Body problems of the 2002 Honda CR-V

Four problems related to body have been reported for the 2002 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2002 CR-V.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2019

Car in driveway. Not driven for 3 days, just not needed but working. During day, car caught on fire. Fire inspectors was unable to determine the cause due to the extent of damage. They believed it could have been electrical. Fire concentrated in dash and engine area. Windshield blew during fire. Have owned this car since new, for 17 years. 140,000 miles.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2016

Last night around 8pm my husband and I were leaving a clients house in leesport. We were going south on rt 183. We were driving appoximatly 20 mph. With no warning at all, a big deer jumped and slammed into the drivers side. Hitting the front side of the vehicle. We pulled off of the road immediately. The fluid from radiator was leaking out.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2012

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Honda crv. The contact stated as she rolled down the driver side window there was smoke coming from the bottom of the door. The fire department was notified who came out and disconnect the battery. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop who inspect the failure and stated it was a bad master window switch and then replaced it. The manufacturer was notified who will send a representative to investigate the failure. They offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 180,592. Mw.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2003

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. The contact attempted to open the door with his key on the driver door and the vehicle failed to open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated the door lock cylinder would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. 2 years later the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000. Another failure the contact wanted to report a progressive problem with his ignition switch. The contact stated that initially he has having problem turning the key in the ignition switch. Eventually, the key became stuck in the ignition switch. The contact had to have the vehicle towed to his residence. The contact hired a locksmith. The locksmith stated the entire ignition cylinder would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 230,000. Az.


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