Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Honda Accord
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Honda Accord has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,050 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V499000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V320000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E044000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E038000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E032000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E025000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V025000 IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V226000 HONDA/TIMING BELT/WATER PUMP NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 478 complaints
- Air Bags 272 complaints
- Structure 74 complaints
- Electrical System 69 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 46 complaints
- Seat Belts 38 complaints
Of the 1,050 complaints on file, 129 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 1,050 complaints, owners report 102 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Honda Accord has a moderate number of owner complaints and several recall campaigns. The most significant issues include power train and air bag concerns. While there are notable complaints, the range is typical for a vehicle of this age. Limited data for some components could affect the accuracy of this assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$3,800 | common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Ignition switch | Unknown | $100–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or jerking
- Airbag warning light on
- Difficulty turning ignition key
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Honda Accord at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.