Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V486000 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | from 02/19/2002 to 09/20/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 268655 | ODI | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 10/05/2012 | 10/05/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 cr-v passenger vehicles, manufactured from february 19, 2002, through july 28, 2006. the driver-side power window switch may fail or melt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the switch fails, it could overheat, smoke, and cause a fire. a switch failure, and a fire, could occur even if the vehicle is not in use. as a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the recall repair has been performed. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the switches, as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, november 2, 2012. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda's campaign recall number is s61. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V422000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 05/11/2001 to 09/26/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 76988 | 11/03/2003 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/27/2003 | 10/30/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, metal particles in the key cylinder body could interfere with the interlock lever operation, making it possible to remove the ignition key without shifting the transmission to park. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the vehicle operator does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and test ignition switches for contamination interference. any switches that fail the test will be repaired. owner notification began on novenber 3, 2003. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 06-009 | 02/05/2008 | 10024565 | Warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers srs. csc was received. *nj | 04/24/2008 | |
| 1105 | 11/16/2005 | 10018257 | Accessory power socket inoperative. *tt | 12/19/2005 | |
| 07012005 | 07/01/2005 | 10018021 | Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. honda service news. *tt | 12/13/2005 | |
| 05006 | 02/25/2005 | 10017631 | Diagnostic trouble code p1298 is stored in the ecm/pcm. *tt | 11/14/2005 | |
| 405 | 04/16/2005 | 10016353 | Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r. *tt | 09/08/2005 | |
| 205 | 02/16/2005 | 10015291 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2646, p2647, p2649 or p1009. *tt | 07/13/2005 | |
| 01162005 | 01/16/2005 | 10014746 | Bank 1 too lean. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 04001 | 01/23/2004 | 10011101 | Rear ceiling light flickers. *tt | 12/29/2004 | |
| 02012004 | 02/01/2004 | 10009144 | Clean modulator pump motor ground for diagnostic trouble code 51/53. honda. servicenews. *tt | 09/13/2004 | |
| 01012004 | 01/01/2004 | 10009067 | Update replacement control unit/module software. honda. servicenews. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| 404 | 04/16/2004 | 10009053 | Reading srs diagnostic trouble codes. honda. tech line summary. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| 04008 | 05/06/2005 | 04008 | 10008369 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on with diagnostic trouble code p0122. *mj | 07/29/2004 |
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005881 | Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda servicenews. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005928 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, or 24 after repairs. honda october tech line information. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005933 | Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005932 | Srs diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. honda october tech line information. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 303 | 03/16/2003 | 10001832 | Troubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (abs) or traction control system (tcs) diagnostic trouble codes. *tt | 07/22/2003 | |
| 020103 | 02/01/2003 | 10001807 | Diagnostic trouble code p1164 not listed in program id description. *tt *jb | 07/18/2003 | |
| 020103 | 02/01/2003 | 10001810 | Erratic gauges or odd odometer display. reset the gauge control module. *tt *jb | 07/18/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 603 | 06/16/2003 | 10003203 | Battery dies while towing with a motorhome. *tt | 10/10/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 010702 | 07/01/2002 | 637006 | Information on diagnostic trouble code p0336 (ckp sensor intermittent interruption) sets after engine repairs. *tt | 11/19/2002 | |
| 181201 | 12/18/2001 | 627301 | Subject regarding aftermarket electrical devices setting safety restraint system diagnostic trouble code 15-3. *slc | 02/06/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 603 | 06/16/2003 | 10003204 | A condition may exist where the ignition key gets warm. *tt | 10/10/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 05012004 | 05/01/2004 | 10013987 | Clicking or ratcheting noise on hard right turns. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| 404 | 04/16/2004 | 10009051 | Clicking, ratching noise on hard right turns. honda. tech line summary. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 010402 | 04/01/2002 | 636726 | Subject regarding fog light and cruise control connectors. *tt | 11/13/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 04064 | 11/09/2004 | 10013617 | Glove box light stays on. *eh | 04/22/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||
