general problems of the 2002 Honda CR-V - part 1

The contact owns a 2022 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that as his wife opened driver side door, the driver side power window master switch began to release a white smoke without warning. The contact stated that eventually the smoke dissipated without further incident. Prior to the failure, the front passenger window was rolled down and could not be raised up after the failure. The contact initially called the manufacturer and was informed that his vehicle was not under NHTSA campaign number: 20v768000 (visibility, electrical system) which he linked to his failure. The contact then took the vehicle to the dealer where they replaced the master switch; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact was then given an estimate to diagnose the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.

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 diagnostics.

I was operating the vehicle as normal. Parked in a parking spot waiting for my partner with the vehicle turned off. While leaving I turned the vehicle on and when I went to roll down the right rear window using the drivers pwms the window would not move and the switch began to smoke. I cut the power and removed the fuses for the power window circuit to prevent further damage. Did not take any photos of the smoke. There is a recall for the pwms catching fire in 2002-2006 Honda Cr-vs, when I contacted the local dealership about the problem they refused warranty service.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, a grayish-white smoke began to emit from underneath the engine without warning. As the vehicle began to smoke, the contact lost complete power steering also without warning. With excessive force, the contact was able to drive the vehicle into an independent mechanic as the contact heard a loud booming sound emit from the vehicle. The independent mechanic discovered that the serpentine belt had snapped in half which the mechanic linked to his defective air conditioner compressor. The contact initially emailed Honda customer service about the defect and a representative called him back to inform him that a letter in regards to the failure would be sent to him. The contact had yet to receive the letter. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 116,137. Jo.

Smoke started arising from the steering column while driving on a city street during the daytime. Driver was not using lights at the time and was using normal occasional turn signals for a urban metropolitan area. The turn signal was evaluated and showed melting of the turn signal switch and the terminal harness. This is similar to what is described in NHTSA 12v-136 or 12v-486. Honda America and Honda dealerships said the 2002 Honda Cr-v was not included, because VIN was not included in the recall. However, the model and year of the car were included and having the same problems described as previously mentioned recalls.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Honda crv. The contact stated that smoke and a strong electrical burn odor emitted from the driver's door main switches area. The contact was able to move onto the road shoulder. The contact found that the master electrical system caught fire. The contact was unable to close the right rear passegenger. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer avised the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number 12v486000 (electrical system, visibility). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 254,000. Li.

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.

Ignition locked.

Driver's window works, but passenger and back seat windows wont work. I'm seeing many other people with Hondas have the same problem! also, the windshield washer won't work.

The passenger side power window switch smoked and stopped working. There was a recall for this and I would like to know if the repair would be covered. The passenger window side is the only one affected.

Drivers side seat belt will not always click into lock. Drivers side seat is very loose. Malfunction light will not turn off.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. The contact had difficulty inserting the key into the vehicle. In addition, the rear passenger and front driver side windows did not operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The diagnosis was not provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided.

I had parked my car outside grocery store and went shopping. When came back I can smell something burning. By looking around, I found smoke coming out from power window switch panel on driver side. I haven't even inserted my keys. After that I lost the ability to turn up down passenger side window. Searching online shows 2002cr-v had the recall for same problem but my car wasn't included. Contacting Honda and dealer says my car doesn't carry the faulty part but yet same thing happened to my car. I am scared if it's parked in garage and fire may start. Vehicle was not moving and no keys were in ignition. It was a scary situation.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. After the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v370000 (air bags) and 15v320000 (air bags), the srs warning light continued to remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a defect with the electrical system. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.  .

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v70000 (air bags), 14v351000 (air bags), 12v486000 (electrical system, visibility) and 12v136000 (exterior lighting); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

While driving, I felt excessive smoke and heat coming from the power window master switch. I immediately took it to a mechanic and he told me that for some reason excessive heat was generated in the switch and this could have potentially melted the switch or could have caused a fire. I discovered Honda crv year 2002-2006 have a "NHTSA campaign number: 12v486 , Honda's campaign s61" for recall on power window master switch. But my specific VIN number isnt covered under it. I contacted Honda "product concerns" department as I experienced exactly the same what the NHTSA campaign number: 12v486000 is covering. I wanted Honda to acknowledge my issue and initiate an engineering analysis for my VIN# and provide me with their findings. But they told me they can register my complaint (#n012015-03-1601127) but they won't do anything as mine isnt identified in affected vehicles under campaign id 12v468. The regional manager of product concerns also told me that they dont know if any past work was done on my vehicle that caused this. I am the owner of this vehicle since March 2008 and did not get any work done on master switch and it worked fine until Saturday, March 1, 2016. Not only this, my complaint asks for an engineering analysis, a proper technical diagnosis to identify what if there is another batch manufactured at a different plant/vendor/country that is also potentially at risk as what campaign 12v486 was. We won't know until Honda does the diagnosis but as of now, they seem to be least bothered. In texas,you cant live without windows when a/c isnt working. This vehicle is almost useless without windows. Please initiate an engineering analysis with Honda and have them look into it as my experience was exactly the same listed in campaign 12v486. Smoke, excessive heat, risk of potential melt/fire. Need your help to enforce quality and safety of vehicle owners.

