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.
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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.
Air bags, Aug 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING MY HUSBAND NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT TURNED ON. WE PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE CAR BUT THE LIGHT STAYED ON. NOT KNOWING WHAT THE SRS LIGHT INDICATED I WAS CONCERNED. SO I LOOKED IT UP ON THE OWNERS MANUAL THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO A TISSUE BOX BEING STUFFED UNDER THE SEAT, WHICH HAD CUT THE WIRING SYSTEM TO THE AIR BAG. THE MANUAL ADVISED THAT IF THE LIGHT WAS ON THERE MAY BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE SRS SYSTEM (AIR BAG) AND TO HAVE A HONDA DEALER CHECK IT OUT. I TOOK IT INTO PASADENA HONDA AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THEY WOULD TAKE A LOOK AT IT AND THAT THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME THAT I HAD STUFF UNDER MY SEAT AND THAT I JAMMED A TISSUE BOX UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT THAT CUT THE WIRING SYSTEM TO THE AIRBAGS IN MY CAR. I ASKED HIM, "TO SHOW ME THE STUFF"!. WE WALKED OVER TO THE CAR AND ALL WE FOUND WAS A TISSUE BOX. MY ENTIRE AIR BAG SAFETY SYSTEM WAS COMPROMISED BY A COMMON TISSUE BOX. I ADDED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE HAD THE AIR BAG A SYSTEM, ENCASED SO IT DOES NOT ACCIDENTALLY BECOME DISCONNECTED OR CUT. I ASKED, DOES THIS MEAN I DON'T HAVE AIRBAGS NOW. HIS ANSWER WAS THAT THE WHOLE SYSTEM WAS DOWN BECAUSE OF THE DETACHED WIRING. I WAS SO UPSET AND CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY SYSTEM FAILURE THAT WHEN I RETURNED HOME I IMMEDIATELY CALLED HONDA CORP. TO EXPRESS MY CONCERN. A HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE OPERATOR NOTED MY CONCERN AND SAID AN ADJUSTER WILL CALL IN 3-5 DAYS. ON WEDNESDAY AUGUST 11, 2004 A MR. ANTHONY HILL, WHO REPRESENTED HIMSELF TO BE THE WESTERN REGIONAL SUPERVISOR, CALLED TO SAY THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I TRIED TO EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED BUT HE SAID, I JUST WANT TO MAKE THIS SHORT AND GET THIS OVER WITH. I WOULD SUGGEST THAT HONDA MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SECURE AND/OR ENCASE THE WIRING FOR THE AIR BAG SAFETY SYSTEM, SO THAT THE CONSUMERS CANNOT ACCIDENTALLY DISCONNECT AND/OR CUT THEIR SAFETY SYSTEM. *AK *SC *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 10, 2004
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Air bags, Aug 9, 2004, crash
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT T-BONE COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DRIVER'S CHEST HIT STEERING WHEEL, AND DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISES TO CHEST, WHIPLASH, AND A MILD CONCUSSION. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Jul 30, 2004, crash
ON SATURDAY JULY 3, 5004 VEHICLE LUNGED OR ACCELERATED INTO A CONCRETE PARKING BARRIER. THE CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS PRESSED LIGHT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN HER FELT THE PEDAL GO DOWN ON IT'S OWN. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON. *AK *NM
Vehicle speed control, Jul 28, 2004
UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE OPERATING ON FREEWAY. ACCELERATION STOPPED BY PRESSING ON ACCELERATOR BUT NOT ON BRAKE PEDAL. PRESENTLY UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE CRUISE CONTROL.*AK
Air bags, Jul 22, 2004
SRS LIGHT CAME ON AT ABOUT 35,000 MILES MEANING THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM OR AIRBAGS. CAR IS WELL KEPT AND IN NEW CONDITION. REPAIRS FOR THIS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE OF NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT SRS. *JB
Power train, Jul 21, 2004
2002 HONDA ACCORD IS SLIPPING IN 2ND GEAR. HONDA SAYS IT'S AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE YET HONDA'S REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE HAD A LARGE AMOUNT OF ACCORDS COME IN WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. IN FACT, THERE WAS AN ACCORD V6 THERE AT THAT TIME WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I CALLED HONDA'S RECALL DEPT. BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT SINCE THERE WAS NO DIRECT "SAFETY ISSUE" THAT THERE WOULD NOT BE A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION. I FEEL THAT THERE IS A TRANSMISSION DEFECT AND THAT IS THE REASON WHY A LARGE AMOUNT OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS. HONDA SAID THEY WOULD PAY FOR 75% OF MY REPAIRS FOR A REBUILT TRANS. I WOULD STILL HAVE TO PAY 500.00. THIS DOES NOT SEEM REASONABLE TO ME SINCE ALL ACCORD V6 MODELS ARE RECEIVING NEW (REBUILT) TRANS. DUE TO A RECALL. I HAVE A 4 CYLINDER AND FEEL IT SHOULD ALSO BE A PART OF THE RECALL. *LA
