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Honda CR-V 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Honda CR-V: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

515Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
15Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
23Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
85Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags144 complaints

144 complaints; 8 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V255000, 14V700000, 15V320000, 15V370000, 18V268000, 19V182000, 19V499000, 19V501000.

Electrical System95 complaints

95 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 03V422000, 20V768000.

Lighting72 complaints

72 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V136000.

Engine66 complaints

66 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V351000.

Seats24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V251000.

Power Train24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V274000.

Unknown Or Other22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V486000.

Suspension16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

01V351000Reported November 26, 2001 - 6,744 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on November 26, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 6,744 vehicles across all affected models.

02V251000Reported September 17, 2002 - 2 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 2 vehicles across all affected models.

03V274000Reported July 29, 2003 - 247,019 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 247,019 vehicles across all affected models.

03V422000Reported October 27, 2003 - 76,988 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 27, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 76,988 vehicles across all affected models.

04V255000Reported June 7, 2004 - 130,617 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 7, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 130,617 vehicles across all affected models.

12V136000Reported March 30, 2012 - 1,375,217 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on March 30, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 1,375,217 vehicles across all affected models.

12V486000Reported October 5, 2012 - 268,655 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 268,655 vehicles across all affected models.

14V700000Reported November 4, 2014 - 0 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 0 vehicles across all affected models.

15V320000Reported May 28, 2015 - 6,281,043 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 6,281,043 vehicles across all affected models.

15V370000Reported June 15, 2015 - 3,498,481 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 3,498,481 vehicles across all affected models.

18V268000Reported April 26, 2018 - 1,335 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,335 vehicles across all affected models.

19V182000Reported March 6, 2019 - 1,101,534 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,101,534 vehicles across all affected models.

19V499000Reported June 27, 2019 - 3,947 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 3,947 vehicles across all affected models.

19V501000Reported June 27, 2019 - 1,657,752 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,657,752 vehicles across all affected models.

20V768000Reported December 10, 2020 - 268,655 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 268,655 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA03018Opened September 9, 2003 - Closed November 13, 2003

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM. Resulted in recall campaign 03V422000.

EA03018Opened September 9, 2003 - Closed November 13, 2003

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM. Resulted in recall campaign 03V422000.

EA03018Opened September 9, 2003 - Closed November 13, 2003

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM. Resulted in recall campaign 03V422000.

EA11004Opened April 11, 2011 - Closed October 24, 2012

Driver's Power Window Master Switch. Resulted in recall campaign 11V456000.

EA11004Opened April 11, 2011 - Closed October 24, 2012

Driver's Power Window Master Switch. Resulted in recall campaign 11V456000.

EA11004Opened April 11, 2011 - Closed October 24, 2012

Driver's Power Window Master Switch. Resulted in recall campaign 11V456000.

EA11012Opened September 12, 2011 - Closed September 17, 2012

Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating. Resulted in recall campaign 12V136000.

EA11012Opened September 12, 2011 - Closed September 17, 2012

Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating. Resulted in recall campaign 12V136000.

EA11012Opened September 12, 2011 - Closed September 17, 2012

Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating. Resulted in recall campaign 12V136000.

EA11012Opened September 12, 2011 - Closed September 17, 2012

Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating. Resulted in recall campaign 12V136000.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03013Opened April 15, 2003 - Closed September 9, 2003

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03013Opened April 15, 2003 - Closed September 9, 2003

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03013Opened April 15, 2003 - Closed September 9, 2003

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11017Opened April 29, 2011 - Closed September 23, 2011

Low Beam Headlights Stop Working. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11017Opened April 29, 2011 - Closed September 23, 2011

Low Beam Headlights Stop Working. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11017Opened April 29, 2011 - Closed September 23, 2011

Low Beam Headlights Stop Working. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11017Opened April 29, 2011 - Closed September 23, 2011

Low Beam Headlights Stop Working. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200235
200341
200440
200520
200616
200730
200820
200919
201026
201156
201229
201319
201426
201580
20168
201716
20188
20199
20202
20214
20225
20233
20242
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.