Overview & Reviews

Redesigned for 2002, Honda's CR-V boasts a number of improvements and refinements. Major changes include more power, more interior room and increased passenger protection.

• Highly versatile and roomy interior, stable handling, comfortable ride, high crash-test scores.

• No V6 available, limited offroad ability.

User Reviews:

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  A/C Did Me In - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By givingup - August 23 - 4:15 pm

  The a/c, as others have reported, is the worst part of owning this vehicle. First time it broke was long out of warranty and Honda didnt give a flip this was a common complaint. Second time, still under 1yr warranty from previous work. It took the mechanic three compressors before finding one that worked without failing instantly. Third time, I just gave up and am now looking for a new car. It was my second Honda. My first was a Civic which held up well in a very bad front end collision (I walked away uninjured from a car with no front end left) which led me to stay with Honda. The a/c experience and nearly constant check engine light are why I will leave.

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  More than enough Power - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By Pedro - August 21 - 10:00 am

  This is a nice mini SUV to have. We traded in a Windstar with a V6 for this 4 banger CRV and the CRV feels more powerful while being quieter doing it. Shortly after buying this vehicle we drove it from Ohio to Florida down through the mountains and and this SUV far out ran many other cars through the mountains using the cruise control. Of course this would never top my V6 Accord on level ground it does hold it own. Interior is comfortable, and ride is still smooth with easy turning and parking raduis. No trouble parking this small-ute. Four wheel kicks in nice on slick roads with out jolting into gear. Nice all around product.

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  NH CR-V - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By SnakeBelly - August 15 - 10:00 am

  Decent vehicle, reasonably priced, good mpg, nice features, comfortable and roomy with plenty of config options. Opted for the LX over the EX as I dont need a window in my roof to rob head room (and / or leak). Ummmm, dont expect to be crashing thru snowbanks and driving unplowed roads at 60mph in this vehicle - never been stuck but the car has a tendency to fishtail on icy/snow conditions (face it kids, this doesnt happen that often so dont rule the CR-V out just because of my comment -- AWD is not an excuse for lack of intelligent driving).

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  More problems than you would think - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By rj - August 7 - 12:34 pm

  Car did well right up to the end of the rather weak warranty. After 90K some really annoying repairs... chief of which was the endemic defects involving the AC Compressor. O2 Sensors went before that and before that the blower motor. Having heat last winter and AC this summer has been a real challenge. Honda was no help with repairs which is disturbing since the AC Compressor is an obvious problem throughout the country.

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  Honda 2002 CR-V - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By bolinlamar - July 23 - 10:00 am

  This is the third Honda Ive owned, I only buy used cars now not new ones. I thought this was a good buy at a good price because of my experience with the other Hondas Ive owned, boy was I mistaken. The Air Conditioning Compressor blew up only 2 weeks after I bought it, the Sales Manager refused to help pay for any of the repair or parts for the AC System. He said that he had sold me the car at a price that was so low that the dealership didnt really make any profit so he couldnt help with any of the repair. I had to pay $1974.97 to the Honda Dealership to replace the entire AC System since the compressor blew bits of metal were all in the system. Very disapointed.

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  2002 Honda Reliable?? - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By bolinlamar - July 16 - 8:07 am

  This is the third Honda Ive owned and I must say the worst one, Ive purchased 2 used Hondas in the past and theyve been fine and I still have a 2003 Honda Odyssey van 138,000 miles on it, doing fine. But this 2002 CR-V is the pits, not because of its driveability but because the compressor in the air conditioning system blew up after the second week of ownership, its presently being repaired at a cost of $1974.00. Honda America is paying $500.00 I guess as a matter of goodwill because they know this has been a defect with these models. I wont buy a used Honda again, one sting is enough for me.

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  Dont Buy This Honda! - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By Tiffany - July 13 - 12:23 am

  I bought a 02 CR-V with 20,000 miles on it. My AC broke at 65,000 miles. I paid $150 to have it fixed. Broke again 2 months later. Honda quoted me $1000+ to fix it. Im STILL making payments and cannot afford to replace it. Not fun in 100 CA weather. Ive always sworn by Hondas. Even my Honda mechanic said "I dont know why you have so much trouble with this car you take such good care of it." It has electrical problems, the stereo had already been replaced when I bought it. Cruise control works when it feels like it. The rear door latch mysteriously stopped working. The cup holder is broken. Interior door panel by the window fell off. I baby this car! COME ON HONDA. REALLY???

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  Bad quality Honda - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By Honda lemon - July 11 - 2:00 am

  Four (4) recalls and fourteen (14) trips to the dealer with problems in a two (2) year period. No more Hondas for me. This company is not user friendly when dealing with customer complaints.

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  great vehicle - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By joseph2 - July 9 - 10:00 am

  excellent vehicle--dont change a thing. the new body design is a master piece. very refined engine.

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  happy owner - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By alleygirl - July 4 - 10:00 am

  Love the ease of the size for in and out of traffic. Once removed the middle headrest, external viewing is fine. Bad weather handling great. Like the sleek look and have had many people comment on the interior size. So roomy. Love the freedom on space up front with the fold down center console. Feel comfortable traveling long trips. Gas mileage is normal range.