| EA03018 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 09/09/2003 | 11/13/2003 | IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM | 03V422000 | |
| All but one odi complaint and all odi crashes are duplicative of honda reports.all 7 crashes were roll-away crashes that occurred when the interlock system malfunctioned and the vehicles were parked unsecured (not in park, brake not engaged).the 3 noted injuries were relatively minor.the warranty claims shown under other were confirmed by honda as interlock system failures.in the subject vehicle ignition-park interlock system, an electrically driven solenoid operates a blocking lever to prevent ignition key removal when the shift lever is not in the park position.according to honda, an ignition switch manufacturing operation could occasionally produce metal debris.in some cases the debris could fall into the area between the interlock lever and the body of the ignition switch where relative movement occurs.debris trapped in this area can increase friction between the lever and the switch body.if the debris is of sufficient size, it may slow the response of the level when the solenoid is energized.in this situation, if the transmission is not in park and the ignition key is rotated in a certain manner the interlock system may fail to prevent key removal, as required under fmvss 114.honda implemented manufacturing changes in march 2002 to prevent debris from entering the ignition switch assembly.honda also changed end-of-line inspection procedures to improve detection of debris.the presence of debris in the ignition switch is otherwise unapparent to the operator of the vehicle.under safety recall 03v-422, honda will recall vehicles manufactured prior to march 2002 to test the interlock system for the presence of debris.vehicles that fail the test will receive new ignition switch assemblies. | ||||||
| PE03013 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/15/2003 | 09/09/2003 | IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM | ||
| All odi complaints and crashes are duplicative of honda complaints.the warranty claim count shown for other represents incidents where honda's analysis of claim detail indicates the interlock system malfunctioned.the cr-v interlock system utilizes an ecu to control a solenoid driven blocking device that prevents key removal when the shifter is not in park.honda documents identified a condition where metallic debris interferes with the operation of the blocking solenoid and causes the interlock system to malfunction.honda determined that a manufacturing process was the source of the debris and implemented a countermeasure in march 2002.approximately 62,000 vehicles were produced prior to this date.odi recognizes 63 incidents of interlock failure, which include 7 rollaway crashes, two of which resulted in three injuries and a multi vehicle accident.all 63 failures occurred on vehicles produced prior to the march countermeasure.noting the population of potentially affected vehicles, both the failure and crash rates are of significant concern to odi. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||||||
| EA11012 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 09/12/2011 | 09/17/2012 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating | 12V136000 | |
| This investigation was prompted by preliminary evaluation (pe) 11-017, and was based on reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped illuminating simultaneously.some complainants also reported that the combination switch (switch) that controls the headlights and turn signals, and/or its electrical wiring harness connector were damaged by overheating.odi's pe information request letter asked honda for certain data on model years (my) 2002-2006 cr-v, 2003-2008 pilot, 2003-2008 element, 2001-2005 civic, and 2000-2001 s 2000 vehicles.analysis of complaint and honda data show that a complete low beam headlight circuit failure occurs in models with 2-bulb headlight systems (i.e., a single bulb on each side for high and low beam).models with 2-bulb systems include my 2002-2004 cr-v, 2003-2005 pilot, 2001-2003 civic, and 2003-2008 element.models with 4-bulb headlight systems (i.e., two bulbs on each side, one for high and one for low beam) have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism as the 2-bulb system.my 2000-2001 s 2000 models with 2-bulb high intensity discharge headlights also have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism.honda introduced the 4-bulb headlight system in cr-v in my 2005, in pilot in my 2006, and in civic in my 2004.on march 29, 2012 honda submitted a defect information report (dir) to recall 554,428 vehicles, including my 2002-2004 cr-v and my 2003 pilot.in the dir, honda stated that tension from the combination switch wiring harness to the electrical terminal for the low beam headlight circuit could cause a small amount of motion as the combination switch was operated.this motion, over time, can wear the surface of the terminal creating copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, which may cause the terminal to melt within the harness connector.odi continued its investigation, and on august 31, 2012 honda submitted another dir to recall an additional 820,789 vehicles.this report included the my 2002 civic vehicles which were not subject to a prior safety recall (04v-086) for headlights, all of my 2003 civic, and my 2004-2005 pilot.honda's dir advised that operation of the turn signal switch lever at high speed and/or with heavy force can cause movement between the combination switch body and the sub-harness wiring connector.this can cause wear and continued movement can create copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, and potentially causing the terminal to melt within the harness connector. please see both dirs at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/ under safety recall 12v-136 for complete details.honda also provided additional information on the element model, stating that it was not recalled due to it's very low failure rate.honda sold 301,497 element vehicles in the united states and received 17 reports, while odi received one report (see voq 10395219).honda's technical explanation for the low rate, which was submitted under request for confidentiality, is that the headlight switch, as installed in the element, reacts differently to the forces applied to it as compared to the recalled models.see attachment for additional information. | ||||||
| PE11017 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/29/2011 | 09/23/2011 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Working | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 12 reports from consumers alleging the low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously.several of the complainants reported that the headlight switch and/or its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the low beam headlight circuit, and also reported that the switch and/or the wire harness connector were damaged from overheating.based on information provided by honda in response to odi's preliminary evaluation information request, odi is upgrading the investigation to ea11-012. | ||||||
| EA11012 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 09/12/2011 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Working | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation as preliminary evaluation (pe) 11-017 based on 12 reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously.several of the complainants reported that the headlight switch and/or its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the low beam headlight circuit, and also reported that the switch and/or the wire harness connector were damaged from overheating.based on information provided by honda in response to odi's pe information request letter, odi is upgrading the investigation to an engineering analysis. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/07/2013 | 250000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact smelled fire coming from the driver's side power window switch. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v486000 (electrical system, visibility). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 250,000. kmj | |||
| 03/07/2013 | 250000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact smelled fire coming from the driver side power window switch. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included under nhtsa campaign number: 12v486000 (electrical system , visibility ). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 250,000. dr | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 88962 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while parked, she noticed smoke and a burning odor coming from the driver side door panel and vents. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the driver side master switch would have to be replaced. after the repair, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v486000 (electrical system , visibility). the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 88,962. mah | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 88962 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated while parked she noticed smoke and a burning odor coming from the driver side door panel and vents. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated the driver side master switch would have to be replaced. after the repair the failure recurred. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 12v486000 (electrical system , visibility) that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 88,962. da | |||
| 01/30/2013 | 190000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 honda crv. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong burning odor. the contact inspected the vehicle and found that the headlight switch plug area was burned. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 190,000 and the approximate current mileage was 191,000. mah | |||
| 01/30/2013 | 190000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 honda crv. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle emitted a strong burning odor. the contact inspected the vehicle and found the headlight switch plug area burnt due to electrical failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 190,000 and the approximate current mileage was 191,000. li | |||
