2002 Honda CR-V Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026

Caution

Ranks 21st of 25 CR-V years we score.

Owner complaints: 515; 70 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 32.3; 137,838 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.90×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 126; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 15
NHTSA crash rating: Not rated; no overall rating before 2011

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Should You Buy the 2002 Honda CR-V?

Only after careful checks. Our reliability score for the 2002 Honda CR-V is 68 out of 100, which rates Caution. Owners reported about as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 21st of the 25 CR-V years we score.

The most reported problem is the A/C compressor, mostly parts breaking or coming apart (62 of 515 complaints). Owners also complain about the headlights and airbag warning lights. 126 of the 515 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 15 recalls. Honda also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for passenger airbag sensor (airbag warning light stays on). For comparison, the 2003 scores 69.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask a Honda dealer about warranty extension 06-009 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
1 Honda warranty extension may cover repairs

Cons

A/C compressor: parts breaking or coming apart62 complaints
Headlights: stopped working41 complaints
Airbag warning light36 complaints
First year of a new generation

How the 2002 CR-V Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.78×	−15
Everyday problems	1.2×	−8
Recalls	3.4×	−9
Score		68

What Owners Report

We read all 515 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Honda CR-V, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.

A/C compressor: parts breaking or coming apart
62 complaints (12%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, a feature that stopped working and a failure that needed a new part. 4 of these 62 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 10 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 79,000 miles.
Headlights: stopped working
41 complaints (8%)
A feature that stopped working, problems that come and go and damage. 4 of these 41 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of visibility. In 8 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 138,000 miles.
Airbag warning light
36 complaints (7%)
Warning lights and a failure that needed a new part. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 4 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 90,000 miles.
Power windows or regulator: smoke or a burning smell
29 complaints (6%)
Smoke or a burning smell, a feature that stopped working and a fire. 4 of these 29 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a fire. In 4 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 152,000 miles.
Seats failure
25 complaints (5%)
A failure, parts breaking or coming apart and damage. 1 of these 25 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury. Median mileage when it started: about 96,000 miles.
Seat belts: not closing or latching
24 complaints (5%)
Not closing or latching, locking up and a failure. 1 of these 24 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 84,000 miles.
A/C: stopped working
23 complaints (4%)
A feature that stopped working, a failure that needed a new part and stalling. 2 of these 23 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury. In 3 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 91,000 miles.
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
22 complaints (4%)
No deployment in a crash, parts breaking or coming apart and damage. 1 of these 22 complaints describes a serious outcome: an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 138,000 miles.
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
16 complaints (3%)
No deployment in a crash, a failure and parts breaking or coming apart. 3 of these 16 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 91,000 miles.
Brakes: unusual noises
15 complaints (3%)
Unusual noises, early wear and a failure. Median mileage when it started: about 13,000 miles.
Wiring, fuses or body control module: overheating
15 complaints (3%)
Overheating, a failure and damage. 2 of these 15 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control. In 3 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 110,000 miles.
Ignition or push-button start: stopped working
13 complaints (3%)
A feature that stopped working, the car not starting and sticking or stiffness. 5 of these 13 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 79,000 miles.
Door lock actuators: stopped working
13 complaints (3%)
A feature that stopped working, a failure and the system acting on its own. Median mileage when it started: about 85,000 miles.
Door latches: not opening or unlocking
11 complaints (2%)
Not opening or unlocking, not closing or latching and a failure. Median mileage when it started: about 72,000 miles.
Engine: stalling
11 complaints (2%)
Stalling, sudden acceleration and surging. 7 of these 11 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 132,000 miles.

