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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
60 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
57 / 2
Average Mileage:
83,053 miles
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On Sept. 28, 2023 I was driving this car and it was on a very rough highway and it went into a skid and flipped over and was totaled. It was towed to Willow Creek, CA for one week. I was badly injured and had no way to get to Willow Creek, CA so I had to pay $500 for it to be stored and they eventually got the title of the car from me and allegedly disposed of the 2002 Accord. I did not see it after the accident as I was bedridden and unable to travel to see the condition of my car. The passenger's side of the back seat was GONE and you could see the ground, I do remember that much despite my severe injuries to my head and body. I was the driver and the driver's side airbags failed to deploy despite the numerous time I took it in to Mid-City Motor World in Eureka, CA responding to numerous airbag recalls. I was told prior airbag recalls had not worked and that is why I had to keep going back to have them done over and over again. I am the original owner of this car and I got hurt badly in this accident. It has been over two months now and I have yet to fully recover. I often wonder if I ever will fully recover as I still have pain in my back, arms, legs and head. If the airbags had worked, I would not have ended up bedridden with a head injury and unable to move. I had no help at all after the accident. Shame on you Honda for failing to assist a person that was injured because of one of the cars you made that has a history of recalls as noted at this federal government link: [XXX] I called HONDA on the phone to report his incident and have never received a call back to my knowledge. 1 800 999 1009 is the telephone number I have called. I was told they called me back on time. Did they really" Isn't there some sort of compensation for people driving a car that had numerous airbag recalls that failed when an accident occurred" I will never buy another Honda again as I am so disgusted. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
recalled COMPANY HONDA reason I follow them too much time recalled my car over 10 year from 2007 to now, But It did not work, It is not fix include my car was destroy more, they destroy horn my car more, include cheatting and charged my money Recalled INSURANCE department OF CALIFORNIA : they abused POWER Violate my human right and my civil right before COURT and CONGRESS, Include theft my mail certified I bought INSURANCE full way, I was involve accident TO DID NOT HIT RUN and I DID NOT AT FAULT, MY car was total loss, my head pain, injury and I was Vomit, I am not solve settlement and compensation for me, opposite order FEDERAL POLICE KIDNAP, FALSE arrest and mugshot my face as crime and TREASON when I save all my life, my enjoy even my stomach for Tax and full Insurance yes, now I am disability, But before I am disability, I was cosmetologist and professional electronic at MD, OR, CA, AZ I did not involve welfare for my son grown up I live alone and I am single mom I pay full tax and full insurance by my blood, my bone marrow, my tear eye and my sweat ' yes, I love USA and loyal with USA with all my heart I filial piety to all AMERICAN, I did not violate any even in my mind I from the hell to comeback this life too much time from my car did not air bag From accident, my car was total loss lead into my head is pain and Vomit From happen KIDNAP, false arrest, torture my life in wrongfully jail : lock all my medicine when I was surgery cancer both side my thyroid, I can not breath by my body problem anxiety My blood was bleeding none stop Now 3/18/2022 at BUILDING 300 LONGBROOK WAY PLEASANT HILL to appear BOMB and weapon ( It was FBI, department POLICE PLEASANT HILL, 911 and FOX news witness ) It is my apartment I am living now ) I want ask USA and CALIFORNIA contain CONSTITUTION OF US, CALIFORNIA yes or no ?I was injury and my car was total loss, my case is not settlement But to killed me too much time
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the contact crashed into a guard rail, and then the median's metal barrier. None of the air bags deployed upon impact. The contact sustained a bulging disc in her neck, and her husband, who was the passenger, had a broken neck. The contact and her husband later received medical treatment at the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and later taken to the contact's residence, where it remained. The insurance company did not deem the vehicle totaled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Prior to the collision, the vehicle had previously been serviced for the driver's and passenger's side air bags. The failure mileage was 258,673.
Was in an accident on the expressway where a latter flew out of the back of a guys truck and became to a complete stop and I hit him when I couldn't stop fast enough and no air bags deployed. I was berrybruised up and I did go to the hostpital.
- Louisville, KY, USA
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I was in a bad car accident was on Saturday, 11/02/2019, where both cars were totaled. I was a stoplight on a city street (glenwood dr) waiting to turn left. As I proceed to turn left on a green arrow (going approx 5 mile/hr) I was hit on the passenger side by a vehicle traveling (per the other driver's statement) approximately 37-40 mile/hr at the time of impact. A large part of the impact was absorbed by the left front side of the vehicle and then travel to the passenger door. My airbags had been recalled this summer an taken to Honda of conyers where they were replaced. Unfortunately, no airbags deployed on impact. I was the driver and my 14-year old niece was in the passenger seat. My niece didn't sustain any injuries; however, I have some spinal injury and was seen by the emory orthopedic and spine center where they then assigned a treatment program where I am to receive physical therapy 2 X per week for 4 weeks ( therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, stretching, paraspinal strengthening, modalities prn, and C-traction.) I've attached 3 photos of my vehicle.
SRS warning light is on, indicating there is an issue with the airbag system. Since there have been issues with the takata bags I decide to investigate.
2002 Honda Accord V6. Consumer writes in regard to airbag failing to deploy after accident. The consumer stated there was a crash involving a deer. The consumer questioned if the airbags should have deployed.
2002 Honda Accord. Consumer writes in regard to safety recall airbag inflator. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle and has tried to contact manufacturer, but still received notices.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the check engine and SRS warning indicators illuminated. The contact called bronx Honda (located at 2541 E tremont ave, the bronx, NY 10461, (718) 892-3300) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,637.
My lady was involved in a pretty bad accident there was a recall on her vehicles airbag we had it fix but the dealership and N the accident the airbag on the drivers side airbag N passenger airbags did not deploy in the accident she got a knot on her chest from it she was on her way home from work when the accident happen on a city street
Takata recall- I had the 1st recall repaired on my Honda a few years ago but in the past 2 months the SRS light and side airbag light were both on and my passenger side airbag was partially inflated under the dash. I took it to a Honda dealership and was told that these lights are on due to a faulty seat belt buckle. They informed me that they were able to get the lights to go off....for now, but that the lights would probably come back on after driving it a while. About a week after, the SRS light and side airbag light are back on again.
Takata recall- I purchased a used 2002 Honda Accord today, 7/31/2019. When I entered the vehicle and started the car, I noticed the SRS light on the dash was illuminated. When the car is stationary or in motion the passenger side airbag looks to be partially inflated under the dash. The airbag is not deployed but it does seem like over time it has inflated under the dash. Currently there are 6 recalls related to airbag modules in the year, make, and model of my vehicle, yet for some reason this website says my VIN# is not included. Please address this airbag issue on my vehicle, if I were to ever wreck, I wouldn't want anyone to get hurt because of a faulty recalled airbag module that was just skipped over.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 19V182000 (air bags). The vehicle was repaired at davenport Honda (650 english rd, rocky mount, nc 27804, (252) 937-7500); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact had the vehicle repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 19V182000 (air bags); however, the contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated after the vehicle was repaired twice. Scott clark Honda (7025 E independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, (855) 819-8285) provided a $300 repair bill for an oil leak even though the contact had not seen an oil leak. The contact stated that she did not provide permission for the dealer to do anything other than the air bag repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag inadvertently deployed while driving. The contact swerved off the road, but did not crash. There was no injury. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that a new air bag was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
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- Mckinleyville, CA, USA