2002 Honda CR-V Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 3%of 515 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Honda CR-V, 3% of the 515 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 4 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.
“I am 2nd owner of this 2002 Honda crv-ex made in great britain for our left hand drive (right side of road) american market. Current mileage is approximately 149,500. Recent 4 wheel alignment to correct front tire wear and return to manufacturer specifications has resulted in violent pull/torque steer to right upon acceleration. Driving at cruising speed requires steering car to left to control constant pull to right. This is not a road crown issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10564446, filed 2014-02, 149,420 miles“Rear suspension arm mounting bushing is inadequate and caused the arms flat end to lock into the asphalt when it broke free from its split pin restrants while I was backing up. Had I been traveling at any speed this failure would have most likely caused the vehicle to vault and flip or rip off the rear wheel assembily.”
NHTSA complaint #10023843, filed 2003-06, 15,000 miles“Rear suspension arm fell off of the vehicle as I was backing up. If I had been traveling at any road or highway speed feel I would have been seriously hurt or killed. The rubber bushing that holds the arm is held up by 2 pins which are attached to the unibody by one bolt each and as the rubber moves it loosened the retaning pins which bent due to the looseness of the bolts and that they are not one solid through pin. As the rubber starts to age I believe many of these CR-V's will be responsible for a multitude of injuries and deaths. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069299, filed 2004-01, 15,000 miles“The right front lower control arm broke during driving. The car body collapsed on the front right side and it was extremely difficult to maneuver the vehicle to safety. The 2006 Honda CR-V was recalled for the exact same issue! Please be wary, there is a possible manufacturer defect here.”
NHTSA complaint #10654079, filed 2014-11, 150,000 miles“While driving the right front lower control arm suddenly broke. The car body collapsed on the right front side and was only maneuvered to safety with extreme difficulty.”
NHTSA complaint #10654077, filed 2014-11, 150,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014127May 16, 2004Differential moan when braking at low speed. (4wd)
- 10013763Nov 16, 2002Front camber adjustment. Honda tech line summary.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 3 | 1% |
| 2024 | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 20 | 3% |
| 2014 | 14 | 2% |
| 2013 | 16 | 4% |
| 2012 | 26 | 6% |
| 2011 | 20 | 4% |
| 2010 | 14 | 3% |
| 2009 | 15 | 4% |
| 2008 | 38 | 4% |
| 2007 | 34 | 4% |
| 2006 | 20 | 5% |
| 2005 | 27 | 6% |
| 2004 | 11 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 3% |
| 2002 | 16 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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