2002 Honda CR-V: check engine light

Filed Aug 16, 2012 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH with the air conditioner activated when suddenly, warm air began to circulate throughout the vents. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the air conditioner compressor would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Also, the check engine light has been coming on and going off, since the vehicle was purchased in 2002. The dealer informed the consumer there was a crack at the top of the fuel tank. Updated 07/17/14 updated 03/10/16.

Filed Mar 19, 2011 · 72,000 miles · DC

My 2002 honda cr-v gas cap kept coming loose. We went back to honda a bought a new gas cap, but within weeks that too kept coming loose. I just brought my car in to honda because of a failure with the drivers door actuator and switch and the check engine light is now on and I was told that the reason the cap kept coming loose and the light is on was because I needed the replace the filler neck. This repair was going to be over $300.00. Since I had just spent a lot to fix the door and switch, I decided to wait until I could afford it. In the meantime, I am tightening the cap daily so that the smell of gasoline goes away.

Filed May 11, 2010 · Fuel system · 154,000 miles · TX

I own a 2002 honda cr-v. The gas tank cap has caused my check engine light to come on several times in the past. Each time, I buy a new gas cap and the error goes away. I am on my 3rd gas cap and I'm getting a check engine light again. I will call honda to report this issue and to request a real "fix" to the problem. As stated by others, the check engine light is a warning to drivers. It's importance is watered down by spurious errors like this. Honda needs to address this.

Filed Apr 12, 2010 · Fuel system · KS

My filler cap also loosens by itself and causes the check engine light to go on. I am on my 3rd cap and continue to have sporadic problems with it loosening on its own. When the check engine light goes on, I get out of the car and sure enough the cap is loose. It takes a couple of days for the computer to reset itself and the engine light to go off. Very annoying.

Filed Apr 10, 2010 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · IL

My 2002 honda cr-v has a fuel filler defect which causes the "check engine" light to come on. Changes in temperature or other weather related factors cause the filler cap to loosen and the light comes on. Honda recommends manually tightening the cap past "several clicks" to ensure a tight seal after fueling. The cap loosens anyway accompanied by strong gasoline fumes from the loosened cap. Honda knows of the problem. They replaced the fuel cap twice and once gave me a $ 300 estimate to replace the plastic gas tank filler pipe which is apparently the root cause of the problem. Today was a warm day and the light was on all day as I drove. The issue is this: if the check engine light often comes on spuriously, a driver doesn't pay attention to what may be a legitimate warning for a serious engine problem that could have safety implications. In addition, the loose cap causes gasoline fumes to enter the passenger compartment. Have there been other complaints about the filler cap issue?

Filed Jun 30, 2008 · Engine · 45,000 miles · CA

The oxygen sensor on my 2002 honda crv failed to work and LED to the check-engine light on. It failed at around 45,000 miles. According to the manufacture the oxygen sensor was not supposed to fail at this low miles. The replacement from honda dealer cost me $500.

Filed Oct 6, 2006 · Acceleration · 53,900 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 30 MPH at a stop sign, the vehicle lurched forward followed by the illumination of the check engine light. Afterwards, the vehicle was able to be stopped by using firm brake pressure without incident. Upon inspection by a dealer, it was determined the throttle body needed to be replaced. After the replacement, the problem persisted. The manufacturer was contacted.

Filed May 1, 2006 · Acceleration · 41,700 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact stated about three weeks ago the check engine light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined the throttle sensor needed to be replaced. The part was ordered and replaced last thursday. Updated 5/16/2006 -

Filed Sep 12, 2005 · Acceleration · 91,000 miles · MA

Check engine light went on at 66k in july 04. Throttle body was replaced (850.00 part). Same part failed 13 months later, resulting in check engine light and another $850.00 repair.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 11,661 miles · CA

Engine light keeps coming on & then car will drive rough. I have taken it in 3 times already for same problem, they told me to make sure gas cap is on tight and not to over/under fill with gas I have been doing as told and the problem is still present for the 4th time. Car was purchased on august 2002.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · MA

The gear shifter became hard to shift at times, the consumer was told to make sure the brake was pressed hard enough when the gear was placed into park or being taken out of park. Three weeks later the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle rolled while still in park, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the consumer was told the part was exposed to elements which caused it to rust. *ak *ts