2002 Honda CR-V Honda CR-V 2002

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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.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2002 Honda CR-V.

2002 Honda CR-V other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 17 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 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

113000 mi

US $200
Key would no longer work in driver's door lock. Lock needed to be replaced. 
79360 mi Headlights not properly aimed. Had been reported to the dealer multiple times. Dealer insisted that the headlight aim was not adjustible. Found solution on the net and complete repair myself. 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

99600 mi

US $40
Rear view mirror fell off. Had it reattached. 
71000 mi driver door key lock failed- key will not slide into lock 
72000 mi

US $100
Removed and repaired driver door lock. Was told the locks on the CRV are a poor design and failure is very common. Locksmith felt Honda should be recalling and replacing them. 
131600 mi

US $28
Replaced a rod in the wiper mechanism. It is a rod down below the hood up against the firewall that keeps the wipers in sync. 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

194580 mi

C $402
Replaced leaking catalytic converter 
57480 mi

US $50
"SRS" lamp came on. Repair involved diagnosis and reset of this warning lamp. No parts were replaced. 
70000 mi

US $400
O2 sensor needed replacing sensor itself is 300 dollars Repair Driver and left rear passenger power locks. Replaced actuators 
50000 mi

US $600
Replaced power window master switch 
147900 mi

US $1500
Driver seat rocking - replaced bushings 
168000 mi

US $350
Driver side door lock won't turn by key 
75000 mi Keys could be removed from ignition with transmission selector still in drive or reverse, allowing car to roll forwards or backwards. Repairs were made under a factory TSB at no cost. Problem solved. Good dealer experience. 
108500 mi

C $290
March trip was to repair the gas tank which was damaged by another Honda dealership when removed to fix the emission problem with the engine light on. 
88000 mi

US $69
Left front door window track weld broke and caused noise in door and sporadic problem with lock.  
109200 mi driver and passenger seatbealt pretensioners do not always recoil 
135000 mi

US $200
Knock sensor bad. Replaced. 

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