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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JHLRD78802C040744 · Checked Sep 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 21

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JHLRD78802C•••••• 2002 Honda CR-V

This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 2002 Honda CR-V build (21 vs 5).

21on this build
439on the model
90builds in total
1involved a crash
2involved a fire
1injuries
Most reported Air Bags 8 Electrical System 8 Exterior Lighting 4 Visibility 2

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Electrical System fire Jul 2013
The contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact was attempting to start the vehicle when he noticed that the driver's side door buttons were melted and all four windows failed to open. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure…
Air Bags crash Jun 2004
While driving 45 mph vehicle collided with a guard rail. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained major injuries ,and was transported by ambulance to a hospital. Vehicle was towed to a body shop
Seats Feb 2018
My 2002 honda crv's front drivers seat has been rocking or moving slightly as I drive around. I went to get my crv inspected in virginia as is required every year, but was rejected. He said the seat has to be fixed, it rocks. It seems to me if it failed to pass the virginia…
Vehicle Speed Control Sep 2014
Cruz control cuts out while driving a lot of forums on internet cruz control fails
Exterior Lighting Nov 2011
The contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. The contact stated the low beam headlights failed. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the connector for the headlights had burned out. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JHLRD78802C040744 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.