2002 Honda Accord Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,050 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Honda Accord, 0% of the 1,050 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 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.
“I sliced the tip of my finger off when I tried to open the door of my 2002 Honda Accord. The chrome/plastic handles are worn and broken away at the seams creating a razor-like hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10287051, filed 2009-10, 76,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power lock activator malfunctioned. The doors lock and unlock continuously. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10641266, filed 2014-10Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 0% |
| 2003 | 18 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 15 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 13 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 10 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 24 | 11% |
| 1990 | 30 | 16% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1981 | 1 | 14% |
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