| 12/15/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the front driver | |||
| 12/15/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the front driver | |||
| 12/15/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. while parked the contact noticed the power window switch was not functioning and the driver side door would become hot. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v486000 (electrical system) that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. da | |||
| 06/25/2012 | 60920 | 1 | |
| On june 25, 2012, started engine and lowered driver-side power window. noticed smoke rising from the driver-side power window switch. contacted local honda dealership within 20 minutes. did *not* receive a recall notice (nhtsa campaign number: 12v-486) from honda motors (honda campaign recall number: s61) since the vehicle was manufactured in december 2001 (i.e., vehicle was manufactured before the february 19, 2002, through july 28, 2006 recall dates). *tr | |||
| 06/25/2012 | 60920 | ||
| On june 25, 2012, started engine and lowered driver-side power window. noticed smoke rising from the driver-side power window switch. contacted local honda dealership within 20 minutes. did *not* receive a recall notice (nhtsa campaign number: 12v-486) from honda motors (honda campaign recall number: s61) since the vehicle was manufactured in december 2001 (i.e., vehicle was manufactured before the february 19, 2002, through july 28, 2006 recall dates). | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 2 | ||
| Replaced my ac compressor for the second time in less then two years. *tr | |||
| 09/11/2012 | |||
| Replaced my ac compressor for the second time in less then two years. | |||
| 07/16/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph with the air conditioner activated when suddenly, warm air began to circulate throughout the vents. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the air conditioner compressor would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. kmj | |||
| 07/16/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph with the air conditioner activated then suddenly warm air began to circulate throughout the vents. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the air conditioner compressor would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. js | |||
| 04/29/2008 | 106101 | ||
| The a/c compressor has failed twice. the first time at 106101 miles in 2008 and the second time at 135567 miles on may 3, 2012. so it lasted just 29466 miles. this is unacceptable and upsetting. the new one is already starting to act up but at least it's under warranty since it has only been 3 weeks since it was installed. honda needs to redesign the compressor so people can at least get a reliable replacement part. honda should lose their reputation for building quality cars and i will never buy another one because of this. | |||
| 05/05/2012 | 60000 | ||
| On may 5, 2012, the window control panel on the driver side of my 2002 crv sparked in flame and emitted smoke and fume that smelled like burnt plastic and toxic chemicals. i had to pull over on the freeway because the fume stunk up the interior of the car. my husband and daughter in the back passenger seats were terrified by the incident. i observed the flame burnt the plastic of the control panel and i was unable to use the automatic buttons to open/close the windows. i believe this is the second time my crv experienced this problem with the window control panel. | |||
| 11/19/2007 | 105452 | ||
| Multiple problems with low beam headlights going out - high beams continued to work in all instances. first incident 11/19/2007 replaced part of wiring harness due to the wiring harness had melted. 9/20/2010 low beams went out again - replaced the headlight switch. 3/7/11 low beams out again - replaced the headlamp switch. 6/2/11 low beams out again - replaced the multiplex control module. 12/2/11 low beams out again - in shop disconnected and connected wiring - low beams working. 12/24/11 low beams went out. 12/25/11 low beams came back on by themselves. 1/4/2012 low beams out again - in shop checked connections. picked up car low beams working. 1/5/2012 - low beams out again. approximately 3 other visits to a mechanic - connections unplugged and replugged to get low beams working again. also at least 5 other instances where the low beams went out and came back on before i could get the cr-v to a mechanic. 9/2011 motor trends magazine reports issue of low beams headlights going out on honda cr-v models 2002 - 2005. i have spent over $1000 trying to get this issue resolved. issue with wiring harness melting sounds very much like the recall that honda issued for the fit - 'wiring harnesses for the headlamp control switch - the connector could overheat and fail, rendering the low-beam lamps inoperable. honda notes that high-beam headlamp functionality is not impeded by this issue.' | |||
| 12/08/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Low beam on passenger side headlight browned out to almost no light. it has taken several light bulbs over past few years. upon my inspection, found harness plug for light bulb was charred and damaged. | |||
| 11/10/2011 | 125000 | ||
