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1HGCG16522A••••••2002 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 4.0× more complaints than the average 2002 Honda ACCORD build (14 vs 4).
14on this build
871on the model
247builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 5Power Train 4Seats 2Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashNov 2020
I was in a car accident I was driving and my airbag was defected
Electrical SystemJul 2015
The contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and the engine stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter need to be replaced. The…
Visibility/wiperNov 2012
The contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving various speeds in inclement weather, the windshield wipers would not activate on the high setting; only low or medium. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown
SeatsSep 2012
The driver's seat frame broke on my 2002 honda accord . The shop didn't want to weld it because of concerns it would simply break again. A new seat would have cost $1200 plus labor. I got one from a wrecked car for $560
Power TrainAug 2008
Repeated transmission problems on a 02 honda accord v6 /automatic. Won't shift without any notice, have to pull of road and restart car before being able to drive
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1HGCG16522A078957 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.