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Honda CR-V 2002–2006

2nd generation · RD4-RD7 (US)

NHTSA data through 13 August 20262,968 complaints, 2,060 with mileageMethod

Reports with mileage
2,060
Median of reported failures
76,000 mi
Most-reported system
Airbag system (19.5%)
Recalls
15

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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 40,000 and 120,000 miles.

Figure 1 · Honda CR-V 2002–2006 · 2,060 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 137 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Honda CR-V 2002–2006Histogram of 2,060 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 5,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 5,000 miles with 137 complaints, 6.7 percent of the total. Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 40,000 and 120,000 miles. A further 70 complaints, 3.4 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 76,000.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 70 complaints (3.4%), plotted separately
10%
10,000
25%
40,000
Median
76,000
75%
120,000
90%
164,537

Tallest bin: 137 complaints between 0 and 5,000 miles. Based on 2,060 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 5,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–5,0001376.7%
5,000–10,000693.3%
10,000–15,000683.3%
15,000–20,000492.4%
20,000–25,000442.1%
25,000–30,000432.1%
30,000–35,000582.8%
35,000–40,000341.7%
40,000–45,000673.3%
45,000–50,000673.3%
50,000–55,000763.7%
55,000–60,000452.2%
60,000–65,000864.2%
65,000–70,000753.6%
70,000–75,000703.4%
75,000–80,000793.8%
80,000–85,000683.3%
85,000–90,000572.8%
90,000–95,000653.2%
95,000–100,000643.1%
100,000–105,000773.7%
105,000–110,000391.9%
110,000–115,000542.6%
115,000–120,000502.4%
120,000–125,000462.2%
125,000–130,000361.7%
130,000–135,000391.9%
135,000–140,000321.6%
140,000–145,000472.3%
145,000–150,000150.7%
150,000–155,000291.4%
155,000–160,000281.4%
160,000–165,000442.1%
165,000–170,000160.8%
170,000–175,000261.3%
175,000–180,000221.1%
180,000–185,000301.5%
185,000–190,00080.4%
190,000–195,000231.1%
195,000–200,00080.4%
200,000+703.4%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 2,968 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002–2006 Honda CR-V, and 2,060 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 40,000 and 120,000 miles. The median is 76,000 miles.

The most-reported areas are the airbag system (19.5% of complaints, typically around 98,000 miles), the exterior lighting (13.8% of complaints, typically around 96,000 miles), the electrical system (12.9% of complaints, typically around 92,000 miles).

15 recall campaigns cover this generation.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2002–2006 Honda CR-V last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2002–2006 Honda CR-V were filed by 76,000 miles and 90% by 165,000 miles — figures drawn from 2,060 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

70 reports (3.4%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a CR-V reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2002–2006 CR-V: the 3-minute check

Generated from 2,060 mileage-tagged complaints, 15 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 15 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  2. Check electrical on 2002–2004 cars. Driver's door master power window switch can short internally when liquid enters, overheat and start a fire; subject of a large Honda recall.
  3. Check hvac. A/C compressor clutch and condenser failure with system contamination.
  4. Check drivetrain. Rear differential judder from degraded Dual Pump Fluid, carried over from the first generation.
  5. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 40,000 and 120,000 miles, with a median of 76,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, the airbag system and the exterior lighting are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The exterior lighting in particular shows a median failure mileage of 96,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · Honda CR-V 2002–2006

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Transmission and driveline114 reports43,00025,000–71,000Transmission and driveline: 114 reports, median 43,000 miles, middle half 25,000 to 71,000 miles.
  2. Engine and its cooling system320 reports60,00015,000–80,000Engine and its cooling system: 320 reports, median 60,000 miles, middle half 15,000 to 80,000 miles.
  3. Equipment110 reports70,00050,000–99,000Equipment: 110 reports, median 70,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 99,000 miles.
  4. Problems owners could not categorise111 reports90,00051,000–140,000Problems owners could not categorise: 111 reports, median 90,000 miles, middle half 51,000 to 140,000 miles.
  5. Electrical system383 reports92,00052,000–138,000Electrical system: 383 reports, median 92,000 miles, middle half 52,000 to 138,000 miles.
  6. Exterior lighting410 reports96,00062,000–138,000Exterior lighting: 410 reports, median 96,000 miles, middle half 62,000 to 138,000 miles.
  7. Airbag system578 reports98,00048,000–145,000Airbag system: 578 reports, median 98,000 miles, middle half 48,000 to 145,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Airbag system57819.5%98,00048,000–145,000
Exterior lighting41013.8%96,00062,000–138,000
Electrical system38312.9%92,00052,000–138,000
Engine and its cooling system32010.8%60,00015,000–80,000
Transmission and driveline1143.8%43,00025,000–71,000
Problems owners could not categorise1113.7%90,00051,000–140,000
Equipment1103.7%70,00050,000–99,000
Throttle and speed control1043.5%77,00050,000–120,000
Visibility equipment923.1%84,00044,000–140,000
Suspension903.0%18,000100–92,000

