2002 Honda CR-V Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 8%of 515 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Honda CR-V, 8% of the 515 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I'm the owner of a 2002 Honda CR-V and have had problems with the A/C blowing hot air and now it's completely stopped. I'm reading hundreds of posts from other CR-V owners with the same problem and thousands of dollars in repairs. This is ridiculous. Honda needs to take responsibility. Not only is this consumer fraud, it is a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10238448, filed 2008-08, 100,000 miles“We have a 2002 Honda cr v with 102,000 miles on it. The air conditioner compressor exploded, contaminating the air conditioner system. I have learned that this is a regularly recurring problem with Honda, but they refuse to correct the problem and refuse to help the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10272403, filed 2009-05, 102,000 miles“The air conditioner in my 2002 Honda crv failed completely. I understand that there is a defect in the compressors. The factory has an updated unit. Honda has not recalled the air conditioners even though they are aware of this defect. This repair can run up to $3000.00 retail. This is not a clear safety issue unless the compressor failure causes the power steering pump to go.”
NHTSA complaint #10132145, filed 2005-08, 109,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10404233, filed 2011-06, 166,365 miles“I've had to replace the airconditioning in my 2002 Honda crv twice since buying it new in dec. 2001. The first time I had it replaced at the dealer for over $2800 in 2004; I again had it replaced in may 2009 at a local shop for $1000.”
NHTSA complaint #10277929, filed 2009-07, 160,018 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10139569May 25, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10139567May 24, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10086306Sep 7, 2016Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment…
- 10086291Sep 7, 2016Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086288Aug 29, 2016Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their…
- 10086381Aug 23, 2016Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086308Aug 23, 2016Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086302Aug 21, 2016Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10025523May 31, 2008Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10013953May 1, 2004Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 17 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 35 | 7% |
| 2003 | 32 | 7% |
| 2002 | 39 | 8% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Honda CR-V
143 complaintsElectrical system
95 complaintsExterior lighting
60 complaintsEngine cooling
58 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology