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.
Suspension, May 31, 2005
DT: TERRIBLE VIBRATION WHEN FOOT IS ON THE BRAKES AND UPON STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN OR IN TRAFFIC. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES, IT HAS BEEN CHECKED, AND THEY COULDN'T FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED YEARLY. VIBRATION IS IN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND IS MOSTLY AFFECTED WHEN STOPPING. THE DEALER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE FOR A TEST DRIVE, AND PUT IT ON THE MACHINE. BUT THEY STILL CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT. IT CAUSES THE DRIVER'S HANDS TO FALL ASLEEP WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED. CONSUMER HAS TRIED TO HAVE THIS CORRECTED, BUT IT'S STILL NOT WORKING.*AK
Visibility, Apr 14, 2005
A CRACK APPEARED ON THE LOWER RIGHT HAND SIDE (PASSENGER SIDE) OF MY WINDSHIELD THIS MORNING. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF AN IMPACT SITE.*AK
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
Fuel system, Other, Mar 23, 2005
IN JANUARY OF 2005 I ECNOUNTERED THAT MY GAS GAUGE INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT GO TO FULL WHEN I FILL UP THE TANK IF THE GAS TANK WAS 1/4 FULL OR LESS. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TIME AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. I JUST GOT THE CAR BACK YESTERDAY, 3/23/2005, FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND AGAIN NOTHING WAS DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT THE GAUGE WILL FAIL IN THE FUTURE WITH MY DAUGHTER USING THIS VEHICLE FOR COLLEGE. I DO NOT WANT HER TO RUN OUT OF GAS OR HAVE AN ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY IF SHE RUNS OUT OF GAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE GAS GAUGE READING PROBLEM.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 16, 2005
THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH. THERE WAS NO PRIOR INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO POWER HONDA IN VALENCIA CA. IT WAS DETERMINED THE #1 EXHAUSE VALVE RETAINER WAS BROKEN CAUSING THE VALVE TO FALL DOWN AND INTO THE CYLINDER. HONDA SAID I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. HONDA REFUSE ANY REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THE VEHCLIE HAD 74,000 MILES AND NO EXTENDED WARRENTY. THIS APPEARS TO BE A PRODUCT DEFECT THAT HONDA REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR. HONDA ENGINES SHOULD NOT FAIL WITHIN 30 MONTHS OWNERSHIP OR 74,000 MILES. *AK
Power train, Feb 4, 2005
I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM HONDA REGARDING MY 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY. IN THIS LETTER, IT CLEARLY STATES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND WATER PUMP. HENCE I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP AT NORM REEVE'S HONDA - CERRITOS. AFTER HAVING MY CAR AT THE SERVICE CENTER FOR 2 DAYS NOW ( I HAD TO RENT A CAR FROM ENTERPRISE), NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT I NEED TO PAY THEM $3,800 TO REPLACE MY WATER PUMP. I AM VERY UPSET THAT I AM BEING TREATED THIS WAY. THE LETTER CLEARLY STATES THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION, AND THAT ANY SERVICES THAT MIGHT BE NEEDED WILL BE PERFORMED BY HONDA FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE OF THE RECALL. MY CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, SO WHY IS THE DEALER TELLING ME THAT I HAVE TO PAY?? PLEASE ADVISE. THANK YOU.
Power train, Jan 16, 2005
TRANSMISSION WORK VERY HEAVY LIKE IS PULLING SOMETHING, DON' SWIFT NORMAL. A TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL AT THE DEALER THEY SAY THAT THEY USE A DIGITAL CAMERA TO CHECK THE INTERIOR OF THE TRANSMISSION. I AM NOT CONVINCED THAT THEY ACTUALLY FIX SOMETHING IN THE TRANSMISSION , THIS A $5000 THIS IS NOT A JOKE. WHAT I CAN DO TO RESOLVED MY PROBLEM, GET A REAL CHECK, I NEED A LAWYER FOR THIS, I NEED TO START TELLING PEOPLE ABOUT THE SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ODYSSEY, IS SOME KIND OF LEMON CAR. *NM
