Ever since I have had my car the headlights burn out within 3-4 months. Change one, the other goes out. Averaging 2000.00 over the lifetime of owning my car. The front drivers seat's bolt broke...the service manager said it was bc of weight...I weigh 135# I had to pay to have my seat fixed. Not my fault!! My seat belt will not buckle until the 4-5 try..it keeps on bouncing out of the clicker.
2002 Honda CR-V: headlights failing or too dim
54 of the 515 complaints about the 2002 Honda CR-V describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 54
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical repair cost reported
- $500
- typical mileage
- 134,134
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. While driving at 5 MPH, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was repaired by the contact and the details were unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
2002 honda cr-v. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical problems . *smd the consumer stated she would always put the keys in the seat, while at the gas station. The vehicle locked automatically if they keys were in the vehicle, but not in the ignition. The consumer stated she was locked out several times, just by laying the keys down. There was no signal or alert that the headlights were on, as she accidentally left them on. Also, the interior light would never come on, when she opened the door, the headlights were replaced, the seat belt would not retract. The air bag light illuminated. The consumer received a recall notice, regarding the issue. The dealer informed the consumer, she would have to pay $100 diagnosis fee, to determine, why the light was still on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while the driver reversing at 5 MPH, she noticed that that a headlight failed. The contact also mentioned that the wiring of the headlights was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting) and was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
I recently noticed that the vehicle lights were pulsating at a level that was barely detectable. Just yesterday when I attempted to use the vehicle and turned on the lights only the running lights came on. I have no headlights either high or low beam. Research has discovered that 2002-2004 honda crvs have had the identical issue due to overheating circuitry causing the light switch to catastrophically fail.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda crv. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong burning odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the headlight switch plug area was burned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000 and the approximate current mileage was 191,000.
Low beam headlights inoperative. There is a safety recall in place due to a known wiring issue. However, cause of failure is concurrent burnout of low beam filaments in both bulbs. This is highly unlikely unless there is a voltage surge of some sort. Unknown whether this is related to the wiring recall, as the described failure mode in the current recall campaign would render the circuit open and not subject filaments to overvoltage. Possibility of a second cause of headlight failure in this model.
2002 honda crv. Consumer writes in regards to recall resolution recall 12v-136000.*tgw the consumer stated both headlamps failed at the same time. The consumer stated at the time, no recall had been issued. She purchased and replaced the switch which fixed the problem. Once a recall was issued, honda reimbursed her for the defective switch, but not the headlamp bulbs. The consumer is seeking reimbursement for the bulbs, because the dealer suggested the replacement, even though it did not solve the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the headlight lenses was defective. The lenses were foggy and they did not produce proper illumination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the lenses could be sand cleaned. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The headlight lens was not repaired. The failure mileagewas 90,000 and the current mileage was 117,408. Updated 06/29/12 *bf updated 07/09/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that when driving with the headlights in activation, the headlights seemed abnormally dim and the contact was unable to see the roadway. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. Updated 05/08/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the low-beam external headlights were inoperative. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 191,848.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda crv. The contact stated that after entering a residential garage, the low beam headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the switch was defective and the connectors were found to be corroded. As a result, both components would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 158,000. Updated 04/10/12
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cr-v; model year 2003 through 2005 pilot; and model year 2002 and 2003 civic vehicles. In march 2012, honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2002 through 2004 cr-v and certain model year 2003 pilot vehicles. In august 2012, honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 820,789 vehicles including certain model year 2004 and 2005 pilots and model year 2002 and 2003 civics. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,375,217. Due to tension from the combination switch wiring harness, wear on the surface of the electrical terminal can occur, yielding copper oxide, which increases electrical resistance. Increased electrical resistance may cause the terminal ends to melt within the wiring harness connector.
- Risk
- If the terminal ends melt within the wiring harness connector, the low beam headlights may become inoperative, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the low beam terminal harness or replace the lighting switch as necessary, free of charge. The original recall began in april 2012. Owners of vehicles involved in the september 2012 expansion will be notified in september 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 12V136000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Honda CR-V headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2002 Honda CR-V?
54 of 515 owner complaints about the 2002 Honda CR-V (10%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
How much does it cost to fix headlights failing or too dim on the 2002 Honda CR-V?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $500 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Honda CR-V?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Honda CR-V
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