2002 Honda CR-V Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 3%of 515 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Honda CR-V, 3% of the 515 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,500 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“What's going on with the Honda crv air conditioning?????? I've had Honda's for 25 years!!! I was driving home from the beach (myr), I heard a crackling and a loud bang noise, as I was driving and my A/C totally stopped working.......what's the story?????????? This never happened before......what was the implosion?????”
NHTSA complaint #10202851, filed 2007-09, 96,000 miles“Tomorrow I take my 2002 Honda CR-V in for it's fifth air conditioner compressor. If it wasn't for the concern about visibility to defrost/defog the windshield in certain weather conditions, would not be shelling out another $1600 plus tax on this reliability highly overrated vehicle. Currently has only 166,600 miles on it. This time failure is being attributed to the condenser fan needing replacement also. At least this is the first time the compressor didn't just completely fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10404233, filed 2011-06, 166,365 miles“I have a 2002 Honda CR-V with 84,000 miles on it. This vehicle has been well maintained & has had all manufacturer recommended services completed and I have the records to prove it. The A/C compressor exploded last week circulating metal filings into the vehicle's system. This is a safety hazard because the engine could seize as a result of the presence of metal filings therefore not having any power brakes, power steering, etc. Also, I cannot use the defrost which creates limited visibility in cooler temperatures which also creates a safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10398594, filed 2011-05, 84,000 miles“My 2002 Honda CR-V has had a cracked windshield twice in two years. The impact point was nearly the same in both cases - lower left corner. The first case occurred on I-95. The impact point was nearly invisible to the eye. I went to two dealers who each found the point by tracing the now huge crack with the tip of a pen. It could be found. Both denied warranty coverage. The second case occurred on rt 1 approaching the trenton train stn exit from pennsylvania. This time I looked on the internet to see if their was a known problem with CR-V windows. It appears there is. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093788, filed 2004-10, 15,000 miles“On june 25, 2012, started engine and lowered driver-side power window. Noticed smoke rising from the driver-side power window switch. Contacted local Honda dealership within 20 minutes. Did *not* receive a recall notice (NHTSA campaign number: 12v-486) from Honda motors (Honda campaign recall number: s61) since the vehicle was manufactured in december 2001 (I.e., vehicle was manufactured before the february 19, 2002, through july 28, 2006 recall dates).”
NHTSA complaint #10487679, filed 2012-12, 60,920 milesRelated recalls
- 20V768000Dec 10, 2020Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles. Moisture may enter the driver side power window master switch, causing the…Covers: Honda CR-V 2002–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10226214Nov 10, 2022Service Bulletin - REVISION SUMMARY - Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, a note was added. BACKGROUND Under severe conditions, water or other liquid may enter the driverâs…
- 10115792Dec 11, 2014Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure…
- 10013623Nov 19, 2004Grinding noise when opening or closing a front window.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 17% |
| 2025 | 36 | 14% |
| 2024 | 55 | 14% |
| 2023 | 28 | 5% |
| 2022 | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 | 10 | 3% |
| 2020 | 9 | 3% |
| 2019 | 26 | 2% |
| 2018 | 43 | 2% |
| 2017 | 37 | 2% |
| 2016 | 14 | 4% |
| 2015 | 19 | 3% |
| 2014 | 30 | 5% |
| 2013 | 17 | 4% |
| 2012 | 36 | 9% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 10 | 2% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2008 | 13 | 1% |
| 2007 | 22 | 2% |
| 2006 | 25 | 6% |
| 2005 | 31 | 6% |
| 2004 | 20 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 5% |
| 2002 | 17 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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