2002 Honda CR-V Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 515 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 515 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“I was driving down a highway in annapolis, maryland at 55 MPH and the entire sunroof of my 2002 Honda crv suddenly shattered into thousands of tiny glass fragments that showered down upon my daughter (in the front passenger seat) and I. Nothing had fallen onto it from above, and there were no prior cracks or defects in the glass. There was a loud noise as this occurred, suggesting the double pane glass simply exploded .”
NHTSA complaint #10397200, filed 2011-04, 115,000 miles“Car in driveway. Not driven for 3 days, just not needed but working. During day, car caught on fire. Fire inspectors was unable to determine the cause due to the extent of damage. They believed it could have been electrical. Fire concentrated in dash and engine area. Windshield blew during fire. Have owned this car since new, for 17 years. 140,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11230339, filed 2019-07, 140,000 miles“2002 Honda CR-V driver side door does not open with remote or from inside with electric switch. Door can only be open manually. This creates safety issues both when approaching the car from outside and inside if one gets trapped.”
NHTSA complaint #10289132, filed 2009-10, 50,000 miles“The vehicle started to emit loud popping noises form the brakes in any direction the vehicle was moving. The dealership explains this a as normal. Also the rear tailgate glass wouldn't lock.”
NHTSA complaint #10003866, filed 2003-01, 3,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5% |
| 2025 | 13 | 5% |
| 2024 | 18 | 5% |
| 2023 | 23 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 2% |
| 2018 | 27 | 1% |
| 2017 | 32 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 4% |
| 2015 | 35 | 5% |
| 2014 | 28 | 5% |
| 2013 | 19 | 5% |
| 2012 | 29 | 7% |
| 2011 | 45 | 8% |
| 2010 | 47 | 10% |
| 2009 | 38 | 10% |
| 2008 | 95 | 10% |
| 2007 | 77 | 9% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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