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 22, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM A RIVERSIDE CAMPSITE, TRIED TO STRADDLE SOME RUTS ON THE ACCESS ROAD. VEHICLE SLIPPED INTO THE RUTS AND BOTTOMED OUT SLIGHTLY, BUT I WAS STILL ABLE TO DRIVE OUT AND DID NOT GET STUCK. THE BRACKET DIRECTLY BEHIND THE GAS TANK ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE, WHICH HOLDS FUEL SYSTEM RELATED COMPONENTS, WAS ALMOST RIPPED OFF BY THIS MINOR CONTACT. IT IS THE LOWEST PART OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND VERY VULNERABLE TO DAMAGE WITHOUT ANY SORT OF PROTECTION. 2 OF 3 MOUNTS WERE RIPPED LOOSE, AND THE ASSEMBLY WAS BENT BACK TO RUB ON THE REAR AXLE AND HANG DOWN EVEN LOWER. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPORTED BY OTHER VR-V DRIVERS WHO HAD TO NAVIGATE DEEP SNOW AND SAND. SENSITIVE FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SHOULD NOT BE VULNERABLE TO DAMAGE IN THIS WAY! VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I WILL HAVE A CUSTOM MADE SKID PLATE AND MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLED IF HONDA DOESN'T OFFER TO FIX FOR FREE WITH A NEW, SAFER DESIGN. *JB
Electrical system, Nov 5, 2004, fire
OUR 2002 HONDA CRV WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE. CAR WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY OF A PRIVATE HOME. CAR WAS TURNED OFF FOR 5-10 MINUTES. CAR STARTED ON FIRE AND WAS DESTROYED. *AK
Visibility, Oct 7, 2004
MY 2002 HONDA CR-V HAS HAD A CRACKED WINDSHIELD TWICE IN TWO YEARS. THE IMPACT POINT WAS NEARLY THE SAME IN BOTH CASES - LOWER LEFT CORNER. THE FIRST CASE OCCURRED ON I-95. THE IMPACT POINT WAS NEARLY INVISIBLE TO THE EYE. I WENT TO TWO DEALERS WHO EACH FOUND THE POINT BY TRACING THE NOW HUGE CRACK WITH THE TIP OF A PEN. IT COULD BE FOUND. BOTH DENIED WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE SECOND CASE OCCURRED ON RT 1 APPROACHING THE TRENTON TRAIN STN EXIT FROM PENNSYLVANIA. THIS TIME I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET TO SEE IF THEIR WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH CR-V WINDOWS. IT APPEARS THERE IS. A PROBLEM HONDA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED WITH A LITTLE ADVERTISED, GOODWILL WARRANTY. I WILL FOLLOW UP. I AM WONDERING IF THE DEALERS WERE AWARE OF THIS POLICY, BUT DENIED ANYWAY. IT WAS SUGGESTED I DOCUMENT MY ISSUE THROUGH YOUR WEB SITE. *NM
Power train, Oct 5, 2004, crash
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, VEHICLE HARD TO SHIFT. *BF THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE THE REPAIR MADE, IN WHICH IS WAS SUPPOSEDLY COMPLETED THE SAME DAY, HOWEVER ON AUG 9TH 2004, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM A PARKED POSITION AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE CONSUMER DID NOT BELIEVE THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED COMPLETELY, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED OTHERWISE. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 13, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT HONDA, CRV DRIPPED OIL AFTER THE FIRST OIL CHANGE. THERE WAS A RECALL OF A WARNING THAT AFTER THE FIRST OIL CHANGE THERE MIGHT BE SOME OIL LEAK, IT WAS NOT FOR A 2002 MODEL, ,BUT FOR A PREVIOUS YEAR. AFTER LAST OIL CHANGE CONSUMER NOTICED A PUDDLE OF OIL IN DRIVEWAY. HE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN MAY, 2002 AND NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON IT.*AK
Air bags, Sep 3, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. AS A RESULT, AIR BAGS WERE INOPERATIVE AND WOULDN'T DEPLOY WHEN NEEDED. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES. AT LAST INSPECTION MECHANIC INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED, AND WILL COST $665.00 FOR THE PART ALONE, NOT INCLUDING LABOR. PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK
Air bags, Aug 23, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. AS A RESULT, AIR BAGS BECAME INOPERATIVE AND WOULDN'T DEPLOY WHEN NEEDED. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Aug 2, 2004
ENGINE THROTTLE STUCK AT FULL THROTTLE, SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL TO AVOID COLLISION. *AK
Air bags, Jul 29, 2004, crash
ON MONDAY JULY 26TH 2004 A MAN DROVE THROUGH A RED LIGHT AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH MY GREEN LIGHT AT ABOUT 30MPH. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES IN MY 2002 HONDA CR-V WHEN I SEEN HIM RUN THE LIGHT, I END UP SMASHING INTO HIM, HE WAS DRIVING A SILVERADO TRUCK, MUCH LARGER THAN MY CR-V. MY TRUCK SPUN SLIGHTLY AND WHEN I LOOKED UP NOT ONE AIRBAG HAD DEPLOYED IN MY VEHICLE, I KNOW THAT I HAD SIDE, DRIVERSIDE, AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS, THAT IS WHY I BOUGHT THE CR-V. I WOULD FIND OUT LATER THAT THE SENSOR WAS DEFINATLY HIT. I TOOK PICTURES. MY INSURANCE AGENCIE DECIDED NOT TO TOTAL MY VEHICLE, THEY ARE GOING TO FIX IT. HOW AM I TO KNOW THEY LOOKED INTO THE AIRBAG ISSUE AT ALL? I HAVE TOLD THEM AND THEY STILL DID NOT LIST IT ON THE REPAIR LISTING. I DON'T WANT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK BECAUSE I MAY NOT BE AS LUCKY NEXT TIME IF THE AIRBAGS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY.*AK
