2002 Honda Accord transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 347 complaints for the 2002 Honda Accord, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 347 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 314 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 42 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 72 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 82 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 49 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 27 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 11 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 314 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk and slam. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the technician stated that the torque converter failed and caused the transmission fluid to burn and destroy the transmission. The contact called the local honda dealer and was informed that the transmission would have to be replaced at the cost of more than $3,100.
I have a 2002 honda accord ex-l v6 purchased in 2004 with 20,000 miles. At about 90,000 miles, the transmission has started slipping and jerking. I am very unhappy and it is going to cost a lot of money to repair.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Honda Accord
- Air bags 275 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 134 complaints
- Body & structure 78 complaints
- Electrical system 71 complaints
- Engine 51 complaints
- Cruise control 47 complaints
- Seat belts 40 complaints
- Brakes 35 complaints