2002 Honda Civic Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 2%of 702 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Honda Civic, 2% of the 702 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 2 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.
“The first thing was I noticed the temp starting to rise, immediately was shut off and radiator replaced. Few months later november of 2013, temp started to rise, didn't even get hot. Blown head gasket. It sat till july 2014, when a new motor was installed. Drove good until october 2014 when out of no where my transmission quit working!”
NHTSA complaint #10672854, filed 2015-01, 220,000 miles“Takata recall I have a Honda and it has less than 100,000 miles on it and my transmission is not working. I have taken it to two different mechanics both say the same. To get in contact with Honda and to make a complaint that my car is low on miles to be giving me this kind of problems.I take really good care of my car and it is very disappointed to have this kind of a problem on a well taken car.”
NHTSA complaint #10992891, filed 2017-06, 93,000 miles“First week I purchased the car in tallahassee I had a major oil leak loose screws and and couldn't steer . First week I ran into the back of a safety police office while on campus at tallahassee community college we did the initial insurance report but she claim she wasn't hurt , I couldn't stop and when I hit her rear end I got whiplashed , this was my first car I didn't know anything about cars , the man just sold I to me with no warnings months later start receiving mail about a recall I squeduled but they never came and got the car so years later I just sold it to pick and pull cause it…”
NHTSA complaint #11384291, filed 2020-12, 180,000 miles“My cars transmission if failing again, back in 2010 is when it first started, I was on my way to work, then all of a sudden my car wouldn't move and I was pressing down on the gas pedal, only the acceleration gauge was moving. I called my dad and told him what had happened, so he took it to a mechanic and he said I needed a new transmission, so I had it replaced and the cost came out of my own pocket, and now two years later the same thing is happening again, the car jerks when shifting gears and the check engine light is on again....”
NHTSA complaint #10464368, filed 2012-07, 78,530 miles“Driving home from long way in. Lake county illinios. Shift in gear and jump out of gear while driving and power n steering and engine shut down could of been an bad accident then car stuck in one gear and completely won't move. At all especially in winter”
NHTSA complaint #11030618, filed 2017-09, 55 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10099948Dec 4, 2015"service news article - troubleshooting a vehicle for any or all of these symptoms? the engine cranks, but wont start. the mil comes on. the immobilizer system indicator…
- 10098946Sep 16, 2015"service bulletin - the mil comes on with one of these dtcs: p2646/p2651 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low voltage). p2647/p2652 (rocker arm oil pressure switch…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 16% |
| 2025 | 5 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 3% |
| 2022 | 11 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 13 | 6% |
| 2019 | 32 | 7% |
| 2018 | 57 | 8% |
| 2017 | 66 | 11% |
| 2016 | 95 | 9% |
| 2015 | 31 | 8% |
| 2014 | 23 | 8% |
| 2013 | 22 | 7% |
| 2012 | 32 | 7% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 19 | 5% |
| 2009 | 27 | 7% |
| 2008 | 156 | 17% |
| 2007 | 170 | 14% |
| 2006 | 227 | 16% |
| 2005 | 14 | 4% |
| 2004 | 10 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 17 | 2% |
| 2001 | 19 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 14 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Honda Civic
241 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
185 complaintsExterior lighting
53 complaintsSeat belts
51 complaintsElectrical system
49 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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