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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.
8.4
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $3,000
- Average Mileage:
- 131,900 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 9 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- replace transmission (4 reports)
transmission problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I have 2 Honda Accord coupes I bought them used. They seem to be ok for a little while and now both of them are having transmission issues. I am in dire need of help getting these vehicles repaired. I love these cars but if Honda cannot help me get these issues resolved I am going to tell everyone I know that these are the worst vehicles to ever buy. And stay away from them no matter how good they may seem. They will not last. All Social Media will know Facebook Instagram Twitter, I will get the word to the public. Thanks.
- Tommyparker10032@gmail.co C., New Bern, NC, US