2002 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems
- 40
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 40 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 11 records
- ignition switch · 10 records
- notified failure · 6 records
- electrical system · 6 records
- diagnosed repaired · 5 records
- repaired notified · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the check engine and srs warning indicators illuminated. The contact called bronx honda (located at 2541 e tremont ave, the bronx, ny 10461, [redacted]) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,637.
ODI 11265224
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
When i utilize my mirror lights when i have the headlights on.. The head circuit will short out , and i will not be able to see how fast i am driving in the night which is a serious safety risk problem.
ODI 11150898
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Took my car to dealer to fix just the airbag issue but got my car back with broken starter relay even if i jump start my car it wont crank
ODI 10929497
Electrical System
My requires the switch recall done dealer says its not covered by the vin. I took it into the dealer as honda recommend i marked the cover with clear tape .they claimed to look at it but didn't. They did get the description of the issue right on the job card. So i did the research i'm ase tech for 15yrs and found honda document and performed inspection and found that recall should have been done on this car. I went…
ODI 10916407
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall: this vehicle was bought in the usa and sent to greece for use there. We have been trying to correct the air bag issue for several years working with honda america but there have been no results. The honda dealership in greece is constantly lying about ordering the parts, no written documentation is ever given to state the parts are ordered, or not in, etc. We've had to get a rental this past summer…
ODI 10940443
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the key could be moved from the ignition while in gear and the vehicle can roll away. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 251,575. Updated 08/17/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle rolled away on several occasions and on one of those occasions, the vehicle was damaged. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10876007
Electrical System
My vehicle is rolling over when the ignition is turned off (and key removed) and the transmission in neutral. Honda is not responding to this matter properly.
Crash reported
ODI 10881805
Electrical System
It has been brought to my attention that honda had a recall in march 2005 on the 2002 honda accord for ignition park interlock. I checked the car by leaving it in drive, turned off engine and removed key - car then began to roll backwards. This is what the recall was for. Since the vin numbers didn't match what honda determined to be faulty, they now say that it isn't their responsibility. I am confused how this is…
ODI 10865242
Body · Electrical System
My car is completely unsafe to drive. It stalls while driving. It has stopped on highways, busy intersections, daytime-nightime. Honda dealership as well as other repair shops have told me that nothing shows up on their electrical tests. They test drive and it doesn't happen. The car will go 2 -3 between occurences, but it happens. The ignition switch has been replaced. Presently, the car is a death trap at 125,000…
ODI 10821523
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving 30 mph, the gauge and rpm unit on the instrument panel became inoperable without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle began to accelerate while attempting to come to a complete stop. The contact also stated that it was extremely hard to slow the vehicle down. The failure occured once. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10794598
Electrical System
The srs dash light came on last month and will not go out.
ODI 10723081
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. When the contact started the vehicle and attempted to drive, the gear shifter would not move. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 05v025000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 11170245
Electrical System · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the key became dislodged from the ignition switch and the engine stalled. The vehicle rolled away and crashed into a parked vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was made aware of recall nhtsa campaign…
Crash reported
ODI 10654509
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power lock activator malfunctioned. The doors lock and unlock continuously. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10641266
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that when the car was not in park, the key could be removed from the ignition erroeneously. In addition, the vehicle would roll backward. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the key should not be taking out of the ignition without being in parked. The vehicle had not been repaired. The…
ODI 10553893
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
Srs warning light came on while parked. Took vehicle to dealership, where diagnostic service showed the driver's side seat belt detection mechanism was failing to function properly. This safety system is connected to the airbags, but is not covered under warranty (per american honda and local dealer). This malfunction is a known problem, but honda will not repair/replace without charging customer, thereby putting…
ODI 10513387
Electrical System · Power Train
My transmission does not engage in drive when in the cold weather. After the car and restarting it starts working but check engine light was on. I took the car to the honda dealer and they called honda service dept. Supposedly, my ecu is faulty and needs replacement. But my transmission could also need replacement after fixing my ecu. Now i am afraid driving my car thinking what if transmission fails while i am on…
ODI 10457432
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact exited the vehicle after removing the key from the ignition and the vehicle began to roll away. The contact was able to enter the vehicle, apply the parking brake and stop the vehicle from rolling away. The contact noticed she had removed the key while the vehicle was still in drive and not in park. The contact applied the parking brake. The vehicle was not taken…
ODI 10468934
Electrical System
While driving the vehicle, the engine just quits. There is no stuttering, stalling, or engine misfires, it quietly just quits. The radio, ac/heater fan, brake lights still work but not the signal lights,windows, instrument panel. After researching the internet on this issue, faulty ignition switch keeps coming up. *tr
ODI 10423243
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also mentioned that whenever the air conditioner was turn on the vehicle would shake violently. The vehicle was taken the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000.
ODI 10472810
Electrical System
Ignition key can be removed from the ignition when gear shift is not in the "parked" position. Therefore, vehicle is able to roll when driver exits vehicle, resulting in damage and/or injury.
ODI 10418824
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v041000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they refused to perform the repairs because the odometer was not reading the mileage. The manufacturer was not notified of the situation. The failure and current mileages were 113,000.
ODI 10413974
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when it began to roll backwards down a hill. The contact was able to enter the vehicle, apply the brakes and shift it into park. The keys were removed from the ignition prior to the failure, so the contact believed that the vehicle must have also been shifted into park before it began to roll backwards. The vehicle was inspected…
ODI 10412250
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that he was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was still in drive. The vehicle would not restart until it was shifted from drive into park. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with…
ODI 10373918
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
2002 honda accord, 4 cyl, coupe, se: flashing d4 light, and check engine light come on. Car feels as it is "slipping" into and out of gears, when taking off aggressively accelerating, and stopping. *tr
ODI 10352609