| While driving my low beam head lights went out and i could smell something burning i immediately pulled off on the shoulder of the highway at 1:30 am. the burning smell was coming from around my steering column. i checked my high beam head lights and they worked so that is how i got home. my husband got on line and checked for any recall's and found non just complaints about other people having the same issue. my husband checked where the burnt smell was coming from and found the issue and called the dealer ship and they said that we had to pay for it and gave us a crazy amount to fix it. my husband as handy as he is did a temporary fix on it. i hope honda fixes this issue before someone gets killed or hurt. | |||
| 10/27/2011 | 164000 | ||
| Detected a burning smell, similar to an electrical smell like something melted. i did have the headlights on, but it was bright enough in the morning that i couldn't tell that they had failed. i stopped immediately and looked around the cabin, etc. for smoke. i didn't see anything, but i turned around and drove directly to the dealer. the dealer did diagnostic tests, etc and couldn't figure out the source of the burning smell other than it wasn't coming from the vents. i guess he didn't check the headlights. i am not pleased. after leaving the dealer during the daylight hours, i later detected on the evening of friday, oct 28, that the headlights were not working. i recently within two weeks ago had replaced one of the front headlight bulbs that had burnt out, so i figured that that couldn't be the problem. i eventually checked the fuses and they looked fine. i swapped them out for replacement fuses, but it didn't make a difference. i went online and saw from online discussions that there is a headlight switch issue that the nhtsa is investigating at this time. the issue with my 2002 honda crv and it's low beam headlights surely seems to be part of the problem that's being investigated. i plan to contact the dealer on monday morning (oct 31) to get my issue looked at, again. but, it won't be during the nighttime hours or when it's precipitating, since it's illegal to drive without my lowbeams on during those times. | |||
| 07/13/2011 | 97000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the air conditioner malfunctioned due to a faulty a/c compressor. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic. the contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer stated that the air conditioner was not a safety related issue so there was nothing they could do to assist with repairs. the failure mileage was 97,000. kmj | |||
| 10/27/2011 | 164000 | ||
| Detected a burning smell, similar to an electrical smell like something melted. i did have the headlights on, but it was bright enough in the morning that i couldn't tell that they had failed. i stopped immediately and looked around the cabin, etc. for smoke. i didn't see anything, but i turned around and drove directly to the dealer. the dealer did diagnostic tests, etc and couldn't figure out the source of the burning smell other than it wasn't coming from the vents. i guess he didn't check the headlights. i am not pleased. after leaving the dealer during the daylight hours, i later detected on the evening of friday, oct 28, that the headlights were not working. i recently within two weeks ago had replaced one of the front headlight bulbs that had burnt out, so i figured that that couldn't be the problem. i eventually checked the fuses and they looked fine. i swapped them out for replacement fuses, but it didn't make a difference. i went online and saw from online discussions that there is a headlight switch issue that the nhtsa is investigating at this time. the issue with my 2002 honda crv and it's low beam headlights surely seems to be part of the problem that's being investigated. i plan to contact the dealer on monday morning (oct 31) to get my issue looked at, again. but, it won't be during the nighttime hours or when it's precipitating, since it's illegal to drive without my lowbeams on during those times. | |||
| 07/13/2011 | 97000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated the air conditioner malfunctioned due to a faulty ac compressor. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic. the contact called the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated the air conditioner is not a safety related issue so there was nothing they could do. the failure mileage was 97,000. jo | |||
| 10/27/2011 | 164000 | ||
| Detected a burning smell, similar to an electrical smell like something melted. i did have the headlights on, but it was bright enough in the morning that i couldn't tell that they had failed. i stopped immediately and looked around the cabin, etc. for smoke. i didn't see anything, but i turned around and drove directly to the dealer. the dealer did diagnostic tests, etc and couldn't figure out the source of the burning smell other than it wasn't coming from the vents. i guess he didn't check the headlights. i am not pleased. after leaving the dealer during the daylight hours, i later detected on the evening of friday, oct 28, that the headlights were not working. i recently within two weeks ago had replaced one of the front headlight bulbs that had burnt out, so i figured that that couldn't be the problem. i eventually checked the fuses and they looked fine. i swapped them out for replacement fuses, but it didn't make a difference. i went online and saw from online discussions that there is a headlight switch issue that the nhtsa is investigating at this time. the issue with my 2002 honda crv and it's low beam headlights surely seems to be part of the problem that's being investigated. i plan to contact the dealer on monday morning (oct 31) to get my issue looked at, again. but, it won't be during the nighttime hours or when it's precipitating, since it's illegal to drive without my lowbeams on during those times. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 123000 | ||
