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.
Power train, Apr 20, 2012
TRANSMISSION SLIPS, LUGS, AND HESITATES SHIFTING. DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO MERGE ONTO A FREEWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND CAR DOES NOT RELIABLY ACCELERATE. ALSO DANGEROUS WHEN CHANGING LANES. THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN WELL CARED FOR. A CHECK AND CHANGE OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *JS
Power train, Apr 19, 2012
TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING, WOULD SLIP OUT OF GEAR, WOULD SHIFT HARD OR NOT AT ALL, LIGHTS ON DASH REVEALED SOMETHING WRONG WITH BRAKES...DID AS MANUFACTURE SUGGESTED TURNING OFF CAR AND RESTARTING...LIGHTS WENT OFF...FEW DAYS LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON...TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP...THEY TOLD ME $5000 I NEED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. *JS
Seats, Apr 13, 2012
THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT BROKE. SOMETHING ON THE SEAT BROKE THAT CAUSED THE SEAT BACK TO ROCK BACK. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY SAID IT WOULD COST $1500 TO $2000 TO REPLACE THE SEAT. THE CAR WAS DRIVABLE. EARLIER THIS YEAR, A BRACKET THAT HELD THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE. I HAD THE BRACKET WELDED SO THAT I COULD DRIVE THE CAR. ON APRIL 11, 2012, DIFFERENT BRACKET ON THE SEAT BROKE. THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AGAIN BECAUSE THE SEAT ROCKS BACK WHEN YOU ACCELLERATE OR STOP. IT LOOKS LIKE METAL FATIGUE AT BOTH PLACES. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Apr 11, 2012
CPSC#I1230350A. 2002 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER STATED SHE ATTEMPTED TO COME TO A STOP AT THE RED LIGHT BUT HER CAR WAS STILL ACCELERATING. *LN THE CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, THEN PARK AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO RE-START THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN REVVING EXTREMELY HIGH. A PASSERBY, WHO WAS A MECHANIC OPENED THE HOOD, AND DISCOVERED THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS STUCK AND RELEASED IT. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *JB
Power train, Apr 10, 2012
TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. I TOOK IT IN FOR MAJOR SERVICE AND ASKED MECHANIC ABOUT SLIPPING TRANSMISSION. HE PULLED PENDING CODE 1730 GEAR RATIO. 2002 HONDA ACCORDS WERE KNOWN TO HAVE MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AS REPORTED BY CONSUMER REPORTS. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Mar 29, 2012, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE THEN ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO MAJOR DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE INTERLOCK MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V025000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH) . THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 161,000. *JS
Power train, Mar 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 93,000.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC STOP BUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME HARD AND WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESPOND. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000.
Air bags, Mar 1, 2012
I OWN A 2002 HONDA ACCORD AND THE "SRS" LIGHT REMAINS ON CONSTANTLY. I GOOGLED THIS ISSUE AND APPARENTLY HUNDREDS OF HONDA ACCORD OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THE SRS APPARENTLY DEALS WITH THE SEATBELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM WHICH IS AN APPARENT DEFECT WITH HONDA. *TR
Power train, Feb 21, 2012
WHEN AT A STOP SIGN I PRESS ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR JERKS FORWARD UNTIL TRANSMISSION ENGAGES. DIAGNOSED BY HONDA AS TRANSMISSION INTERNAL FAILURE AT 54,856 MILES. *TR
Power train, Feb 18, 2012
I PURCHASED MY 2002 HONDA ACCORD IN 2007 AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM THAT THEY HAD REPAIRED THE TRANSMISSION AS PART OF HONDA'S RECALL. I BEGAN LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID AND SHORTLY AFTER, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO HESITATE. WHEN I AM MOVING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, THE ENGINE REV'S UP BUT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE WILL TAKE OFF. I AM TERRIFIED OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE. I AM AFRAID OF CROSSING TRAFFIC, MAKING TURNS IN FEAR THAT THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE AND NOT MOVE IN AND I WILL BE HIT BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THIS IS A KNOWN RECALL FROM HONDA CORPORATION AND UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO THE DEALER MISREPRESENTING PERFORMING THE RECALL WORK, I AM NOW STUCK WITH THE VEHICLE AND ITS REPAIR COSTS. *TR
Air bags, Feb 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS WARNING LAMP WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V260000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO REFUSED TO PERFORM ANY REPAIRS BECAUSE THE FAILURE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 192,000.
