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2002 Honda CR-V Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026

46Exterior Lighting complaints
8.9%Of all 515 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS122 · 23.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM62 · 12%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING46 · 8.9%
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER29 · 5.6%
SEATS23 · 4.5%

Share of the 515 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Honda CR-V overview page.

Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

25201172012420131201442015120171201832019

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Honda CR-V have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Honda CR-V: 46 of 515 complaints on file (8.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Honda CR-V have in total?

515 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 48 involved a crash, 17 involved a fire, 48 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.