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2002 Honda Accord Problems and Repair Histories

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2002 Honda Accord 43 Accords, 8.4 months of data per Accord, average 135100 miles66
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2002 Honda Accord

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Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2012 134000   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 135000 1500 Engine leak 

 

Honda Accord in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 75000   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 75000 450 Right wheel bearing had to be replaced due to road noise. They said it could be the tires at first and I asked for a service technician to drive the car and check for noise coming from the front end, 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 62000   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 63000 300 Routine brake pad job (front breaks). Refused following additional repairs at this time: -New transmission needed -New control arm ball joints 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 194000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 195000 2500 This transmission has been bad since 80,000 miles but lasted this long. It was slipping. 

 

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2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 75000   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 76000 600 Transmission sensors replaced after check engine light came on and D4 light started flashing.  
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 120000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 123000 600 Replace Front Brake Pads; Turned Rotors 
Jun 2010 135000 265 Replaced Blower Resistor 
Sep 2010 139000 255 SRS Light; Replaced seat belt buckle Front engine mount was busted 
Feb 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 74000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 110000 55 Changed Timing belt under required maintanace 
Jan 2012 125000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 350 Replace O2 sensor. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 145000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 148000 599 Replaced motor mount. Replaced fuel canister set & valve (check engine light was on). 
Oct 2010 153000 522 replaced bad wheel bearing, rear brakes and rotors. 
Sep 2011 171000 53 Transmission cooler hose and pipe were leaking. Metal pipe leading into radiator was corroded. Replaced pipe and two hoses. 
Mar 2012 180000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2008 121000   First odometer entry
Jan 2009 123000 190 I had to get the Ball joint on the front driver side replaced because the grease 'leaked out' or something. I will most likely have to do the passenger one in the future too.  
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 38000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 64000 264 Auto climate control needed to be replaced 

 

Honda Accord in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 84000   First odometer entry
Dec 2008 86000 2350 Suspect leak at the engine oil pump seal with potential of compromising timing belt. Recommended to replace the seal and do a timing belt change along with. The high estimated cost is due to labor involved in getting to the location. 
Jul 2012 115000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 198000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 217000 125 Right upper ball joint loose. Replaced upper control arm assy. & ball joint 
Nov 2011 217000 275 Evap sensor and cannister by fuel tank - corroded from salt. 
Dec 2012 222000 618 Replaced sway bar link kits and sway bar bushings. Replaced front and rear struts(w/springs) Replaced 11 instrument cluster bulbs. 2 backlight and odometer light burned out. 
Mar 2013 223000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 74000   First odometer entry
Jul 2009 84000 0 Needs brakes about every 35000 miles. Replaced front rotors at 70000. Replaced one rear wheel bearing assembly at 60000. Currently has 85000 miles on it. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2012 174000   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 176700 200 Replaced alternator and battery. I could hear the bearings in the alternator squeaking, I knew what it was. 
Nov 2012 181000 0 This is a rebuilt tranny - Torque converter failed, solenoid failed. 
Apr 2013 185000 350 Wheel bearing failed 

 

