2002 Honda CR-V Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 5%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 25 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Honda CR-V, 5% of the 515 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 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 responded to a recall notice for the airbag inflator. I had noticed, immediately thereafter, that my horn and cruise control is inoperable. I contacted service advisor who asked to bring the car back in. She agreed that the mechanism for these inoperable parts is in close proximity to the air bag inspection areas , for the recall. However, they claim they ... Are not liable for the cable reel and will charge to have it fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10482128, filed 2012-10, 191,103 miles“I had been driving for approximately 30 minutes. As I drove along I-575 - a 4-lane highway - I noticed a kind of power surge from my engine. My speedometer registered 80 MPH! I applied the brakes but was unable to slow the car more than 20-30 MPH, and then it started to creep back up. I exited at that point, knowing I needed help. I was still going much too fast. I looked for a service station and not only was there none, within seconds I was faced with a red light with 4 lanes of cross traffic (george busby parkway) - I couldn't stop the car! …”
NHTSA complaint #11034205, filed 2017-10, 167,000 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“While pulling into traffic from a state highway onto an interstate the accelerator stuck wide open. Before I could assess the problem my speed had reached 80 MPH. Using the brakes did nothing. I was only able to gain control and slow the vehicle down by tapping on the accelerator pedal several times. In researching CR-V's I found that the probable cause is a broken cruise control cable. Note: this has occurred 3 additional times. Note: the cruise control was not activated while this problem occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10488087, filed 2012-12, 176,000 miles“Three bolts hold on the clutch master cylinder cover.one bolt head head was sheared/blown off upon depressing the clutch pedal when starting the car. Brake fluid leaked out. Clutch was inoperable and power braking diminished. The clutch master cylinder was replaced and 11 months later the same incident occurred. The bolt head position that was blown/sheared off was the same in both incidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10759389, filed 2015-08, 156,230 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10129465Apr 8, 2014Service bulletin - Under severe conditions, water or other liquid may enter the driver's window and reach the power window master switch on the door panel. Liquid in the switch…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 4% |
| 2025 | 13 | 5% |
| 2024 | 14 | 4% |
| 2023 | 13 | 3% |
| 2022 | 6 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 2% |
| 2020 | 11 | 3% |
| 2019 | 15 | 1% |
| 2018 | 65 | 3% |
| 2017 | 52 | 3% |
| 2016 | 28 | 7% |
| 2015 | 31 | 5% |
| 2014 | 36 | 6% |
| 2013 | 26 | 7% |
| 2012 | 21 | 5% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 21 | 4% |
| 2009 | 12 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 15 | 4% |
| 2005 | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 4% |
| 2003 | 32 | 7% |
| 2002 | 25 | 5% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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