2002 HONDA ACCORD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,267

Owner Complaints

165 Crashes 15 Fires 7 Deaths

16

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

19

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2002 HONDA ACCORD

The 2002 HONDA ACCORD has received a total of 1,267 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 16 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (336 complaints), Air Bags (204 complaints), and Power Train (131 complaints).

Recalls for the 2002 HONDA ACCORD

NHTSA has recorded 16 recalls for the 2002 HONDA ACCORD, potentially affecting up to 8,401,417 vehicles.

Recall 19V499000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 3,947 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 19V182000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 1,101,534 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 15V320000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 6,281,043 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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,...

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Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 1,921 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 06E060000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 87,745 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 06E044000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 1,215 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 06E038000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 724 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 06E023000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 292,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 06E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 1,450 vehicles affected

Defect: 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,...

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: 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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Recall 06E032000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 845 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 05V025000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

| 486,659 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 02V226000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

| 17,551 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: IF THE TIMING BELT BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 06E064000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 4,029 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2002 HONDA ACCORD

1,267 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HONDA ACCORD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 336 3 Crashes 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 204 61 Crashes 1 Fire 57 Injuries 2 Deaths
Power Train
Complaints: 131 3 Crashes 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 49 7 Crashes 1 Fire 6 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 48 5 Crashes 2 Fires 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 33 12 Crashes 1 Fire
Seat Belts
Complaints: 30 6 Crashes 9 Injuries 2 Deaths
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 29 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 27 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 25 18 Crashes 18 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 23
Steering
Complaints: 22 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 19 1 Crash 1 Fire
Seats
Complaints: 15 5 Crashes 1 Fire 6 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 14 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 11 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 11 5 Crashes 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 11
Tires
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 10
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 10 4 Crashes 4 Injuries
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 9 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Structure
Complaints: 8
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 7 3 Crashes
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 6 4 Crashes
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 4
Equipment
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 4 2 Injuries
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 4
Wheels
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 6 Injuries 2 Deaths
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 3
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
Complaints: 3
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3 2 Injuries
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Visibility
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Air Bags Alleged Counterfeit Air Bag
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1 1 Injury 1 Death
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Tiresbead
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11698360 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash
Air Bags never deployed in an accident. Honda shows recall work was done prior to collision. Front end collision
#11696407 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | N/A miles
See attached document for complaint.
#11693726 | STEERING | | N/A miles
-The front subframe on the passenger side completely rusted through and broke. The driver side is perfectly fine and still has factory paint on it, but the passenger side is completely rusted out. Yes the vehicle and issue are available for inspection. -The front subframe is the frame component that holds and supports your front suspension, steering, engine and transmission. With the failure of the subframe the front passenger side of the car dropped down and the steering and suspension were compromised. Very unsafe for the driver and passengers to lose control of the vehicle. Loss of control is also very dangerous for others on the road. -The problem is very prominent for this year and model of car. It is an engineering flaw from the factory for years 1998-2002. The air conditioning evaporator drain hose is routed right onto the passenger side sub frame. The moisture from the drain is what accelerates the rust. The car only has 55,000 miles on it and it has failed this soon. -The car has been inspected by a shop previously and the shop welded a new support piece to “patch” the frame to make back home. -There were no symptoms, there was just a loud clunk on the front end and it dropped down.
#11693726 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
-The front subframe on the passenger side completely rusted through and broke. The driver side is perfectly fine and still has factory paint on it, but the passenger side is completely rusted out. Yes the vehicle and issue are available for inspection. -The front subframe is the frame component that holds and supports your front suspension, steering, engine and transmission. With the failure of the subframe the front passenger side of the car dropped down and the steering and suspension were compromised. Very unsafe for the driver and passengers to lose control of the vehicle. Loss of control is also very dangerous for others on the road. -The problem is very prominent for this year and model of car. It is an engineering flaw from the factory for years 1998-2002. The air conditioning evaporator drain hose is routed right onto the passenger side sub frame. The moisture from the drain is what accelerates the rust. The car only has 55,000 miles on it and it has failed this soon. -The car has been inspected by a shop previously and the shop welded a new support piece to “patch” the frame to make back home. -There were no symptoms, there was just a loud clunk on the front end and it dropped down.
#11693726 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
-The front subframe on the passenger side completely rusted through and broke. The driver side is perfectly fine and still has factory paint on it, but the passenger side is completely rusted out. Yes the vehicle and issue are available for inspection. -The front subframe is the frame component that holds and supports your front suspension, steering, engine and transmission. With the failure of the subframe the front passenger side of the car dropped down and the steering and suspension were compromised. Very unsafe for the driver and passengers to lose control of the vehicle. Loss of control is also very dangerous for others on the road. -The problem is very prominent for this year and model of car. It is an engineering flaw from the factory for years 1998-2002. The air conditioning evaporator drain hose is routed right onto the passenger side sub frame. The moisture from the drain is what accelerates the rust. The car only has 55,000 miles on it and it has failed this soon. -The car has been inspected by a shop previously and the shop welded a new support piece to “patch” the frame to make back home. -There were no symptoms, there was just a loud clunk on the front end and it dropped down.

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Safety Rating for the 2002 HONDA ACCORD

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 HONDA ACCORD in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 HONDA ACCORD

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 HONDA ACCORD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

A10-039 — AIR BAGS

THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TAKATA DRIVER’S AIRBAGS WAS REMOVED BECAUSE ALL TAKATA DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATORS INSTALLED IN THE RECALL VEHICLE POPULATION ARE BEING REPLACED. FOR CIVIC MODELS ONLY, AUTOLIV AIRBAGS ARE OK AND CAN BE REINSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. A MANUFACTURING ERROR CAN PRODUCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION OF SOME REPLACEMENT DRIVER’S (FRONT)...

805 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1381, CYLINDER SENSOR INTERMITTENT INTERRUPT. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

08012005 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

A SHORT TO GROUND IN THE BLK/YEL ALTERNATOR WIRE COULD CAUSE THE ECM/PCM TO SET CERTAIN DTCS AND INTERMITTENTLY BLOW THE NO. 6 (15A) FUSE IN THE DRIVER'S UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX. *TT

09162004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS. *EH

02012004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY FAILURE AFTER SERVICE BULLETIN 02-055. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

03022 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. *JB

1102 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 51 AND/OR 53 TROUBLESHOOTING. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

02040 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE THE ABS INDICATOR IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 81. *TT

502 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AT AXLE SEALS, A ROARING NOISE AND ERRATIC SHIFTING. *TT

190302 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF FRONT BRAKE GROAN / SQUEAL OR BRAKE JUDDER / VIBRATION. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 HONDA ACCORD

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2002 HONDA ACCORD.

Investigation RQ08006 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Closed

Opened:

IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK

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