2002 Honda CR-V Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 5%of 515 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Honda CR-V, 5% of the 515 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ever since I have had my car the headlights burn out within 3-4 months. Change one, the other goes out. Averaging 2000.00 over the lifetime of owning my car. The front drivers seat's bolt broke...the service manager said it was bc of weight...I weigh 135# I had to pay to have my seat fixed. Not my fault!! My seat belt will not buckle until the 4-5 try..it keeps on bouncing out of the clicker.”
NHTSA complaint #11060702, filed 2018-01, 47,000 miles“Shortly after we purchased our Honda 2002 CR-V in october 2014 we noticed the driver's seat was loose: it actually rocks a bit: and upon investigation found that the bolts securing it to the floor could not be tightened without removing the entire seat. The seat is still loose. More recently we learned that there had been a recall, NHTSA campaign id number: 02v251000. The defect can lead to the seat failing to remain anchored to the floor in a crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10747126, filed 2015-08, 109,540 miles“I purchased my 2002 Honda CR-V used from a local Honda dealer. The driver seat rocked back and forth from the date of my purchase in 2003. A mechanic at the Honda dealer on a routine oil change said that it was broken, and that it would be a $300 plus repair. I haven't done it, because I figured for a car only having 20,000 miles on it should be under warranty, and they should have caught it when it went through the certified warranty program. My seat belt on the driver seat won't lock, unless I repeatedly put the clip in and out, and then it will finally engage after 8 to 10 tries. …”
NHTSA complaint #10444036, filed 2012-01, 20,000 miles“The drivers seat is loose. It rocks back and forth when driving and when still. It is not solidly installed and can be shaken to the point where it looks like the seat can actually detach from its mounting. This is definitely a defect because there are many other people who are experiencing these same symptoms in their 2002 Honda cr-vs.”
NHTSA complaint #11090875, filed 2018-04, 96,000 miles“Repeated mechanical failures of the 2002 Honda crv that I bought brand new have been occurring since august of 2002. The car was bought in july of 2002. The odor from the inside cabin filter first occurred in august. The fuse to the warning devise that would alert the driver to lights being left on, etc. Went out within 3-4 months. …”
NHTSA complaint #10278555, filed 2009-07, 300 milesRelated recalls
- 02V251000Sep 17, 2002On certain sport utility vehicles, the front seat anchorage nut strength is insufficient because the nuts were installed improperly.Covers: Honda CR-V 2002
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 | 7 | 0% |
| 2017 | 13 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 39 | 6% |
| 2014 | 8 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 0% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 24 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% |
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 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 30, 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