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Tires: parts breaking or coming apart
11 complaints (2%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, a failure and shattering or cracking. 5 of these 11 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 26,000 miles.
Shifter or park: the car rolling away
11 complaints (2%)
The car rolling away and sticking or stiffness. 9 of these 11 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 26,000 miles.
Steering: pulling or wandering
9 complaints (2%)
Pulling or wandering, loss of steering control and locking up. 2 of these 9 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 154,000 miles.
Stall (cause not stated)
7 complaints (1%)
Stalling. 5 of these 7 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 62,000 miles.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
7 complaints (1%)
Sudden acceleration. 2 of these 7 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking. Median mileage when it started: about 60,000 miles.
Instrument cluster: stopped working
6 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working, problems that come and go and wrong readings. Median mileage when it started: about 88,000 miles.
Hood latch: not closing or latching
5 complaints (under 1%)
Not closing or latching and parts breaking or coming apart. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of visibility. Median mileage when it started: about 30,000 miles.
Noise (cause not stated)
5 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises. Median mileage when it started: about 48,000 miles.
Oxygen sensor: stopped working
5 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working and a failure. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 45,000 miles.
Side or curtain airbags: no deployment in a crash
5 complaints (under 1%)
No deployment in a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 60,000 miles.
Headlight switch failure
4 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part and a fire. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome: a fire.
Windshield: shattering or cracking
4 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking.
Ball joints and control arms: parts breaking or coming apart
3 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart. All 3 describe a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 150,000 miles.
Brake calipers: rust or corrosion
3 complaints (under 1%)
Rust or corrosion and locking up.
Engine oil leak
3 complaints (under 1%)
A leak. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: a fire.
Exterior lights: stopped working
3 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working, the system acting on its own and damage.
Fuel gauge or level sensor: wrong readings
3 complaints (under 1%)
Wrong readings.
Passenger airbag sensor: warning lights
3 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights and a failure that needed a new part.
Fuel filler cap: a leak
3 complaints (under 1%)
A leak, not closing or latching and a failure that needed a new part. In 3 complaints, the problem came back after a repair.
Transmission: failure or loss of drive
3 complaints (under 1%)
Failure or loss of drive and shattering or cracking. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 50,000 miles.
ABS failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part and warning lights.
AWD or rear differential: unusual noises
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises and a failure that needed a new part.
Uneven tire wear: pulling or wandering
2 complaints (under 1%)
Pulling or wandering.
Check engine light (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Control module (unspecified) failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
CV axles: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Engine failure: failure or loss of drive
2 complaints (under 1%)
Failure or loss of drive. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Engine sensors or computer failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Fuel leak: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking and a leak.
Fuel filler neck: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and a failure.
Serpentine belt: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart.
Throttle body failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part.
Throttle cable: sticking or stiffness
2 complaints (under 1%)
Sticking or stiffness and damage. Both describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking.
Vehicle fire (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
A fire. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a fire.
Torque converter failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure and vibration or shudder.
Vibration (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Rough running or misfires and vibration or shudder. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury.
Warning lights (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.

Reported Once (48)

Show the 48 problems reported once

12V battery failure
Alternator or charging: unusual noises
Body seals (water leak): damage
Cabin odor or mold: a bad smell
Climate controls: stopped working
Control arm bushings: parts breaking or coming apart
Cooling system: stopped working
Defroster: stopped working
Engine mounts: unusual noises
Exhaust or catalytic converter failure
Fuel economy: high fuel use
Fuel pump: parts breaking or coming apart
Horn: stopped working
Manual transmission or clutch: parts breaking or coming apart
SRS sensor failure
SRS sensor motor failure
VTEC system: works on and off
Accelerator cable: parts breaking or coming apart
Accelerator pedal: sticking or stiffness
Airbag impact sensors failure
Airbag sensor: stopped working
Brake pedal switch failure
Cigarette lighter: stopped working
Condenser fan failure
Conventional cruise control: stopped working
Cruise control: works on and off
Cruise control switch failure
Door-ajar sensor: stopped working
Front fender: unusual noises
Fuel-system mounting bracket: parts breaking or coming apart
Interior lights: stopped working
Lights: stopped working
Low engine oil level failure
Sun visor: parts breaking or coming apart
Suspension spring rod: parts breaking or coming apart
Tailgate glass latch: not closing or latching
Taillight socket failure
Throttle failure
Throttle mechanism: sticking or stiffness
Tow-bar wiring: stopped working
Vehicle spins during stopping (cause not stated)
Wheel linkage (cause not stated)
Windshield washer: stopped working
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
Sway bar links: parts breaking or coming apart
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
Timing chain or camshaft failure
Valve train: parts breaking or coming apart

How the 2002 Honda CR-V Compares With Other Years

The other CR-V years of the 2nd generation, 2002 to 2006, and the years just before and after it. When two scores are less than 3.5 points apart, treat them as about the same.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2007	Good	76	0.60×	27.8	12	Door lock actuators: the system acting on its own
2006	Good	74	0.55×	21.7	12	Headlights: stopped working
2005	Good	72	0.68×	27.1	12	Headlights: stopped working
2004	Caution	69	0.83×	29.0	12	A/C compressor: parts breaking or coming apart
2003	Caution	69	0.82×	28.7	13	A/C compressor: parts breaking or coming apart
2002 This year	Caution	68	0.90×	32.3	15	A/C compressor: parts breaking or coming apart
2001	Excellent	87	0.26×	8.3	1	Valve train: damage

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2002 Honda CR-V Recalls

A recall can cover some or all cars of this model year. Look up a specific car by its VIN at NHTSA to see which recalls are still open on it.