Sub: Honda Cr-v 2002 VIN; jhlrd78572c093558 ref; outstanding recall recently, in year 2014, we bought used Honda Cr-v 2002 from gwinnett place Nissan, duluth, GA and would try find that any outstanding recall for same vehicle. We contacted Honda motor company USA through phone and fax line for recall (claim n032015-015-2700139) they informed that they have no any record or any information for particular vehicle as per their representative acknowledgement. They also informed us that we have to find any recall by ourselves. Now, we don't know that how to handle this kind of problems. Our and other people's safety is very important for us. Manufacture is not willing to give any CO-operation for the recall or guide us what we can do to solve this matter. Please guide us, what kind of an action or process to handle these problems. Thank you for your time and consideration dilipkumar bhatt c. C. To:Honda motor company USA.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the front passenger side window would not operate and failed to close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the front passenger side power window switch failed and a burning odor was present coming from the switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that there was an intermittent electrical failure which progressed with no warning. The vent controls failed to work, the electrical panel on the drivers side door failed to function properly, the key fobs did not lock and unlock the door as well. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who diagnosed that the ecm may need to be replaced and a second repair shop indicated that there was an electrical short in power going into the ac/compressor. The vehicle was also to be taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnosis as the contact was also waiting to get the part to perform NHTSA campaign id number: 14v351000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The aproximate failure mileage was 180,000. Dyd.

I just discovered that this vehicle had a recall for the master switch. I deliver mail with this vehicle. As I was driving from one mailbox to another the smell of something melting was overwhelming. The window on the passenger side was not rolling up anymore and I then realized something had gone wrong. As I never owned this vehicle during this recall I never received a notice. I ended up discovering what was wrong myself and replacing the switch. This vehicle no longer had a warranty.

2002 Honda Cr-v. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical problems . The consumer stated she would always put the keys in the seat, while at the gas station. The vehicle locked automatically if they keys were in the vehicle, but not in the ignition. The consumer stated she was locked out several times, just by laying the keys down. There was no signal or alert that the headlights were on, as she accidentally left them on. Also, the interior light would never come on, when she opened the door, the headlights were replaced, the seat belt would not retract. The air bag light illuminated. The consumer received a recall notice, regarding the issue. The dealer informed the consumer, she would have to pay $100 diagnosis fee, to determine, why the light was still on.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. While driving 25 mph, the instrument panel flickered and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 88,000.

As, I was backing our car out of our garage on the morning of 4/1/2014, I noticed a foul odor, looked down and saw smoke coming out of the master window switch (mws). My husband said he saw smoke also coming out of the speaker as well. I stopped the car and we all jumped out of the car thinking it might catch on fire! the smoke eventually subsided, although a terrible, toxic-like smell remained. We feel fortunate that at least that I was only backing our car out of the garage when the switch started smoking. If I had been driving on they freeway, I could have crashed. For a couple of weeks before this incident, the mws hadn't been working correctly: the front right passenger window could be unrolled from the mws but would not always roll back up from the driver's side switch. This had happened before and I had to pay to get a new mws installed on 3/4/2010. I am aware that there was a recall for this part and that our VIN number wasn't included, however it obviously should have been! I was told by a service advisor at Honda of escondido that if the mws gets wet, the moisture can cause the part to short out, overheat, and the grease gets really hot and smokes, smelling terribly. Our switch did get wet from rain both times before the switch malfunctioned because the switch is in a car door, and when it rains, it's going to get wet! both the original mws that came with the car was faulty and the mws that I paid to replace it in 2010 was faulty as well. I do not feel safe with the new mws I've just had to buy to get installed again, because I fear the same thing will happen again. This part should obviously not be used in cars as it is potentially dangerous. The part should be recalled and replaced with a mws that will withstand moisture from rain and/or snow without malfunctioning.

Upon exiting parking garage, needed to lower front lh window with power window switch in order to swipe gate key pad. Upon pushing the front drivers switch to lower front lh window a very strong smell (like something burning) was immediately noticed. Window did lower, occupant was able to access keypad, passed thru gate and then proceeded to raise drivers window. Pulled over to the side, raised engine hood to inspect if a fluid leak was visible and none noticed. Proceeded to drive home and instructed my husband that I had a bad smell/odor emitting in the cabin. We next found that the front rh passenger window was not operative. After extensive internet searches, we pulled the front drivers side switch, popped the door bezel first, then took the 3 screws that holds switch to bezel. My wife walked up while I was disassembling and she said "that's it, that's the smell" !!!!!!!!!! I then proceeded to take off the window lock button and then the 3 screws holding back plate onto switch, and further disassembled. Once I had the control board in hand I immediately noticed the "melting" of the drivers side window switch. It appears the front lh and front rh electronic mechanisms arced and melted. I have photos if interested. I ordered a new switch from Honda dealer at a cost of $200. I also contacted Honda customer relations and they recorded my complaint but would not help us in terms of compensating us (full or partial) for new switch. This vehicle was not part of the recall 2002-2006 for melting door switches, maybe it should of been. I would ask NHTSA to re-evaluate the initial recall and widen the scope of vehicles affected. Clearly our situation shows that there are vehicles outside of the recall that are suspect. The risk of fire of a component that has been clearly described as "high risk" is not acceptable, to me, my family or others that own similar vehicles.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the front passenger side window failed to open. In addition, the motor became hot when the switch was activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