Power train, Feb 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION ON THE VEHICLE FAILED THREE TIMES. THE DEALER STATED EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP AND THERE WAS ALSO DAMAGE TO THE BEARINGS. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, THE MILEAGE WAS 21,268 MILES AND THE SECOND TIME IT WAS 35,315. THERE WERE ALSO METAL SHAVINGS FOUND IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT BECAUSE THE DEALER PERFORMED ALL OF THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Power train, Jan 25, 2012
I GOT 2002 HONDA ACCORD V6. RECENTLY, I HEARD A SOUND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT GEAR, LIKE BAN SOUND. THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN JERK WHILE ACCELERATING.... I RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND SAW A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. *TR
Power train, Jan 22, 2012
BOUGHT OUR 2002 HONDA ACCORD EX V6 NEW. AT AROUND 70000 MILES, TRANSMISSION STARTED GIVING US PROBLEMS AND FINALLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. VERY SCARY WHEN LIGHT CHANGES AND YOU CAN'T GET CAR TO MOVE! REBUILT ENGINE COST $2500 HAD A 12 MONTH 12K MILE WARRANTY. DIED AT AROUND 20000 MILES. CAR HAS BEEN A LEMON. AFRAID TO BUY A 3RD TRANSMISSION, NEW OR REBUILT AND LET MY 16 YEAR OLD DRIVE IT. HONDA KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL THE V6 THEY BUILT FOR SEVERAL YEARS 2001-2004. WHEN I CALLED THEY COULD HAVE CARED LESS. AND THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Power train, Jan 21, 2012
CONTAMINATION OF THE LINEAR SOLENOID AND ITS ASSOCIATED PASSAGES INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION WILL CAUSE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Jan 18, 2012
2002 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG MALFUNCTION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION RED LIGHT DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD ON NOVEMBER 14, 2011. THE CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2011. THE CONSUMER ARRIVED AT THE DEALERSHIP AND PRESENTED THE ADVISOR WHEN THE RECALL NOTICE. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER, THE ADVISOR PRESENTED THE CONSUMER WITH A LIST ITEMS THEY THOUGHT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED AS WELL AS THE AIR BAG ISSUE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS CAUSED BY FAULTY SEAT BUCKLE, IN WHICH THEY HAD TO REMOVE THE SEAT IN ORDER TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIR. THE ADVISOR THEN INFORMED THE CONSUMER THEY DID NOT HAVE THE INFLATOR VALVE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HE WOULD BE CONTACTED ONCE THE PART ARRIVED. THE WORK WAS COMPLETED ON THE BUCKLE. THE CONSUMER FINALLY RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER STATING THE PART HAD ARRIVED. WHEN THE CONSUMER ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, HE WAS INFORMED THE WORK ORDER HAD BEEN MARKED AS COMPLETED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL HAD NOT BEEN COMPLETED AS THE PART HAD TO BE ORDERED. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED ANOTHER CALL FROM THE DEALER STATING TO CALL THEM TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED.
