2002 Honda CR-V technical service bulletins

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Nov 10, 2022 Service bulletinRevision summary
• Mar 10, 2020 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• Mar 10, 2020 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• May 25, 2018 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• May 24, 2018 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• Sep 7, 2016 Service bulletinFlyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an...
• Sep 7, 2016 Service bulletinPosters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas...
• Aug 29, 2016 Service bulletinLetter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida...
• Aug 23, 2016 Service bulletinText messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest...
• Aug 23, 2016 Service bulletinUs virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an...
• Aug 21, 2016 Service bulletinAdvertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment...
• Mar 31, 2016 Service bulletinDealer message - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall...
• Mar 31, 2016 Service bulletinVideo - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that...
• Mar 28, 2016 Service bulletinIn certain vehicles, the front passenger airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during...
• Dec 19, 2015 Service bulletinAMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON...
• Dec 19, 2015 Service bulletinAMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED SOME MODELS FROM THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT...
• Oct 1, 2015 Service bulletinThis bulletin is replaced by s/b 15-067, safety recall: front passenger’s airbag inflator CAN be...
• Oct 1, 2015 Service bulletinThis bulletin is replaced by s/b 15-067, safety recall: front passenger’s airbag inflator CAN be...
• Sep 25, 2015 Service bulletinDealer message
• Sep 16, 2015 Service bulletinThe MIL comes on with one of these dtcs: • P2646/P2651 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low...
• Sep 16, 2015 Service bulletinIn certain vehicles, the passenger’s (FRONT) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure...
• Sep 16, 2015 Service bulletinIn certain vehicles, the passenger’s (FRONT) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure...
• Sep 16, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal...
• Sep 16, 2015 Service bulletinIn certain vehicles, the driver’s (FRONT) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during...
• Jul 1, 2015 Service bulletinAS THE RESULT OF TAKATA DEFECT DETERMINATIONS AND the federal safety agency DIRECTIVES, AMERICAN HONDA HAS...
• Jun 30, 2015 Service bulletinAS THE RESULT OF TAKATA DEFECT DETERMINATIONS AND the federal safety agency DIRECTIVES, AMERICAN HONDA HAS...
• Jun 30, 2015 Service bulletinNew and different inflators are available
• Jun 18, 2015 Service bulletinAS THE RESULT OF TAKATA DEFECT DETERMINATIONS AND the federal safety agency DIRECTIVES, AMERICAN HONDA HAS...
• Jun 11, 2015 Service bulletinAMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON...
• May 21, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal...
• May 21, 2015 Service bulletinA manufacturing error CAN produce over-pressurization of the driver’s (FRONT) airbag inflator during...
• May 21, 2015 Service bulletinThe inspection procedure for takata driver’s airbags was removed because all takata driver’s airbag...
• May 7, 2015 Service bulletinCustomer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to...
• Apr 29, 2015 Service bulletinA manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the driver's (front) airbag inflator during...
• Apr 29, 2015 Service bulletinA manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of some replacement driver's (front) airbag...
• Apr 29, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Apr 29, 2015 Service bulletinIn certain vehicles, the passenger's (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure...
• Apr 29, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Apr 17, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Dec 11, 2014 Service bulletinManufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during...
• Dec 11, 2014 Service bulletinIn certain vehicles, the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure...
• Dec 11, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Nov 18, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Nov 15, 2014 Service bulletinA manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the driver?s (front) airbag inflator during...
• Nov 7, 2014 Service bulletinA manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during...
• Oct 31, 2014 Service bulletinA small number of airbag modules with defective inflators were sold as replacement parts to replace...
• Aug 6, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jul 23, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jul 23, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Jul 16, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jun 26, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Apr 8, 2014 Service bulletinUnder severe conditions, water or other liquid may enter the driver's window and reach the power window...
• Jul 16, 2013 Service bulletinHonda: DTC P2646/P2651 or P2647/2652 may be set
• Aug 20, 2012 Service bulletinHonda service campaign: warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers SRS
• Oct 22, 2011 Service bulletinHonda: the MIL is on along with the timing control valve which is contaminated and/or stuck.