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · Honda CR-V 2002–2006 · 2,060 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Honda CR-V 2002–2006Of 2,060 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 5,000-mile bin edge. 37 percent below 60,000 miles. 58 percent below 90,000 miles. 75 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 76,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 37% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 58% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 75% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 97%: the remaining 3.4% of reports (70) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

37% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

In the reporting window

  • Airbag system — middle half 48,000–145,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 52,000–138,000 mi
  • Engine and its cooling system — middle half 15,000–80,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 25,000–71,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 51,000–140,000 mi
  • Equipment — middle half 50,000–99,000 mi

Mostly reported later

  • Exterior lighting — middle half 62,000–138,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

58% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Engine and its cooling system — median 60,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 43,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Airbag system — middle half 48,000–145,000 mi
  • Exterior lighting — middle half 62,000–138,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 52,000–138,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 51,000–140,000 mi
  • Equipment — middle half 50,000–99,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

75% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Engine and its cooling system — median 60,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 43,000 mi
  • Equipment — median 70,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Airbag system — middle half 48,000–145,000 mi
  • Exterior lighting — middle half 62,000–138,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 52,000–138,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 51,000–140,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 76,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The airbag system accounts for 19.5% of complaints (578 reports, 245 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 98,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 48,000 and 145,000 miles.

The exterior lighting accounts for 13.8% of complaints (410 reports, 337 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 96,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 62,000 and 138,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 12.9% of complaints (383 reports, 288 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 92,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 52,000 and 138,000 miles.

The engine and its cooling system accounts for 10.8% of complaints (320 reports, 262 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 60,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 15,000 and 80,000 miles.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 3.8% of complaints (114 reports, 89 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 43,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 25,000 and 71,000 miles.

Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 3.7% of complaints (111 reports, 61 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 90,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 51,000 and 140,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2002 model year drew the most — 661 complaints — while 2006 drew the fewest at 522. The median year sits at 602.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 15 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (10), visibility equipment (2), the exterior lighting (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 2,968 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
255 (8.6%)
Fires
139
Injury reports
160
Fatality reports
0

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

Electrical 2002–2004

Driver's door master power window switch can short internally when liquid enters, overheat and start a fire; subject of a large Honda recall.

Hvac

A/C compressor clutch and condenser failure with system contamination.

Drivetrain

Rear differential judder from degraded Dual Pump Fluid, carried over from the first generation.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
2002661430
2003580416
2004603426
2005602401
2006522387

Recalls (15) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Jan 2021 · 2002–2006 · VisibilityIf the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.

    The free 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.

    NHTSA campaign 20V768000, reported 2021-01-29.

  2. Aug 2019 · 2002–2006 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.

    NHTSA campaign 19V501000, reported 2019-08-12.

  3. Aug 2019 · 2002–2006 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.

    NHTSA campaign 19V499000, reported 2019-08-12.

  4. Apr 2019 · 2002–2006 · Air BagsAn explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containi

    What can happen. An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

    NHTSA campaign 19V182000, reported 2019-04-10.

  5. Jun 2018 · 2002–2006 · Air BagsAn incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    What can happen. An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

    NHTSA campaign 18V268000, reported 2018-06-22.

  6. Feb 2017 · 2005–2006 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006

    What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.

    NHTSA campaign 17V029000, reported 2017-02-27.

  7. Jun 2016 · 2005–2006 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Ac

    What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.