Electrical system, Jul 20, 2004
THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH MY 2002 2 DOOR HONDA ACCORD EX. THE POWER CUTS OFF AND THE CAR DIES WHILE IS DRIVING. I HAVE TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON WHILE DRIVING. IT'S BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. NOW, THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS 2 OR 3 TIMES A MONTH. I BOUGHT IT BACK TO HONDA AND THEY SAID THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH IT, BUT I CONTINUE TO GET THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Jul 14, 2004, crash
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT IT FAILED, AND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Air bags, Jul 9, 2004
SRS LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF. INDICATES THAT A FAULT EXISTS IN THE AIR BAG SAFETY SYSTEM. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURANCE. WITHIN THE FIRST 800 MILES OF OPERATION, THE LIGHT DID THE SAME THING. THE TECHNICIAN AT HONDA OF EL PASO IN EL PASO, TEXAS TURNED THE LIGHT OFF AND INFORMED ME THAT IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN, A PART WOULD HAVE TO BE ORDERED. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 17,000 MILES AND THE FAULT HAS REOCCURED. THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER OF THE REQUIRED PART IS NO LONGER PRODUCING THE PART.THE VEHICLE IS NOW AT JACK DIAMONDS HONDA IN TYLER, TEXAS. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH HANDICAP EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY MY WIFE. I CONSIDER THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH A NONOPERATIONAL AIR BAG SYSTEM.*AK
Power train, Jul 2, 2004
THE CAR HESITATES AND JERKS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 0-20 MPH. THE FLOOR IN THE BACK SEAT AREA OF THE CAR GETS VERY HOT MOST OF THE TIME WHEN DRIVING. CAR ALSO MAKES A STRANGE NOISE UPON ACCELERATION. DEALER DETERMINED THERE IS AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND IT NEEDS REPLACEMENT. SINCE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY I'M EXPECTED TO PAY $4,450 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION ON A CAR THAT'S NOT 3 YEARS OLD YET.*AK
Power train, Jul 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO 2ND GEAR. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL VEHICLE INFORMATION. *NM
Power train, Jun 22, 2004
WHILE ACCELERATING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHAINC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Air bags, Jun 21, 2004
THE SRS WARNING LITE IS CONTINUALLY LIT AT 49,000 MILES. AFTER THE OBDII SCANNER WAS CONNECTED THE SYSTEM REPORTED CODE 7-1. CODE 7.1 REFERS TO SRS CONTROLLER UNIT FAILURE. THE CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED AND CLEANED. THE RECOMENED REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE SRS CONTROLLER UNIT AT A COST OF OVER 500 DOLLARS. THE SRS UNIT IS COMPUTER CONTROLLED AS EVEN THOUGH THE OTHER ENGINE COMPUTERS ARE WARANTYED FOR 8/80,000 THE SRS UNIT IS NOT. I HAVE NOW BEEN TOLD THAT THE CAR I PURCHASED FOR QUALITY AND RELIABILITY NO LONGER HAS FUNCTIONING AIRBAGS OR AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT TENSIONERS. HONDA HAS OPENED A CASE AND I MUST GO THROUGH MY LOCAL DEALER TO REQUEST A WARANTY EXTENTION ON THE PART. RD MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE CAR.*AK
Air bags, Jun 14, 2004, crash
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 55 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AS A RESULT, DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES. *AK
Equipment, Jun 4, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE LUGGAGE RACK CAME UNATTACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY TO RETRIEVE THE BELONGINGS. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *AK THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL RETENTION PROVIDED IN THE DESIGN OF THE DOORS. *SC