• Jul 23, 2011 Service bulletinHonda cr-v: after stopping engine stalls or stumbles.
• May 31, 2008 Service bulletinLoad carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
• May 9, 2008 Service bulletinVehicle warranty mileage
• May 9, 2008 Service bulletinHonda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage
• Nov 16, 2005 Service bulletinAccessory power socket inoperative
• Jul 30, 2005 Service bulletinNoise when turning left
• Jul 1, 2005 Service bulletinSpeedometer shops CAN transfer odometer mileage
• Jun 16, 2005 Service bulletinSnapping, cracking noise after shutting engine off
• May 16, 2005 Service bulletinEngine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes
• May 6, 2005 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on with diagnostic trouble code P0122
• Apr 16, 2005 Service bulletinAutomatic transmission fluid (ATF) leaks
• Apr 16, 2005 Service bulletinTransferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r
• Feb 25, 2005 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code P1298 is stored in the ECM/PCM
• Feb 16, 2005 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2646, P2647, P2649 or P1009
• Feb 16, 2005 Service bulletinTimesert 11MM head bolt thread repair kit
• Feb 1, 2005 Service bulletinChecking the short-term fuel trim when a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0171 is set
• Jan 16, 2005 Service bulletinBank 1 too lean
• Jan 11, 2005 Service bulletinSqueak or twang condition when the clutch pedal is pressed
• Dec 17, 2004 Service bulletinFront door glass comes out of the run channel
• Nov 19, 2004 Service bulletinGrinding noise when opening or closing a front window
• Nov 19, 2004 Service bulletinNoise or vibration when accelerating from a stop
• Nov 16, 2004 Service bulletinHarsh 3-2- and or 2-1 downshift
• Nov 9, 2004 Service bulletinGlove box light stays on
• Oct 29, 2004 Service bulletinDoor lock cylinder binds
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinAutomatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria
• Sep 16, 2004 Service bulletinTransmission solenoid replacement criteria
• Aug 3, 2004 Service bulletinSRS cable reel connector
• Aug 1, 2004 Service bulletinDrivebelt noise? could be a bad water pump bearing. sc
• Jul 16, 2004 Service bulletinGrowling water pump and/or drive belt noise
• Jul 2, 2004 Service bulletinThe side airbag off indicator comes on
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinPoor a/c cooling during hard acceleration
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinCheck for a clogged evap canister purge line
• Jun 16, 2004 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code P1457, evaporative leak, possible tid 2D
• Jun 16, 2004 Service bulletinShift lever won't come out of park after throttle body r&r
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear differential moans moans with brakes applied at low speed
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinBalancer shaft buzz or rattle is normal
• May 16, 2004 Service bulletinDifferential moan when braking at low speed
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinAudio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinUse the honda diagnostic system to read SRS diagnostic trouble codes
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinClicking or ratcheting noise on hard right turns
• Apr 23, 2004 Service bulletinSRS indicator comes on with SRS diagnostic trouble codes 15-1, 15-2, 15-3
• Apr 20, 2004 Service bulletinThe key will not go into the door lock cylinder, or if it goes in, it will not turn
• Apr 16, 2004 Service bulletinAudio, anti-theft codes
• Apr 16, 2004 Service bulletinClicking, ratching noise on hard right turns
• Apr 16, 2004 Service bulletinReading SRS diagnostic trouble codes
• Apr 16, 2004 Service bulletinGrinding noise from rear brakes
• Apr 15, 2004 Service bulletinGlove box gaps & adjustments
• Apr 2, 2004 Service bulletinClicking from the rear calipers when first applying brakes after a change in direction
• Apr 2, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on with diagnostic trouble code P1163 (air fuel ratio sensor slow...
