2002 Honda Accord Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%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 2 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2002 Honda Accord, 0% of the 1,050 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles.
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 contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord coupe. While driving approximately 30-35 MPH, the dashboard lights failed. The contact stated the speedometer and radio were still operating as normal however; there was no illumination of the lights. When driving at night, the contact was unable to determine at what speed he was traveling. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 135,000. Updated 08/11/10. The consumer stated a recall was issued for the 2001 model, but not 2002. …”
NHTSA complaint #10334384, filed 2010-06, 110,000 miles“The contact stated while driving at no specific speed, the instrument gauge light failed. There was no light available to view the speed. There is a NHTSA recall, # 04v256000, regarding the interior lighting. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer for inspection or repair. When the consumer turned on the headlights, the dash lights did come on. Sometimes, the consumer would have to hit the dashboard for them to come on. Updated 07/03/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10150353, filed 2006-02, 35,000 milesInterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 27 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 22 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0% |
| 1995 | 2 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
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 29, 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