Climate System
Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.
What Owners Say
"Compressor failed during the summer in congested traffic. Found this is a common problem with CRV's in high heat situations"
Anonymous, CA (2002 Honda CR-V 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"This was the second compressor replacement. The first was done by a private repair shop, the recent one by the dealership. The compressor failed. Info on-line indicates that this is due to the location of the compressor, a problem that Honda has since fixed in newer models"
Jean E., MD (2002 Honda CR-V 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"We were returning from our road trip to the east coast in July of 2016. The AC quit just outside of Lincoln, NE. We had it checked and repaired before we left on our road trip. The Honda dealership repaired the AC with no charge, it was under warranty for a year and it quit within a month of the repair"
M A., WY (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"New radiator and a/c"
Anonymous, HI (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"It quit working"
Anonymous, WI (2002 Honda CR-V 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"It was making a weird noise. When I brought the car in they said it needed a new compressor"
Susan J., FL (2002 Honda CR-V 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"A/C stopped working, had to change the compressor"
Anonymous, PR (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Compressor required replacement"
Ellyn I., CT (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"compressor stopped working possibly due to a guard missing allowing water and dirt to enter the area and damaging the compressor. guard was purchased and put in place"
John S., PA (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Again, this was REALLY expensive to have repaired - well over $1000. I understand the vehicle is old, but there's not a lot of kms on it and it is very well maintained. I'm only the second owner. I thought Hondas were supposed to be such great cars - this one, not so much"
Anonymous, ON (2002 Honda CR-V 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Failure for third time while owned"
David G., TX (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"After taking it in for an inspection and told that everything was OK, the compressor, condenser and fan went out and needed to be replaced"
Anonymous, TX (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"The AC compressor has failed. Since it's a 15 year old vehicle, I'm not sure about repairing it"
Kathleen C., ON (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Began making constant noise in engine compartment with engine running, needed to replace the compressor. Mechanic said very common problem with this age/model of CR-V - has done many of them"
Michael M., MD (2002 Honda CR-V 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"A/C does not blow cold air"
Anonymous, FL (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"A/C compressor self destructed. As soon as it happened, turned off A/C and had it repaired before it could damage the rest of A/C system. Repairs cost about $1700"
Anonymous, OH (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"It was inspected and I was told it was fine, but then the A/C wasn't getting cool. Took it in and was then told that the compressor, condenser and fan were all "shot" and that it would cost over $2000 to fix it"
Anonymous, TX (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Compressor failed at 30000 miles, replaced under warranty"
Anonymous, AZ (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Compressor turbine failed, disintegrated, had to replace compressor and other parts due to parts in the system"
Kathy S., SC (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Failed - Had to be replaced which affected the rest of the system"
Anonymous, CA (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Compressor blades randomly exploded internally requiring replacement of the entire system due to metal particles being injected into the system"
Anonymous, CA (2002 Honda CR-V 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Stopped cooling. Replaced entire AC unit"
Jason C., TX (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"The air conditioner worked fine until this year when it stopped altogether. The repair was $1200"
M S., GA (2002 Honda CR-V 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Compressor shot craps at around 60000 miles"
Anonymous, KS (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Failed two times"
Anonymous, CA (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Total failure"
Anonymous, SD (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"This appears to be a common problem. I have not had it repaired because it is out of warranty and Honda suggests replacing entire system for $2000"
Paul P., NJ (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"The AC system is leaking AGAIN. I have already replaced the AC compressor twice, not due to damage or accident"
Anonymous, MO (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"A/C compressor ceased up. Did not want to replace at the time (been cooler summers) had a cheaper bypass kit installed"
Anonymous, ON (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Ac stopped working. Assuming it is the compressor"
Brett I., FL (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Have had to replace the compressor and A/C system multiple times b/c of defective parts / design. Honda had an issue nationally with this system but were unwilling to pay for repairs in total. There was a class action lawsuit about it. Disappointi"
Anonymous, GA (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"AC Compressor has been rebuilt twice, resulting in almost three thoUSnd dollars worth of repairs, very disappointed and inconvenienced, also lowering resale value of the vehicle. Behavior is referred to as 'black death' and appears to be very commo"
Elbert H., MD (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"The compressor went bad during a heat wave. This was the original compressor. It lasted 16 years, so I was not that surprised it finally went bad."
Mark T., CA (2002 Honda CR-V 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"The a/c compressor did not work last spring and we found the possible reason was a missing cover in the wheel well. after the compressor was replaced we ordered the proper cover and installed it."
John S., PA (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"AC compressor failed years ago. I have not repaired it because it is too expensive"
Anonymous, NJ (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Compressor had to be replaced."
Mark T., CA (2002 Honda CR-V 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"AC compressor went out and had to have it replaced twice"
Jerry T., CA (2002 Honda CR-V 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Circuit board that controls AC is bad and can't turn off AC which wore out AC I replace complete AC system board too expensive"
Anonymous, NJ (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"The Climate Control Unit needs to be replaced. The A/C comes on every time the fan is turned on"
Carol B., GA (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Climate control panel failed. Initially heater fan kept turning on and off by itself regardless of control position then all climate controls stopped working. Climate control panel an fan motor resistor replaced"
Linas P., IN (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"On hot days the AC blows out hot air instead of cold. Most parts of the AC system were replaced and the same problem still occurred. The final suggestion for repair would have cost more than the car is worth and still may not fix the problem. Other than the AC system issue it is a fantastic car."
Anonymous, CA (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Had to replace twice in the last two years"
Anonymous, FL (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"I was told that when the compressor went out it caused the fan to fail along with the condenser"
Anonymous, TX (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Blower control switch did not activate blower when turned on"
Anonymous, CO (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Fan began starting and stopping intermittently. Replaced solenoid"
Jason C., TX (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Blower transistor failed"
Anonymous, TX (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"stopped working"
Anonymous, CA (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Pretty simple. When I turned on the vent blower, nothing happened. Just had to get it replaced."
Anonymous, NE (2002 Honda CR-V LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Hole in the condenser"
Steven P., MI (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Part of the same issue with the A/C compressor"
Anonymous, TX (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Air conditioner failure which burst the evaporator(?), which corrupted the system and requires a total replacement of the whole system including lines"
Larry A., MO (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Same issue"
Larry A., MO (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"The heater in my CRV did not heat adequately from the time I purchased it. When under warrantee the dealer denied there was a problem. When out of warrantee the dealer said it would be a very expensive assessment and repair. I never fixed it"
M S., GA (2002 Honda CR-V 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"That was a problem from replacing the compressor"
Anonymous, KS (2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)
"The air conditioning was not cooling very well and started to make noise late summer 2016. A fan type thing in the air conditioning system had metal pieces coming off of it and it damage the system and it cost approx. $1000 to repair"
Anonymous, WI (2002 Honda CR-V 2.3-L 4 Cyl)