Car exploded spontaneously. Fire department thinks it started in the steering wheel/ignition area. Vehicle is still parked on the street and is available for inspection. No one was in or around the vehicle, but it seems if someone had been in the car they would certainly have been incinerated. Anyone in the street would have been struck by shrapnel. Only the fire department has seen the vehicle so far, to put the fire out. This happened last night (1/31/24) about 8:30 pm central time. This happened with no warning, car was parked and turned off - had just been driven 2 hours prior.
2002 Honda Accord electrical problems
69 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 69
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition10
- Ignition: switch6
- Instrument cluster/panel2
- 12v/24v/48v battery2
- Starter assembly1
- Horn1
- Alternator/generator/regulator1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Honda Accord electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Honda Accord electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.
- Risk
- If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 05V025000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Ignition park-shift interlock
Odi has received 16 complaints alleging failures of the ignition park-shift interlock that allowed the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch without the transmission being shifted to park in model year (my) 2002 and 2003 honda accord vehicles with automatic transmissions.eleven of the complaints allege that the failure of the interlock resulted in a rollaway crash.one owner alleged that she was almost into her house when she noticed the car rolling out of the garage and down the driveway and that when she tried to stop the car it almost ran over her, before crashing into a cable box at the end of the driveway.another owner alleged that the vehicle rolled out of the driveway and struck a tree across the street.there have been 28 complaints made to honda regarding ignition park-shift interlock failures in the subject vehicles, 10 of which allege rollaway crashes. In october 2003, american honda motor company initiated recall 03v‑423 to correct an ignition park-shift interlock defect in certain my 1999 honda odyssey, my 1997-99 acura cl, my 1999 acura tl, and my 1998-99 honda accord vehicles.in january 2005, honda initiated another recall to address defective ignition park-shift interlocks (recall 05v‑025), this time covering my 1997-2001 honda prelude, my 1999-2000 acura tl, and certain my 1999-2002 honda accord vehicles.not all my 2002 honda accords were covered under recall 05v‑025.the remaining my 2002 and all my 2003 accord vehicles are covered in the scope of this recall query. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis(ea09-001) to continue to assess the scope and frequency of the alleged defect.
RQ08006
Ignition-park interlock
The above failure report counts are for model year (my) 1999 - 2001 honda accord models that were not within the scope of a related honda recall action (the federal safety agency 03v423); these vehicles were investigated by odi under defect petition (dp) 04-006.complaint information for other models and model years was not obtained by odi.the noted population indicates the number of vehicles (including the my 2002 accord plus the prelude and tl models) that are within the scope of honda?s new recall (the federal safety agency 05v‑025, honda p68, p69); 402,525 of these were investigated in dp04-006.seepart 573 documents related to 05v‑025 for further detail on other models and mys.odi notes that, according to honda?s analysis, interlock system warranty rates for the tl and prelude models involved in 05v‑025 are similar to those of the accord models.information provided by honda during dp04-006 indicates that certain vehicles containing interlock systems made by its japanese lock manufacturing facility may contain defective internal components.in combination with certain wear and usage factors, this may lead to a condition that prevents the system from blocking removal of the ignition key when the vehicle is not in park.if the driver leaves the transmission in a non-park position and fails to set the hand brake when parking, the vehicle may roll away and crash.interlock systems manufactured by honda?s u.s. Lock manufacturer do not appear to contain this defect and are therefore not included in the recall action. In a letter dated january 27, 2005, honda advised that it will conduct a safety recall to either upgrade (for operative systems) or repair (for inoperative systems) subject interlock systems with new design level components that do not contain the defect.
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What 2002 Honda Accord owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle went over a concrete island with the engine revving and the vehicle accelerating. The contact turned the vehicle to the right and grazed a pole which stopped the vehicle. The contact sustained a knot under her right clavicle but did not seek medical attention. A Police report was filed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
The ignition system of the vehicle is faulty. The engine keeps stalling intermittently and the vehicle shuts down. The issue has been observed at both low and high speeds. The issue occurs on average once in two weeks. This issue has put our family's safety in jeopardy. We filed a complaint with Honda but they are not willing to help with addressing this issue. This issue has been a problem for several years with no restitution from Honda. We need to be compensated USD 2.5million for the stress and aggravation this issue has caused us and for putting our family's safety in jeopardy. Please help us by arranging for mediation services with Honda Motor Company of America. Thank you.
This morning, my neighbor came over to see if I heard my car alarm go off. I saw that part of the driver side where the door buttons are located were some what damaged. They must have been trying to open other doors, trunk or something else. I'm not sure how they were able to open the driver side door, maybe a crow bar what whatever else they use. I did not hear my car alarm go off. I checked my car for anything stolen, but didn't seem to find any thing missing. Will check it again. On another note, there was a night about a month ago where my neighbor heard gun shots outside my back door under the plum tree. Same side of location where my car is parked. Perhaps its the same people. This neighborhood is becoming dangerous. Thank YOU! [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Due to the main relay my 2002 Honda Accord SE shuts off I have replaced the box over and over still repeated the same thing I almost got hit because it shut off in traffic with my kids in the car it is a safety issue as I read on many blogs the same thing is happening to many other Honda Accord owners Honda needs to fix this problem.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated the key was able to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle was in gear. The contact stated that while the key was in his possession, the vehicle unintendedly reversed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
After reading the description for 2002-06 honda cr-v power window master switch (pwms) recall (the federal safety agency recall number 20v‑768 issued on 12/10/2020), I realized that my 2002 honda accord pwms has similar symptom of warm feeling and stopped to roll down/up windows. Upon googling, there are numerous pwms replacement diy videos with similar failures on youtube. During those years of production, the pwms for crv and accord looks similar. Particularly, driver's side pwms on my 2002 accord has the identical symptom as the 2002-06 crv has, hereby, exposing to the same safety danger of fire risk. I am filing the complaint to request honda to issue safety recall driver's side pwms on 2002 accord.
The radio caught on fire. The car radio the was the original factory installed radio when I purchased the vehicle from albany ga honda. I did not make any changes or any upgrades to the radio. After I doused the radio with a soda, the speakers were emitting a radio static sound and I could hear the beeping sound of people unlocking their car doors with their devices. The vehicle was parked and the engine was off.
I was able to remove my keys from the vehicle while the vehicle was not in park. Other honda accords are of the same year have been recalled, except for mine. The federal safety agency campaign #05v025000 for the other accords that have been recalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the check engine and SRS warning indicators illuminated. The contact called bronx honda (located at 2541 e tremont ave, the bronx, ny 10461, (718) 892-3300) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,637.
Questions about the 2002 Honda Accord electrical
Does the 2002 Honda Accord have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 69 complaints about the electrical of the 2002 Honda Accord, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Honda Accord electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda Accord electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 05V025000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda Accord have the most electrical problems?
The Honda Accord model years with the most electrical complaints are 2013 (417 complaints), 1999 (388 complaints) and 2014 (378 complaints).
Other 2002 Honda Accord problems
Transmission 478Airbags 273Body 75Engine 52Acceleration 46Seat belts 39Brakes 34Suspension 32Steering 24Seats 20Lights 19Tires 19Fuel system 11Visibility 7Driver assistance 5Wheels 5Locks 2
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