2002 Honda Accord Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,050 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,778miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Honda Accord, 3% of the 1,050 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,778 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My srs light is on ... Does that have to do with the recall of the airbag problem???? , I constantly deal with steering problems. Replaced my struts at least twice!!! I really would like to get some help!!! The srs light came on a couple of months ago when I go in my car to go somewhere as it sat over night!”
NHTSA complaint #10956213, filed 2017-02, 130,000 miles“Sub frame is rotted through on passenger side front adjacent to where the oil drain plug is located. I've been taking my car to the local Honda of mentor dealership for oil changes for years. No mention of this problem when they have completed their safety checks. Most recent oil change was in the last 30 days. The sub frame is not rusting at all on the other side of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10643855, filed 2014-10, 174,000 miles“I jus got into the vehicle in a parking lot along hugh howell rd reverse from out of my parking space as soon as I put the vehicle in drive I heard a loud revved coming from the engine the car then sped off I tried to stopped it but they brakes would not stop it. About 30-40ft it crashes into a guard rail. Both airbag deploy. Damage front bumper,front passenger door and left front axle.”
NHTSA complaint #10533780, filed 2013-08, 167,000 miles“My Accord is suffering from some severe rust on the passenger side sub frame. I recently discovered that it is worse than I had thought. The rust affects the area in which the sway bar is mounted to the frame, where the lower control arm is mounted, and also supports the engine. It is my understanding that this is a common problem with this year/make/model, caused by an A/C drain hose. I am concerned about my safety and hope Honda hears my/our concerns.”
NHTSA complaint #10809358, filed 2015-12, 150,000 miles“As I slowed to make a u-turn (turning the steering wheel left) on a residential street, the right front lower ball joint broke. The car collapsed on to that wheel and the engine stalled. The right axle was pulled out in the process. As I waited for the tow truck I looked and noticed the shaft where the screw connects to the ball joint was split in half. It was a loud frightening moment and now that wheel was sticking out away from the car with the other still in place. …”
NHTSA complaint #10655348, filed 2014-11, 128,156 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017432Nov 3, 2006Rear stabilizer link is broken.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 8 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 8 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 15 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 16 | 2% |
| 2013 | 14 | 1% |
| 2012 | 23 | 6% |
| 2011 | 14 | 5% |
| 2010 | 21 | 4% |
| 2009 | 11 | 2% |
| 2008 | 22 | 1% |
| 2007 | 21 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 20 | 2% |
| 2003 | 31 | 2% |
| 2002 | 32 | 3% |
| 2001 | 33 | 4% |
| 2000 | 64 | 5% |
| 1999 | 38 | 3% |
| 1998 | 62 | 5% |
| 1997 | 28 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 | 15 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 8% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 4 | 7% |
| 1985 | 2 | 15% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsEngine
19 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.
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