2002 Honda CR-V Exterior Lighting Problems
- 46
- 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 46 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Headlights · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Smoke started arising from the steering column while driving on a city street during the daytime. Driver was not using lights at the time and was using normal occasional turn signals for a urban metropolitan area. The turn signal was evaluated and showed melting of the turn signal switch and the terminal harness. This is similar to what is described in nhtsa 12v-136 or 12v-486. Honda america and honda dealerships…
ODI 11270135
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Seat Belts
Takata inflators airbag warning light keeps coming on in dashbaord while driving in motion at 15mph seatbelt wont click in position good all the way have a hard time buckling the seatbelt into place take about 8 hard tries instrumental panel lights wont light up in dashbard at night i cant see the odometer or speedometer readings all the lights are out at night and both turning signals blinks together only at night…
ODI 11173446
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Seat Belts
Takata inflators airbag light symbol keeps coming on in dashboard while in motion
ODI 11173445
Exterior Lighting
We responded to a safety recall on our 2002 honda crv in 2013 to replace the combination light switch which might cause a fire or the lights to go out unexpectedly. Repairs were completed 30 oct 2013. In march 2017 the issues identified in the recall were exactly what happened. The switch started smoking and the lights went out. I notified the closest dealership to schedule the repairs for the items to be replaced.…
ODI 11004883
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v70000 (air bags), 14v351000 (air bags), 12v486000 (electrical system, visibility) and 12v136000 (exterior lighting); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10702908
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. While driving at 50 mph, there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v700000 (air bags), 14v351000 (air bags), and 12v136000 (exterior lighting); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…
ODI 10712137
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact received notification of nhtsa numbers: 15v320000 (air bags), 14v700000 (air bags) and 12v136000 (exterior lighting) however stated that the parts needed for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced…
ODI 10746537
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. While driving at 5 mph, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was repaired by the contact and the details were unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
ODI 10749281
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while the driver reversing at 5 mph, she noticed that that a headlight failed. The contact also mentioned that the wiring of the headlights was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting) and was advised by the dealer that the vehicle…
ODI 10611290
Exterior Lighting
I recently noticed 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. Research has discovered that 2002-2004 honda crvs have had the identical issue due to overheating circuitry causing the light switch to catastrophically fail. *tr
ODI 10532791
Exterior Lighting
Tl* 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.
Fire reported
ODI 10496707
Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlights inoperative. There is a safety recall in place due to a known wiring issue. However, cause of failure is concurrent burnout of low beam filaments in both bulbs. This is highly unlikely unless there is a voltage surge of some sort. Unknown whether this is related to the wiring recall, as the described failure mode in the current recall campaign would render the circuit open and not subject…
ODI 10496405
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
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the low-beam external headlights were inoperative. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 191,848.
ODI 10452975
Exterior Lighting · Switch
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…
ODI 10446652
Exterior Lighting
Both low beam headlights quit working simultaneously. The high beams still work. I have checked the headlight bulbs and the fuses for the headlights as all appear normal. I have also made sure that the connectors for the headlights were free of any type of material that would hinder connection. *kb
ODI 10446620
Exterior Lighting
Low beams quit working. High beams continue to work. By searching online seems like quite a problem with the 2002 model. *tr
ODI 10442838
Exterior Lighting
I have been having trouble with my low beam head lighting system this morning i have no low beam lights at all. In reviewing honda forums there is a lot of problems with the low beam lights and honda has recalled the civic's for this problem. I took my vehicle to darling's honda and the diagnosis is the switch and connector in the steering column has melted and this is the same system that is used in the civic but…
ODI 10442097
Exterior Lighting
Both low beam headlights would not turn on tonight when i got into the car to drive home from work after dark. Fog lights also will not turn on. High beam headlights work. No blown fuses. Slight burning smell in passenger compartment. Both low beam headlights and both fog lights worked yesterday. Have not had this problem checked by dealer or mechanic yet. Left headlight was replaced two months ago, right headlight…
ODI 10439653
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
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated the low beam headlights failed. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the connector for the headlights had burned out. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 114,000.
ODI 10438009
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
Exterior Lighting · Headlights · Switch
Both headlights went out simultaneously while driving. High beams still work. Low beams work again after being out for about 5-10 minutes. It tends to happen after headlights have been on for roughly an hour of driving. A damaged connector was found in the steering column. *kb updated 06/04/12
ODI 10429605
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