| The low beams stopped working while driving and the plastic wire harness connector that plugs into the headlight switch started smoking and burned up. the headlight switch i can get through honda but i can't find the plastic wiring harness connector. it is not safe when your low beams both go out when driving cause the wire for the low beams burns up in the connector for no reason. | |||
| 09/24/2011 | 110895 | ||
| Both low beam headlights just quit working - i checked the bulbs and they were in working order. there was a burning rubber type smell leading up to the headlights not working. the high beam lights do work. | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 150000 | ||
| My wife and i own an 02 honda cr-v that has headlight failure problems. i have researched online and found that there is an issue noted at different forums concerning the steering column electrical connection at the dimmer/turn signal switch. our headlights failed during normal use in june of 2011. i took my steering column cover off and looked at the electrical connection to the dimmer/turn signal switch and found it to be partially melted. i cleaned the connections and reinstalled the connector. the repair lasted only temporary (2 months) and then the lights failed again. i have determined that the replacement of the wiring connector is the only complete repair, but since i have heard there is an investigation, i wanted to acknowledge that my 02 honda suffers this problem of a faulty wiring connector from the manufacturer at the dimmer/turn signal switch. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 137000 | ||
| On 8/1/2011, while driving our 2002 honda crv, i noticed a strange smell. when darkness fell, i realized that the low beams on my vehicle were not working, through the high beams and every other light on the vehicle worked. this has happened twice before - once in november of 2009, and once in march of 2010. when it happened previously, i first checked the bulbs and fuses. they were all fine. i then researched the issue on the internet, and looked into a wiring harness behind the steering wheel. i found a wiring harness that contained some corrosion between connectors that had melted somewhat. i scraped off the corrosion and applied some dielectric to inhibit future corrosion, and the lights came back on. i spoke with the service attendants at my local honda dealership (with pictures that i took of the offending harness), and after checking their computers, they told me that there was nothing on record regarding the issue. i have not yet made the (obviously temporary) repair for the most recent occurrence of this issue. i'm thinking that i may take it to the dealership service to see if they can come up with a more permanent solution. | |||
| 03/08/2011 | 110000 | ||
| The connector to my headlight dimmer switch over heats, melts and causes my low beam headlights to not turn on. high beams still work. switch is damaged as a results. this is the second occurance in the last 6 months. it is a safety issue. | |||
| 12/10/2009 | 130000 | 1 | |
| 2002 honda cr-v --- fire hazard in honda cr-v --- low beam headlights stop functioning... high beams and turn signals remain functional... cause was found to be melted wires and burned / partially melted connector to switch in steering column... 1.5 years earlier the switch had to be replaced for same symptoms... honda has issued recalls on other models with same type of lights but not on the honda cr-v... small electrical fire must have occurred to cause the melting and black marks on the connector... *tr | |||
| 09/20/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| 2002 honda cr-v driver side door does not open with remote or from inside with electric switch. door can only be open manually. this creates safety issues both when approaching the car from outside and inside if one gets trapped. *tr | |||
| 04/25/2007 | 34500 | 10 | 04/08/2005 |