Honda Accord in Iowa, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 83000   First odometer entry
Jul 2008 86000 30 Rear brake pads required replacement. 
May 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2003 0 Center console not closing properly: tightened screws by dealer under warranty; Sticky gas pedal: Cleaned throttle body intake per TSB 01-004 by dealer under warranty 
Feb 2004 0 Repainted inside decklid under warranty by dealer 
Apr 2004 0 Replaced fuel sending unit under warranty by dealer per TSB 98-056 
Oct 2004 0 Performed TSB 03-022 remote audio controls not working properly by dealer under warranty; Replaced EGR valve kit by dealer under warranty 
Jun 2005 0 Repainted mufflers by dealer under warranty 
Jun 2008 89000 2 Battery clamp on negative terminal corroded & wouldn't reliably start. It failed due to very thin copper from the factory. Replaced with "real" clamp. 
May 2010 140000 125 timing belt replacement along with water pump, idler pulley, & adjusting pulley; $325 driver's power window motor/regulator removed & replaced; $125 
Jun 2010 141000 140 idle air control valve replaced 
Mar 2013 183000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2007 83000   First odometer entry
Aug 2007 89000 150 The converter was initially replaced in August, for $150.00. The core had come loose and was rattling. 
Aug 2008 107000 50 Clutch pedal snapped. 2.5 hours of work to self-repair. 4 business days waiting for parts. 
Dec 2009 121000 1100 Replaced front and rear struts. Discovered bad inner CV joint after completion of other work, leaving it alone for now. Discovered bad ball joints while in shop and replaced those. 
Jun 2010 127000 270 Rear brake shoes wore out and I replaced them. Clutch master cylinder failed, clutch could not be kept disengaged for more than 5-10 seconds. Local mechanic replaced it. 
Aug 2010 130000 970 Clutch throwout bearing bound on guide tube, making clutch very heavy and causing a metallic groan when clutch pedal was being depressed. Entire clutch assembly replaced. Clutch lining nearly worn out but was not the immediate problem. 
Mar 2012 157000 120 Brake lights had failed. Mechanic replaced switch at brake pedal. 
Jul 2012 162000 400 Worn cap, rotor, plugs.  Broken motor mount. 
Aug 2012 163000 400 Jerky starts, similar to a chattering clutch. 
Oct 2012 165000 750 Clutch disk springs worn/loose resulting in clutch chatter and occasional abrupt engagement when starting off and shifting. 
Mar 2013 167000 30 Replaced leaky valve cover gasket 
May 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 192000   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 218000 685 Replaced Starter. Fixed broken back door handle mechanism. 
Feb 2013 226000 0 I replaced timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, dist cap and wiring, worn belts and valve cover gasket. 
Apr 2013 227000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 76000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 125700 0 Replaced shocks and struts 
Jun 2012 138000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 104000   First odometer entry
Apr 2007 104000 950 Transmission differential carrier bearings falling apart. Transmission Replaced 
Dec 2009 134000 200 Catalytic converter had broken apart internally and started rattling at certain rpms. Check engine light came on when converter quit working effectively. 
Apr 2010 138000 72 A/C Compressor Clutch Plate fell off, but wedged in engine compartment. Took Clutch Plate to the shop where they reinstalled and re-shimmed it and the compressor tested good. 
Mar 2013 177000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 76260   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 81000 0 Honda Security System triggered by snow on engine hood. Cut wire to underhood sensor. System works fine without underhood sensor, and since hood cannot be opened without opening door, no real loss of protection. Sensor would have cost $90 plus labor. 
Jan 2012 91540 1231 Replacement of brake lines due to rust/corrosion. Replaced fuel lines due to rust/corrosion. 
Mar 2013 99820   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 107000   First odometer entry
Feb 2008 109000 1750 Transmission needed replacing. 
Aug 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 96000   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 98000 385 Taking a while to stop - needs new brake pads/rotors 
Jan 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 88000   First odometer entry
Apr 2007 90000 1650 4 new brakes and rotor replacement. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 253000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 263000 2100 transmission slipping because of a busted trans mount 
Jan 2011 287000 280 Rear wheel bearings both sides 
Jul 2011 313000 1200 Replace head gasket and inner seals. valves cleaned, o2 sensor replaced. 
Apr 2012 342000 500 Egr valve..clean manifold 
Jun 2012 343000 2000 torque converter failed again. Purchased jpm engine with transmission attached. Replaced both the engine and transmission 
Mar 2013 365000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 79360   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 79360 500 Air conditioning not working (blowing normal temperature air). Valve controlling mix between cold and warm air stuck in add warm air position. Part replaced. 
Oct 2011 82240 500 Engine light on. Needed to pass emissions test. Problem turned out to be faulty canister vent shut valve which had to be replaced. Braking caused pulsations at high speed. told due to rust on drums. Did not repair as it was too expensive. 
Dec 2012 88040 2300 Rotors rusty and car shook on hard breaking. Brake line was leaking slowly from rust, considered a safety issue. Brake warning light came on. Leaking gas tank Leaks in exhaust system 
Mar 2013 88660   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 55000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 56000 500 Timing belt replaced since car more than 6 years old 
Apr 2013 72000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 1000 Timing Belt,water pump 

 

Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 144000   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 163000 1000 Catalytic converter replaced 

 

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2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 48000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 48000 110 Transmission slipping and not shifting correctly. 

 

Honda Accord in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2012 66340   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 66340 600 Had to replace the entire exhaust system. 

