2002 Honda Civic Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 3%of 702 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Honda Civic, 3% of the 702 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 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.
“On sunday 9-7-08 at apx. 0945 hours I was driving east on I-64 in huntington, wv at mile marker 14 on my way to church. I started to hear a flapping noise and then a grinding noise so I immediately exited at the adjacent exit #15 and pulled off the roadway. A witness saw the tire smoking and was concerned for my safety so he pulled off to help me. This good samaritan changed my tire for me and put on the small emergency donut and I proceeded to church in barboursville arriving 15 minutes late. Cooper tire was contacted and a claim for damages to my vehicle was submitted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10241280, filed 2008-09, 100,000 miles“All four tires wore out prematurely which resulted in the vehicle sliding when driving on wet surfaces. Goodyear indicated that it was a factory defect and was willing to pay half for a new set of tires. The vehicle could not gain enough traction. The consumer was told that two more tires would be needed. The consumer requested compensation for all four tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10072139, filed 2004-06, 18,000 miles“While driving on a highway at approx. 65 MPH, the tread separated from the tire which resulted in uncontrollable driving. No accident occurred because there was no other traffic at that time of day. Damage to the vehicle included the driver's side of the rear bumper was torn off, the steel frame to which the bumper mounts has been twisted and bent, broken driver's side tail light, dents and paint scratches are found from the rear of the car to the mirror on the driver's side. Nothing has been done to correct it. I was never notified of a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10232610, filed 2008-06, 144,500 miles“The car was purchased new on april 20, 2002. Since the very first day several problems were discovered which Honda has been unable to resolve. One ongoing problem is a vibration at 55 MPH in the steering wheel, which Honda has attributed to a wheel balance problem and tire problem. The car has been serviced 14 times by Honda and firestone (tire manufacturer) and merchant tire (balance). Honda tried to balance the wheels and after several failed attempts told me it was a problem with faulty tires (oem). …”
NHTSA complaint #10070627, filed 2004-01, 15,000 miles“Original equipment tires on 2002 Honda Civic. With just under 16,000 miles, mostlt highway, the tire tread is worn off. The tires have been rotated 3 or 3 times, and inflation checked regularly.”
NHTSA complaint #10021107, filed 2003-06, 15,900 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 18 | 6% |
| 2013 | 11 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 2% |
| 2009 | 25 | 6% |
| 2008 | 30 | 3% |
| 2007 | 73 | 6% |
| 2006 | 55 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 17 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 3% |
| 2001 | 23 | 2% |
| 2000 | 26 | 9% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 18 | 4% |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 6% |
| 1994 | 9 | 7% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 7 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
| 1983 | 1 | 11% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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