2002 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems
- 57
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 57 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 9 indicate fire
What owners report
- power window · 10 records
- window switch · 9 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- passenger side · 8 records
- electrical system · 6 records
- side power · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* 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.
Fire reported
ODI 10532907
Electrical System · Visibility
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10502005
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Door lock does not work with the remote or manual key. Door locks sporadically 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 reimbursement and a final repair. I am surprised there has not been a recall on this…
ODI 10513045
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10790337
Electrical System
Replaced my ac compressor for the second time in less then two years. *tr
ODI 10475097
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10692551
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
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 *not* 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,…
ODI 10487679
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The driver's side door actuator failed. I have to open the driver's door with a key and the remote doesn't work on the driver's side. The other doors lock with the remote but only after the driver's side door is locked by key. This has also affected the interior lights which don't light when the door is open. *tr
ODI 10519628
Electrical System
On may 5, 2012, the window control panel on the driver side of my 2002 crv sparked in flame and emitted smoke and fume that smelled like burnt plastic and toxic chemicals. I had to pull over on the freeway because the fume stunk up the interior of the car. My husband and daughter in the back passenger seats were terrified by the incident. I observed the flame burnt the plastic of the control panel and i was unable…
Fire reported
ODI 10457735
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the front driver's side control module failed while trying to operate the windows. The contact also stated that the door became hot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v486000 (electrical system). The…
ODI 10492278
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Low beam on passenger side headlight browned out to almost no light. It has taken several light bulbs over past few years. Upon my inspection, found harness plug for light bulb was charred and damaged. *tr
ODI 10439100
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Headlights
Both low beam head lights went off intermittently . And returned on within a short time later .this continued over a dozen times on each of two occasions.
ODI 10437782
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While driving my low beam head lights went out and i could smell something burning i immediately pulled off on the shoulder of the highway at 1:30 am. The burning smell was coming from around my steering column. I checked my high beam head lights and they worked so that is how i got home. My husband got on line and checked for any recalls and found non just complaints about other people having the same issue. My…
ODI 10435556
Electrical System · Switch
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…
ODI 10433591
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
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 *bf updated…
ODI 10432827
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Both low beam headlights just quit working - i checked the bulbs and they were in working order. There was a burning rubber type smell leading up to the headlights not working. The high beam lights do work. *tr
ODI 10427179
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
On 8/1/2011, while driving our 2002 honda crv, i noticed a strange smell. When darkness fell, i realized that the low beams on my vehicle were not working, through the high beams and every other light on the vehicle worked. This has happened twice before - once in november of 2009, and once in march of 2010. When it happened previously, i first checked the bulbs and fuses. They were all fine. I then researched the…
ODI 10417026
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My wife and i own an 02 honda cr-v that has headlight failure problems. I have researched online and found that there is an issue noted at different forums concerning the steering column electrical connection at the dimmer/turn signal switch. Our headlights failed during normal use in june of 2011. I took my steering column cover off and looked at the electrical connection to the dimmer/turn signal switch and found…
ODI 10421245
Electrical System
The connector to my headlight dimmer switch over heats, melts and causes my low beam headlights to not turn on. High beams still work. Switch is damaged as a results. This is the second occurrence in the last 6 months. It is a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10389638
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed and none of the gauges functioned or lit up. The failure began as intermittent but the panel no longer functioned at all. The contact called the dealer who stated that there were no related recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 83,500 and the current mileage was approximately 84,000.
ODI 10364200
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda crv. While the contact was driving approximately 65 mph, the supplemental restraint system warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the opdf unit which was replaced the…
ODI 10342073
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while parked, she noticed smoke and a burning odor coming from the driver side door panel and vents. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the driver side master switch would have to be replaced. After the repair, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not…
ODI 10500920
Electrical System
2002 honda cr-v --- fire hazard in honda cr-v --- low beam headlights stop functioning... High beams and turn signals remain functional... Cause was found to be melted wires and burned / partially melted connector to switch in steering column... 1.5 years earlier the switch had to be replaced for same symptoms... Honda has issued recalls on other models with same type of lights but not on the honda cr-v... Small…
Fire reported
ODI 10306665
Door · Electrical System
2002 honda cr-v driver side door does not open with remote or from inside with electric switch. Door can only be open manually. This creates safety issues both when approaching the car from outside and inside if one gets trapped. *tr
ODI 10289132
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that they heard a loud bang come from under the hood on the vehicle just as the air conditioner stopped working. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic where it was determined that the compressor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown and current mileage was 168,000.
ODI 10533083