2002 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2002 Honda CR-V, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 110,448 miles. The words owners use most often: “power window” (11% of reports).
- 95electrical system complaints
- 110,448median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Power window: mentioned in 10 of 95 complaints (11%)
- Low beam: mentioned in 9 of 95 complaints (9%)
- Driver side door: mentioned in 7 of 95 complaints (7%)
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 7 of 95 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 66 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 95 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 1 an injury.
Honda CR-V electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 28 | 18% | 1,600 |
| 2025 CR-V | 18 | 7% | 13,525 |
| 2024 CR-V | 35 | 9% | 6,200 |
| 2023 CR-V | 28 | 5% | 894 |
| 2022 CR-V | 14 | 5% | 4,000 |
| 2021 CR-V | 34 | 10% | 14,800 |
| 2020 CR-V | 43 | 12% | 11,500 |
| 2019 CR-V | 164 | 15% | 7,000 |
| 2018 CR-V | 284 | 13% | 14,941 |
| 2017 CR-V | 402 | 23% | 19,500 |
| 2016 CR-V | 64 | 16% | 24,000 |
| 2015 CR-V | 84 | 13% | 28,750 |
| 2014 CR-V | 77 | 13% | 8,832 |
| 2013 CR-V | 38 | 10% | 32,420 |
| 2012 CR-V | 68 | 17% | 30,000 |
| 2011 CR-V | 55 | 10% | 53,731 |
| 2010 CR-V | 43 | 9% | 79,000 |
| 2009 CR-V | 44 | 11% | 62,000 |
| 2008 CR-V | 218 | 23% | 80,000 |
| 2007 CR-V | 264 | 30% | 80,000 |
| 2006 CR-V | 75 | 19% | 75,400 |
| 2005 CR-V | 77 | 16% | 88,175 |
| 2004 CR-V | 73 | 15% | 90,000 |
| 2003 CR-V | 62 | 13% | 96,750 |
| 2002 CR-V | 95 | 18% | 110,448 |
| 2001 CR-V | 7 | 5% | 179,840 |
| 2000 CR-V | 15 | 12% | 137,000 |
| 1999 CR-V | 27 | 21% | 134,000 |
| 1998 CR-V | 38 | 30% | 124,100 |
| 1997 CR-V | 31 | 29% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Visibility:power window devices and controls; electrical system
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles. Moisture may enter the driver side power window master switch, causing the switch to fail or melt.
Risk: If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window master switch and inspect the wiring harness for damage, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is P9D.
Visibility:power window devices and controls; electrical system
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles, manufactured from February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006. The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the switches, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 2, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and test ignition switches for contamination interference. Any switches that fail the test will be repaired. Owner notification began on novenber 3, 2003. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that when his wife opened the driverâs side door, the driverâs side power window master switch began to release a white smoke. The contact stated that eventually the smoke dissipated. Prior to the failure, the front passengerâs side…
Door locks. Doors won't lock or unlock while inside or outside of vehicle
There are three nhtsa recalls for 2002 honda crv - 12v486000, 20v76800 and 03v422000. Honda says my vin is not included in these recalls, but i having all these issues. I've called honda and spoken to a csr, and i'm at the dealers right now. They won't honor these recalls, and are charging me for…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Honda CR-Vs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 95 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2002 Honda CR-V (18% of the 515 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda CR-V electrical system?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 110,448 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2002 Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “power window”, in 10 of 95 complaints, followed by “low beam” (9).
Other 2002 Honda CR-V problems
See all 2002 Honda CR-V problems or electrical system problems across all CR-V years.