2002 Honda Accord Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 478about this part
- Share
- 46%of 1,050 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,634miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 478 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Honda Accord, 46% of the 1,050 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,634 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Electrical issues with lights, transmission has various issues after I've spent over $2,000 trying to get it fixed. The sensors go out or start acting up a short time after I've replaced them. The car will shut off and leave you to get hit because it takes seconds to minutes to get started again. Lights go on and off on their own.”
NHTSA complaint #11155469, filed 2018-12, 15 miles“Takata recall: my transmission of my vehicle needs to be replaced because a faulty part was used in the vehicle. The transmission slips and will cost $3,000 to fix because Honda used a bad part. Honda has recalled transmissions in Honda accords years in close proximity of the vehicles year. They however did not do this one and I feel like I shouldn't have to pay for their mistake.”
NHTSA complaint #11079160, filed 2018-03, 86,000 miles“Transmission slippage and jerking when going into gear from a parked position as well as in motion. Several times my Accord would stall because it would not go into gear. It was very embarrassing and dangerous when it happened because I delayed traffic during the rush hour and had my child on board.”
NHTSA complaint #11124445, filed 2018-09, 104,000 miles“Engine light came on for my 2002 Honda Accord, took it to my mechanic and error code p0780 (bad transmission) comes up. My car only has 33,804 miles. Called Honda and they will not help us. I cannot afford to replace my transmission and have to drive the car knowing it can just stop at any time.”
NHTSA complaint #10967521, filed 2017-03, 33,804 miles“When iam traveling with my and my wife because of transmission problem in my Honda Accord 2002 gears are not changing .as Honda company know abt this transmission issue ( like know issue) and for fixing this we need to spend almost 5000$ .but we can't if Honda company know this is common issue why they are not recalling those types of cars.”
NHTSA complaint #10535440, filed 2013-08, 190,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013607Oct 1, 2004Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria.
- 10013844Sep 16, 2004Transmission solenoid replacement criteria.
- 10014287Aug 1, 2004Wheel bearing noise after a/t (automatic transmission) replacement.
- 10014103Jul 16, 2004Wheel bearing noise after transmission removed and replaced.
- 10014021Jul 1, 2004A/t stuck in park after throttle body replacement.
- 10014230Feb 16, 20042nd to 5th or 3rd to 5th gear upshift.
- 10014227Feb 16, 2004Automatic transmission fluid leak at torque converter seal.
- 10014328Dec 1, 2003Atf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks from cooler line banjo bolt.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 8 | 3% |
| 2021 | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 | 16 | 4% |
| 2019 | 43 | 6% |
| 2018 | 139 | 7% |
| 2017 | 33 | 6% |
| 2016 | 29 | 5% |
| 2015 | 40 | 7% |
| 2014 | 65 | 7% |
| 2013 | 110 | 8% |
| 2012 | 27 | 7% |
| 2011 | 21 | 7% |
| 2010 | 45 | 8% |
| 2009 | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 | 70 | 5% |
| 2007 | 58 | 11% |
| 2006 | 50 | 12% |
| 2005 | 113 | 17% |
| 2004 | 348 | 34% |
| 2003 | 924 | 47% |
| 2002 | 478 | 46% |
| 2001 | 209 | 23% |
| 2000 | 201 | 17% |
| 1999 | 246 | 22% |
| 1998 | 276 | 23% |
| 1997 | 33 | 7% |
| 1996 | 27 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 3% |
| 1994 | 21 | 6% |
| 1993 | 17 | 9% |
| 1992 | 25 | 12% |
| 1991 | 18 | 8% |
| 1990 | 15 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 11 | 13% |
| 1987 | 7 | 6% |
| 1986 | 5 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
| 1981 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2002 Honda Accord
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology