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2002 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (14%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 321 repairs.
2002 Honda CR-V engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (49%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 80 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Honda CR-V
Engine not specified
| 66960 mi C $100 |
Engine light on - engine running in "limp home mode" (max 2800RPM) Retrieved codes: P1298 ELD voltage high / P1259 Vtec System Failure / P0600 Serial Com Failure. Cleared codes, road tested P1259 code returned. Topped up engine oil (2.5l), clear code |
2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 67000 mi | heat shield on catalytic converter loose - owner removed |
| 71700 mi US $300 |
Variable valve mechanism failed - shop dismantled and cleaned valve timing parts. Said mechanism clogged due to lack of maintenance. Oil is changed every 5 000 miles. no parts except for gaskets. Engin continued in limp home mode rpm limit |
| 160580 mi | It was burning approx 4L of oil every 8000km |
| 111600 mi C $1200 |
Catalytic converter |
| 167400 mi C $60 |
Idle Air Control Valve replace |
| 88000 mi US $477 |
Shop diagnosed CEL and replaced O2 sensor |
| 97000 mi US $110 |
CEL came on because the software had never been updated (update released in 2004) - apparently can only be updated by dealer. |
| 64000 mi US $1200 |
Also an oil leak was coming from the valve cover. Also four tires need to be replaced. |
| 128340 mi C $170 |
repaired exhaust flange between exhaust pipe and cat converter |
| 170700 mi US $1600 |
Oil Valve |
| 180000 mi US $250 |
catalytic converter - after market |
| 181000 mi US $390 |
Plugs & Vtec oil seal |
| 193000 mi US $2200 |
Auto shutoff sensor Engine Mount |
| 211500 mi US $2200 |
Catalytic converter Oil seals |
2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 140360 mi C $300 |
sensor |
| 194000 mi US $78 |
Variable valve timing gasket leak. Had to wait for part. |
| 183500 mi US $750 |
Replaced intake control valve in the fuel system. |
| 220000 mi US $1700 |
Oil leaks, rear brake noise. Leaks fixed (seal replaced), area cleaned; right rear brake rotor replaced. |
| 124000 mi US $870 |
Begun stalling any time I took my foot off the gas. Oxygen sensor and idle air control valve replaced. The check engine light, which had been on for several years, turned off. Yay! Update: Three months later the check engine light is back on. Uggh! Hard to turn key in doors since 5-6 years ago, got worse over time. Contacted Honda, they refused to cover. |
| 130000 mi US $406 |
Valve cover oil leak. VTEC oil leak. |
| 138000 mi US $250 |
replace v-tech solenoid due to oil leak. |
| 138600 mi | 4th oil leak, this time the head gasket. At $1,000, I elected not to repair. Will add oil as needed. |
| 86000 mi US $505 |
car would not idle. Replaced idle control valve and intake tube. |
| 88000 mi | defective sensor was replaced which was causing check engine light |
| 124000 mi US $3900 |
4 broken motor mounts, Engine generated a whistle under load with RPMs above 3,500 that could not be identified by mechanic. |
| 133000 mi US $490 |
Bad knock sensor had to be removed and replaced in order to pass SMOG test which I passed today |
| 98000 mi US $1000 |
replaced timing chain. |
| 107000 mi US $1800 |
Air hose had a crack. Spark plugs were replaced, and valves were adjusted. |
| 78000 mi US $200 |
Air/Fuel ratio sensor failed. Cheapest oem (Denso) part is $184 shipping included. Waiting the part to arrive. |
| 91000 mi US $750 |
Heater core leaked anti-freeze fume inside the car. I found it out with the air/anti-freeze leaking sound. The anti-freeze fume was very DANGEROUS because it made me ill for few hours. The part was ~$200 & labor $550 because the mechanic had to ... |
| 165300 mi US $330 |
Crankshaft seal leaked oil. Part: $14 Labor:$240. Drive-Belt (Serpentine belt) contaminated with engine oil so it makes loud noise. Part: $33 Labor: $45. Belt dressing (Stops slipping & squeaking) made it worse. Don't buy it waste money. replace crankshaft seal and serpentine belt |
| 177000 mi US $60 |
CEL P0325 = Knocking Sensor. $50 part, $10 for 27mm socket to open and 2 hours of labor. |
| 83000 mi US $450 |
