2002 Honda CR-V Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 11%of 515 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Honda CR-V, 11% of the 515 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The AC started to make banging noise, then ceased to work. This started at about 100,000 miles, just after the warranty expired. In 90-100 degree weather this is extremely dangerous -- I find myself falling asleep behind the wheel in the heat, even when windows are open. I can't afford $2000+ for repairs. Apparently lots of CR-V owners are experiencing this problem with AC compressor. Honda should be recalling this vehicle and pay for its repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10418631, filed 2011-08, 100,000 miles“The oxygen sensor on my 2002 Honda crv failed to work and LED to the check-engine light on. It failed at around 45,000 miles. According to the manufacture the oxygen sensor was not supposed to fail at this low miles. The replacement from Honda dealer cost me $500.”
NHTSA complaint #10232791, filed 2008-06, 45,000 miles“Engine light keeps coming on & then car will drive rough. I have taken it in 3 times already for same problem, they told me to make sure gas cap is on tight and not to over/under fill with gas I have been doing as told and the problem is still present for the 4th time. Car was purchased on august 2002.”
NHTSA complaint #10068973, filed 2004-01, 11,661 miles“I have a 2002 Honda crv with 60,000 miles and I was driving with my air conditioning running and came to a stop light. As soon as I pulled away the car starting making a very loud clanking noise. I pulled over to try to figure it out and realized that when I turned off the air it stopped. I drove by the Honda dealership immediately and was told that the sound was from the failed air compressor that we about $1200-2500 to replace. I have called american Honda motor company and they refused any goodwill assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10340395, filed 2010-06, 60,000 miles“I was driving home from work on 7/17/08 and heard a low grumbling noise coming from my air conditioning vents in my 2002 Honda crv. Thirty seconds later this sound stopped and about a minute later only hot air came out of the vents. I've taken the crv to a non Honda repair shop and they advised replacing the air compressor, clutch, dryer and expansion coil for approx $1235. The Honda delivership advised replacing the entire cooling system for $3350 and then offered a 30% discount ( good will ) dropping the repair cost to $2350.”
NHTSA complaint #10235214, filed 2008-07, 99,955 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10041769Jul 23, 2011Honda cr-v: after stopping engine stalls or stumbles.
- 10018160Jun 16, 2005Snapping, cracking noise after shutting engine off.
- 10016295May 16, 2005Engine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
- 10015293Feb 16, 2005Timesert 11mm head bolt thread repair kit.
- 10014099Jul 16, 2004Growling water pump and/or drive belt noise. 2002-2003 honda civic si
- 10014019Jul 1, 2004Check for a clogged evap canister purge line.
- 10014017Jul 1, 2004Poor a/c cooling during hard acceleration.
- 10014143Jun 16, 2004Diagnostic trouble code p1457, evaporative leak, possible tid 2d.
- 10014187Jun 1, 2004Balancer shaft buzz or rattle is normal.
- 10012654Apr 2, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code p1164. Update.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 15 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 19 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 3% |
| 2005 | 20 | 4% |
| 2004 | 142 | 28% |
| 2003 | 86 | 18% |
| 2002 | 58 | 11% |
| 2001 | 24 | 17% |
| 2000 | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 | 16 | 13% |
| 1998 | 9 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Honda CR-V
143 complaintsElectrical system
95 complaintsExterior lighting
60 complaintsEquipment
39 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsSeats
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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