Used 2002 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
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I am sorry I bought it
jjjules, 02/12/2003
2002 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My last 3 cars have been Nissan's, but I wanted to try an SUV, and always liked the features in the CRV, Plus I figured you could not go wrong with a Honda as far as reliability was concerned. Wrong. The car has less than 4ooo miles and I've had to the dealer 4 times for a check engine light problem, the last time smoke was pouring in the car. The interior molding is Cheap! If you even brush by it with a backpack or shoe it's scratched. Carpeting is cheap and piling. And my gas milege is under 20 mpg. I wish I had bought the no- frills Ford explorer for a little bit more, but I am stuck with it. I will never buy another Honda!
Not sure i should have bought it
jess, 11/14/2010
2002 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Well I traded in a Toyota 4runner 1994 for this since I bought it I had to have the a o2sensor and a catalytic converter and a 3rd gear throttle sensor and has a small oil leak road noise why why I have not even had it a year the interior scratches easy I had my Toyota with 108,000 and did not do anything for 3 years on it never a Honda again
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02 CR-V - BAD CHOICE!
NoCRV_4_Me, 09/05/2008
2002 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Pros: Door height - I don't 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 didn't 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 couldn't find cause under warranty. 5. If quality is so good, why does Honda have the worst warranty in the business?
A/C Did Me In
givingup, 08/23/2009
2002 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
Vehicle pulls to the right
irmermaid, 09/10/2002
2002 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I noticed on the way home from picking it up that it pulled to the right. The dealer has had it twice-aligned it twice-once with the additional spec from corporat. I cannot drive it yet without it wandering to the next lane, on any road, at any speed. I am only getting 18 mpg. The dealer said it would take 10,000 miles to break in the engine, and would not address the low mpg. There is only 700 miles on the vehicle. I have now noticed quite a few other people having this problem, with no real solution from Honda Corporate. This is my third Honda, and I cannot honestly recommend the CRV-EX to anyone, even though I am sure there are many satisfied customers out there.