| The srs light came on in my 2002 honda crv which has only 35000 miles. i took it to the dealer who informed me that the srs must have went bad and it would cost $700 to fix. i asked if the light on could be caused by the front passenger seat belt locking up regularly which temporarily does not allow you to get enough seat belt to actually reach the buckle and the dealer said that might be the problem but i still would need to replace the whole srs system. i asked if this was a recall and he said not at this time. i now have checked the recalls and see that the seat belts as well as the air bags have been recalled and i have not been notified of either by the dealer and i would think this would be immediately corrected especially since the srs light came on which is directly related to both of these safety devices. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/18/2007 | 71825 | 5 | 07/12/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the air conditioning unit dispenses hot air. the dealer stated that the clutch on the air conditioning was burned. the contact also stated that the driver's seat is wobbly and not attached tightly and the air bag light automatically illuminates when it is bumped against. the dealer stated that a switch may be needed. the contact stated that when she removes the key from the ignition, the vehicle continues to move. she stated that none of the failures have been repaired by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 71,825. | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 06/25/2002 | ||
| Ignition key on removal from switch is very hot on many occasions | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2002 honda cr-v. consumer states his vehicle rolled backwards after taking the key out of the ignition, because he did not properly shift it into park. he was not notified of a recall and on hondas website the status of his vehicle was that this issue was repaired and it was not. *kb | |||
| 03/07/2007 | 57000 | 4 | 01/02/2007 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 2002 honda crv. the contact stated that the ignition switch would intermittently stick. the vehicle was involved in recall 03v422000. the vehicle was inspected by a honda dealer as apart of the recall, and they did not find a problem, therefore, nothing was repaired. the ignition switch recently became stuck, and the vehicle was towed to a honda dealer. the ignition switch and assembly were replaced. the contact stated that the failure would not be covered under the previous recall. the failure mileage was 57,000, and the current mileage was 57,498. *ak the consumer states that when he came to pick up the vehicle at the dealership that there were was food left in the car and evidence of blood all over the place. the consumer took pictures and filed a police report just in case something happened in the car. the consumer has provided a copy of the police report. the consumer was informed that the mechanic was cut on the dashboard that is why the blood was located in the car. the consumer wants to be reimbursed for all services performed on the car. updated 05/23/07 *tr | |||
| 07/07/2004 | 4 | ||
| I have a 2002 honda crv. on numerous occasions i have accidentally attempted to remove the key from the ignition with out the transmission being in park and have been successful. not every time. i don't know the exact dates. honda had a safety recall for an interlock. i took the vehicle in and they advised interlock working at this time. after that on at least two occasions i removed the key without having in park. i returned to dealer again and again while at the dealer it did not fail. the dealer said they could not fix until failed while in their possession. i called honda customer service and they asked me to take it back to the dealer again. i asked what happened if it didnt fail at the dealer again. they said then they could not do anything. since this is an intermittent problem, i think honda should take the necessary steps to correct it.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer was never again contacted regarding the replacement parts to perform ignition switch interlock recall. recall#03v422000 *ph *sc *jb | |||
| 03/05/2004 | 2 | ||
| Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v422000 concerning ignition failure in december 2003. consumer called the dealer, who indicated that there were no parts available for recall repairs. consumer called again several days later, but the dealer still did not have the parts available. *ak *la | |||
| 12/18/2003 | 36000 | 1 | |
| Consumer received recall 03v422000 notice concerning metal parts in ignition. after sixty days dealer still had not made an attempt to repair the vehicle. *ak the consumer was told no parts were available. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 08/16/2007 | 1 | ||
| While driving, steering wheel began smopking and car smelled hot (somethingin the steering wheeel column was on fire). my husband turned off the headlights and the smoking stopped. we tookthe car to the dealer the next day and were told it was a switch that had overheated. switch was replaced at a cost of $225. we were told that this was not a recalled item onthe honda crv but that this was an identified problem inthe honda civic. we were advised to report this proble to the nhtsa. | |||
| 10/29/2004 | 1 | 07/20/2002 | |
| Our 2002 honda crv was destroyed by fire. car was in the driveway of a private home. car was turned off for 5-10 minutes. car started on fire and was destroyed. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 09/14/2006 | 35800 | 1 | 09/01/2006 |
| 1) after a cold start, the dash gauges swing up and down very rapidly and the dash lights blink on and off very rapidly also. after 5-10 minutes it stops. 2) took the vehicle to a independent honda repair shop and they diagnosed the problem as a bad muitplex control unit. the repair shop called honda tech line, they asked if there was a fire? i guess there have been fires related to this problem. 3) parts have been ordered and the repair cost was $644. *jb | |||