2002-2004 Honda CR-V — Photo: IFCAR, public domain, cropped, Wikimedia Commons

Honda CR-V 2002–2006 Parts

2nd generation (RD4–RD7) · 2.4L 4-cyl · FWD / AWD

69 common parts
10 with factory part numbers
24 recall campaigns
2,361 NHTSA complaints

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Engine 6

Timing kit
Chain or belt depending on the engine. Check your engine size before ordering.
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Valve cover gasket
Oil seeping around the top of the engine or a burning-oil smell.
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Oil pan gasket
Oil drips under the engine. Some engines are sealed with RTV instead of a gasket.
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Engine mount
Vibration at idle or a clunk when shifting into gear.
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Transmission mount
Clunk on acceleration or when shifting between drive and reverse.
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PCV valve
Rough idle, oil leaks or whistling from a stuck valve.
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Cooling 7

Water pump
Coolant leak at the front of the engine or overheating.
OEM ref: 19200-PNA-003
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Radiator
Leaks, clogged fins or overheating in traffic.
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Thermostat
Temperature gauge stays low or climbs high; weak heat.
OEM ref: 19301-PNA-003
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Upper radiator hose
Soft, swollen or cracked hose; coolant smell.
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Lower radiator hose
Check clamps and the hose for leaks at the radiator outlet.
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Radiator cooling fan
Overheating at idle or with the A/C on.
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Coolant reservoir
Cracked tank or a cap that no longer holds pressure.
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Fuel 4

Fuel pump
Long cranking, stalling or loss of power under load.
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Fuel injector
Misfire on one cylinder or a fuel smell.
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Fuel filter
Some models use a filter built into the in-tank pump module.
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Gas cap
A loose or worn cap can turn on the check-engine light (EVAP leak).
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Ignition 4

Spark plugs
One plug per cylinder; the EPA lists 4-cylinder engines for this generation. Check your engine before ordering.
OEM ref: 9807B-5615W Several factory numbers exist; confirm with your old part number
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Ignition coil
Misfire codes, rough idle or a flashing check-engine light.
OEM ref: 30520-RRA-007
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Camshaft position sensor
Check-engine light, hard starting or stalling.
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Crankshaft position sensor
No-start or stalling when hot.
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Brakes 10

Front brake rotors
Pulsing pedal or steering wheel shake when braking.
OEM ref: EX 4WD and LX, 2002–04: 45251-SMC-N112005–06: 45251-S9A-E50 Several factory numbers exist; confirm with your old part number
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Front brake pads
Squeal from the wear indicator or a grinding noise.
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Front brake caliper
Car pulls to one side or a pad wears unevenly.
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Rear brake rotors
For versions with rear disc brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
OEM ref: EX 4WD and LX, 2002–04: 42510-S9A-N002005–06: 42510-S9A-E50
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Rear brake pads
For versions with rear disc brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
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Rear brake caliper
For versions with rear disc brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
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Rear brake drums If equipped
For versions with rear drum brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
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Rear brake shoes If equipped
For versions with rear drum brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
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ABS wheel speed sensor
ABS or traction-control light on; front and rear sensors differ.
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Brake hose
Cracked or swollen rubber lines; a soft pedal.
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Suspension 8

Front strut assembly
Bouncing, nose-dive when braking or leaking fluid.
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Rear shock absorber
Bouncy rear end or uneven tire wear.
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Front lower control arm
Clunk over bumps from worn bushings.
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Ball joint
Clunk or wander; check for play with the wheel off the ground.
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Sway bar link
Rattle or knock over small bumps.
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Front wheel bearing
Humming noise that changes with speed.
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Rear wheel hub and bearing
Humming or grinding from the rear that rises with speed.
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Rear coil spring
Sagging rear or a broken coil.
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Steering 3

Outer tie rod end
Loose steering or uneven front tire wear.
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Inner tie rod
Clunk when turning; replace in pairs and align.
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Steering rack
Leaks, play in the wheel or a knock when turning.
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Electrical 5

Battery
Slow cranking or electrical warnings. Check group size before ordering.
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Alternator
Battery light on, dim lights or a dead battery.
OEM ref: EX 4WD and LX, 2002–04: 31100-PND-0042005–06: 31100-RJJ-004
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Starter
Click or slow crank when you turn the key.
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Blower motor
Weak or no air from the vents on some fan speeds.
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A/C compressor
Warm air from the vents or a noisy clutch.
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Exhaust 5

Upstream oxygen sensor
Check-engine light and higher fuel use.
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Downstream oxygen sensor
Monitors the catalytic converter; often codes P0420/P0430.
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Catalytic converter
Rattle, sulfur smell or catalyst efficiency codes.
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Muffler
Louder exhaust, rust holes or rattles underneath.
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Exhaust manifold gasket
Ticking noise on cold start or exhaust smell.
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Drivetrain 7

Front CV axle
Clicking when turning or a torn boot.
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Rear CV axle AWD only
Clicking or vibration from the rear axle shafts.
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Power transfer unit AWD only
Front unit that sends power to the rear driveshaft.
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Driveshaft AWD only
Vibration at speed or a clunk when taking off.
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Rear differential AWD only
Whine or howl that changes with speed; check fluid.
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Clutch kit Manual transmission
Slipping, high engagement point or a hard pedal.
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Transmission fluid
EPA lists: 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual. Use the fluid type in your owner's manual.
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Body & Lighting 5

