2002 Honda Accord drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 134 complaints for the 2002 Honda Accord, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 134 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 93,000 miles 121 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 25 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 28 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 23 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 14 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 121 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 93,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Your urgent response and an action needed 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 cars safety or quality numerous concerns. 2.to fix the problems and refund caused damages and personal injuries due to it, refund paid purchase cost including damages, replace to a new car with included paid and damages occurred to whom it may concern, 2002…
Coming to a yield, was clear, accelerated vehicle in d4, vehicle did not move, rpms 2000, 30 sec later gear engage, spinning front tires, road was not clear at this time, had to apply emergency brake along with pedal brake to keep from hitting another vehicle. This was not a safe situation. This vehicle lurches forward when stopping, shifting hard. Not safe to drive.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Honda Accord
- Transmission 347 complaints
- Air bags 275 complaints
- Body & structure 78 complaints
- Electrical system 71 complaints
- Engine 51 complaints
- Cruise control 47 complaints
- Seat belts 40 complaints
- Brakes 35 complaints