Electrical system, Jul 29, 2004
I HAVE A 2002 HONDA CRV. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS I HAVE ACCIDENTALLY ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITH OUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING IN PARK AND HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL. NOT EVERY TIME. I DON'T KNOW THE EXACT DATES. HONDA HAD A SAFETY RECALL FOR AN INTERLOCK. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND THEY ADVISED INTERLOCK WORKING AT THIS TIME. AFTER THAT ON AT LEAST TWO OCCASIONS I REMOVED THE KEY WITHOUT HAVING IN PARK. I RETURNED TO DEALER AGAIN AND AGAIN WHILE AT THE DEALER IT DID NOT FAIL. THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT FIX UNTIL FAILED WHILE IN THEIR POSSESSION. I CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY ASKED ME TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER AGAIN. I ASKED WHAT HAPPENED IF IT DIDNT FAIL AT THE DEALER AGAIN. THEY SAID THEN THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING. SINCE THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, I THINK HONDA SHOULD TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO CORRECT IT.*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.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 12, 2004
I REFERRED WHAT TO ME WAS BURNING BRAKE SMELL TO MY DEALER DURING 15,000 MILE SERVICE; UPON PICK UP OF VEHICLE, SERVICE PERSON INFORMED ME THAT ORIGIN OF SMELL WAS ACTUALLY OIL LEAKING FROM FILTER ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM. *LA
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 9, 2004
PLEASE PROVIDE FAX NUMBER SO THAT I MAY FORWARD DETAILED DESCRIPTION. *AK
Power train, Jul 8, 2004
PRIOR TO TURNING OVER 50,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND BEGAN MAKING A WHINE. PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND HEARD THE SOUND OF METAL PIECES ROLLING AROUND IN THE TRANSMISSION NO MATTER WHAT GEAR VEHICLE WAS IN. NO WARNING LIGHT INDICATION HAD OCCURRED. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HONDA DEALER AND MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, ESTIMATED COST WAS 3500 FOR PART AND 700 FOR LABOR. I FEEL IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY HONDA SINCE A FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURED THIS SOON IN THE LIFESPAN OF THE VEHICLE.*AK
Power train, Jul 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO 2ND GEAR. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL VEHICLE INFORMATION. *NM
Air bags, Jun 29, 2004, crash
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A GUARD RAIL. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES ,AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO A HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. *AK
Steering, Air bags, Tires, May 30, 2004, crash
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY IN NEW YORK AT MODERATE SPEED, EVERYTHING WAS FINE, AND SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY LOST STEERING. EVERY OUNCE OF MY BEING WAS DIRECTED AT TRYING TO STEER, TO NO AVAIL. THE CAR WAS LIKE A BAD CARNIVAL RIDE CONDUCTED BY DEMONS. I SMASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, CAROMED OFF IT, VEERED TO THE LEFT AND SMASHED INTO THE CONCRETE MEDIAN JERSEY BARRIER ON THE LEFT. I WAS ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN I WAS ABOUT TO DIE. THANKS TO THE BARRIER AND MY SEATBELT AND AIRBAGS (I HAVE SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS WHICH DID NOT DEPLOY, ONLY THE FRONT ONES DID - THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN MY CAR), I DID NOT GO INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AS I BELIEVED I WAS ABOUT TO, WALKED AWAY FROM MY CAR AND AM SITTING HERE WRITING TO YOU NOW, QUITE BANGED UP AND BRUISED AND WITH A FRACTURED VERTEBRA BUT MIRACULOUSLY ALIVE. MIRACULOUSLY ALSO, NO OTHER CARS WERE INVOLVED. *** SOMETHING FAILED IN MY CAR TO CAUSE THIS AND I WANT TO KNOW WHAT. THERE WAS EITHER A TIRE OR MECHANICAL FAILURE OF SOME KIND. (THE TIRES STILL HAD DECENT TREAD ON THEM.) MY INSURANCE COMPANY SAYS THE CAR AND TIRES ARE SO DAMAGED FROM THE IMPACT THAT THEY CAN'T TELL WHAT CAUSED IT AND THEY SHOW NO INTEREST IN PURSUING IT. (IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN A BLOWOUT.) I'M SURE SOMEONE WHO KNEW HOW COULD INVESTIGATE THE CAR AND FIND OUT WHAT FAILED. IT SEEMS TO ME IT SHOULD BE OF INTEREST TO HONDA AND EVERYONE ELSE WHAT WENT WRONG HERE. I HAVE NOTIFIED AMERICAN HONDA ABOUT THE ACCIDENT AND WAS ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER, BUT THEY HAVE NOT GOTTEN BACK TO ME. (P.S. THE CAR HAS CRUISE CONTROL BUT I WAS NOT USING IT.) *LA