2002 Honda CR-V: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 11, 2015 · Electrical · 101,000 miles · CA

This is for my honda crv 2002, we have enough trouble for this car from airbag to power windows and now is the ignition key thats losing contact, the car wont start after 5 or 6 times of trying to turn the key to start mode. I searched online and found that this is a known problem for this car. I called honda and they said that they're not aware of this issue. Im writing this email to get some help from you to address this issue. I dont know why honda always play this game of not helping out the consumers right away, they always wait until someone gets hurt or die before they act on this kind of issue. This ignition switch is very dangerous, what if my car stall in the middle of the freeway? This is very very dangerous and scary... Thanks for your help

Filed Sep 26, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 88,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. While driving 25 MPH, the instrument panel flickered and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 96,000 miles · CA

We bought this car in march, 2013. Now in 2014, we noticed the AC wasn't working we attempted to recharge it with freon, but I was told the compressor needed to be replaced. The compressor was replace, the condenser, lines, ex valve, even a sensor. Pretty much all the AC system has been replace. Now we have noticed that once the compressor is on. It causes the engine to stall while driving or making turns. It feels as if the compressor will cause the engine to turn off. As if not bad enough once the car is on park with AC on the compressor will shut-off and the AC will start blowing a humid-smelly air. Once it does this, the compressor's emergency valve will open and flush some freon. It is a very serious safety hazard. I don't feel safe driving the car with my family in it. Specially now that I've read about all the other recalls and complains. Doing my research now (which is too late), I found that honda was sued due to this issue. Ac compressor malfunction is to be found in 02-04 honda crvs. Our crv has been back at the mechanic 3 times the last month, and yet the issue cant be resolve. The mechanic says it has to do with the way the system was design. Alternator and compressor share the same band. I'm afraid and concerned that at somepoint both things will give-out while driving.

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Engine · 119,000 miles · PA

The AC compressor knocks as if it want to come off the engine. This happens while driving causing to jerk the car forward when it kicks in, then stops and kicks in again shortly there after. The car almost stalled out just because of this. The engine works hard at keeping the compressor from shutting the car down. One of these days it will come of the engine.

Filed Dec 17, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 170,000 miles · NY

Car stalls when you brake to stop or if stopped will stall when you begin to accelerate. Also will stall when moving the drive indicator from drive to reverse or reverse to drive when stopped. Car stalls when making slow turns. Stalls are totally unpredictable. Honda states that it can't fix the problem without a fault code. Stalling is a serious issue that can cause an accident.

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 Mar 21, 2011 · Engine · 176,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the air conditioner compressor failed causing the serpentine belt to become faulty. While driving 45 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. In 2005, the contact replaced the entire air condition system however, the vehicle continued to stall. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing but informed her that she would be responsible for payment. The manufacturer informed the contact that they would not be able to provide her with any additional assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The current and failure mileages were 176,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2010 · Acceleration, Lights · 74,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. While stopped at a traffic light, the contact attempted to accelerate and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The failure caused a crash involving two other vehicles. There was a police report filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the idle air control module motor, the lower control arm knuckle and the bearing were replaced. The failure occurred again; the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the cruise control switch was the cause of failure. The vehicle was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000 and the current mileage was 75,273. The brake light switch was replaced. Updated 04/01/11

Filed Feb 4, 2009 · Engine · 95,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they stated that the timing chain was the cause of the failure, thus the engine needed to be replaced. Secondly, because the contact did not follow the warranty agreement, they would not assume financial responsibility for any repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 95,000.

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 Jul 29, 2008 · Engine · 63,000 miles · NM

Failure of A/C compressor on 2002 honda cr/v ex. Compressor froze while in traffic on busy street causing engine to stall. My wife had to coast, in the vehicle over to the side of the street and into an off-street parking lot.

Filed Jan 3, 2007 · Engine · FL

Vehicle : 2002 honda crv in november 2006 I took the car in to the dealer because the malfunction light stayed on. The car was running fine, no problems other than that indicator light staying on. The dealer replaced a sensor ($336.00). Just after taking the car home, it began to stall out and would not accelerate and the same malfunction light came back on. I thought maybe I got some bad gas, but the problem continued to get worse. Now the dealer tells me I need an oxygen-2 sensor replaced. (another $300.00 +) repair.