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2002 Honda Civic
Problems & Complaints
CarComplaints.com Notes: Yes, the Honda Civic receives a lot of complaints because so many were sold. And sure, car parts only last so long and things eventually break. But it's never good to see this many transmission complaints, especially when the average mileage at failure is just north of 100,000 miles.
Especially when you consider that it's predecessor also has a nasty history with transmission complaints.
Worst 2002 Honda Civic Problems by Category
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- transmission problems
- seat belts / air bags problems
- engine problems
- exhaust system problems
- suspension problems
- body / paint problems
- AC / heater problems
- exterior accessories problems
- electrical problems
- interior accessories problems
- windows / windshield problems
- brakes problems
- cooling system problems
- fuel system problems
- lights problems
- wheels / hubs problems
- clutch problems
- steering problems
- drivetrain problems
- miscellaneous problems
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Worst 2002 Honda Civic Problems
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#1: Transmission Failure 2002 Civic
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $2,300
- Average Mileage:
- 110,000 mi
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#2: Transmission Slipping 2002 Civic
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $1,900
- Average Mileage:
- 102,000 mi
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#3: Paint/Clear Coat Bubbling, Peeling Off 2002 Civic
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $2,200
- Average Mileage:
- 107,000 mi