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2002 Honda AccordProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,267 owners and 16 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
1,267
Crashes
165
Fires
15
Recalls
16
TSBs
197
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,267 complaints, 165 crashes, 15 fires, and 16 recalls. Complaint rate is 6.6x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission slipping and jerking

355 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

hesitates and shifts hard

190 complaints • Severity 7.9/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

150 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX
4

paint and clearcoat dissolving

71 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
5

srs light comes on

23 complaints • Severity 6.1/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

336 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 90K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

72
0–30K
132
30–60K
252
60–90K
211
90–120K
130
120–150K
140
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (252 reports) • Median: 90K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (336 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission336 (27%)
Airbags204 (16%)
Drivetrain131 (10%)
Structure:body49 (4%)
Electrical48 (4%)
Speed Control33 (3%)
Other33 (3%)
Engine33 (3%)

2002 Honda Accord: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2002 Honda Accord, with 336 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 90K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2002 Honda Accord, with 204 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2002 Honda Accord, with 131 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2002 Honda Accord, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

7
01
66
02
54
03
57
04
40
05
39
06
49
07
102
08
99
09
159
10
91
11
78
12
61
13
67
14
64
15
39
16
56
17
46
18
47
19
16
20
1
21
8
22
8
23
8
24
5
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Honda Accord. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (16 recalls)

02V226000Aug 2002

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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.

05V025000Mar 2005

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

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.

06E023000May 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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."

06E025000May 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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."

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

+ 11 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (7)

2 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA15001OpenOpened Feb 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

PE02072ClosedOpened Oct 2002 · closed Mar 2003

SEAT FRAME BRACKET FAILURE

SEATS

PE05002ClosedOpened Jan 2005 · closed Feb 2005

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PE14016ClosedOpened Jun 2014 · closed Mar 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

+ 2 more in the full report

The worst model year for the Honda Accord is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2002 Honda Accord vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

1,267

Class avg

192

6.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,267 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 16 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2002 Honda Accord: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Honda Accord?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Honda Accord is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 336 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Honda Accord reliable?
The 2002 Honda Accord has 1,267 complaints, 165 crash reports, and 15 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 6.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Honda Accord problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Honda Accord has 16 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Accord problems start?
Based on 937 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2002 Honda Accord data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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