2002 Honda Accord body problems

Filed Oct 15, 2025 · Body, Steering · OH

-The front subframe on the passenger side completely rusted through and broke. The driver side is perfectly fine and still has factory paint on it, but the passenger side is completely rusted out. Yes the vehicle and issue are available for inspection. -The front subframe is the frame component that holds and supports your front suspension, steering, engine and transmission. With the failure of the subframe the front passenger side of the car dropped down and the steering and suspension were compromised. Very unsafe for the driver and passengers to lose control of the vehicle. Loss of control is also very dangerous for others on the road. -The problem is very prominent for this year and model of car. It is an engineering flaw from the factory for years 1998-2002. The air conditioning evaporator drain hose is routed right onto the passenger side sub frame. The moisture from the drain is what accelerates the rust. The car only has 55,000 miles on it and it has failed this soon. -The car has been inspected by a shop previously and the shop welded a new support piece to “patch” the frame to make back home. -There were no symptoms, there was just a loud clunk on the front end and it dropped down.

Filed Nov 19, 2024 · Body · TX

I am writing to express my concern regarding a significant safety issue with my 2002 Honda Accord's subframe. The subframe is rusting severely in the area where the air conditioning drain line drips directly onto it. This design flaw has caused concentrated corrosion over time, significantly weakening the subframe and making the vehicle unsafe to drive. As the subframe supports essential components such as the engine, transmission, and suspension, its deterioration poses a serious risk of structural failure. This could lead to loss of control while driving, endangering both the driver and others on the road. Considering the critical nature of this defect, I urge Honda to take responsibility for addressing this issue and provide a resolution to ensure the safety and reliability of affected vehicles.

Filed Jun 2, 2022 · Airbags, Body · CA · crash · 2 injuries

recalled COMPANY HONDA reason I follow them too much time recalled my car over 10 year from 2007 to now , But It did not work , It is not fix include my car was destroy more , they destroy horn my car more , include cheatting and charged my money Recalled INSURANCE department OF CALIFORNIA : they abused POWER Violate my human right and my civil right before COURT and CONGRESS , Include theft my mail certified I bought INSURANCE full way , I was involve accident TO DID NOT HIT RUN and I DID NOT AT FAULT , MY car was total loss , my head pain , injury and I was Vomit , I am not solve settlement and compensation for me , opposite order FEDERAL POLICE KIDNAP , FALSE arrest and mugshot my face as crime and TREASON when I save all my life , my enjoy even my stomach for Tax and full Insurance yes, now I am disability , But before I am disability , I was cosmetologist and professional electronic at MD, OR, CA, AZ I did not involve welfare for my son grown up I live alone and I am single mom I pay full tax and full insurance by my blood , my bone marrow , my tear eye and my sweat ' yes, I love USA and loyal with USA with all my heart I filial piety to all AMERICAN , I did not violate any even in my mind I from the hell to comeback this life too much time from my car did not air bag From accident , my car was total loss lead into my head is pain and Vomit From happen KIDNAP , false arrest, torture my life in wrongfully jail : lock all my medicine when I was surgery cancer both side my thyroid , I can not breath by my body problem anxiety My blood was bleeding none stop Now 3/18/2022 at BUILDING 300 LONGBROOK WAY PLEASANT HILL to appear BOMB and weapon ( It was FBI , department POLICE PLEASANT HILL , 911 and FOX news witness ) It is my apartment I am living now ) I want ask USA and CALIFORNIA contain CONSTITUTION OF US , CALIFORNIA yes or no ?I was injury and my car was total loss , my case is not settlement But to killed me too much time

Filed Jul 31, 2020 · Body · 172,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the passenger's side front subframe was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to jim white honda (1505 s. Reynolds rd, maumee, oh 43537, (419) 893-5581) to be inspected. The contact was informed that due to the failure, the vehicle should be salvaged. The contact was informed that the improper placement of the drain tube caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired nor sent to be salvaged. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximately failure mileage was 172,000. *bf

Filed Jan 30, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 250,000 miles · KY · crash · 2 injuries

Was in an accident on the expressway where a latter flew out of the back of a guys truck and became to a complete stop and I hit him when I couldn't stop fast enough and no air bags deployed. I was berrybruised up and I did go to the hostpital.

Filed Jan 13, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 220,000 miles · MI

Upon inspection of this vehicle, part of the front subframe had rusted through, from the air conditioner condenser hose emptying on top of it. Attached photos show the extent of visible damage; other damage within this structure is not visible to the eye. Honda refers to this part as the "rear beam," part number 50200-s87-a00. The steering rack and front suspension components attach to this part, along with the rear engine mount, and can cause loss of control of the vehicle, and serious personal injury. This is a very common and very dangerous flaw in this generation of accord.

Filed Sep 26, 2019 · Body · 157,610 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that a crack appeared in the subframe on the passenger side of the vehicle due to rust. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to honda superstore of lisle (4475 lincoln ave, lisle, il 60532, 630‑852‑7200) for a brake inspection and a quote for the replacement of the subframe. The contact discovered that a hose drained onto the subframe to the passenger side of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 09919793. No further assistance was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 157,610.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Body · 195,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. During a routine tire rotation, the technician noticed that the subframe of the front passenger side of the vehicle was completely rusted out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 195,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Body · 125 miles · NY

Honda accord 2002, failed inspection, front passenger side sub frame completely rotted out. Contacted dealer, quoted me over $3000 for repair. No recall as of yet, speaking with head tech at honda states this is a common problem. Car is not drivable, major safety concern.

Filed Nov 7, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 89,000 miles · VA · crash

I was involved in a frontal crash and none of the airbags deployed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company; no injuries in either vehicle. Oct 26, 2018 intersection of maine avenue and 7th street, s.w., washington, dc