Honda CR-V

2002–2006 only

2,011 classified complaints 15 recalls

320,247 sold in the US for 2002–2006.

63 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2002–2006 Honda CR-V models have 2,011 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 15 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically surfacing around 105,452 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2002–2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Honda CR-V report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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2002–2006

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2012–2016

2017–2021

2022–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2002–2006 only

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 587 complaints · 18/10k sold

Median onset: 105,452 miles. 0.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 550 complaints · 17/10k sold

Median onset: 112,000 miles. 11.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 183 complaints · 5.7/10k sold

Median onset: 89,211 miles. 0.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

A/C compressor, condenser and refrigerant · Heating and A/C 169 complaints · 5.3/10k sold

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

Typical repair: $720–$1,420 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 123 complaints · 3.8/10k sold

Median onset: 101,000 miles. 2.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 61 complaints · 1.9/10k sold

Median onset: 111,983 miles. 4.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 40 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 92,000 miles. 2.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 39 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 66,568 miles. 2.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2002–2006 model years. See the full Honda CR-V report for every year and full specs/safety data.