2002 Honda crv: I was making a turn from a stop light, into the freeway on ramp, and I heard a loud gear dragging sound from the engine compartment. I lost power steering and the car and it was pulling to the right. I immediately attempted to pull over just as I was ascending on to the on ramp, however the engine stalled and smoke was visible coming from the engine bay before I could safely pull over to the shoulder. I had to put the gear on neutral and push the car to the shoulder. It was nerve racking with my wife and two kids in the car. I noticed that fluid was leaking underneath the car. I inspected all the fluid levels and realized that it was from an air conditioner compressor failure, which caused the accessory belt to drag and stall the engine. The vehicle restarted but ac was not functional.

The drivers side power window control is shorting out. The front passenger window would not go up all the way about a week ago it was manually fixed by my husband but the controler on driver's side was shorting out. There was a recall on certain crv's but we never got one and now our car is acting up just like the recall. When I called both the local Honda delearship that we got the vehicle from and called directly to Honda I was told that my vehicle didn't qualify since it was not recalled. I feel that since my car is doing what the recall said, it should be part of the recall repair since this is now a safety issue. Could you please let me know how best to handle my car situation. I have been a loyal Honda owner for years and really love my crv. I plan on sticking with Honda because we have always been very satisfied. Look forward to hearing back from someone on this matter.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. The contact was attempting to start the vehicle when he noticed that the driver's side door buttons were melted and all four windows failed to open. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl - the contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact smelled fire coming from the driver's side power window switch. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v486000 (electrical system, visibility). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 250,000. Kmj.

Door lock does not work with the remote or manual key. Door locks sparadactly move up and down with out touching door lock switches. I spent $300. 00 on genuine Honda parts and had my mechanic install a new actuator and lock mechanism, and the problem is exactly the same. I want to take the car to Honda and ask for a total reimbersment and a final repair. I am surprised there has not been a recall on this particular problem because of the number of complaints about the key locks on these models. A local television station ( with a problem solving segment recently covered this problem. ) can you please help me in any way? thank you albert.

I was wondering my 2002 Honda crv isn't up for a recall for the power master window switch like the other 2002 Honda crvs? while I was driving I smelled something burning and it was coming from the window switch and after looking up the recalls I found out my car could set on fire without it even being on! but when I type in my VIN that specific recall doesn't come up but yet it is the same malfunction and it is obviously dangerous and I have been driving without being able to roll down any windows for going on nearly four years now it is ridiculous. I had to unplug the window switch harness for fear of fire and my life.

Replaced my ac compressor for the second time in less then two years.

I started having problems with the driver's side door lock actuator. The remote key fob quit working and the key would get stuck while trying to open it manually. I notified garcia Honda on 06/06/12 and they gave me an estimate of $210. 00 plus tax. On 07/10/12 I had it repaired at another shop for $159. 00 plus tax. I kept having problems and had it repaired again on 07/26/13 for $187. 50 plus tax. I recently read that there is a class action suit for this problem because Honda knew about the problem and never admitted it or notified the owners. Also I noticed that I was never notified of 5 of the recalls for my vehicle: 1. Seat belt pretensioner 11/26/01 - this was before I bought it, so I'm not sure if it was taken care of. 2. Front seat anchorage 09/17/02 - I bought it on 10/24/03 and have always had problems with the driver's seat rocking back and forth. It feels wobbly and not secure. 3. Metal particles in ignition 10/27/03 - I had just bought my car 3 days before and never received a recall for this problem. 4. Curved tempered glass 12/11/07 - never received this recall either. 5. Driver power window switch 10/5/12 - I remember having problems with my window at some point but I can't remember when. I never received this recall either. On 09/27/04 I was on the highway doing 80mph and the gas pedal disengaged and I had no control of the acceleration of the vehicle. I waited until I saw a rest area and pulled over. My boyfriend and son fixed a cable and we were able to get home. Dealer said it wasn't related to the shift cable recall. I also received a recall for the driver's side air-bag in may 2011, had it checked on 7/21/11 and they said no replacement was needed. Apparently they lied!! I have been driving around for 4 years with several safety hazards. I am very upset and frustrated and would like help with my complaints. Thanks.

On June 25, 2012, started engine and lowered driver-side power window. Noticed smoke rising from the driver-side power window switch. Contacted local Honda dealership within 20 minutes. Did * receive a recall notice (NHTSA campaign number: 12v-486) from Honda motors (Honda campaign recall number: s61) since the vehicle was manufactured in December 2001 (I. E. , vehicle was manufactured before the February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006 recall dates).