• Apr 2, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code P1164
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinSRS indicator on after body shop repair
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinRepairing atf leaks under warranty
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinWind noise from the roof rack
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinDon't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on
• Mar 12, 2004 Service bulletinEngine stumbles or stalls after a stop
• Feb 16, 2004 Service bulletinHonda diagnostic system locked, needs immobilizer release password
• Feb 16, 2004 Service bulletin2ND to 5TH or 3RD to 5TH gear upshift
• Feb 16, 2004 Service bulletinGrunt noise after sitting for several hours
• Feb 13, 2004 Service bulletinFuel fill cap binds and possible malfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code P1456
• Feb 9, 2004 Service bulletinClicking noise from front calipers when first applying the brakes after a change in direction
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinAnti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator on with ABS diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 54 or no dtc(s)
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinClean modulator pump motor ground for diagnostic trouble code 51/53
• Jan 23, 2004 Service bulletinRear ceiling light flickers
• Jan 7, 2004 Service bulletinSafety recall: ignition switch key interlock
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinUpdate replacement control unit/module software
• Dec 16, 2003 Service bulletinUpdating replacement ECM/PCM software
• Dec 16, 2003 Service bulletinGrind or growl noise at right front when turning left
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinAtf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks from cooler line banjo bolt
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinHumming or growling? check the wheel bearings. honda. servicenews. tt
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinHeater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse
• Oct 17, 2003 Service bulletinSafety recall service bulletin - automatic transmission shift cable
• Oct 16, 2003 Service bulletinHumming, growling sound from transmission
• Oct 16, 2003 Service bulletinTesting brake fluid for petroleum contamination
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinManual transmission hard to shift into 1ST gear, grinds into reverse
• Sep 16, 2003 Service bulletinHard to engage 1ST gear, grinds into reverse
• Sep 16, 2003 Service bulletinUnequal dash vent air conditioner temperature
• Sep 16, 2003 Service bulletinRoof rack load capacity
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinAutomatic transmission (a/t) whine? make sure it's the a/t before replacing it. honda servicenews. tt
• Aug 22, 2003 Service bulletinExcessive corrosion develops on the shift cable control pin and the vehicle moves when it's in park, the...
• Aug 19, 2003 Service bulletinContamination on the throttle drum CAN cause the throttle cable to move with the cruise control cable
• Aug 15, 2003 Service bulletinParts information bulletin regarding product update throttle drum cap replacement
• Jul 29, 2003 Service bulletinProduct update throttle cable
• Jul 28, 2003 Service bulletinCampaign announcement and stop sale order part 1 and 2
• Jun 16, 2003 Service bulletinA faulty atf temperature sensor or a problem with the atf temperature sensor circuit CAN cause diagnostic...
• Jun 16, 2003 Service bulletinBattery dies while towing with a motorhome
• Jun 16, 2003 Service bulletinA condition may exist where the ignition key gets warm
• Jun 4, 2003 Service bulletinCoolant in the engine oil pan
• Jun 3, 2003 Service bulletinNew lower retainer clip for the front brake pads helps prevent a clicking noise that may be heard when...
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinGrade logic control information
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinVehicle's emission type
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinReplacement roof rack inserts available
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinTroubleshooting windshield washer nozzle problems
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinKey beeper, light chime, ceiling light don't work
• Mar 16, 2003 Service bulletinTroubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (ABS) or traction control system (TCS) diagnostic trouble codes
• Mar 16, 2003 Service bulletinAir conditioner indicator not on in defrost mode
• Mar 16, 2003 Service bulletinKey-in beeper, headlight chime and dome light inoperative
• Mar 4, 2003 Service bulletinProduct update on the ABS control unit
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code P1164 not listed in program id description
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinErratic gauges or odd odometer display
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinMaintenance required indicator doesn't reset
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinInstall wheel bearings correctly to prevent diagnostic trouble codes
• Jan 21, 2003 Service bulletinThe vehicle drifts or pulls to the right while driving at highway speeds
• Jan 1, 2003 Service bulletinCreaking from a-pillar when turning left
• Jan 1, 2003 Service bulletinSearching isis for diagnostic trouble code information
• Dec 16, 2002 Service bulletinA misadjusted or faulty right front motor mount rubber CAN make a creaking, ticking, spot weld like noise...
