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:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 2
Average Mileage:
58,430 miles
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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
Few years ago I had problems with seat belt codes popping up. Took car to one of the dealers (do not remember which one..lost my receipt/paper work) and they supposedly fixed the problem. After that "fix" the reminder light and alarm for seat belts didn't light up at all (on a dash board), asked technicians about it at that time and was told that it is probably the light/alarm needs to be changing and that it is not a big deal. It had been few years since and whenever I drive the car I am uneasy about it: It somehow disturbs me whenever I turn the car on or drive it. Belt (driver's side) sometimes doesn't get tight(er?)en at all when I brake. I read that it is a safety issue and usually Honda maker requires to fix it and it is at no charge. This year I talked to one of the ballise Honda (West springfield) dealerships' technician (information/conversation was not entered in the computer) and he told me that it is not a big a deal (the light/alarm sound is not on when belts are not engaged) and if I want to fix it I wold have to pay. I told him when they went off : after the problem I had few years that was supposedly fixed. So..I am curious is it a safety issue covered by Honda or is it just in my head something that is not important as per technician. I do not remember the date when I took it to the dealer fix the problem and they (I think) just turn that signal/alarm off...because before I took my car to them all was on and working properly except for the lights pointing to the issue. So, now I am putting present day (below where it requires to put the date when first it happened because I do not remember that date)... because the form will not allow me to proceed.
When driving along the highway the traction control light pops on along with the side air bag light. My transmission seems to be going out. When I'm at a complete stop and attempt to proceed through a green light the car seems to not want to get gas. I'm not sure what the problem is. Can someone please help me?
I moved from Arizona to Florida. I had the airbag recall replacement. Three days ago I saw the SRS (safety restraint system) light come on and stay on in my car. Because the recall is going into bankruptcy I am very concerned about the restraint system. Nothing has happened to the car. It just turned on. I contacted Honda and they say they are not going to address this because I had the recall work done. I can't image why they won't assist with the diagnosis and to determine the cause. I was under the impression that the seatbelt and airbags should last the life of the vehicle. I have never in any accidents and I have maintained the car, it is in great condition.
The "SRS" light has turned on in the instrument panel. Honda is trying to charge me $360 to diagnose the problem when it is obviously air bag/seat belt related. The light remains on during motion and while the engine is at idle. My vehicle is at 117,464 miles. My question is if Honda has the right to charge me to diagnose something that is related to safety equipment.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving 15 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the front driver side air bag. The air bag deployed inadvertently. The contact swerved, lost control of the vehicle, and drove over a curb. The front driver side seat belt pretensioner activated. The driver sustained minor cuts, and head and neck injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the driver side air bag, both seat belts and buckles, and a sos unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent out a field representative to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 74,965.
I took my vehicle in for an airbag recall recently and as I was driving back home and stopped at a traffic light the red light SRS appeared. It stayed on for a few seconds and went out as I was driving. It did this a couple of times and finally it just stayed on. Since I've had this vehicle I've never had this happen. I called the dealership when I got home and they told me they didn't do anything other than replace the airbag and that it was the seatbelt restraint system. Light is still on now. The only seatbelt that is used is mine as I am the only driver of my vehicle. I don't know what caused the light. Please let me know the outcome so I will know how to proceed. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
I started my car one morning and the SRS light came on. I had I T tested via computer and it showed drivers side seat belt buckle sensor, Honda on 500 yonkers ave, yonkers will not repair at no cost, american Honda explained that as well to me on case # N012015-07-2000208, I do not understand as it is a safety problem, my Honda book reads seat belts and components have a lifetime warranty and the buckle with sensor is a component and therefore my SRS stays lit, it also reads that if it does stay lit my airbags will not deploy, can you do anything to help me with this problem MA 10/25/15
I slowed down at a traffic light and my car was rear ended by another car who failed to apply the brakes and/or may have hit the gas pedal instead of the brakes. The car has been deemed a total loss as the car chassis seems to be crumpled. What I find very surprising is that neither the seat belts tighten nor the air bags were deployed despite being hit so hard. I was wondering what may have been the reason and what needs to be done so that it doesn't happen with anyone else.
