2002 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 1,062 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2002 reports, 133 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 104 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
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, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
Campaign 19V499000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMar 6, 2019
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 and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Campaign 19V182000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 28, 2015
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 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
Campaign 15V320000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Campaign 08E050000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
Campaign 06E060000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 22, 2006
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
Campaign 06E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 8, 2006
CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.
Campaign 06E038000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 18, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
Campaign 06E032000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 21, 2006
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
Campaign 06E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignition, switchJan 28, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT CONFIRMS INTERLOCK FUNCTION. VEHICLES WILL BE UPDATED WITH A REDESIGNED INTERLOCK LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Campaign 05V025000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineAug 28, 2002
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SEDANS, COUPES, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ON THE WATER PUMP IS MISALIGNED AND COULD CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO CONTACT A BOLT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. EVENTUALLY THE BELT COULD BE DAMAGED AND FAIL.
IF THE TIMING BELT BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WATER PUMP AND IF IT IS ONE OF THE DEFECTIVE PUMPS, THE WATER PUMP AND TIMING BELT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Campaign 02V226000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,062 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Sep 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO STATED THAT DUE TO THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE, IT SURPASSED THE STATUE OF LIMITATION AND WAS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR REPAIRS UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V025000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Structure, Sep 2, 2012
WHILE GETTING MY REQUIRED YEARLY NY STATE INSPECTION (PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED HONDA MECHANIC) THE SUBFRAME REAR BEAM (CROSS MEMBER) WAS FOUND TO BE UNSAFE AND RUSTING OUT WITH HOLES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW THAT ALLOWS FOR THE COLLECTION OF WATER AT THE PROBLEM SPOT. IT IS A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX THAT HE WAS SURPRISED THAT HONDA HAS NOT RECALLED BECAUSE IT HAPPENS SO FREQUENTLY AND IS A SAFETY CONCERN.. THE REST OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND FRAME WAS IN GOOD CONDITION. WHY HASN'T HONDA RECALLED THIS SAFETY ISSUE? *TR
Air bags, Aug 30, 2012
2002 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER PERFORMED SHODDY WORK IN REPLACING THE RECALLED DRIVER AIR BAG INFLATOR. THE CONSUMER STATED HE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT A DEEP GASH ON THE AIR BAG COVER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. *JB
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT WHENEVER THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS TURN ON THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 26, 2012
I TOOK MY CAR FOR A NHTSA RECALL 11V-260 (DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR) TO; HUGH WHITE HONDA 1360 AUTO MALL DR COLUMBUS , OH 43228-3662 (614)922-1111 ON JULY 16, THEY FIXED THE ISSUE, HOWEVER NOW I HAVE AN SRS LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD THAT WON'T GO AWAY. I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS RELATED TO THE SEAT BELT ISSUE. IF THAT IS THE CASE, THEN THE SEATBELTS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF RECALL AS WELL. IF IT DOES NOT WORK THEN WHAT IS THE POINT OF HAVING THE RECALL. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Aug 21, 2012
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY TRANSMISSION STARTING SLIPPIN AND WAS STICKING AT 3000RPM'S. I HAD BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE HONDA DEALER WHERE I WAS TOLD "IT IS STILL SAFE TO DRIVE, I DONT NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT THE TIME AND TO DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL TRANSMISSION NO LONGER WORKS". I TOOK THE CAR HOME AND HAD TO JUMP ON THE HIGHWAY, AS SOON AS I DID THIS THE CARS TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT AND LEFT ME STRANDED WITH MY CHILDREN. I GOT THE CAR HOME AND THEN HAD A MECHANIC FROM OUR AREA LOOK AT THE CAR AND HE IMMEDIATLY HAD TOLD ME THAT THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS FOR THIS CAR AND HONDA SHOULD NEVER HAVE TOLD ME IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAD TO SPEND 2400.00 ON A NEW TRANSMISSION. HONDA NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS BILL. *TR
Air bags, Aug 16, 2012, crash
POLICE REPORT #[XXX]FILED WITH OZAUKEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WI HAS PARTICULARS. MY VEHICLE CRASHED HEADON WITH SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. MY WIFE WAS THE ONLY PASSENGER AND RECIEVED SPINAL INJURIES. SHE WAS WEARING HER SEAT BELTS BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON EITHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE'S AIRBAG WAS THE SUBJECT OF RECALL IN 2011 AND REPAIRS WERE MADE BY ME IN LINE WITH THAT RECALL. I HAVE NOTIFIED HONDA WITH CASE # [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Suspension, Structure, Aug 15, 2012
ON AUGUST 3, NOTICE A LOUD CRACKING SOUND IN RIGHT FRONT OF CAR. TOOK CAR TO HONDA DEALER AUG. 9. WAS CONTACTED BY SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, STATED FRONT CROSS BEAM WAS CRACKED NEARLY INTO TWO PIECES AND THAT DUE TO THE SERIOUS DANGEROUS CONDITION OF THE CAR IT CAN NOT BE DRIVEN. I WAS ASKED TO COME AND OBSERVE THE CONDITION. UPON ARRIVING I ASKED HOW THIS COULD OCCUR, CAR IS GARAGED, EXCELLENT CONDITION, WELL MAINTAINED. I WAS INFORMED THEY HAVE SEEN THIS CONDITION BEFORE AND THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAINS ONTO THIS BEAM MAKING IT WET ALL THE TIME. THEY BELIEVE THIS HELPED THE BEAM RUST, IN ONE AREA ONLY, UNTIL EVENTUALLY NEARLY BREAKING INTO 2 PIECES. I ASKED IF HONDA ACKNOWLEDGED THIS DEFECT I WAS TOLD THEY KNOW THE DRAIN DRIPS ON THE BEAM AND THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE BUT THERE WAS NO RECALL?? I CALLED HONDA USA FOR ASSISTANCE ON THIS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SAFETY CONDITION, I WAS INSTRUCTED THAT BECAUSE OF THE CARS AGE THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST. I WAS ONLY ASKING FOR HONDA TO SUPPLY THE PART, I WAS WILLING TO PAY THE LABOR COSTS. IF THIS FRONT CROSS BEAM WOULD HAVE BROKEN COMPLETELY THROUGH WHILE DRIVING IT CERTAINLY WOULD HAVE CAUSED A TRAFFIC CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR WORSE. I LEARNED THAT HONDA RECOGNIZED THE SAFETY PROBLEM AND CHANGED THE AC DRAIN LOCATION IN NEWER MODELS YEARS 2004 OR 2005 SO THAT IT NO LONGER DRAINS ONTO THE BEAM. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONDITION THAT CERTAINLY HAS HAD TO RESULT IN TRAFFIC CRASHES, HOPEFULLY NO INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 2, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE AND STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING AWAY. THE CONTACT NOTICED SHE HAD REMOVED THE KEY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN DRIVE AND NOT IN PARK. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V025000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 23, 2012
SRS LIGHT STAYS ON. SEAT BELTS WERE REPLACED AND WARNING LIGHT RESET,BUT CAME ON AFTER A COUPLE OF MILES. NOW THERE IS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAG INFLATORS, BUT THE SEAT BELT CONTROL MODULE, WHICH ACTIVATES THE INFLATORS IS DEFECTIVE, AND NOT COVERED UNDER ANY UPDATE OR RECALL PROGRAM. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH IF THE SRS LIGHT IS ON. THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM AND IN MY OPINION SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A FEDERALLY MANDATED SAFETY RECALL WITH NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. *TR
Structure, Jul 20, 2012
HONDA HAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT FOR A REAR BEAM PLACE. AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, A HONDA AND STATE OF MICHIGAN CERTIFIED MECHANIC HAS CERTIFIED THAT HONDA PUT CARS IN PRODUCTION WITH A DEFECTIVE PLACE FOR AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN. THE DRAIN FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER COMES STRAIGHT ON THE TOP OF THE REAR BEAM AND MAKE THIS PIECE OF METAL CORRODED AND RUST OUT. THE POSITION FOR DRAIN HAS NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED IN THE RIGHT PLACE. THE CAUSE IS TO BREAK THE REAR BEAM AND PUT THE DRIVER IN EXTENSIVE DANGER WITH HAVING CAR RUNNING ON LESS THAN FOUR WHEELS AND DRIVING ON HIGHWAY CAN KILL A PERSON ALONG WITH OTHERS MAY GET HIT WITH THE VEHICLE. REPAIR COSTS $2000.00. *TR
Air bags, Jul 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V260000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE). AT THE TIME OF RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE, THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS INSPECTED HOWEVER NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHILE THE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE HOWEVER NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Air bags, Seat belts, Seats, Jul 5, 2012, crash
