2002 Honda CR-V Ignition Problems
- 9
- 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 9 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Ignition
I had been having some problems with getting my key out of my ignition in my 2002 honda crv. Sometimes it would get stuck and not turn all the way off, i.e., the power would still be on but the engine was off. Recently the key would not come out of the ignition at all. I had to jiggle it and try to force turn it. I took it to my mechanic who had a locksmith work on the "tumblers". This solved the problem for about a…
ODI 10266772
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Ignition · Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit dispenses hot air. The dealer stated that the clutch on the air conditioning was burned. The contact also stated that the driver's seat is wobbly and not attached tightly and the air bag light automatically illuminates when it is bumped against. The dealer stated that a switch may be needed. The contact stated that when she…
ODI 10197231
Ignition
Ignition key on removal from switch is very hot on many occasions
ODI 10130303
Ignition
Consumer received a recall notice for ignition switch interlock failure. However, no parts were available. *ak
ODI 10063558
Ignition · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the front driver side door failed to open manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the door lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred two years after the repair. In addition, the key failed to turn in the ignition and remained stuck. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence…
ODI 10659460
Ignition
Honda crv allowed the key to be removed from the ignition when it hadn't been placed fully in park, it was in reverse. The car then rolled into the street and was hit by a car with 2 persons. This situation has been reproduced. Honda said there was a manufacturer defect on this part.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10002946
Ignition
The reason for this report is that while driving on the interstate at approximately 55 miles per hour in the right hand lane. My engine just died as if the key was turned off. I coasted over to the shoulder of the interstate. It was very fortunate that i was not in a faster lane of this four lane interstate, as this could have very well caused a major accident. After i was stopped on the shoulder my ignition was…
ODI 769703
Ignition
Consumer took key out of ignition and walked around to back to other side of vehicle and opened door on passenger's side, and vehicle begun to roll back. It rolled out of garage, down the driveway, across the street, and down an embankment, crashing into some trees. This created about 10,000.00 worth of damage to vehicle.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 8017805
Ignition · Master Cylinder
Consumer was able to remove keys from the ignition with the vehicle in the drive gear. As a result, vehicle rolled down a hill while parked. Dealership replaced master cylinder, but the problem recurred.*ak
ODI 10042149
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2002 Honda CR-V.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.