Car was headed West in the left lane of a four lane highway. A big SUV headed in the opposite direction was turning to the left. He didn't have time to go and stopped right in my lane. My car hit hers on the passenger side. When we crashed, both of my air bags exploded. I thought my car was on fire because smoke was coming from the bags. My right arm and hand swelled up so big and is still painful. I think there must be medal embedded in my arm. Blood was gushing from my arm and right knee. The inch gash in my right knee was on top of my total knee replacement. This had to be stitched up. I had contusions on my chest, arm and left knee. My ribs and sternum were bruised badly. My right ankle was fractured. My car was totaled. I was taken by ambulance to emergency and stayed until June 26, 2014. I was ordered to put no weight on my right leg and was transported by ambulance to a medical rehabilitation center. Before my release from there, I developed pneumonia and could not leave until July 14, 2014. I still have to have surgery on my left knee for torn meniscus. That surgery is scheduled for September 9, 2014. My back was fractured also; however, I have not scheduled that surgery as of yet.......updated 09-03-14 updated 11/26/2014
SRS warning light came on while parked. Took vehicle to dealership, where diagnostic service showed the driver's side seat belt detection mechanism was failing to function properly. This safety system is connected to the airbags, but is not covered under warranty (per american Honda and local dealer). This malfunction is a known problem, but Honda will not repair/replace without charging customer, thereby putting lives and safety at risk in the name of profit.
My uncle was traveling on a state highway when his 02 Honda hydroplaned on a rainy afternoon and hit head on with another vehicle. My three month old daughter sustained severe head trauma and died at the hospital a little later. Eleven days later my uncle died from severe bleeding and brain damage. Honda said nothing was wrong with this car. My daughter who was 2 at the time was a passenger along with two other cousins, they all came out fine. Now 6 years later we received a recall notice about the airbags and I'm concerned that this vehicle was not safe enough and could have been the main result in my daughters death.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord LX. The contact stated that she was involved in a crash while traveling 55 mph. The air bags failed to deploy and the seatbelt did not restrain the contact. The contact was not reported injured however. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 11/9/12 the consumer stated due to the accident she had to have open heart surgery. Her chest hit the steering wheel and she broke her arm. The consumer also had an aneurysm that could have been caused by the accident. Updated 11/29/2012
I took my car for a NHTSA recall 11V-260 (driver's airbag inflator) to; hugh white Honda 1360 auto mall dr columbus, oh 43228-3662 (614)922-1111 on July 16, they fixed the issue, however now I have an SRS light on the dashboard that won't go away. I was told that it is related to the seat belt issue. If that is the case, then the seatbelts should have been part of recall as well. If it does not work then what is the point of having the recall. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
SRS light stays on. Seat belts were replaced and warning light reset, but came on after a couple of miles. Now there is a recall on the air bag inflators, but the seat belt control module, which activates the inflators is defective, and not covered under any update or recall program. I understand that the air bags will not deploy in a crash if the SRS light is on. This is a fairly common problem and in my opinion should be covered under a federally mandated safety recall with no charge to the consumer.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the SRS warning light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they confirmed a seat belt malfunction. The manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 139,358 and the current mileage was 157,000.
My 8 years old grandson became entangled in the seat trying to get out of the car. The seat belt locked and he was unable to move. He managed to squirm out but his foot got caught in the belt. The belt twisted and I was unable to loosen it working on it for 15 to 20 minutes. The belt became tighter each time I tried to release it. His foot became red as there was not any circulation to his right foot. I ended up returning home and cutting the seat belt in order to release him. The seat belt is on the passenger side in the back. I have not fixed the belt and feel like Honda should replace the belt free of charge. I have notified Honda. Hopefully they will replace the seat belt free of charge.
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