Headlight assembly
Hazy or yellowed lenses. Housings vary by year and trim; confirm fitment.
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Headlight bulb
Check the bulb number on your old bulb or in the owner's manual. LED units have no bulb.
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Tail light assembly
Cracked lens or moisture inside the housing.
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Side mirror
Choose the side and features (heated, power fold, signal).
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Wiper blades
Replace every 6–12 months; driver and passenger lengths differ.
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Filters & Maintenance 5

Oil filter
Change with every oil service.
OEM ref: trims EX, LX, SE, 2002–05: 15400-PLC-004most trims: 15400-PLM-A01
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Engine air filter
Check every oil change; replace when dirty.
OEM ref: trims EX, LX, SE: 17220-PNB-505
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Cabin air filter
Weak airflow or musty smell from the vents.
OEM ref: 80292-S5D-406
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Serpentine belt
Squeal or cracks across the ribs. Some engines, including many hybrids, have no accessory belt; check yours.
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Belt tensioner
Replace with the belt if the arm shakes or the pulley is noisy (belt-driven engines).
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Icons are generic illustrations made for this site and do not show the exact part. Parts that depend on engine, drive or powertrain are marked using EPA data for this generation; confirm fitment with your VIN before ordering. Factory part numbers are shown as a reference when available; confirm the number with your old part or VIN before ordering. Price links search by part name and vehicle.

About the 2002–2006 CR-V

Overview

The 2nd generation (RD4–RD7) Honda CR-V covers the 2002–2006 model years in the US. The EPA lists 1 powertrain for this generation: 2.4L 4-cyl (2002–2006). Drive types: FWD / AWD. Transmissions: 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual.

The parts list above covers items commonly replaced on these vehicles, grouped by system.

Engines & specs

Engine	Years	Drive	Transmission	EPA MPG
2.4L 4-cyl	2002–2006	FWD / AWD	4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual	FWD: 20 city / 26 hwy / 22–23 comb. AWD: 19–20 city / 23–25 hwy / 21–22 comb.

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov vehicle data.

Common problems reported to NHTSA

Mention in complaint	2002–03	2004–05	2006
Airbag warning or airbags	239 / 983	220 / 980	66 / 398
Air conditioning or heater	159 / 983	147 / 980	13 / 398
Brake problems	89 / 983	69 / 980	33 / 398
Electrical or battery problems	50 / 983	62 / 980	33 / 398
Steering problems	72 / 983	52 / 980	19 / 398
Stalling or loss of power	27 / 983	23 / 980	9 / 398
Transmission problems	27 / 983	14 / 980	11 / 398

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2,361 for 2002–2006), counted by words in the complaint text. One complaint can mention several issues; the second number is all complaints for those years.

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Top components in complaints
2002	16	515	Air Bags, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
2003	14	468	Air Bags, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2004	13	501	Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System
2005	14	479	Air Bags, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System
2006	13	398	Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Air Bags

Source: NHTSA (U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recalls and complaints data, retrieved November 2026.

Recalls (24 campaigns)

Seat Belts: Front, Webbing (2002, NHTSA 01V351000)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT PRETENSIONS.
Seats (2002, NHTSA 02V251000)
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT ANCHORAGE NUT STRENGTH IS INSUFFICIENT BECAUSE THE NUTS WERE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission (2002–2003, NHTSA 03V274000)
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE SHIFT CABLE LINKAGE COULD PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM SHIFTING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO PARK.
Electrical System: Ignition, Switch (2002, NHTSA 03V422000)
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, METAL PARTICLES IN THE KEY CYLINDER BODY COULD INTERFERE WITH THE INTERLOCK LEVER OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANS…
Air Bags: Frontal (2002–2004, NHTSA 04V255000)
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG WAS INCORRECTLY WIRED.
Visibility: Glass, Side / Rear (2002–2005, NHTSA 07E104000)
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN …
Exterior Lighting: Headlights, Switch (2002–2004, NHTSA 12V136000)
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V;
Electrical System (2002–2006, NHTSA 12V486000)
Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles, manufactured from February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006.
Air Bags (2002–2005, NHTSA 14V700000)
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and A…
Air Bags: Frontal, Driver Side (2002–2006, NHTSA 15V320000)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004…
Air Bags: Frontal, Passenger Side (2002–2004, NHTSA 15V370000)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14…
Air Bags: Frontal, Passenger Side (2002–2006, NHTSA 18V268000)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-201…
Air Bags: Frontal, Driver Side (2002–2006, NHTSA 19V182000)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX …
Air Bags: Frontal, Driver Side (2002–2006, NHTSA 19V499000)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-20…
Air Bags: Frontal, Passenger Side (2002–2006, NHTSA 19V501000)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2…
Visibility: Power Window Devices And Controls (2002–2006, NHTSA 20V768000)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles.
Air Bags (2003–2005, NHTSA 14V353000)
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element…
Air Bags: Side / Window (2005, NHTSA 04V526000)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM'S SIDE SENSOR IS NOT INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT POSITION AND MAY FAIL TO SHUT OFF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG IF THE OCCUPANT IS OUT-OF-POSITION.
Air Bags: Frontal, Passenger Side (2005–2006, NHTSA 16V344000)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, an…
Air Bags: Frontal, Passenger Side (2005–2006, NHTSA 17V029000)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 20…
Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal (2005–2006, NHTSA 19E068000)
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 200…
Equipment: Other, Owners / Service / Other Manual (2006, NHTSA 06V270000)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Electrical System (2006, NHTSA 11V456000)
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CR-V PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 3, 2005, THROUGH JULY 21, 2006.
Suspension: Front, Control Arm (2006, NHTSA 12V124000)
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CR-V VEHICLES.

Source: NHTSA. Check open recalls for your vehicle with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.