AND COUPLER. IF NO HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND ONE MATING PIN IN THE COUPLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, SEE THE OFFICIAL NHTSA PAGE CONCERNING RECALL #04V086000 I AM HAVING THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE AS I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT THE WIRING CONNECTOR AND IT WAS BURNT. THE COST FOR REPAIR IS IN EXCESS OF $700.00 AND THIS IS IN MY OPINION A SAFETY ISSUE AS I CAN NO LONGER DRIVE AT NIGHT. *TR UPDATED 05/02/11 *BF UPDATED 05/04/11
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
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 28, 2010
AIR COMPRESSOR IN MY HONDA CR-V WENT OUT. NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. COST $3300. *TR