The Radiator Cooling Fan went out & had to be replaced. My personal mechanic got the part from Honda & made the repair. |
| 88300 mi US $120 |
Serpentine belt worn. Belt replaced for 1st time in car's history. |
| 35800 mi | replace fuel tank |
| 92000 mi US $300 |
cracked intake and aircleaner housing |
| 205000 mi US $300 |
Engine failure diagnosis |
2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 129000 mi US $2500 |
Muffler and tail pipe replaced Fuel injection |
| 147900 mi US $1500 |
Emissions system oxygen sensors |
| 157000 mi US $270 |
engine leaking oil at VTEC system. Replaced VTEC part. |
| 137500 mi | Valve cover gasket |
| 150000 mi US $1400 |
Belt tensioner seal leak, belt worn |
| 158720 mi C $20 |
replaced knock sensor, know problem with CRV |
| 204600 mi C $450 |
Valve cover gasket, |
| 173500 mi US $100 |
service engine light was on, coolant mix was too rich, system chip required update, and oil was changed. No additional charge for update beyond minimum diagnostic fee. |
| 193540 mi C $420 |
Replaced overcharging alternator |
| 90100 mi US $168 |
Replaced O2 sensor. Replaced O2 Sensor |
| 95000 mi US $110 |
Bad O2 sensor |
| 127500 mi US $95 |
VTEC selenoid assembly went bad, replaced with new assembly |
| 103540 mi | engine light on - emission problems - wiring harness and canister replaced as well as somekind of sensor |
| 105710 mi | emissions again - part ordered for pipes |
| 106640 mi | Engine light on - emission problem - 4th trip for repair. This time replaced purge joint. |
| 90000 mi US $145 |
Engine was making rattling sound. Dealer adjusted intake and exhaust valves. Sound was reduced, but not eliminated. Dealer indicated timing chain might be going bad. |
| 138848 mi US $170 |
Check engine light came on. New evap solenoids installed. |
| 51600 mi US $475 |
OBDII code P1457. Defective emissions solenoid and damaged evap sensor. Replaced solenoid, valve and covers. Repl emissions bypass solenoid, sensor & covers. Repl rear differential fluid |
| 60000 mi US $225 |
Replaced another emission valve |
| 147000 mi US $450 |
Fuel leak. Line above tank, required the tank to be removed. |
| 164200 mi US $20 |
Work to check emissions solenoid. Will probably need to be replaced. |
| 165000 mi | I tried replacing the solenoid valve, but the bolts were rusted. The soaking in PB Blaster must have moistened the seals and the leak went away. |
| 49000 mi US $499 |
Check engine light came on. Computer evaluation showed a bad oxygen sensor. |
| 121000 mi US $380 |
Bad antifreeze leak. First thought was head gasket, but after a thorough examination it ended up being a radiate bypass hose that sprung a leak. |
| 143000 mi US $1900 |
Car would start and immediately stall out. Check engine light came on. Needed a tow to the dealer. Replaced valve sensor, tensioner and stretched out timing chain. |
| 69000 mi US $40 |
According to OBDS II, #1 (pre-catalyst) O2 sensor was defective. Sensor was replaced but check engine light is still on. Have not yet re-read OBDS code to determine if the replacement sensor was defective or if additional problems exist. |
| 71000 mi US $55 |
Replaced front O2 sensor; problem resolved. |
| 93000 mi US $65 |
Replaced VTEC Solenoid |
| 102300 mi C $35 |
Fix exhaust leak between front muffler and cat converter. Caution that pipe and cat will need to be replaced soon. |
| 103620 mi C $327 |
CEL light on – codes P1166 and P1167. Replace oxygen sensor B1/S1. |
| 83000 mi US $170 |
Transmission sensor bad - replaced. |
| 122500 mi US $870 |
O2 & VTEK sensor |
| 59100 mi US $162 |
Replaced pressure sensor on transmission |
| 116300 mi US $280 |
Replaced worn/broken rear differential mounts. |
| 132300 mi US $400 |
And broken exhaust mounts replaced. Parts simply wore out. |
| 138000 mi US $700 |
Also needed exhaust system repairs due to wear. 400 for exhaust repairs. |
| 161080 mi C $802 |
Replaced entire original exhaust. |
| 173600 mi C $60 |
small steel pipe on top of engine.gauge told me of motor overheating |
| 184140 mi C $430 |
Resonator pipe |
| 184140 mi | Motor mounts and noise in back end related to worn supports |
| 161820 mi C $500 |
Two coolant hoses were replaced.Had to wait two days for parts.Can't understand why Honda doesn't have these parts in stock. |
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