2002 Honda Civic suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 36 complaints for the 2002 Honda Civic, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 21,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 21,000 miles, and 86% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving at 30 MPH on a smooth road the vehicle suddenly pulled to the right then to the left and struck a vehicle on the opposite lane. There was no warning. Everything was working until the time of the incident. The driver sustained broken ribs and the two children in the back seat sustained bruises and cuts. The vehicle was a totaled .
Front strut failure on 2002 civic coupe ex at only 47,000 miles. Charged for repair despite early strut failure being a known factory defect.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Honda Civic
- Air bags 249 complaints
- Transmission 115 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 73 complaints
- Lighting 56 complaints
- Seat belts 51 complaints
- Electrical system 49 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints