Three problems related to engine exhaust system 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.
I am filing a report due to oil that was leaked onto the exhaust system of my car and resulted in my car catching on fire. This damage has been attributed to oil filter gaskets that have not been properly removed. I have contacted Honda, and they have only offered to provide me with a letter explaining that it is best to have my oil change at their dealership. I feel it is a manufacture defect to have a car model that is prone to oil filter gaskets sticking, only to result in oil leakages and finally car fires. Such practices are not only dangerous, but it is unethical to market a product to the public that poses such danger. Furthermore, not all Honda buyers are notified. I bought my Honda used, and never receive and such letters or updates, being unknowingly exposed to harm. I'm outraged.
The oxygen sensor on my 2002 Honda crv failed to work and led to the check-engine light on. It failed at around 45,000 miles. According to the manufacture the oxygen sensor was not supposed to fail at this low miles. The replacement from Honda dealer cost me $500.
I referred what to me was burning brake smell to my dealer during 15,000 mile service; upon pick up of vehicle, service person informed me that origin of smell was actually oil leaking from filter onto exhaust system.