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2002 Honda CR-VProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 661 owners and 16 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
661
Crashes
64
Fires
21
Recalls
16
TSBs
256
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 661 complaints, 64 crashes, 21 fires, and 16 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

ac stopped working

43 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

power window not working properly

7 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

lock cyinder does not work

5 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
4

throttle body replacement

5 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
5

d indicator on dashboard is blinking

4 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

122 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 96K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

62
0–30K
60
30–60K
79
60–90K
67
90–120K
54
120–150K
110
150K+

Peak failure range: 150K+ miles (110 reports) • Median: 96K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (122 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags122 (18%)
Electrical62 (9%)
Lights47 (7%)
Other32 (5%)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner29 (4%)
Engine26 (4%)
Seats23 (3%)
Speed Control20 (3%)

2002 Honda CR-V: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2002 Honda CR-V, with 122 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 96,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 96K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2002 Honda CR-V, with 62 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2002 Honda CR-V, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner Issues

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2002 Honda CR-V, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:appliance:air conditioner-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

41
02
51
03
47
04
21
05
23
06
37
07
23
08
22
09
30
10
79
11
43
12
26
13
35
14
91
15
14
16
26
17
11
18
18
19
3
20
4
21
9
22
4
23
2
24
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Honda CR-V. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (16 recalls)

01V351000Nov 2001

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT PRETENSIONS. THE CR-V IS EQUIPPED WITH TWO SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS - RETRACTOR AND BUCKLE - IN BOTH THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATING POSITIONS. SOME BUCKLE PRETENSIONERS USE A PART THAT RESTRICTS THE FULL MOTION OF THE MECHANISM.

02V251000Aug 2002

SEATS

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT ANCHORAGE NUT STRENGTH IS INSUFFICIENT BECAUSE THE NUTS WERE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY.

03V274000Aug 2003

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE SHIFT CABLE LINKAGE COULD PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM SHIFTING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO PARK.

03V422000Nov 2003

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, METAL PARTICLES IN THE KEY CYLINDER BODY COULD INTERFERE WITH THE INTERLOCK LEVER OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."

04V255000Jun 2004

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG WAS INCORRECTLY WIRED.

+ 11 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (8)

2 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA03018ClosedOpened Sep 2003 · closed Nov 2003

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

EA11004ClosedOpened Apr 2011 · closed Oct 2012

Driver's Power Window Master Switch

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EA11012ClosedOpened Sep 2011 · closed Sep 2012

Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

EA15001OpenOpened Feb 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

+ 3 more in the full report

The worst model year for the Honda CR-V is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2002 Honda CR-V vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

661

Class avg

432

1.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 661 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 16 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2002 Honda CR-V: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Honda CR-V?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Honda CR-V is related to the airbags, with 122 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Honda CR-V reliable?
The 2002 Honda CR-V has 661 complaints, 64 crash reports, and 21 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Honda CR-V problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Honda CR-V has 16 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda CR-V problems start?
Based on 432 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 96,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2002 Honda CR-V data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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