1. Honda CR-V
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Steering

2002 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

8
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 8 stored complaint records:

  • 3 indicate a crash
  • 3 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
150–400k mi2
100–150k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 2, 2017 · 200,000 miles

    Air Bags · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle was rear ended while at a red light. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained shoulder, neck, and low back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was later taken to paul paint and body shop in high ridge, mo, where the vehicle was being repaired for the crash damage. In addition, the…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10994473

  • November 8, 2015 · 159,000 miles

    Steering

    This is to describe a safety issue we discovered with the 2002 honda. We experienced an incident while driving the vehicle the steering wheel suddenly locked up and forced the car to drive into a guard rail. The vehicle was totaled and my wife is now left with shoulder and back problems. It happened only days after a local honda dealer had serviced the vehicle to resolve the takata airbag recall. The car was being…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10845657

  • May 1, 2014 · 96,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Steering

    We bought this car in march, 2013. Now in 2014, we noticed the ac wasn't working we attempted to recharge it with freon, but i was told the compressor needed to be replaced. The compressor was replace, the condenser, lines, ex valve, even a sensor. Pretty much all the ac system has been replace. Now we have noticed that once the compressor is on. It causes the engine to stall while driving or making turns. It feels…

    ODI 10608184

  • February 11, 2014 · 149,420 miles

    Steering · Suspension

    I am 2nd owner of this 2002 honda crv-ex made in great britain for our left hand drive (right side of road) american market. Current mileage is approximately 149,500. Recent 4 wheel alignment to correct front tire wear and return to manufacturer specifications has resulted in violent pull/torque steer to right upon acceleration. Driving at cruising speed requires steering car to left to control constant pull to…

    ODI 10564446

  • September 7, 2013 · 91,700 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Steering

    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…

    ODI 10543826

  • September 7, 2010 · 75,500 miles

    Steering

    Noticed humming sound when i released the gas pedal going 40 or more miles an hour after being serviced at honda for 75,000 mile check up. *tr

    ODI 10360981

  • April 26, 2004 · 51,000 miles

    Side/Window · Steering · Tires

    I was driving on the hutchinson river parkway in new york at moderate speed, everything was fine, and suddenly and completely lost steering. Every ounce of my being was directed at trying to steer, to no avail. The car was like a bad carnival ride conducted by demons. I smashed into the guard rail on the right side of the highway, caromed off it, veered to the left and smashed into the concrete median jersey barrier…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10074514

  • July 15, 2002

    Steering

    While driving over 60 mph steering whee pulled towards the right, making it difficult to control vehicle. *ak

    ODI 10044771