2002 Honda Accord: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 24, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · WA

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.

Filed Oct 22, 2018 · Transmission · 119,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the third clutch of the transmission failed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. After surging back and forth, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was coasted to the right side of the road and towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the third gear of the transmission was faulty. The transmission was rebuilt. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. *tt

Filed Sep 4, 2018 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · GU

Transmission slippage and jerking when going into gear from a parked position as well as in motion. Several times my accord would stall because it would not go into gear. It was very embarrassing and dangerous when it happened because I delayed traffic during the rush hour and had my child on board.

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 125,000 miles · WI

My car is completely unsafe to drive. It stalls while driving. It has stopped on highways, busy intersections, daytime-nightime. Honda dealership as well as other repair shops have told me that nothing shows up on their electrical tests. They test drive and it doesn't happen. The car will go 2 -3 between occurences, but it happens. The ignition switch has been replaced. Presently, the car is a death trap at 125,000 mileage. I have read that this happens to other hondas. If this is true, this warrants a recall. The hood on my accord does not close. There has been a problem with this for several months.

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · VA

Tl* 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 vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the pressure was down and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 128,156 miles · CA

As I slowed to make a u-turn (turning the steering wheel left) on a residential street, the right front lower ball joint broke. The car collapsed on to that wheel and the engine stalled. The right axle was pulled out in the process. As I waited for the tow truck I looked and noticed the shaft where the screw connects to the ball joint was split in half. It was a loud frightening moment and now that wheel was sticking out away from the car with the other still in place. I lifted the car up with the jack...the cars fender edge collapsed onto that tire and I was afraid the sharp pressure could make it blow. I am thankful this happened on a residential street with no traffic at a low speed. I had just finished driving the car about 20 miles that morning and wondered what if this would have broken on me on the freeway going through a hilly curve or hitting a pothole. The car was able to be repaired. The ball joint and axle where replaced but it could have been worst was the message the tow truck driver told me, and I knew it also.

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · NC · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the key became dislodged from the ignition switch and the engine stalled. The vehicle rolled away and crashed into a parked vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was made aware of recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v025000 (electrical system). However, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 01/07/14

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Transmission · 92,728 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed, the clutch pedal sank to the floorboard. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road before it completely stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced the clutch slave cylinder. However, the failure occurred multiple times. After the third failure, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the master cylinder was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,728.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Transmission · 97,696 miles · PA

In 2009, car was jolting forward when stopping. Took car to honda. They replaced the transmission. Now 4 years later, transmission has to be replaced again (only 33,000 miles later). Car is stalling while driving it and not switching gears properly. Seems like honda replaced my original transmission with a used, inferior, recalled or damaged transmission. Spoke to honda and they will not help me. They said the warranty has expired. (3 yrs or 36,000 miles).

Filed Jun 7, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 87,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the engine stalled with the illumination of all the warning indicators on the instrument panel. The failure occurred three times when driving at a low speed. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v025000 (electrical system: ignition: switch); however the VIN was not included. The contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. In addition, the transmission would slip in a jerking motion whenever the vehicle was in operation. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2011 · Electrical · 174,000 miles · TX

While driving the vehicle, the engine just quits. There is no stuttering, stalling, or engine misfires, it quietly just quits. The radio, AC/heater fan, brake lights still work but not the signal lights,windows, instrument panel. After researching the internet on this issue, faulty ignition switch keeps coming up.

Filed Apr 12, 2011 · Transmission · 101,050 miles · IA

For the last 4 this car has jumped and shifted hard at stops when cold. The dealer told me this was normal and never made record of it on a service slip (roughly 70k). The dealer made me service the transmission ever 15-20k after the car had 35k miles. My honda dealer has now told me that the car has an odometer discrepancy, which I had never been informed off, and that the car probably has closer to 98k on it. The transmission now slips and stalls in the middle of intersections and you have to brake hard at stops to keep the car from lunging forward when cold. I feel honda is charging the customer with extra maintenance to keep the transmission from going out while it is in warranty to keep them from being responsible. I also feel the surging and slipping is a safety hazard caused by making a defective transmission.