Visibility: power window devices and controls
If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 20V768000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 10, 2020. By the fourth quarter of 2022, 25% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V501000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 27, 2019. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 42% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V499000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 27, 2019. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 22% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V182000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 6, 2019. By the third quarter of 2020, 49% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 18V268000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Apr 26, 2018. By the third quarter of 2019, 85% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
NHTSA 15V370000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 15, 2015. By the fourth quarter of 2017, 65% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

Show 9 more recalls

Air bags: inflator module
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 15V320000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 28, 2015. By the fourth quarter of 2017, 68% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 14V700000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 4, 2014. By the first quarter of 2016, 70% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Visibility: power window devices and controls
If the switch fails, it could overheat, smoke, and cause a fire. A switch failure, and a fire, could occur even if the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the recall repair has been performed.
NHTSA 12V486000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 5, 2012.
Exterior lighting: switch
If the terminal ends melt within the wiring harness connector, the low beam headlights may become inoperative, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 12V136000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 30, 2012.
Air bags: frontal
In the event of a crash, the air bag inflation rate would be incorrect, which could increase the risk of injury to the driver.
NHTSA 04V255000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 7, 2004.
Electrical system: switch
If the vehicle operator does not shift to "park" before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
NHTSA 03V422000Issued Oct 27, 2003.
Power train: automatic transmission
If the vehicle operator fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur. Dealers will inspect the shift cable linkage for corrosion. If corrosion causes binding, they will replace the shift cable.
NHTSA 03V274000Issued Jul 29, 2003.
Seats
If a collision occurred, the seat anchorage would not withstand the force, and the front seat occupants would not be restrained properly.
NHTSA 02V251000Issued Sep 17, 2002.
Seat belts: webbing
If these pretensioners activate in a crash, the seat belt could unlatch, leaving the front seat occupants unrestrained.
NHTSA 01V351000Issued Nov 26, 2001.

Honda Warranty Extensions and Programs

Repairs Honda agreed to cover or update outside a recall. Whether one applies depends on the VIN and the conditions listed. A Honda dealer can confirm.

Warranty extensionHonda 06-009
Passenger airbag sensor (airbag warning light stays on)
The problem:
The passenger airbag sensor can fail and keep the airbag warning light on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer repairs the passenger airbag sensor and its control unit for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light must be on with a listed fault. Other airbag faults are not covered. Cars with a salvage or branded title are not covered. The VIN must show as eligible.
Coverage:
10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 20-009
Driver's airbag inflator
The problem:
The driver's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer replaces the driver's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light must be on. A Honda dealer test must show the inflator is faulty. Only replacement inflators that fail later are covered. Open inflator recalls must be done first. Salvage or branded titles are not covered.
Coverage:
Covered until January 31, 2030.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 20-014
Front passenger's airbag inflator
The problem:
The front passenger's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer replaces the front passenger's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light must be on. A Honda dealer test must show the inflator is faulty. Only replacement inflators that fail later are covered. Open inflator recalls must be done first. Salvage or branded titles are not covered.
Coverage:
Covered until January 31, 2030.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 18-046Ended
Driver's airbag inflator
The problem:
The driver's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
While the program ran, a Honda dealer replaced the driver's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light had to be on. A Honda dealer test had to show the inflator was faulty. Only replacement inflators that failed later were covered. Salvage or branded titles were not covered.
Coverage:
The program ended on June 30, 2022.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 18-049Ended
Front passenger's airbag inflator
The problem:
The front passenger's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
While the program ran, a Honda dealer replaced the front passenger's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light had to be on. A Honda dealer test had to show the inflator was faulty. Only replacement inflators that failed later were covered. Salvage or branded titles were not covered.
Coverage:
The program ended on October 31, 2022.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)

NHTSA Investigations

Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.

