2002 Honda Accord Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,050 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Honda Accord, 1% of the 1,050 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The radio caught on fire. The car radio the was the original factory installed radio when I purchased the vehicle from albany ga Honda. I did not make any changes or any upgrades to the radio. After I doused the radio with a soda, the speakers were emitting a radio static sound and I could hear the beeping sound of people unlocking their car doors with their devices. The vehicle was parked and the engine was off.”
NHTSA complaint #11325431, filed 2020-05, 195,000 miles“Today I received a notice from Honda of important safety recall telling me that the driver's front air bag inflator in my car can injure or kill. The email instruction provided by Honda to contact Honda does not achieve contact; it seems to be provided as a cya provision instead of a bona fide effort to make my car safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10743432, filed 2015-07, 52,000 miles“Vehicle lurked into on coming traffic causing vehicles to slam on brakes and a near miss on interstate 10. 3 or four vehicles had to go to the median,entering on-ramp headed west on i10. Not the first occasion this situation has happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10609972, filed 2014-07, 60,000 miles“While driving 60 MPH the luggage rack came unattached from the vehicle. This caused the driver to pull off the highway to retrieve the belongings. Consumer will contact the dealer about this issue. There was no mechanical retention provided in the design of the doors.”
NHTSA complaint #10065221, filed 2004-06, 45,000 miles“Tl 2002 Honda Accord. The air conditioner stops periodically a couple of times a week. It completely failed this weekend. There is an odor and she is worried that there may be a short and catch fire. The compressor was replaced. They also replaced the water pump and on the 3rd occasion it was a thermal coupler was also replaced. The dealer stated that they also checked the timing belt. A complaint was filed with the Honda manufacturer and the bbb approximately two weeks ago. The better business bureau stated that they are waiting on a response from the manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10201446, filed 2007-08, 90,395 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10139567May 24, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10086306Sep 7, 2016Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment…
- 10086291Sep 7, 2016Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086288Aug 29, 2016Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their…
- 10086381Aug 23, 2016Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086308Aug 23, 2016Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086302Aug 21, 2016Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10025523May 31, 2008Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10013953May 1, 2004Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network.
- 10013811Nov 16, 2002Can't program homelink system. Honda tech line summary.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 37 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 12 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 1% |
| 2003 | 51 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 25 | 2% |
| 1997 | 16 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 | 22 | 4% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Honda Accord
478 complaintsAir bags
273 complaintsBody and structure
75 complaintsElectrical system
69 complaintsVehicle speed control
46 complaintsSeat belts
39 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsSeats
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology