2002 Honda Accord Power Train Problems
- 125
- 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 125 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 13 records
- check engine · 12 records
- transmission failure · 11 records
- casing seal · 10 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- gasket seal · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 51 |
| 100–150k mi | 41 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Power Train
Transmission severely slips leaving driver in on coming traffic, transmission also down shifts very hard. Extremely dangerous when crossing traffic,
ODI 11155474
Power Train
Car having transmission problem on first gear slipping off going to higher gear. Sometimes running 40-[redacted] experienced dis engaging from gear and engine goes on high revolution. Dangerous for cars that is following behind you. *tr
ODI 10652159
Power Train
Transmission jerks violently coming to a stop causing the vehicle to brake improperly. From a dead stop to normal speed, vehicle transmission slips from 1st to 2nd gear causing vehicle to slow unexpectedly and cars behind to slam on their brakes. Nhtsa needs to conduct an investigation and work with honda to issue a recall. This is a safety issue! *tr
ODI 10639312
Power Train
Pulling away from an intersection (stop sign) vehicle hesitated due to transmission slippage causing vehicle to slow down and impede traffic in the intersection. This has happened on several occasions at both intersections and highway on-ramps. *tr
ODI 10621748
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I have honda accord 2002 which has been regularly serviced by honda dealers. I recently got my 120k service done and spend about $1000 on service and parts. At that time everything was diagnosed ok. After couple of months driving the engine light came on. I went to the dealer and was told that my car needs transmission replacement with a cost of $4000 upward. I researched on the web and came to know that the 2002…
ODI 10561511
Engine · Power Train
The transmission has been reported as failing due to codes p0705 and p0706. My local honda dealership stated it would cost $4800 to replace the transmission. This is apparently a long standing issue with these models. *tr
ODI 10544028
Power Train · Structure
The subframe that supports the engine/transaxle and the front suspension is rusting through on the right side. This can result in a catastrophic failure during operation of the vehicle, and appears to be a very common defect in this generation of accords. Most mechanics attribute the cause of the defect to the location of the airconditioner drain tube that drips condensation onto the subframe while it is running. *tr
ODI 10537030
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving in traffic and my car's d4 light began blinking and when i would slow down to a complete stop the car would jerk before coming to a stop. I had to restart the car to get it to stop jerking. This has happened maybe 4 times before and i took it to someone and they said that the transmission could be going and i would need a new one. There are thousands of complaints about the transmissions on these older…
ODI 10532714
Power Train
Transmission is already jerking and slipping and out of warranty. *tr
ODI 10524882
Engine · Power Train
When iam traveling with my and my wife because of transmission problem in my honda accord 2002 gears are not changing .as honda company know abt this transmission issue ( like know issue) and for fixing this we need to spend almost 5000$ .but we can't if honda company know this is common issue why they are not recalling those types of cars. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10535440
Power Train
My transmission runs fine but every now and then when i come to a come stop and have to press the gas to go the car will move very slowly and then jump to a high speed, this is happenning alot now. I checked the intenet and the are several others with the same year and model vehicle that are experiencing the same problems. The codes are coming back 700 and 780 with are shift malfunctions, this is very dangerous,…
ODI 10510319
Power Train
While driving on the high way coming from work. My transmission went out. I contacted honda dealership they said it would cost the sum of 400.00 to repair which i do not have. After reading all the complaints on this year honda, i have realized that this is a common problem and needs to be addressed and recalled for faulty transmission by honda. Please help with this issue. I am a us marine and i rely heavily on my…
ODI 10509274
Body · Power Train · Suspension
Investigating some strange issues, pulling and clunks at speed and bumps, tranny issues and nose from the front of my car i decided to do an inspection. I took the passenger front wheel off and discovered rust holes right threw the rear beam of the front sub frame! Is completely rusted out, this car is a safety hazard. It will not pass inspection in my state and my family and i are terrified to drive it. This honda…
ODI 10504297
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2002 honda accord ex and the car jerks into gear, even going from 1st to 2nd gear. I am always worried taking off from a stop light because the car doesn't get into gear right away or take off smoothly. *tr
ODI 10551668
Power Train
I was driving along, with my foot on the accelerator, but the car lost power, it stopped going forward. I managed to make it to the side of the road. The car would accelerate, and then stop accelerating, and then begin again. Going slowly, i managed to make it to the side of the road, and had the car towed to a honda service center, where they said i needed a new transmission. I had already replaced the transmission…
ODI 10503293
Power Train
I was driving to work when the car suddenly stopped accelerating, the check engine light came on and the d4 light began blinking. I called the local honda dealer and they told me to turn the car off and back on to get the car running again. This worked and i was able to drive home. Then i drove the car to the honda dealer to be diagnosed. While driving my car on a very busy road with a 55 mph speed limit, it would…
ODI 10514084
Power Train
Transmission began surging and tcs light illuminated along with blinking 4th gear light. Shut vehicle off and restarted with no issues. Two days later problem occurred again in traffic. Pulled to side of road. Limped vehicle home in 2nd gear. *tr
ODI 10494609
Power Train
The check engine light came on suddenly so i took it the shop to get it checked out. The technician said that the transmission failed and needs to be replaced. The car is a honda accord ex v6 2 door coupe and only has 70,600 miles. It seems like many honda vehicles are experiencing early transmission failures that normal. *tr
ODI 10492365
Power Train
My car has roll-away problem. If the transmission is not in park and the parking brake is not set, the vehicle rolls away. I have noticed a recall on the similar grounds on various other vehicles (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/12/us-autos-honda-recall-idusbre8bb11220121212). My vehicle should also be included in this recall. Thanks *tr
ODI 10488614
Power Train
I have been the single owner for this car since december 2001. Car has 103500 miles on it and has been well maintained. Vehicle started experiencing jerks when upshifting from 1st to 2nd gears. Took it to the dealer who says it will cost $4600 and i would have to pay $3100. There should be a recall as too many people are reporting the same problem. *tr
ODI 10479697
Power Train
My 2002 honda accord se with 2.4 l 4 cyl has 95,000 miles. The transmission will sometimes slam into gear when going from park to drive and slips when the car goes from 1st gear to 2nd gear. When you roll into a stop and press the accelerator to go again the vehicle will slam into gear. When i do come too a complete stop, the transmission seems like it still wants to go and then hesitates and the slams into 1st gear…
ODI 10489080
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, a clicking sound was heard from the front end of the vehicle. The contact also stated that a grinding noise was noticed when shifting between gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a private mechanic who both informed the contact that the transmission and bolt joints failed and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10487859
Air Bags · Power Train · Suspension
1.request for an immediately recall for honda accord lx 2002 models as having dangerous transmission problems, widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, & problems with the airbag system (srs ), and overall the car's safety or quality numerous concerns. Orderly problems occurred as it bulleted down: ?got it with slipping and jerking gear. Within two days returned, but i was advised that there are no urgent…
1 injury
ODI 10498489
Power Train
Transmission shifts slow or hard, or occasionally doesn't "catch"... Then summer of 2013 at 73k on a very (first out of town trip in years) long trip the transmission wouldn't shift out of 1st or 2nd gear until the car cooled for a couple hours. Shifts alright most of the time for short trips down the street, but i can't drive out of town for fear of being stranded. *tr
ODI 10523374