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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  I love my 2002 Honda CRV - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By Johnny Rogers - October 14 - 10:00 am

  I purchased my CRV on 08/12/02 and drove it in the snow for the first time on the way to work this morning. 09/20/02 and it handles really well in the snow. It shifts so smooth that I couldnt tell when it shifted into Four (4) wheel drive. I love the traction and the fuel mileage that Im getting with my CRV. We have nine months of snow, however, I think my CRV will be up to the challenge of our tough winters. Im getting between 26 and 28 miles per gallon on the road and about 22 mpg in the city.

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  The best vehicle I have ever owned. - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By Todd Caudle - October 2 - 8:27 pm

  My 2002 CR-V EX is the fourth Honda I have owned and my eighth vehicle. My last four vehicles have all been Hondas. I dont have much negative to say about it. The only trouble Ive experienced, has been with Gas Filler threads causing the Gas Cap to be a little hard to put on. I had one of the front stabilizer links to pop off on one end. Other than that it has been a great vehicle. It has over 100,000 miles on it, but looks, drives, feels and sounds like it only has 100 miles. I will probably never own anything but a Honda.

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  Love mine - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By Karl - September 18 - 11:12 am

  I love my 2002 CR-V. Anyone who wishes a quiet and more comfortable ride try the Goodyear Assurance Comfort Tread Tires. These tires are quiet. And they are not called comfort tread for nothing. My wife and I both notice a difference in the ride and handling.

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  Good but uncomfortable - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By avinash - September 9 - 2:00 am

  I have 2002 CRV for the last 18 months. It is good, reliable but the ride is very bumpy and harsh (a nice way to put it is "sports" ride with road feel). The tires (Bridgestone dueller) are worn out at 30K. Engine had idling problems - dealer replaced a CVT valve - made a small difference. Seats have very low padding. Thinking of trading for a Highlander.

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  My Awesome CRV - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By meltoibailey1993 - September 9 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned Hondas since 1988 and currently own a 1999 Odyssey EX and my AWESOME 2002 CRV! Ive owned many other makes & have taken them all into high mileage. My Hondas have OUTPERFORMED them all! I intend on teaching my kids how to drive a manual in my CRV (the oldest is 4). I will never own another make---HONDAS RULE!!!

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  02 CR-V - BAD CHOICE! - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By NoCRV_4_Me - September 5 - 10:20 am

  Pros: Door height - I dont bump my head getting in/out. Good little engine - strong, reliable Comfortable for around town driving Cons: 1. Air conditioning has gone out twice in last year. Bad compressor and dealer didnt offer me any deal, only a $3500 estimate. 1st time seals blew out, 2nd time bearings failed. 2. Black paint has white undercoat so every little scratch shows and it scratches VERY easily, despite frequent waxing. 3. Back seat legroom limited OK for kids, tight for adults. 4. Has irritating rattle since new, especially when turning right. Dealer couldnt find cause under warranty. 5. If quality is so good, why does Honda have the worst warranty in the business?

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  Great Value - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By bkrell - September 2 - 10:00 am

  Its a great value and those of you looking into the Explorer or comparable sized vehicles should check out the CR-V. It has a ton of space and is much better on gas than an Explorer. About the only reason I could think to opt for something bigger would be towing. You dont get a good towing capacity with the CR-V, although its load capacity is equal to or greater than some larger SUVs.

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  Stay Away from 2002-03 - A/C Nightmare - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By Crescentan - August 22 - 6:06 pm

  Weve had our 2002 CR-V for nearly six years and over 100,000 miles and have been quite satisfied with the car. It is incredibly roomy for such a small car, a decent road trip car and economical to operate. BUT Hondas a/c compressors for the CR-V and Element for 2002-03 were badly designed and fail catastrophically, requiring every bit of the a/c system to be replaced at a cost around $3,200. Our first such failure was under warranty at about 70,000 miles in September 2006 and the 2nd 18 months later. We paid $800+ plus labor this time since its out of warranty. Doubtless, if we keep the car, well replace it again in 18 months or so.

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  Love our new honda crv - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By Clair Segovis - July 21 - 10:00 am

  We have driven our new 2002 crv for 2000 miles and just love it so far. Getting 26 mpg combined driving. Engine very strong for its size. Transmission shifts really smooth and at just the right times. Nice quiet ride except for some road noise from tires. Handles extremely well with little or no lean in corners. Nice center feel to the steering.

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  My First Non-Toyota - 2002 Honda CR-V
  By Nicky Ritter - July 9 - 2:00 am

  This is my first non-Toyota and I love it. My last vehicle was a 97 RAV-4, and while I loved it, I wasnt impressed with the 2002 model. The Honda is bigger, faster and more comfortable, which is why I switched to Honda. I also found the price to be better for the options I wanted.