2002 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HINGES ON THE SEAT BROKE, THE SHOULDER BELT DID NOT KEEP HER SECURELY AGAINST SEAT, ONLY THE LAP BELT WORKED. CONSUMER SUFFERED NUMEROUS INJURIES FROM THE ACCIDENT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, WHEN SHE WAS REAR ENDED BY A DRUNK DRIVER. THE CONSUMER STATED AT NO TIME DID THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. # 11V260000 REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. *JB
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jun 19, 2012
LOST POWER AND UNABLE TO SAFELY CONTROL CAR. PULLED INTO INTERSECTION AND LOST POWER IN FRONT OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC. DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION, CARS IS UNABLE TO SHIFT, MAY LOSE POWER OR ACCELERATE SUDDENLY. WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM IN HONDA TRANSMISSION, UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS POWER IS UNRELIABLE AND TRANSMISSION CAN FAIL AT ANY MOMENT. HONDA ALREADY PREVIOUSLY NAMED IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, PROBLEMS REMAIN. HONDA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE OR REPAIR. NTSB NEEDS TO ORDER A RECALL FOR THE SAFETY OF DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS. *JS
Vehicle speed control, Jun 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THE THROTTLE PLATE WAS CLEANED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Jun 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES WHEN DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V025000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: SWITCH); HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP IN A JERKING MOTION WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
Power train, May 24, 2012
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY TRANSMISSION DECIDES TO NOT KNOW WHAT GEAR IT WAS IN. IT JUST REVS THE ENGINE ACTS LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN SINCE THE CAR LOOSES POWER AND SOMEONE COULD HAVE REAR-ENDED ME. CHECKED ON AUTOBEEF.COM AND THE MAJORITY OF THE COMPLAINTS DEALT WITH THIS ISSUE ON THE ACCORD. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN SINCE SO MANY PEOPLE ARE AFFECTED. HONDA USED TO BE DEPENDABLE BUT NOT NOW. NOW I HAD TO MISS WORK AND LOOK FOR A NEW CAR OR GET IT REPAIRED WHICH COSTS 3,000 DOLLARS. *TR
Power train, May 22, 2012
MY TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER ONLY 37,140 MILES. AFTER NEGOTIATION, HONDA REPLACED IT; WE SHARED THE COSTS. REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION NOW FAILED; I REGULARLY MAINTAIN IT. HONDA WANTS TO CHARGE $5000 TO REPLACE; HONDA SAID THEY WOULD PAY 60% OF PARTS; LABOR EXTRA. AAMCO REBUILDS FOR $2200 - $2800 TOTAL PARTS & LABOR. HONDA "OFFERED" TO SHARE COSTS. SEEMS EVEN MORE UNREASONABLE GIVEN SEEMING INFLATED COSTS. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HONDA/ACCORD/2002/ HAS RECORDED OVER 640 COMPLAINTS OF 2002 HONDA TRANSMISSIONS. JAN. 8, 2011 ARTICLE, "HONDA TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SEEM TO EXIST", THE REPORTER STATES THAT ONE COMPLAINANT; "PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA),5U.S.C.552(B)(6) IS NOT ALONE IN HIS DISENCHANTMENT. THE N.H.T.S.A. WEB SITE HAS SOME 570 TRANSMISSION COMPLAINTS FROM OWNERS OF 2003/2004 ACCORDS. MANY REFER TO PROBLEMS WITH SECOND GEAR. THERE ARE JUST OVER 700 TRANSMISSION COMPLAINTS FROM OWNERS OF 2002?4 ODYSSEY MINIVANS. THE SAFETY AGENCY CAN INVESTIGATE IF IT APPEARS THAT A RECALL MAY NOT HAVE SOLVED A SAFETY PROBLEM. BUT THE AGENCY NEVER STARTED SUCH AN INVESTIGATION. LAST WEEK,, A SPOKESWOMAN FOR THE AGENCY, SAID SUCH AN INQUIRY WAS NOW BEING CONSIDERED." THE 2002 TRANSMISSIONS, LIKE THE 2003-04, APPEAR TO HAVE EVEN MORE COMPLAINTS. I BOUGHT A HONDA BECAUSE OF HONDA'S ADS PROMOTING THEIR CARS' RELIABILITY. NOW I HAVE TO CONTEND WITH TWO TRANSMISSIONS FAILING, AND I ONLY HAVE LESS THAN 77,000 MILES ON THE CAR!!! MANY PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING FROM THE EFFECTS OF A BAD ECONOMY AND PAYING FOR WHAT APPEAR TO BE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS ISN'T RIGHT, AND IT ISN'T FAIR. AFTER HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT HONDA ACCORD 2002 TRANSMISSIONS, IT IS TIME FOR THE NHTSA AND HONDA TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND ISSUE A RECALL FOR THESE TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR OTHERWISE REPLACE THEM FOR NOT MORE THAN $500 TOTAL PARTS AND LABOR CHARGED TO THE OWNER IF THE MILEAGE IS LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. PLEASE RECALL! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *TT UPDATED 07/12/12
Power train, May 18, 2012
THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER IN JANUARY OF 2012. I AM THE SECOND OWNER. THE CAR HAS OVER 100 DOCUMENTS IN THE SERVICE RECORD FOLDER I HAVE FOR IT. IT HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF, WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID JUST CHANGED. THE SHIFTING HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE SINCE ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. SLIPPING, JERKING, POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS WHEEL-SPINNING, IT DOES IT ALL. AT 95,500 MILES THE TRANSMISSION IS PRETTY MUCH BLOWN. IT COULD BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN TRAFFIC OR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, SINCE AT ANY TIME THE VEHICLE COULD LOSE POWER OR THE WHEELS COULD LOCK UP. I THOUGHT I WAS BUYING QUALITY WHEN I BOUGHT A HONDA. TURNS OUT I BOUGHT A CAR FROM THE WORST GENERATION OF ACCORDS. THESE YEARS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURES, AND ONE COMPLAINT WEBSITE SAYS TO "AVOID [THIS VEHICLE] LIKE THE PLAGUE". I WISH I HAD. LOOKS LIKE IT WILL COST ~$2500 TO FIX, NOT SURE I WANT TO PUT THE MONEY INTO IT, AND UNLESS HONDA ADMITS THE PROBLEM AND STARTS REPAIRING THESE TRANSMISSIONS FOR NO COST, I WONT BUY ANOTHER HONDA. THEY MAY OFFER TO COVER HALF THE COST OF A REBUILD, BUT THEY'LL CHARGE $5000 FOR IT, SO IT'S POINTLESS. *TR
Power train, May 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V176000,(POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DESPITE HAVING EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE CHANGING GEARS, THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Air bags, Structure, May 4, 2012, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO ENTER A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. SHE THEN CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG CRUSHED AND FRACTURED THE CONTACT'S ARM. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE WAS PUSHED INTO THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO SUSTAIN FRACTURED FEET AND ANKLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE170,000.
Power train, Electrical system, May 3, 2012
MY TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE IN DRIVE WHEN IN THE COLD WEATHER. AFTER THE CAR AND RESTARTING IT STARTS WORKING BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE HONDA DEALER AND THEY CALLED HONDA SERVICE DEPT. SUPPOSEDLY, MY ECU IS FAULTY AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. BUT MY TRANSMISSION COULD ALSO NEED REPLACEMENT AFTER FIXING MY ECU. NOW I AM AFRAID DRIVING MY CAR THINKING WHAT IF TRANSMISSION FAILS WHILE I AM ON THE HIGHWAY. MY TRANSMISSION HAS ALREADY FAILED ONCE AT AROUND 40,000 MILES IN 2005. I THOUGHT IT WAS A ONE-TIME THING AND GOT THE REPAIR DONE AT THAT TIME. UNFORTUNATELY, MY MODEL ACCORD V6 2002 WAS NEVER THE PART OF HONDA TRANSMISSION RECALLS DESPITE HAVING EXACTLY SAME PROBLEM. ALSO, I DO NOT TRUST HONDA CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODES. FOR YEARS MY SRS LIGHT FOR PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS ALWAYS ON. EVERYTIME DEALER TOLD ME THAT I ECU HAS FAILED. AFTER DRIVING MY CAR FOR 5 YEARS WITH UNSAFE CONDITIONS, HONDA FINALLY HAD A RECALL OF SRS MODULE AND NOW IT THE LIGHT IS GONE. WITH THE SAME ECU. *TR
Exterior lighting, May 3, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS ON HER VEHICLE WERE CLOUDY, WHICH MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT WHEN ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE FAILURE WILL BE INVESTIGATED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE COVERED WITH A CLOUDY SUBSTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
Power train, Apr 24, 2012
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND JERKING, WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. DEALER DIAGNOSTICS RECOMMENDS TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $5,069 PARTS & LABOR. DEALER SAYS OUR 2002 ACCORD V6 NOT INCLUDED IN PREVIOUS TRANSMISSION RECALLS. 57,000 MILES IS VERY LOW MILEAGE FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WE USE THE CAR IN CITY DRIVING MAINLY, SOME HIGHWAY. NEVER HAVE PULLED TRAILERS OR EXCESSIVE WEIGHTS, SO VICTIM CAN'T BE BLAMED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Vehicle speed control, Apr 22, 2012
2002 HONDA ACCORD EX V6. THE TRANSMISSION WAS DETERMINED BY HOLLER HONDA TO BE TERMINAL, MEANING NO GOOD NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE DANGER OCCURS WHEN YOU HAVE TO ACCELERATE WITH THE NORMAL TRAFFIC FLOW AND ARE UNABLE TO BECAUSE OF SLIPPING AND IMPROPER SHIFTING. A ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. I'M SURE THERE HAVE ALREADY BEEN ACCIDENTS DUE TO THIS BY PEOPLE WHO UNAWARE OF THE SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEM. FROM WHAT I'VE READ THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, HONDA HAS AGREED TO SPLIT THE COST OF THE REPAIR OF $4,600, WITH MY MOM HAVING ALZHEIMER'S AND ME NO JOB THAT FIGURE MIGHT AS WELL BE 4 MILLION DOLLARS. PLEASE SOMEBODY HELP US WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR