2002 Honda CR-V Review
Fuel Economy
21 - 23 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
The longtime benchmark of the "soft roader" mini-SUV class, the CR-V is even better for 2002. Drive it. You'll like it.
Pros
Highly versatile and roomy interior, stable handling, comfortable ride, high crash-test scores.
Cons
No V6 available, limited offroad ability.
What's New for 2002
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.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
HONDA - a love/hate relationship
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I have owned 2 other hondas prior to this one and I am sad to say it is the black sheep of the bunch. As my family grew so did our need to move into a larger car than my 1996 civic. My old civics have been as reliable as nothing else I've owned. The CRV seemed like a sure bet. My first year was trouble free as expected from a Honda. On our second summer the ac blew out! I thought I just had one of those RARE little problems and would probably never happen again. Just this Sept. my AC started to make those same sounds again before it blew up! My other civics 220000+ miles and no problems yet! I should have bought another civic! Honda made the best and worst cars I've owned. I love/hate Hondas.
Favorite Features
The CRV does have some nice features my civics don't. Rear cargo space is great when we go camping. We also love the built in table that can come out from the back floor area. I like how the Parking break blends into the interior of the dash.
Suggested Improvements
Honda would be better if they redesigned the entire AC unit! This car could very well damage their GOOD name. I was also expecting better gas mileage out of my CRV. I only get about 19mpg city & 23hwy. Oh, and why do my plastic headlights turn an ugly yellow after only just a few years?
Gotta Love It
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
When looking for my second car, I knew I needed something with a lot of cargo space and good fuel economy. Of course I also wanted something stylish and fun to drive. I found that in my CR-V! It's got enough room to haul my band's equipment to shows when I've got the rear seats folded up. The iV-TEC engine has enough power to satisfy throttling down the interstate. And it has plenty of room to carry my friends from place to place! So far the only issue I've had is the glove compartment light stays on all the time; the switch isn't catching.
Favorite Features
Cargo room, styling, iV-TEC engine
Suggested Improvements
The sound system is only alright. An auxiliary input would've been nice. The rear headrests get in the way of visibility, but they fixed that in 04 I think by adding holes.
HOT under the collar without A/C
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
The car was fine until the warranty ended. After that it was one repair and the other. The final straw is the estimated $2500 to replace the entire AC System since the compressor blew pieces of metal all in the system. This is clearly a manufacturer defect. The dealer said that Honda will not pay because of the age of the car.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
A/C Did Me In
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
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 didn't 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.
Favorite Features
I was able to fit a tremendous amount of stuff into the rear when putting the seats down which will be a feature I miss but it's time to get something more fuel efficient.
Suggested Improvements
A/C, seat comfort, noise
More problems than you would think
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
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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