2002 Honda CR-V Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 4%of 515 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Honda CR-V, 4% of the 515 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ignition cylinder. If key is removed it will not allow you to turn the key to start the car when re-inserted. This problem has left my family stranded. Thankfully after an hour of playing with the key I was able to get it started.. Cannot remove key until I have the money to fix it, hence not being able to lock the doors which is a huge security issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11097530, filed 2018-05, 150,000 miles“Last night around 8pm my husband and I were leaving a clients house in leesport. We were going south on rt 183. We were driving appoximatly 20 MPH. With no warning at all, a big deer jumped and slammed into the drivers side. Hitting the front side of the vehicle. We pulled off of the road immediately. The fluid from radiator was leaking out.”
NHTSA complaint #10870875, filed 2016-05, 180,000 miles“While passing another vehicle driving under the speed limit (25 MPH in a 45 MPH zone). I accelerated to pass, my car began to speed faster and faster without me being able to control or stop the vehicle. Both feet were slammed on the brake pedal but we reached 70mph, but I couldn't stop the car. I pulled the emergency brake and yet the car continued. We rode on both the brake pedal and emergency brake for at least a mile. It only slowed down a little, but I was able to drive on the shoulder and luckily didn't come to any stop signs or traffic lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #11004248, filed 2017-07, 127,000 miles“There was a loud rattling noise coming from my air conditioner. My husband took a look at it. When he turned the air conditioner on and went around to the front of the car. The ball bearings in my compressor failed and the compressor exploded. Shards of metal flew from under the car. From the research I have done there have been a lot of Honda crvs doing the same. If anyone was standing near the car at the time of explosion, they could have been hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10162613, filed 2006-07, 53,786 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10394535, filed 2011-03, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10041767Oct 22, 2011Honda: the mil is on along with the timing control valve which is contaminated and/or stuck.
- 10021968May 9, 2008Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb 2002 through 2006 and some 2007 fit models. Updated 8/18/08.
- 10015277Feb 1, 2005Checking the short-term fuel trim when a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171 is set.
- 10013983May 1, 2004Use the honda diagnostic system to read srs diagnostic trouble codes.
- 10014220Feb 16, 2004Honda diagnostic system locked, needs immobilizer release password.
- 10014206Dec 16, 2003Grind or growl noise at right front when turning left.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 25% |
| 2025 | 52 | 20% |
| 2024 | 70 | 18% |
| 2023 | 34 | 7% |
| 2022 | 19 | 7% |
| 2021 | 39 | 12% |
| 2020 | 36 | 10% |
| 2019 | 140 | 13% |
| 2018 | 209 | 10% |
| 2017 | 268 | 15% |
| 2016 | 86 | 22% |
| 2015 | 144 | 21% |
| 2014 | 108 | 18% |
| 2013 | 49 | 13% |
| 2012 | 52 | 13% |
| 2011 | 55 | 10% |
| 2010 | 46 | 10% |
| 2009 | 32 | 8% |
| 2008 | 74 | 8% |
| 2007 | 50 | 6% |
| 2006 | 22 | 6% |
| 2005 | 23 | 5% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 5% |
| 2002 | 22 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Honda CR-V
143 complaintsElectrical system
95 complaintsExterior lighting
60 complaintsEngine cooling
58 complaintsEquipment
39 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsSeats
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 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 31, 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