2002 Honda CR-V suspension problems

Filed May 20, 2017 · Suspension · OH

One stabilizer link is broken while the other is loose.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · CA · crash

The right front lower control arm broke during driving. The car body collapsed on the front right side and it was extremely difficult to maneuver the vehicle to safety. The 2006 honda cr-v was recalled for the exact same issue! Please be wary, there is a possible manufacturer defect here.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · CA · crash

While driving the right front lower control arm suddenly broke. The car body collapsed on the right front side and was only maneuvered to safety with extreme difficulty.

Filed Feb 15, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 149,420 miles · VA

I am 2nd owner of this 2002 honda crv-ex made in great britain for our left hand drive (right side of road) american market. Current mileage is approximately 149,500. Recent 4 wheel alignment to correct front tire wear and return to manufacturer specifications has resulted in violent pull/torque steer to right upon acceleration. Driving at cruising speed requires steering car to left to control constant pull to right. This is not a road crown issue. I see from my own internet searches that this is a very common issue for numerous years of this vehicle, but I have not yet found any complaints on file here. Many consumer stories found elsewhere document that a honda dealer won't even consider assisting this problem if the vehicle is out of warranty (like mine...). Even so, many other stories have the dealer saying that there is nothing that can be done if the alignment meets the vehicle's published alignment specifications. I am trying to get a copy of a honda tsb that might address this problem, but access to honda manufacturer websites is blocked on accessing tsb's and even this usgov service appears to require paying for such critical information. I will keep looking and hope that there is a definitive correction to this dangerous vehicle behavior and I hope the federal safety agency will take honda to task on this issue for many crv owners. I suggest the federal safety agency do its own google search for this problem as a starting point. Thanx!!

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 Jan 22, 2009 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · ID · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda crv. While driving 55 MPH, the tire detached from the vehicle. The contact's vehicle struck another vehicle as a result. The vehicle was towed to his residence where he noticed that a spring rod failed and caused the tire to fold. There were no injuries. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2007 · Suspension · 43,197 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. While driving 15 MPH, without warning, the front axle of her vehicle broke. Honda advised the contact that she would have to pay $6,000 for the damage since there were no related recalls. The failure mileage was 43,197 and the current mileage was 43,000.

Filed May 31, 2005 · Suspension · 10,338 miles · CT

Dt: terrible vibration when foot is on the brakes and upon stopping at a stop sign or in traffic. Took vehicle to the dealership 3 times, it has been checked, and they couldn't find the cause of the problem. The tires were rotated yearly. Vibration is in the steering wheel, and is mostly affected when stopping. The dealer has taken vehicle for a test drive, and put it on the machine. But they still can't figure it out. It causes the driver's hands to fall asleep when the car is stopped. Consumer has tried to have this corrected, but it's still not working.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Suspension · 15,000 miles · NY

Rear suspension arm fell off of the vehicle as I was backing up. If I had been traveling at any road or highway speed feel I would have been seriously hurt or killed. The rubber bushing that holds the arm is held up by 2 pins which are attached to the unibody by one bolt each and as the rubber moves it loosened the retaning pins which bent due to the looseness of the bolts and that they are not one solid through pin. As the rubber starts to age I believe many of these cr-v's will be responsible for a multitude of injuries and deaths. I have digital pictures of the failure, I also have recorded conversations with my honda rep. I also have the old parts if you would like to examine them. My honda rep, who was rude and condescending, first told me that honda would fix the cr-v and less than a week later said that I should contact my insurance company. When farmers insurance adjuster looked at the cr-v I was told that there was no external damage and that it was equipment failure. I am concerned that other people will be hurt due to this very stealth design flaw.

Filed Jan 9, 2004 · Suspension · VA

While driving 55 MPH steering wheel vibrated. This caused the vehicle to wander from side to side. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that both frontal tires needed to be replaced, and a wheel alignment was necessary.