As the vehicle was slowing to a stop at a red light, the rpms suddenly rose to 5-7k ! The driver could not control or stop it from lurching forward into traffic, so she cut off the engine. Upon trying to restart, the engine would not start at normal RPM. A bystander came over and adjusted something in the engine and it worked again. This has happened 2 times since then. No one can figure out the problem, but after a web search, this is not rare for 2002 model. Unacceptable! This has also happened as it the car is put into park, and the rpms rise quickly to high levels. It stops when the car is off, obviously, and usually does not recur on the same day. It's been happening about 1 time per month since we bought it used for our teenager to use. I'm now afraid to let her drive it. Please investigate! This could have killed the driver, my daughter, as well as others in her path.
2002 Honda Accord: won't start
7 of the 1,050 complaints about the 2002 Honda Accord describe won't start.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 157,000
- recalls
- 1
Won't start by model year
What owners say
Dashboard shows: brake lamp problem. Car was at my home and would not start. When checked by mechanic cable under battery frayed and was replaced. Car was then able to be driven however got the same message two days later.
I was at home went to car. Car would not start. Dashboard showed problem was brake lamp. Had already gone to mechanic who thought he corrected problem but obviously hadn't.
Took my car to dealer to fix just the airbag issue but got my car back with broken starter relay even if I jump start my car it wont crank
August 2013 - just stopped while driving; placed in park and started ok; december 2013 - stopped on highway while driving - 60 MPH in center lane - dangerous - placed in park and started again. Took to mechanic who replaced ignition switch as old hondas have been having this problem two days later, just stopped while driving on highway. Placed in park and tried to start; turned over, but didn't start - waited 1/2 hour - started again. Drove about 10 miles, then stopped again. Called tow truck. Now it starts, but I'm afraid to go anywhere note: feels like I ran out of gas when it stops.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated on several occasions he noticed when he gets in his vehicle and attempts to start it, it will not start because the vehicle is in drive. The contact stated his vehicle is suppose to have a system that does not allow him to take the key out of the ignition without the vehicle being in park. The dealer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage is 115,000.
My 2002 honda accord engine would shut down randomly while driving. Only the engine would shut down and the lights and radio still works. When I try to restart the car, the engine would crank but no start. It usually starts back up randomly when all the lights on the dash flashes.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P1456 and P1457
- Engine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes
- Timesert 12MM head bolt thread repair kit
- Timesert 14MM drain plug thread repair kit
- Engine coolant leaks
- Use oil deflector when changing oil filter
- Oil filter deflector
- DTC (diagnostic trouble code) P1279, pgm tester software error
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, sedans, coupes, and sport utility vehicles equipped with v6 engines, a timing belt tensioner pulley on the water pump is misaligned and could cause the timing belt to contact a bolt on the cylinder head. Eventually the belt could be damaged and fail.
- Risk
- If the timing belt breaks, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the water pump and if it is one of the defective pumps, the water pump and timing belt will be replaced. Owner notification began august 30, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 02V226000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Honda Accord won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 2002 Honda Accord?
7 of 1,050 owner complaints about the 2002 Honda Accord (1%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Honda Accord?
There is 1 recall and 29 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Honda Accord
Transmission failure 168Jerking 150Airbag light 139Slipping 139Check engine light 73No deployment 51Hesitation 36Stalling 34Harsh shifting 28Sudden acceleration 23Won't shift 20Seat belt 15Adaptive cruise 10Headlights 10Ball joint 7Brake failure 7Whining noise 7Knocking 6Loss of power 6Tire blowout 6Fire or smoke 5
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