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%)

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2002 Honda CR-V transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 24 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

91760 mi Front drive boot torn. 
96720 mi

C $490
drive boot torn 
130200 mi

C $500
boot had failed. axle replaced 
105740 mi

C $813
Noise while turning. Axle replaced.  
41000 mi

US $540
Transmission shifting handle would not unlock and could not be moved to to a drive condition. Lever would not move out of park position. Lever handle had to be removed and repaired. Shift lever unit not secured in place properly or was faulty. 
135160 mi

C $300
Universal joints went, cannot replace them, the whole drive shaft has to be replaced($1200). Shop took drive shaft off and now driving without it. 
157880 mi

C $700
Clutch assembly replaced, flywheel re-surfaced after throw-out bearing catastrophic failure. 
170700 mi

US $1600
Axle replaced 
176000 mi

US $400
3rd gear sensor 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

124000 mi

US $3900
front axle and boots, FEA,  
125000 mi

US $300
Starter replaced 
130000 mi

US $406
Blinking "D" light lead to diagnostic which revealed error code for third gear pressure switch. 
169700 mi

US $600
Right front CV boot replaced 
179500 mi

US $1600
Tranny started to slip. 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

158720 mi

C $20
replaced 3rd clutch pressure switch, known problem (code P0845) 
204600 mi

C $450
both CV axels,  
158720 mi Assessed for free. Torque converter is wearing away. Told to turn off overdrive to compensate the shudder at low speeds. 
166160 mi

C $265
My driveshaft was replaced 
117100 mi

US $25
Burning smell from rear differential. drained and replaced with OEM pump fluid 
175000 mi

US $140
CV boot deteriorated and spun grease out of joint assembly. Replaced cv axle and ball joint on driver side. 
95000 mi

US $1100
CR-V would lurch abruptly when almost reaching a stop and then shifting when accelerating was late and hard. 
156860 mi

C $500
CV Boots cracked on both sides of shaft - replacement of both shafts neccessary 
88000 mi

US $225
The u-joints were bad. The driveshaft was removed and taken to a driveline shop where the u-joints were replaced and the shaft balanced. The driveshaft was then re-installed on the vehicle. 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

98580 mi Drive shaft 

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2002 Honda CR-V Transmission Problems

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