2002 Honda Civic Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 702 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,438miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Honda Civic, 1% of the 702 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,438 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had my srs light on since I purchased this car in july of 2017. My seat belts do not lock at the appropriate times. I was also involved in a wreck driving in rain on the interstate and hydroplaned. I hit a median going about 50 MPH. No air bags ejected from the impact. The results of the impact were a dented fender, replacement of the driver side control arm, new ball joints, as well as a desperately needed tire alignment. I feel if this impact was hard enough to bend the control arm then my air bags should have ejected, but I'm no mechanic. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11186177, filed 2019-03, 142,000 miles“My daughter was driving a 2002 Honda Civic ex at 30 MPH around a slight curve to the right. The car suddenly jerked hard to the right and went off the road into a utility pole. She had attempted to steer left but the steering was entirely non-responsive. This was not a skid situation. The steering did not respond. A witness to the accident stated that the right front wheel assembly appeared to be detached as the car went off the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10106274, filed 2005-01, 23,877 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“I would like to file a formal complaint against grace Honda located at 345 el camino real, san bruno ca. Last 11-03-02 my husband enrique lim purchased a brand new Civic Honda si . Grace Honda had pre-installed after market wheels and tires. This modification was not approved by the manufacturer Honda. 02-06-03 I brought back my brand new vehicle to grace Honda complaining that my two front tires have several bubbles on the wall of the tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10008316, filed 2003-03Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 6 | 2% |
| 2022 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 12 | 3% |
| 2018 | 11 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 2% |
| 2016 | 19 | 2% |
| 2015 | 13 | 3% |
| 2014 | 23 | 8% |
| 2013 | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 12 | 3% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 55 | 5% |
| 2006 | 48 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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