2002 Honda Civic Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 5%of 702 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Honda Civic, 5% of the 702 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,500 miles. 4 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.
“I purchased my Honda Civic brand new in february of 2002. I had my right front strut replaced the first time on april 8, 2003. I had to have the same right front strut replaced again on february 22, 2004. My car went out of warranty in 2005, however I still noticed that the automobile did not seem to handle bumps/holes in the road very well, shaking and rattling with every one. Being a fairly young driver, and this being my very first car, I did not realize that this was an actual problem - I just thought that it was the way the car handled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10297645, filed 2009-12, 8,374 miles“I bought a 2002 Honda Civic ex in 2002. The car always sort of jumped when the automatic transmission changed gears. I did tell the service people about this at the first few required services. They made off like it was just normal so I dropped complaining. The car now has 130k miles and 4 days ago the transmission broke down. I found that this could have been from a number of issues from your site. I spoke with the service mgr at leith Honda in raleigh where my car was towed. He emphatically states that there is no service issue with the 2002 Honda Civic transmissions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10248456, filed 2008-11, 130,301 miles“- the contact stated that the passenger side strut was leaking. The contact called Honda and was told that this was an issue but, their is no recall because it is not a safety issue. The contact took the car to the dealer, who is willing to replace the part at no charge but the contact will have to pay for the labor and alignment.”
NHTSA complaint #10176657, filed 2006-12, 32,915 miles“While driving at 30 MPH on a smooth road the vehicle suddenly pulled to the right then to the left and struck a vehicle on the opposite lane. There was no warning. Everything was working until the time of the incident. The driver sustained broken ribs and the two children in the back seat sustained bruises and cuts. The vehicle was a totaled .”
NHTSA complaint #10061007, filed 2004-04, 28,000 miles“Routine inspection by service personnel revealed both front struts were leaking and required replacement. Honda Civic had approximately 85,000 miles, technician stated that it is rare to have both go bad at the same time.”
NHTSA complaint #10300097, filed 2010-01, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017044Dec 21, 2004Lower ball joint replacement.
- 10013763Nov 16, 2002Front camber adjustment. Honda tech line summary.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 25 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 14 | 4% |
| 2009 | 31 | 8% |
| 2008 | 99 | 11% |
| 2007 | 246 | 20% |
| 2006 | 203 | 14% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 35 | 5% |
| 2001 | 52 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Honda Civic
241 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
185 complaintsExterior lighting
53 complaintsSeat belts
51 complaintsElectrical system
49 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Honda Civic
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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