2002 Honda Cr-v reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2002 Honda Cr-v — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 661
- 17 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 122 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 10
- see below
- Reported harm
- 64 reported crashes · 61 injuries · 21 fires
What owners report fails — 2002 Honda Cr-v
- AIR BAGS 122
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 62
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 46
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER 29
- SEATS 23
10 recalls on record for the 2002 Honda Cr-v
- NHTSA 20V768000 · 2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 19V501000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 19V499000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 19V182000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the dr
- NHTSA 18V268000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2002 Honda Cr-v units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Honda Cr-v reliable?
NHTSA has 661 consumer complaints on record for the 2002 Honda Cr-v and 10 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (122 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2002 Honda Cr-v units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda Cr-v?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (122), electrical system (62), exterior lighting (46), equipment:appliance:air conditioner (29). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2002 Honda Cr-v?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.