• Dec 3, 2002 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code P0341 stored
• Dec 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on tire noise CAN sound like differential howl
• Dec 1, 2002 Service bulletinEtm fix: rear window defroster timer information
• Dec 1, 2002 Service bulletinSRS indicator comes on after body shop repair
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinFront camber adjustment
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinDifferential howl noise between 40-500 mph
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinAnti-lock braking system (ABS) or tcs diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 51 and/or 53 troubleshooting
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinOdometer accuracy
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinSRS warning on after body shop repair
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinAdapters for fuel pressure gauge set
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinAnti-lock brake system (ABS) grunts when doing a self-check
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinInstall wheel bearing correctly
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinAir conditioning (a/c) compressor out? check blower motor operation. honda servicenews. tt
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinDamaged cable reel CAN cause SRS diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinKeyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinPick the right trailer hitch ball
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinFuel pressure measurement
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinGrunt noise when accelerating after sitting
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinAnti-lock brake system (ABS) diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, or 24 after repairs
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinClearing anti-lock brake system (ABS) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinAir conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinSRS diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinKeyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinRe-keying sidewinder locks
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinTrailer hitch ball shank sizes and part numbers
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinBuffeting noise with rear window(s) open is normal
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinLeaky fuel fill cap
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinInstall intake manifold runner control (IMRC) valve correctly
• Sep 24, 2002 Service bulletinA condition may exist where the malfunction indicator lamp is on and diagnostic trouble code P0341 is set
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding trailer hitch wiring
• Aug 16, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding reading readiness code status with malfunction indicator lamp
• Aug 16, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding side airbag light staying on or flashing
• Jul 23, 2002 Service bulletinService information regarding the front seat center table that does not stay in the up position
• Jul 16, 2002 Service bulletinSRS indicator coming on with SRS diagnostic trouble codes 15-1, 15-2, 15-3
• Jul 16, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding anti-skid brake system wheel speed sensor resistance test
• Jul 16, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on servicing SRS diagnostic trouble code 6-7 and / or 7-2 internal failure of SRS unit
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on diagnostic trouble code P0336 (ckp sensor intermittent interruption) sets after engine repairs
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinOn some vehicles, the gauge needle shakes when cycling ignition switch
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding anti-theft radio serial number
• Jun 16, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding diagnostic trouble code P0336 after engine repairs
• Jun 16, 2002 Service bulletinOn some vehicles, the gauges needle shakes when cycling ignition switch
• May 28, 2002 Service bulletinConcerns with the malfunction indicator light on with diagnostic trouble code P1457
• May 16, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding air condition inoperative after fog light installation
• May 7, 2002 Service bulletinThe malfunction indicator light is on with diagnostic trouble code P1164 set
• May 6, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding a click noise from the dash behind the shift lever
• Apr 16, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding malfunction indicator light on with diagnostic trouble code P1457
• Apr 16, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding diagnostic trouble code P1164, oxygen sensor range performance
• Apr 16, 2002 Service bulletinInformation concerning evaporative system function test error message
• Apr 16, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding flex plate bolt torque specification
• Apr 16, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on servicing automatic transmission click noise from dash when stopping
• Apr 16, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding roof rack wind noise
• Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding fog light and cruise control connectors
• Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding trailer hitch installation instructions
• Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on testing for interal leaks with diagnostic trouble code P1456 or P1457
• Mar 19, 2002 Service bulletinCustomers may complain of driver's seat rocking back and forth during normal driving
• Mar 19, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding ABS indicator on with diagnostic trouble codes 52, 53, 54, 61, or 81
• Mar 11, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may, under certain conditions, exhibit diagnostic trouble code P1164
• Feb 16, 2002 Service bulletinAnti-lock brake system (ABS) diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) 52, 53, 54, 61 or 81
• Feb 14, 2002 Service bulletinCustomers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on using the correct tire pressure for customer complaints of vibration or poor ride quality
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinCustomers may complain of rattling from the passenger grab handle area or the headliner above the doors
• Dec 18, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding the front propeller shaft protector not going around the propeller shaft
• Dec 18, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding high tire pressure causing more noise
• Dec 18, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may emit smoke from the exhaust during pre delivery inspection
• Dec 18, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding no seat covers on front seat with side airbags
• Dec 18, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding aftermarket electrical devices setting safety restraint system diagnostic trouble code 15-3
• Dec 1, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding immobilizer indicator light illuminating after start up
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding immobilizer light flashing after start up