 

Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 99000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 102000 2000 Brought car to aamaco transmission problems. they kept it for 1 day then i tryed to trade it in once they fixed it but dealership said the car wasnt changing gears properly so i brought it back to aamaco and they said it was fixed 2 days 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 52000   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 92000 80 Battery replaced 
Mar 2013 93000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 109000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 110000 250 Bolts rusting through causing loud noise. 
Jan 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 55800   First odometer entry
May 2010 62000 136 Switch gear (gearshift) locked Switch gear (gearshift) can not move out of PARK postion 
Jul 2012 88660   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Louisiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 76000   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 89000 35 Transmission slipping, performed transmission flush 
Nov 2012 133300 0 Starter replaced. 
Mar 2013 136000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 83700   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 136400 150 Door lock in the passenger side not working. Replace the part fixed it. 
Mar 2013 203980   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 114000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 132000 150 replaced stabilizer bar joints. 
Nov 2010 139300 306 Replaced Bearing Plates with alignment. 
Apr 2011 144000 1400 Needed to replace sensor to get engine light to turn off - required for inspection. Rust caused a hole in the gas tank. Had to pull and replace. 
May 2011 146500 356 Right front wheel bearing replaced. Had noticed grinding sound coming from that area. 
Jun 2012 162000 0 Settings 1 & 2 of the Heater/Air Conditioner Blower did not work - settings 3 & 4 did. 

 

Honda Accord in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 105000   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 106000 675 replace timing belt,water pump,etc. 
Apr 2013 129000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 82460   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 84320 271 Replace front brake pads and machined rotors. Oil change. 
Dec 2011 85560 3000 Transmission went at 138000. Rebuilt transmission cost $2800. Also, had O2 sensor code in the computer so I had the O2 sensor replaced (Cost $200). 
Mar 2013 94240   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2012 170000   First odometer entry
Nov 2012 170000 500 I have the V6 auto transmission. It is terrible, it is like riding a bull. Sensors had to be replaced. 
Dec 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 99000   First odometer entry
Nov 2012 111000 400 cv drive axels replaced 
Feb 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 59000   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 71000 200 Hood latch not working correctly. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 83000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 89000 0 Air bag inflator replacement - driver's side. 
Mar 2013 91000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 49000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 80000 600 replace lower ball joints on left and right side of vehicle 
Sep 2011 101000 680 leaking caliper; replaced pads and rotors, new caliper new stabilizer bar 
Jan 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 250 Starter 
Feb 2012 212700 0 Transmission slipping Ball joints bad 
Mar 2012 215000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 17000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 29000 1050 New timing belt Injectors chemically cleaned 
Jul 2011 31000 180 SRS light on cause by faulty seat belt sensor 
Sep 2011 32000 0 replaced faulty seat belt sensor 
Nov 2011 32000 150 Passenger side mirror faulty switch/motor for up Part order and arrived for passenger side mirror 
Apr 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 0 Tire Rotation and valve stem replacement. 
Mar 2009 393 Tire rotation and rebalance. Replaced in cabin air filter. Replaced right rear wheel bearing and hub. Price is for wheel bearing/hub. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 106000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 113300 500 Airbag control module faulty - SRS light stayed on. This was not covered under the same lifetime warranty that covers seatbelts. 
Mar 2013 119000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 121000   First odometer entry
May 2011 130000 0 SRS warning light. Seat occupation sensor went bad. Repaired under extended warranty as a safety issue at no cost to me. 
Oct 2011 136000 650 Brakes were due to be replaced Clutch pedal engaging too early. Problem investigated, but not resolved. 
May 2013 153000 700 Clutch slave cylinder leaking, clutch not engaging properly. Brake master cylinder leaking, would not pass inspection. 

 

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2002 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 26000   First odometer entry
May 2010 62000 550 Front brakes: new brake pads, resurfaced rotors Rear brakes: new brakes pads, new rotors 
Mar 2012 79000 0 upper ball joint squeeked, was told it was okay, but lower ball joints were bad and needed to be replaced. 

 

Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 114000   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 125000 150 Window fell off track 
Sep 2012 125000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2011 112000   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 122000 310 passenger window relay replaced 
Dec 2012 125000 370 drivers side window motor failed O2 sensor failed 
Apr 2013 125000 400 Alternator went out. 

 

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2002 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Louisiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2012 94000   First odometer entry
May 2012 94000 700 Replaced pads, new rotors. 

 

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