Power train, Jan 9, 2012
I HAVE A 2002 HONDA ACCORD V6. MY TCS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND MY D4 TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON SO I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A 'PROBLEM' WITH MY TRANSMISSION AND THAT IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A TOTAL COST OF $4900. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A PERVASIVE PROBLEM IN THIS MODEL - TRANSMISSIONS ARE FAILING AROUND 100K, SOME EARLIER - BUT HONDA HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL OR OFFERED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSIONS TO MY KNOWLEDGE. I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ON MY HONDA EVER, BUT NOW I NEED TO REPLACE IT WAY TOO SOON. I PREVIOUSLY HAD A BOTTOM OF THE LINE 1994 HONDA CIVIC DX WITH 140K MILES AND NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES SO I DECIDED TO UPGRADE TO THEIR TOP OF THE LINE MODEL. I BOUGHT A HONDA BECAUSE I WANTED IT TO LAST A LONG TIME, BUT NOW THIS COST ALONG WITH A BADLY NEEDED PAINT JOB DUE TO THE CLEAR COAT ERODING (ANOTHER PERVASIVE PROBLEM IN THIS MODEL WHERE AGAIN HONDA HAS NOT ADMITTED FAULT) IS MORE THAN THE $6200 BLUE BOOK VALUE. *TR
Power train, Jan 3, 2012
GEAR SELECTOR FLASHES, D4 OVER AND OVER, SETS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH MULTIPLE CODES RELATED TO TRANSMISSION ISSUE. TESTED SOLENOIDS, REPLACED FAILED ONE, STILL HAVING ISSUE. WILL NOT GO INTO 4TH. WHEN IT GOES INTO 4TH, ID DOES NOT STAY IN 4TH GEAR. SOMETIMES IT WILL GET TO 3RD, BUT AGAIN DOESN'T STAY. 2ND IS THE HIGHEST THAT WORKS. BUCKS AND JERKS VIOLENTLY, AND IS A PURE DANGER TO DRIVE ON THE STREET. IT HAS BEEN PARKED AND NOT DRIVEN SINCE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *TR
Power train, Jan 3, 2012
SUDDEN JERKING AND SLIPPING; OUT OF CONTROL PARTIALLY; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON ONLY AFTER A WHILE. *TR
Steering, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Jan 2, 2012, crash
I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN TO MERGE INTO THE MIDDLE LANE ON A HIGHWAY SERVICE ROAD WHERE EVERY CAR WAS WAITING FOR THE GREEN LIGHT. I TURNED VERY SLOWLY AT LOW SPEED AFTER STOPPING AT THE STOP SIGN, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO TURN BY ITSELF, THEN MY CAR TURNED 180 DEGREES, WHILE THE ACCELERATOR SPEEDED UP AT A RAPID PACE, SEEMING TO BE STUCK. MY CAR JUMPED THE CURB, HIT A SIGN, AND FINALLY STOPPED. THE BUMPER COVER CAME DOWN, AND I CAN SEE THE BUMPER WAS DAMAGED (PUSHED BACK IN THE MIDDLE ABOUT 2 INCHES), BUT BOTH OF MY 2002 HONDA ACCORD'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Dec 23, 2011
TRANSMISSION SKIPS BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND AND NEEDS REPLACED. ONLY 112,000 MILES AND I HAVE DONE EVERY SERVICE RECOMMENDED - ALL BUT ONE WERE DONE BY THE DEALERSHIP! THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A LITTLE JERK THERE WHEN ACCELERATING BUT WAS TOLD IT WAS FINE. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Dec 20, 2011
WHEN WE PURCHASED THIS 2002 HONDA ACCORD EX IN MARCH OF 2010 THE CLOCK BACKLIGHT DID NOT WORK. ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO THE GEAR SHIFT CONSOLE BACKLIGHT WENT OUT. THE ONLY WAY WE KNOW AT NIGHT WHAT GEAR WE ARE IN IS TO VIEW IT ON THE DASH. NOW THE BACKLIGHTING FOR THE CLIMATE CONTROLS HAS GONE OUT. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR MANY YEARS NOW AND THERE HAS BEEN VERY LITTLE POSITIVE HELP FROM HONDA. TO GET THIS FIXED I UNDERSTAND THAT THE WHOLE RADIO MUST BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE INTERLOCKING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AT A COST SOMEWHERE AROUND $1000.00. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Dec 9, 2011
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN ACCELERATING PAST 20MPH OR WHEN PUTTING IT IN REVERSE. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2002 HONDA ACCORDS YET IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE SINCE A LOT OF DRIVERS APPEAR TO BE HAVING THE SAME TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, Dec 9, 2011
HAS BEEN MAKING A HARD SHIFT SINCE ABOUT 65000 MILES, REALLY NOTICEABLE YESTERDAY AT 94600 MILES. SOMETIMES LOSE ACCELERATION WHEN DRIVING. *TR