2002 Honda CR-V electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 95 complaints for the 2002 Honda CR-V, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 95 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 66 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 12
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 9 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 66 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 110,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 12 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Honda crv allowed the key to be removed from the ignition when it hadn't been placed fully in park, it was in reverse. The car then rolled into the street and was hit by a car with 2 persons. This situation has been reproduced. Honda said there was a manufacturer defect on this part.
Consumer was able to remove keys from the ignition with the vehicle in the drive gear. As a result, vehicle rolled down a hill while parked. Dealership replaced master cylinder, but the problem recurred.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Honda CR-V
- Air bags 144 complaints
- Lighting 72 complaints
- Engine 46 complaints
- Brakes 29 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Seat belts 25 complaints
- Seats 24 complaints
- Transmission 21 complaints