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2002 Honda Accord
Problems & Complaints
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, & problems with the airbag system (SRS). We recommend avoiding this model year like the plague.
The transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 90,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000. Transmission failure has been a huge problem for the Accord & several other Honda models all through the early 2000s model years. Honda extended the transmission warranty to 93 months/109k miles for the 2000-2001 Accord as a class action lawsuit settlement, but owners of other Accord model years with transmission problems are out of luck.
Subframe rust near the front passenger side wheel has become a problem recently, due to the poorly positioned A/C drain hose directly above that area. Repair cost to the subframe is over $2,000.
The SRS warning light likes to come on due to a defective seat belt sensor -- typically the driver's side. This sensor is covered under Honda's lifetime seat belt warranty, but some dealers charge a $100+ "diagnostic fee" or tell customers the entire SRS unit ($800) is bad.
Worst 2002 Honda Accord Problems by Category
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- transmission problems
- body / paint problems
- engine problems
- seat belts / air bags problems
- interior accessories problems
- brakes problems
- electrical problems
- AC / heater problems
- suspension problems
- steering problems
- lights problems
- windows / windshield problems
- clutch problems
- drivetrain problems
- fuel system problems
- miscellaneous problems
- wheels / hubs problems
- exterior accessories problems
- cooling system problems
- exhaust system problems
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Worst 2002 Honda Accord Problems
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#1: Transmission Slipping And Jerking 2002 Accord
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $2,400
- Average Mileage:
- 94,000 mi
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#2: Hesitates And Shifts Hard 2002 Accord
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $2,300
- Average Mileage:
- 99,000 mi
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#3: Transmission Failure 2002 Accord
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $2,500
- Average Mileage:
- 94,000 mi