    NHTSA campaign 16V344000, reported 2016-06-29.

  8. Jul 2015 · 2002–2004 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda CR-V vehicles, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 19, 2001, to July 12, 2003, 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 19, 2002, to June 19, 2003, 2003 Honda E

    What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On De

    NHTSA campaign 15V370000, reported 2015-07-01.

  9. Jul 2015 · 2002–2006 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

    What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall alread

    NHTSA campaign 15V320000, reported 2015-07-01.

  10. Jan 2015 · 2002–2005 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerÂ’s frontal air bag, the inflator could…

    The defect. American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon dep

    What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerÂ’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

    NHTSA campaign 14V700000, reported 2015-01-26.

  11. Sep 2014 · 2003–2005 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerÂ’s frontal air bag, the inflator could…

    The defect. American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

    What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerÂ’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

    NHTSA campaign 14V353000, reported 2014-09-12.

  12. Nov 2012 · 2002–2006 · VisibilityIf the switch fails, it could overheat, smoke, and cause a fire.

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. 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.

    The free 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.

    NHTSA campaign 12V486000, reported 2012-11-02.

  13. Apr 2012 · 2002–2004 · Exterior LightingIf the terminal ends melt within the wiring harness connector, the low beam headlights may become…

    The defect. Honda is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 CR-V; model year 2003 through 2005 pilot; and model year 2002 and 2003 civic vehicles. In march 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2002 through 2004 CR-V and certain model year 2003 pilot vehicles. In august 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 820,789 vehicles including certain model year 2004 and 2005 pilots and model year 2002 and 2003 civics. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,375,217. Due to tension from the combination switch wiring harness, wear on the

    What can happen. If the terminal ends melt within the wiring harness connector, the low beam headlights may become inoperative, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the low beam terminal harness or replace the lighting switch as necessary, free of charge. The original recall began in april 2012. Owners of vehicles involved in the september 2012 expansion will be notified in september 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

    NHTSA campaign 12V136000, reported 2012-04-27.

  14. Apr 2012 · 2006 · SuspensionAs a result, a loss of steering can occur, increasing the risk of crash.

    The defect. Honda is recalling certain model year 2006 CR-V vehicles. The weld strength attaching the sub-frame bushing collar to the passenger-side front lower arm is insufficient. The collar can separate from the arm due to vibration while driving.

    What can happen. As a result, a loss of steering can occur, increasing the risk of crash.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production lot stamp on the passenger-side front lower arm and, if necessary, replace the lower arm, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about april 17, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

    NHTSA campaign 12V124000, reported 2012-04-17.

  15. Sep 2011 · 2006 · Electrical SystemIf the switch fails, the power windows may become inoperative preventing them from being rolled up or down.

    The defect. Honda is recalling certain model year 2006 CR-V passenger cars manufactured from october 3, 2005, through july 21, 2006. The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.

    What can happen. If the switch fails, the power windows may become inoperative preventing them from being rolled up or down. If the switch melts, it will produce smoke and a fire could occur.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side power window switch assembly free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about october 5, 2011. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

    NHTSA campaign 11V456000, reported 2011-09-30.

What owners reported

There should be a rubber flap of some kind to close of the large opening in the wheel well area where the steering rods come through to the wheel. This large opening lets water, mud, snow & slush spray up into the engine compartment covering the engine, battery, brake and power steering fluid containers so that they…

2002 · 200 miles · Wheels

the contact owns a 2002 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side doors failed to manually lock or unlock. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the driver's side door lock actuator and the driver and passenger side door cylinder needed to be…

2002 · 200 miles · Latches and locks

Repeated mechanical failures of the 2002 Honda crv that i bought brand new have been occurring since august of 2002. The car was bought in july of 2002. The odor from the inside cabin filter first occurred in august. The fuse to the warning devise that would alert the driver to lights being left on, etc. Went out…

2002 · 300 miles · Airbag system

When applying pressure to the brake pedal a "clanking" noise is heard. Dealer has to replace the clips that hold the brake pads in place. *Ak approximately two months after purchasing the vehicle consumer heard and felt a loud clunk noise in the brakes. Dealership advised this was a "normal characteristic" of the…

2002 · 400 miles · Hydraulic brake circuit

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