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We expect the 2025 Accord will be more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2023 and 2024 models, and the Honda brand score.
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2002 Honda Accord owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
"Brake lines were blown out and had to be replaced"
Anonymous, IL (2002 Honda Accord EX 3.0-L V6)"Rust"
Anonymous, MO (2002 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.
"In early 2023 this vehicle failed a Colorado emissions test. Diagnosed as a failed catalytic converter (original equipment) after over 250,000 miles of driving. No Complaints here."
Anonymous A., CO (2002 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"For several years and I would estimate about 3 I noticed my exhaust having grey blue smoke a lot and havent had the money to find out about anything because of paying bills and other car repairs I have had for normal maintenance and also repairs here and there that costs money from 1 income and prices are expensive"
Anonymous A., GA (2002 Honda Accord SE 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"I have never gotten great fuel mileage. I have heard the subarear forester is a good car with better mileage. The Honda has been a great car for me. The gas problem is only around town."
Anonymous, ID (2002 Honda Accord 2.4-L 4 Cyl)Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.
"I got the car used from my sister so am unsure of previous wear & tear but it looks like it needs a paint job, a little body work & inside detail"
Anonymous, CA (2002 Honda Accord SE 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Green pearl honda paint & clear coat common issue but honda refused to fix. Seems to been a problem at all Honda of the era. Now i refuse buying new Honda. It looks destitute"
Anonymous, WA (2002 Honda Accord EX 3.0-L V6)Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.
"The oil pan had a leak and needed a replacement. My Honda dealer told me they could not get a replacement. I found a new one, they made the change."
Anonymous A., NJ (2002 Honda Accord EX)"I have an oil leak and a few years ago at Economy Honda in Chattanooga (I would have to call to get exact date) and I was suppose to have an oil pump reseal done and left my car all day there and it was a very expensive repair I had to use credit card for. Within a few weeks was putting oil in as if I had nothing done and questioned them a few weeks after and they offered to look at it and told me after leaving my car with them they didnt see anything wrong and ever since the expensive repair have had to pu 3 to 5 quarts in every 2 to 3 weeks Also my exhaust system for last several years is leaking heavy exhaust"
Anonymous A., GA (2002 Honda Accord SE 2.3-L 4 Cyl)Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
"well it is mostly a wear and tear issue, original shocks and struts were replaced do to milage 300000km there was also a worn ball joint all due to milage."
Anonymous A., AB (2002 Honda Accord SE 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"all related to 300000km milage"
Anonymous A., AB (2002 Honda Accord SE 2.3-L 4 Cyl)Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.
"Aftermarket master and and slave replacements for clutch pedal hydraulics don't seem to be of OEM quality.. they wear out/blow quickly."
Anonymous, GA (2002 Honda Accord EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"A transmissions bearing was netting noisy over time. Finally too loud to ignore."
Anonymous, CA (2002 Honda Accord EX 3.0-L V6)Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.
"One cylinder burned out, cost me $2K to repair! Car still prone to stalling."
Anonymous, (2002 Honda Accord LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"No oil leaks, but rebuilt engine consume large amount of oil even though I hardly drive"
Anonymous, (2002 Honda Accord LX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.
"All was said. Transmission was replaced by a rebuilt one."
Anonymous, CA (2002 Honda Accord EX 3.0-L V6)AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.
"No air conditioning, took to repair shop they added refrigerant and said comeback if it stops working it now is fine"
Anonymous, AR (2002 Honda Accord EX 2.3-L 4 Cyl)Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.
"After driving for a short time and engine was at normal operating temperature, vehicle would lose power and engine would stop running. After sitting for about 30 to 45 minutes engine would start again and run normally. This would happen randomly every few weeks. Honda dealer diagnosed a failing fuel pump and I had it replaced. About a month later same problem repeated. After a tow back to the dealer, the service manager checked all systems and finally suggested that another issue may be at fault, suggesting that some master relay under the dash may have a problem. Upon visually checking it he found a "crack" in it and stated that re-soldering it may fix the problem. It did!! And engine has run trouble free for almost 10,000 miles since. Don't know if the fuel pump was a contributor to the issue or not but a bit of solder applied to the crack in the relay did the trick. Since I had already paid for the fuel pump replacement the dealer's service department (Mile High Honda in Denver, CO) did not charge me anything for the hours of trouble shooting to find the problem. By the way, this dealer's service department is the best I've ever used in over 50 years of driving. Can't praise them enough. They are honest and always advise me when I should not have minor items repaired on both of my Accords when safety or mechanical integrity is not at risk. I'm a permanent customer (I purchased the used 2015 Accord from them....certified preowned now for five years with no issues after over 30,000 miles driven"
Anonymous A., CO (2002 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.
Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.
Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.
Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.
Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.
Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.
"Rust and wear I went to Honda dealer and its spent $1500 fixing rear brakes there and &700 for front brakes somewhere else"
Anonymous, MO (2002 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)