16 problems related to headlight switch 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 recently norticed that the vehicle lights were pulsating at a level that was barely detectable. Just yesterday when I attempted to use the vehicle and turned on the lights only the running lights came on. I have no headlights either high or low beam. Reasearch has discovered that 2002-2004 Honda crvs have had the identical issue due to overheating circuitry causeing the light switch to catstrophically fail.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda crv. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong burning odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the headlight switch plug area was burned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000 and the approximate current mileage was 191,000.
2002 Honda crv. Consumer writes in regards to two recalls and no parts being available. Document was written in spanish.
2002 Honda crv. Consumer writes in regards to recall resolution recall 12v-136000. The consumer stated both headlamps failed at the same time. The consumer stated at the time, no recall had been issued. She purchased and replaced the switch which fixed the problem. Once a recall was issued, Honda reimbursed her for the defective switch, but not the headlamp bulbs. The consumer is seeking reimbursement for the bulbs, because the dealer suggested the replacement, even though it did not solve the problem.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda crv. The contact stated that after entering a residential garage, the low beam headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the switch was defective and the connectors were found to be corroded. As a result, both components would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 158,000. Updated 04/10/lj.
The low beam headlights stopped working. I found the headlight connector shorted at the headlight switch. . . Updated 03/21/12.
Upon leaving my house last evening, I noticed that both of my low beam headlights quit working simultaneously. I came back home and initially checked the fuses for both headlights, finding that both fuses were in working order. I then removed each headlight bulb from the casing to see if they had burned out. Both bulbs appear to be perfectly fine with the coil inside the bulb being undamaged. I then check the headlight connectors and made sure that each was free of any material that may interrupt connection. I called my local Honda dealership this morning and the service manager said it sounded like a bad headlight switch, which I am now going to have to pay $163. 00 to replace. I will keep the faulty switch so that if the NHTSA would like to investigate I would be more than happy to send if it leads to a vehicle recall for this particular equipment failure.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. While driving approximately 60 mph with the low beam headlights activated, the low beam headlights suddenly failed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the failure could have been caused by the headlight switch. There was an investigation under NHTSA action number: ea11012 (exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash exterior lighting:headlights:switch) that could possibly have been related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 221,000. Updated 01/04/12.
Detected a burning smell, similar to an electrical smell like something melted. I did have the headlights on, but it was bright enough in the morning that I couldn't tell that they had failed. I stopped immediately and looked around the cabin, etc. For smoke. I didn't see anything, but I turned around and drove directly to the dealer. The dealer did diagnostic tests, etc and couldn't figure out the source of the burning smell other than it wasn't coming from the vents. I guess he didn't check the headlights. I am not pleased. After leaving the dealer during the daylight hours, I later detected on the evening of Friday, oct 28, that the headlights were not working. I recently within two weeks ago had replaced one of the front headlight bulbs that had burnt out, so I figured that couldn't be the problem. I eventually checked the fuses and they looked fine. I swapped them out for replacement fuses, but it didn't make a difference. I went online and saw from online discussions that there is a headlight switch issue that the NHTSA is investigating at this time. The issue with my 2002 Honda crv and it's low beam headlights surely seems to be part of the problem that's being investigated. I plan to contact the dealer on Monday morning (oct 31) to get my issue looked at, again. But, it won't be during the nighttime hours or when it's precipitating, since it's illegal to drive without my low beams on during those times. Updated 11/17/11 according to the service invoice, the headlight switch had an electrical failure. Updated 11/30/11.
The low beams stopped working while driving and the plastic wire harness connector that plugs into the headlight switch started smoking and burned up. The headlight switch I can get through Honda but I can't find the plastic wiring harness connector. It is not safe when your low beams both go out when driving cause the wire for the low beams burns up in the connector for no reason. Updated 11/25/11 updated 11/30/11.
Low beams went out simultaneously. High beams still worked. Changed out headlights and switches; low beams still did not work. Took vehicle into Honda zimmerman dealership, expressed concern that it seemed odd that both low beams would go out at the same time. I mentioned to dealership that the NHTSA had received similar complaints for the same year, make, and model. Dealership said that they were not aware of anything reported and no formal recall had been issued. This will be the second set of headlights replaced in six months; and the low beams still do not work.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. While driving approximately 60 mph the contact smelled a burning odor. The contact noticed the headlights simultaneously stopped functioning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the wiring within the headlight switch had burned. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 99,800.
Honda crv 2002: headlights - low beam - both went out at once, forcing use of high beam for night driving until it could be fixed. Repair shop diagnosed as the "lighting switch & repair harness" required replacement. Repair shop mentioned something like "seen this before" - I googled & found it has happened enough that others have reported here. I took what I had found online to repair shop, they said it was exactly what my crv experienced. Updated 06/30/11 updated 07/01/11.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda crv. The contact stated that the headlights failed and would only illuminate on the high beam. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the failure at the headlight switch. The vehicle was repaired and the dealer replaced the headlight switch. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.
Multiple problems with low beam headlights going out - high beams continued to work in all instances. First incident 11/19/2007 replaced part of wiring harness due to the wiring harness had melted. 9/20/2010 low beams went out again - replaced the headlight switch. 3/7/11 low beams out again - replaced the headlamp switch. 6/2/11 low beams out again - replaced the multiplex control module. 12/2/11 low beams out again - in shop disconnected and connected wiring - low beams working. 12/24/11 low beams went out. 12/25/11 low beams came back on by themselves. 1/4/2012 low beams out again - in shop checked connections. Picked up car low beams working. 1/5/2012 - low beams out again. Approximately 3 other visits to a mechanic - connections unplugged and replugged to get low beams working again. Also at least 5 other instances where the low beams went out and came back on before I could get the Cr-v to a mechanic. 9/2011 motor trends magazine reports issue of low beams headlights going out on Honda Cr-v models 2002 - 2005. I have spent over $1000 trying to get this issue resolved. Issue with wiring harness melting sounds very much like the recall that Honda issued for the fit - 'wiring harnesses for the headlamp control switch - the connector could overheat and fail, rendering the low-beam lamps inoperable. Honda notes that high-beam headlamp functionality is not impeded by this issue. '.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the low beam headlights stopped functioning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the headlight switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure had since recurred three times. During the failure, the contact smelled a burning odor. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 151,000.