2002 Honda Accord: check engine light

Filed May 8, 2020 · Steering, Transmission · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel was very difficult to steer in either direction. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the power steering fluid was leaking unto the catalytic converters. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering hose and pump were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, while driving a grinding noise was heard coming from the transmission and the transmission started to slip with the check engine warning light illuminated. The mechanic indicated that the transmission torque converter was defective and the transmission need to be rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 127,637 miles · NY

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.

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 106,284 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,284.

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Transmission · 170,000 miles · TN

Immediately after coming to a full stop behind a car at a stoplight, the 2002 accord lurched forward, nearly rear ending the car in front of me. After full stop was complete, there was approximately 1-2 second delay between pushing the gas pedal and when the car engages in gear again and lurches forward. All other gear changes function normally. Check engine light is illuminated, and diagnostics reveal a p0780 (shift malfunction) code. Lurching after stops and after acceleration continue at every stop now.

Filed Mar 21, 2017 · Transmission · 33,804 miles · NY

Engine light came on for my 2002 honda accord, took it to my mechanic and error code p0780 (bad transmission) comes up. My car only has 33,804 miles. Called honda and they will not help us. I cannot afford to replace my transmission and have to drive the car knowing it can just stop at any time.

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 279,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the contact observed a loud abnormal sound from the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. In addition, the contact mentioned that she had the codes printed that showed that the torque converter and cylinder failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 279,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Engine · MA

The check engine light has given me a problem about 3 months after I purchased it used in 2011. Since then I have had the muffler fixed twice just recently march 22,2016 cost was $422 and prior in 2014.. The check engine light just keeps coming on ,and the vehicle inspection is failing because of emissions. I am fearful that odorless gasses are seeping into the car which is a hazard to myself and passangers

Filed Nov 25, 2015 · Transmission · 154,000 miles · AZ

I took my accord to tempe honda for a transmission service. Two days later, as I was driving on the highway, I noticed the check engine light on and the transmission was slipping and jerking as it shifted. The code came back as a torque converter control failure. I replaced the tcc solenoid pack and the linear solenoid pack. I was informed later by tempe honda that my transmission was failing and it needed to be replaced at my cost. I found out that honda has issues with this transmission through several model years and they have not recalled them. I cannot drive the car anymore. Honda wants $5000 to replace it.

Filed Jan 26, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 131,000 miles · CA

I have honda accord 2002 which has been regularly serviced by honda dealers. I recently got my 120k service done and spend about $1000 on service and parts. At that time everything was diagnosed ok. After couple of months driving the engine light came on. I went to the dealer and was told that my car needs transmission replacement with a cost of $4000 upward. I researched on the web and came to know that the 2002 accord have transmission issues. A recall was done in 2004 for transmission. I didn't receive any recall notice from honda in 2004. Since honda knows about the issue I think honda should be liable to pay for the cost of fixing the transmission. Could anyone let me know what is my rights in this situation considering it is a known issue and honda did nothing about it. It is a potential safety hazard since faulty transmission can lock the engine resulting in crash. Please advise.

Filed May 29, 2013 · Transmission · 119,629 miles · IL

I was driving to work when the car suddenly stopped accelerating, the check engine light came on and the d4 light began blinking. I called the local honda dealer and they told me to turn the car off and back on to get the car running again. This worked and I was able to drive home. Then I drove the car to the honda dealer to be diagnosed. While driving my car on a very busy road with a 55 MPH speed limit, it would not accelerate above 25 MPH. It was a very dangerous and scary experience. After being diagnosed, honda told me the car needed a new transmission for $4100.00. Honda replaced the transmission in december of 2008 at 79,945 miles for $2400.00. The car now has 119,629 miles on it and when I contacted honda they told me that they would not help replace the transmission because the warranty period on the current transmission is 36,000 miles or 3 years. The representative from honda instructed me to contact the federal safety agency and better business bureau as next steps.

Filed Feb 18, 2013 · Airbags, Suspension · 130,000 miles · NC · 1 injury

1.request for an immediately recall for honda accord lx 2002 models as having dangerous transmission problems, widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, & problems with the airbag system (SRS ), and overall the car's safety or quality numerous concerns. Orderly problems occurred as it bulleted down: ?got it with slipping and jerking gear. Within two days returned, but I was advised that there are no urgent problems and that only my imagination. ?key time from time do not starts or hard to remove. ?problem with a back window to close when opened it. The dealer closed it and recommended not to open it anymore. ?wheel bearings going out and car drags that cause to replace a few times tires and the brakes pads. Premature tire wear. ?ball joint it was thought in the beginning, but then a transmission or both. As of per carscomplaint.com january/2013 report it talks about subframe rust near the front passenger side wheel. ?change sensors but still ?check engine light remains? ? It shows p1166 and p1167 an air /fuel ratio sensor ? Are generally wide band o2 sensor that could be anything. Smells. ?it could be this problem with sensor & check engine light as according to the japanese automaker ?honda said the sensor wire could break and cause the air bag warning light to be illuminated and prevent the sensor from working properly. When the sensor fails, the air bag system automatically moves to full inflation pressure, which could increase the risk of injury for smaller drivers in a frontal crash?. ?finally transmission gone and my car now taking a long rest in someone's parking lot. I believe it is also a gear breakage! My core survival existence is in a great danger due to it, I have encounter numerous damages/injuries.

Filed Jan 13, 2013 · Transmission · 70,600 miles · NY

The check engine light came on suddenly so I took it the shop to get it checked out. The technician said that the transmission failed and needs to be replaced. The car is a honda accord ex v6 2 door coupe and only has 70,600 miles. It seems like many honda vehicles are experiencing early transmission failures that normal.