2002 Honda CR-V: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Engine · 244,000 miles · NJ

I am asking your assistance with a problem with my honda crv. I took my honda in for the airbag recall on september 1, 2015. Was told it was accomplished and drove home in the evening to discover that my honda had no oil in it. (the checklist provided by the service technician showed that my oil was fine.) not only is the ABS light back on but my car has now developed a throttle issue. A copy of my september 17, 2015 letter to both the local honda dealer and their corporate offices follows.at least as much of it as your form allows. I have not had the courtesy of a response from either. September 17, 2015 "honda corporate offices via fax 310‑783‑3023 princeton honda via fax 609‑683‑1637 I am simply going to present the facts. I do not want any telephone calls. I will accept e-mail correspondence on the matter only. ([xxx]) on september 1st of this year, the airbag recalls for my crv were scheduled to be effected. I received a call that my car was ready at 8:30 in the morning. I picked my car up that evening after work. About 7 miles into my 12 mile trip home the engine bucked and I lost power. I was able to limp my way home where I promptly checked the oil and found to my chagrin that I there was no oil in the car. How the oil could have been fine (according to the inspection checklist) at 8 in the morning and then evaporate by 7 pm for my ride home raises many questions. The questions raised range from benign to malicious depending on the level of anxiety I am experiencing as I drive. I have been monitoring my oil consumption carefully and the car is not burning oil egregiously at present. I have never been able to afford the dealer maintenance prices but I have bought my car to over 244,000 miles with what care I could afford to give it. I had hoped for at least 300,000 miles, but I do not know how much other damage may have been caused by this event." parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Sep 16, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 91,700 miles · CA

2002 honda crv: I was making a turn from a stop light, into the freeway on ramp, and I heard a loud gear dragging sound from the engine compartment. I lost power steering and the car and it was pulling to the right. I immediately attempted to pull over just as I was ascending on to the on ramp, however the engine stalled and smoke was visible coming from the engine bay before I could safely pull over to the shoulder. I had to put the gear on neutral and push the car to the shoulder. It was nerve racking with my wife and two kids in the car. I noticed that fluid was leaking underneath the car. I inspected all the fluid levels and realized that it was from an air conditioner compressor failure, which caused the accessory belt to drag and stall the engine. The vehicle restarted but AC was not functional.

Filed Jan 6, 2009 · Engine · 103,600 miles · NY

While driving at approx 45 MPH, the engine in my 2002 honda cr-v ex lost power and stalled in the middle of the highway. I was able to restart the engine and get it to the side of the road where it stalled again. I tried to restart again but the engine could not turn over. Had car towed to acura dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plug could not be removed from cylinder #3 and the engine could not be turned over. The engine had seized. A complaint has been filed with honda and the car towed to a honda dealer for further investigation. Had I been traveling at high speed on a limited access road this would have been far more dangerous and might have resulted in severe injury or death.

Filed May 13, 2003 · Engine · AZ

The car stalls when coming to a stop. Stalls when taking off from a stop. We use to get almost 320 miles to the gallon, we are now down to 100 to 180. The car bucks like it is not getting any fuel. The v-tec does not want to kick in all the time anymore. Loss of power. It has been to the dealer on several occasions, when they cannot duplicate the problem. We have had all these problems since the A/C unit went out last july and the car has not been right since. We spent $100 on spark plugs that we were told would fix the fuel problem, that has not changed. We are not notified of any recalls we have to find them ourselves.

Filed Oct 29, 2002 · Engine · FL

While making a left turn the engine stalled. I lost all power to the vehicle. Was able to coast to side and restart car. Took to dealer and they advised they are aware of this problem happening to others and have no fix at this time. Honda looking into it if this occurred on the expressway I could have been killed. Dealer response is not acceptable vehicle unsafe to drive. Dt