2002 Honda CR-V LX from North America - Comments

The drivers' door key cylinder became faulty at 40,000 - it started "sticking" when trying to unlock door. I was told by Service the cost would be $180.00. I opted not to replace and just leave CRV unlocked.

The steering wheel showed excessive wear around 37,000. Seems to be too soon for this problem.

The air compressor had to be replaced at 57,400. Replacement/repair by Honda was quoted $1000.00. We sought another source and paid $622.00. When this problem occurred, my decision was made to trade this vehicle due to poor quality and expensive Service Department.

This vehicle has a very small gas tank (12 gallon), which placed me at a gas pump every 3rd day.

The head rests are not a comfortable angle - the tilt is the opposite direction it should be.

The road "noise" is very loud inside cabin. Even when the radio volume is turned as high as possible, the noise is still very prominent.

The CRV is too noisy when driving.

The air compressor is dead on mine.

Its design and quality need improvement.

I feel more at ease to know that I was not the only one with serious problems with my CR-V. I bought a Honda because I thought they were ultra-reliable. A few days after I bought it it wouldn't start. The dealer couldn't find anything wrong with it. It started up fine later. It does this every few months and I've had this car almost three years. Can you imagine having to guess whether or not your car will start every time you get in it. I wanted to return it after a month, but couldn't. The interior noise is horrible at highway speeds. The car also needs a bigger gas tank because though it is pretty good on gas it is hard to go a day or two without needing a fill up. Three days after the extended 75000 mile warranty ended, the A/C compressor went out. Honda quoted me $1900 to fix it. I traded it in the next day for a Mercedes.

E.M.

Houston, TX.

I really am disappointed with my 2002 Honda CRV. Mine is a 5-speed manual with 175000 Km. The engine burns oil like it's a 2-stroke; I have to add a litre every two gas fill ups. The engine hesitates under moderate to heavy acceleration. So much for all the i-Vtec hype...

Air conditioning stopped working yesterday. At 175000 km I don't think I will be getting any "good will" from Honda Canada. The clutch makes a groaning noise when the pedal is depressed. I have had other Japanese cars (Mazda, Nissan) and never had these kinds of problems that the dealer can't or won't diagnose or fix. Their view is; if there is no fault code they can't fix it. Thanks a lot, but they still like to charge for the useless, unproductive check.

Oh yes; and I almost forgot; The SRS light was on and I had to pay $100 for them to turn it off and tell me there was no problem. There was a recall, and they fixed it, but I didn't get my 100 back. I will drive it as long as it starts, but no more Honda for me.