Seats, Jun 4, 2004, crash
AFTER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS PUSHED UP FOR SOMEONE TO GET IN TO THE BACK SEAT, THE FRONT SEAT FAILD TO LOCK IN ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. THE FRONT SEAT SLID BACK AND FORTH ON THE TRACK. *AK WHEN THE CONSUMERS HUSBAND STEPPED ON THE BRAKES, THE CONSUMERS MOTHER WHO WAS IN THE PASSENGERS SEAT, THE SEAT HAD MOVED FORWARD AND DID NOT LOCK WHEN IT WAS PUSHED BACK. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED THE COSNUMERS VEHICLE TO REAREND ANOTHER. *SC *JB
Exterior lighting, Jun 3, 2004
AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE LOW BEAM LIGHTING RECALL 04V086000 PERFORMED THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL INDICATING THAT THIS VEHICLE MODEL ISN'T THE RECALLED MODEL, ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER HAS A RECALL LETTER WITH THE VIN NUMBER ON IT. *NM
Electrical system, Jun 1, 2004
I HAVE RESERVATIONS ABOUT WRITING TO YOU, BUT I DON'T WANT ANY OTHER FAMILIES TO LOOSE A LOVED ONE . I AM NOT EVEN SURE IF THIS IS A VALID COMPLAINT, BUT HERE IT GOES. MY MOTHER OWNED A HONDA ACCORD, I AM NOT SURE WHAT YEAR BUT SHE BOUGHT IT USED JUST RECENTLY AND IT WAS FAIRLY NEW, MY BROTHER HAS POSSESSION AT THIS TIME AWAITING THE BANK DECISION ON HER ESTATE. DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF APRIL 10, 2004, SOMETIME BETWEEN 2 AND 4 AM, MY MOTHERS CAR ALARM WENT OFF, THE NEIGHBORS WILL TESTIFY TO THIS. (I WAS TOLD IT WAS A FEATURE TO LET THE OWNER KNOW THE BATTERY WAS LOW, EXCEPT MY BROTHER HAD JUST CHARGED MY MOTHERS BATTERY THAT WEEK SOMETIME.) DURING THAT TIME THEY SAY IT WENT OFF AND STOPPED TWICE. THE SECOND TIME THEY THOUGHT MAYBE THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH MY MOTHER POSSIBLY CALLING FOR HELP. SHE LIVED ALONE AND WAS 66 YEARS OLD. THE FIRST TIME THEY HEARD THE ALARM THEY THOUGHT MAYBE SHE HAD WENT TO THE CAR FOR SOMETHING AND ACCIDENTALLY SET THE ALARM OFF. SHE HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD A CARDIO -CONVERSION 3 WEEKS PRIOR, WHERE THE DOCTORS ACTUALLY SHOCK THE HEART TO GET A NORMAL RHYTHM, MY MOTHERS HEART WAS BEATING TOO FAST FOR AWHILE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SAID TO HAVE TOOK AND WAS TOO PROLONG HER LIFE 10 TO 15 MORE YEARS. THE CORONER'S REPORT STATES SHE DIED OF A HEART ATTACK. SHE WAS FOUND IN THE DINING ROOM FLOOR WITH HER FEET POINTING TOWARD THE GARAGE, SHE WAS ON HER WAY TO CHECK ON THE CAR. MY SISTER-IN-LAW, A REGISTERED NURSE STATED THAT THE HORN MAY HAVE SCARED MY MOTHER CAUSING HER BLOOD PRESSURE TO ELEVATE AND CAUSED A HEART ATTACK. SHOULDN'T THERE BE SOME SORT OF WARNING TO HEART PATIENTS CONSIDERING BUYING THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE? I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY EXCEPT PLEASE LET THE HONDA PEOPLE KNOW THIS IS A HAZARD. IF THIS ISN'T MAKING ANY SENSE TO YOU I APOLOGIZE, I HAVEN'T MADE SENSE OF ANYTHING SINCE I GOT THE CALL ABOUT MY MOM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. SINCERELY, [XXX]. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Air bags, May 25, 2004, crash
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AT A HIGH SPEED WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP. WHEN THIS OCCURRED VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT END WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES SHOULDERS AND ARMS FROM IMPACTING THE STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER WAS HOSPITALIZED. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, May 11, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE ENGINE STALLING REPEATEDLY. *MR *NM
Power train, May 11, 2004
WHILE STARTING FROM A STOP, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE..THEN AS THE RPM BEGIN TO INCREASE, THE CAR WILL JERK INTO GEAR WITH SEVERE FORCE..CAUSING YOUR HEAD TO SNAP BACK.
Air bags, Seat belts, Apr 1, 2004, crash
THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN A COLLISION, BUT IT DID DEPLOY FOR NO REASON AT ALL. *PH THE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK DURING THE ACCIDENT AS WELL. *SC *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 24, 2004
CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE COVER MOTOR MOUNT PROBLEM. *JB
Air bags, Mar 17, 2004
THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL DEEMED THE VEHICLE A LEMON.*AK *JB