Ignition interlock malfunction in 2002 CR-Vs
Closed
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation looked at the ignition park interlock in 2002 CR-Vs. Factory metal debris could interfere with the part that blocks key removal. NHTSA counted 63 failures and 7 rollaway crashes. Honda changed the process in March 2002. The record does not say how it ended. NHTSA closed it in September 2003, the day engineering analysis EA03-018 opened.
Apr 15, 2003 to Sep 9, 2003
Ignition key removable outside Park in 2002 CR-Vs
Led to a recall
NHTSA's engineering analysis covered the ignition park interlock in 2002 CR-Vs. Metal debris from switch manufacturing could slow the interlock, letting the key come out outside Park. All seven reported crashes were rollaways, with three minor injuries. Under recall 03V-422, Honda tests cars built before March 2002 and replaces failing ignition switches. NHTSA closed the case in November 2003.
Sep 9, 2003 to Nov 13, 2003
Smoke and fire from driver's power window switch
Led to a recall
NHTSA's engineering analysis looked at smoke and fire inside the driver's door of 2002-2006 CR-Vs. The power window master switch could overheat, and three fires spread into the cabin. Honda recalled 80,111 2006 CR-Vs built in Japan under recall 11V-456. It later recalled 268,655 2002-2006 CR-Vs under recall 12V-486. NHTSA closed the case in October 2012.
NHTSA EA11004 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Apr 11, 2011 to Oct 24, 2012
Low beam headlights stopping together in CR-Vs
Closed
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation began after 12 reports that both low beam headlights stopped working at once in 2002-2004 CR-Vs. Some owners found the headlight switch or wiring connector damaged by overheating. After reviewing Honda's information, NHTSA upgraded the case to engineering analysis EA11-012 in September 2011.
NHTSA PE11017 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Apr 29, 2011 to Sep 23, 2011
Both low beam headlights going out at once
Led to a recall
NHTSA's engineering analysis looked at reports of both low beam headlights failing together. It covered 2002-2003 Civics, 2002-2004 CR-Vs and 2003-2005 Pilots. A worn switch wiring terminal could overheat and melt its connector. Honda recalled vehicles in two stages under recall 12V-136. NHTSA closed the case in September 2012.
NHTSA EA11012 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Sep 12, 2011 to Sep 17, 2012
Takata air bag inflators rupturing, mostly in humid areas
Led to a recall
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation began in June 2014 after six Takata air bag inflator ruptures. It covered Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot models from 2001 to 2007, among others. All 10 makers started regional recalls within about two weeks. NHTSA asked them to widen the recalls. It closed in March 2015 and moved to engineering analysis EA15-001.
NHTSA PE14016 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Jun 11, 2014 to Mar 2, 2015
Takata air bag inflator ruptures across all makers
Still open
NHTSA's engineering analysis, opened in February 2015, covers Takata air bag inflators that can rupture. It includes Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot models from 2001 to 2007, among others. NHTSA is studying the root cause, the affected vehicles and whether repairs are adequate. The record links 194 recall campaigns to it. It is still open.
NHTSA EA15001 Opening report (PDF)Open since Feb 24, 2015
Rupture risk in Takata inflators with a desiccant
Still open
NHTSA's engineering analysis, opened in September 2021, asks whether Takata inflators with a moisture-trapping desiccant could degrade and rupture over time. They are not yet recalled. It covers Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot models from 2001 to 2015, among others. No field ruptures have been reported in them. The case is still open.
NHTSA EA21002 Opening report (PDF)Open since Sep 17, 2021

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA gave the 2002 CR-V no overall, frontal or side rating. It did rate each seat in those tests and lists the seat ratings under Rating Breakdown on its page. We show them the same way below. These tests are from before 2011, so the stars are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and newer models. See the 2002 CR-V ratings on NHTSA.gov.

With or without side airbags

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Driver seat5/5

Passenger seat5/5

Side crashNot rated

Front seat5/5

Rear seat5/5

Rollover3/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2002 CR-V, from its recalls, Honda's programs and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Visibility: power window devices and controls NHTSA 20V768000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 19V501000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 19V499000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 19V182000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 18V268000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 15 recalls and which are still open.

Ask a Honda Dealer

Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

06-009: passenger airbag sensor (airbag warning light stays on)

On the Test Drive

Run the air conditioning on max for 10 minutes. The air should stay cold.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

A/C compressor
Headlights
Airbag warning lights
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All CR-V Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Honda may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.