1. Honda CR-V
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Automatic Transmission

2002 Honda CR-V Automatic Transmission Problems

13
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 13 stored complaint records:

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

What owners report

  • shift cable · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi5
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 7, 2010 · 36,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle at his residence, he left the key in the ignition and within a few minutes when he returned to take the keys out of the vehicle, it was rolling backwards. The vehicle crashed into another vehicle. No injuries were reported. The police did not respond. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 105,000.

    ODI 10341885

  • March 13, 2007 · 52,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl*- while stopped at a traffic light the contact put the 2002 honda cr-v into park and then switched the gear back to drive, but the shift locked into gear and would not switch over to drive. The contact had experienced the failure 3 times this year. The contact took vehicle to the dealership, and they replaced a fuse. The contact was not sure which fuse they replaced because he did not have a copy of the invoice.…

    ODI 10184956

  • March 10, 2006 · 60,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Emission Control · Engine

    Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph the engine revved. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. They determined the transmission was cracked and replaced the transmission, range sensor, range switch and oxygen sensor which remedied the problem.

    ODI 10152419

  • August 9, 2004

    Automatic Transmission

    Transmission problems, vehicle hard to shift. *bf the consumer received a recall notice regarding the automatic transmission shift cable. The consumer took the vehicle to have the repair made, in which is was supposedly completed the same day, however on aug 9th 2004, the vehicle accelerated from a parked position and crashed into a wall. The consumer did not believe the recall was performed completely, however the…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10096870

  • July 6, 2004 · 49,456 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Prior to turning over 50,000 miles, the transmission failed. While driving down the interstate, the vehicle shuddered and began making a whine. Pulled over immediately and heard the sound of metal pieces rolling around in the transmission no matter what gear vehicle was in. No warning light indication had occurred. Had the vehicle towed to honda dealer and mechanic stated that the torque converter had failed and the…

    ODI 10080595

  • February 1, 2004 · 50,050 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    My 2002 honda crv has only been serviced by honda dealerships. All maintanence has been performed according to their schedule, yet just after 50,000 miles the dealer says my transmission needs replacement. I was driving at 30 mph and accelerated to pass a car when the vehicle violently shuddered. I pulled over immediately to check the car and found no leaking fluid, no warning lights, but the sound of metal pieces…

    ODI 10056472

  • October 24, 2003

    Automatic Transmission · Switch

    This is the 3rd recall on my 2002 honda cr-v. The 1st was for the power-train-automatic transmission, the 2nd for electrical system-ignition switch, and now it's for the cr-v a/t shift cable. The whole car seems faulty. What are my rights as a consumer? Shouldn't they just give me a new car? *la

    ODI 10047230

  • October 16, 2003 · 25,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Switch

    Ignition was accidentally to be turned off and the key removed with the automatic transmission still in drive on 2 occasions up to date. *la

    ODI 10043379

  • August 6, 2003 · 30,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle jumped out of park and crashed into farming equipment on private property. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that some of the transmission parts were corroded. *ak honda didn't inform the consumer of the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for months with a complaint of difficulty shifting. The consumer was almost rear ended twice because the vehicle wouldn't shift from reverse to…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10033899

  • July 30, 2003 · 21,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Consumer states while vehicle was parked and without any indication it rolled backwards. *ak the mechanic informed the consumer the shift cable was dirty which may have caused the vehicle to roll.*ts *jb

    Crash reported

    ODI 10033685

  • June 23, 2003

    Automatic Transmission

    Safety recall notice for a/t shift cable. *mr the vehicle rolled back and hit the consumer. The consumer reached in the vehicle to take the keys out when this occuerd. The consumer was dragged several yards while holding the door. The vehicle continued moving backwards until it rested against the sidewalk. The consumer received a recall notice after the incident happened. *scc *jb

    1 injury

    ODI 10044082

  • Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control

    Concerned about the three safety recall notices on the vehicle. *la the recalls were concerning the throttle cable, shift cable, and ignition switch key interlock. The consumer doesn't feel safe nor does she feel that she made the correct choice in purchasing the vehicle. *ph *nm

    ODI 10053592

  • Automatic Transmission

    Twice in the first 6 weeks i have reached for the radio controls and have accidently gotten the sleeve of my coat caught on the gear shifter causing me to shift into neutral from drive. My concern is if this could further and put the vehicle into reverse. This could cause and accident with injuries as well as doing damage to the transmission.*ak

    ODI 757242