2002 Honda Civic engine problems

48 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000. 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 48
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 75,000
crashes: 6
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Engine
11
Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
2
Engine: gasoline
2
Cooling system
2
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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175k-200k

200k+

Honda Civic engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Honda Civic engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 20 Check engine light 19 Overheating 10 Loss of power 9 Engine failure 5

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported October 22, 2001 · 295 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During the assembly process, the air cleaner box cover may have been damaged, and a broken plastic piece could travel into the intake chamber.
Risk: If the plastic piece lodges in the throttle body, the throttle could stick in a partially open position. Although the driver can always stop the car by applying additional brake force, or by taking other actions (I.e., shift into neutral, turn off the ignition key, etc.), if the car continues to maintain speed when the driver is expecting it to slow, a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the air cleaner box for damage. If damage is found, the dealer will locate and remove the broken plastic piece, and replace the air cleaner box lid. Owner notification began on october 25, 2001. 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.

Recall number 01V329000 · Recall details

What 2002 Honda Civic owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 29, 2021 · Engine · 295,200 miles · IL

Overheating, leaking coolant, water pump failure. When driving and at idle.

Filed Dec 20, 2020 · Airbags, Engine · 180,000 miles · FL · crash

First week I purchased the car in tallahassee I had a major oil leak loose screws and and couldn't steer . First week I ran into the back of a safety police office while on campus at tallahassee community college we did the initial insurance report but she claim she wasn't hurt , I couldn't stop and when I hit her rear end I got whiplashed , this was my first car I didn't know anything about cars , the man just sold I to me with no warnings months later start receiving mail about a recall I squeduled but they never came and got the car so years later I just sold it to pick and pull cause it was in operability. On school campus

Filed Mar 22, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 177,000 miles · TX

Engine runs slow and accelarating makes it slower windshield broke by itself when doing carwash

Filed Jan 28, 2019 · Engine · GA

Numerous oil leaks all happening simultaneously - solenoid seal, front crankshaft seal, valve cover, timing cover , rear main seal, and others unidentified yet -- I cannot afford all of these repairs

Filed Sep 30, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 55 miles · IL

Driving home from long way in. Lake county illinios. Shift in gear and jump out of gear while driving and power n steering and engine shut down could of been an bad accident then car stuck in one gear and completely won't move. At all especially in winter

Filed Aug 9, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 74,400 miles · CA

Transmition went out at 74400 miles with no warning ⚠️ town driving took corner no 3rd or 4th gear on automatic transmition could only go20 miles an hour got it back home cost 2500 buck s to fix with hondas "good will " policy. Now it has blown cylinder head at 1400000 car loses coolant and comes out over flow tank

Filed Jul 8, 2017 · Engine · 90,000 miles · AZ

I keep having oil seepage -- replaced gasket cover, main oil seal, oil pan, etc is there a recall or service bulletin on my 2002 honda civic dx

Filed Jun 2, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 93,000 miles · IL

"takata recall" I have a honda and it has less than 100,000 miles on it and my transmission is not working. I have taken it to two different mechanics both say the same. To get in contact with honda and to make a complaint that my car is low on miles to be giving me this kind of problems.I take really good care of my car and it is very disappointed to have this kind of a problem on a well taken car.

Filed Apr 19, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 175,000 miles · AZ

Vehicle stalls while driving (moving and at stops). Restarts are immediately possible however problem reoccurs and leaves motorists potentially stranded and impeding traffic. Vehicle has 175000 miles and has been meticulously maintained. Engine light is intermittent with the problem and has indicated that the catalytic converter has failed, code p0420. However the engine light clears with drive and start cycles. Online research points more directly at a worn ignition switch issue. Vehicle was purchased new in ca, relocated to az in 2003 and has been there ever since. Items that have been replaced are, timing belt, water pump, radiator, thermostat, A/C system, alternator, ignition coil and spark plugs, suspension bushings, front struts and coils, fuel pump, camshaft positioning sensor. All recalls have been complied with.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted out of gear while being operated at various speeds. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician flushed the transmission fluid however the failure recurred. The contact replaced the transmission however after being operated for 60,000 miles, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Questions about the 2002 Honda Civic engine

Does the 2002 Honda Civic have engine problems?

Owners have filed 48 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Honda Civic, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Honda Civic engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda Civic engine?

Yes, 1 recall: 01V329000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Honda Civic have bad engine?

The Honda Civic model years with the most engine complaints are 2006 (377 complaints), 2007 (243 complaints) and 2008 (207 complaints).