Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -23 City / 28 -30 HWY
Horsepower
135 -200
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Rob Stealing
Can't Go Wrong With A Honda
My 2002 Honda Accord EX Sedan is running like a champion. I am the original owner and the odometer is currently sitting at 84,381 I put less than 5,000 miles on it per year. I am constantly flying all over country due to my job so I really only drive on it weekends and with all the traveling I do for work the last thing in the world i want to is take a road trip so basically my Honda is a weekend warrior. The body and interior are in extremely excellent condition. Two weeks ago I had new breaks and red put on and had a full tune up. About 2 months ago I had to have 2 bearings replaced because of a soft low grinding sound and I had to replace the exhaust. I did have a problem with the windshield leaking water onto the front side passenger floor. It wasn't an every time thing when it would rain It would have rain hard the wind blow just right to get it to leak. So just yesterday my father and I replaced some of the tubing around the seal to completely stop all leaks. Luckily enough for me I was able to take a carpet steam cleaner along with the small attachment to shampoo the interior floor carpet and cleaned it to perfection. I also bought an a can of Meguiar's Odor Eliminator and hooked up dehumidifier and left it plugged in and running in the garage with the windows up for about 16 hours and it pulled out of the humidity and smell of dampness. I also bought a Phillips Air Purifier which I strongly recommend for keeping the interior of your car smelling like new. I also just ordered K&N washable cabin air filters. Knock on wood those are the only problems I have had so far with my 2002 Accord EX
accountCircle Keeru J
Best car to one can own. Very comfortable very stylish.
My car is very comfortable for long drives. It is very easy to drive It is stylish and available in good color I never had any problems with my car even it was second hand. Only thing I don't like is my car has no gps
accountCircle krusty j
People should know that this is the first car I bought new
I love my car its an older car but it gets me around just fine. It's great on gas
accountCircle Jennifer M
It's been a very reliable car for us. I like its size and the color. I like the gas mileage it gets. Very few problems over the years.
It's a reliable car that lasts a long time. Honda's are good quality cars.
accountCircle Lois G
My mechanic was really surprised that it is a 2002 Honda.
Vehicle never had any problems. I purchased vehicle used about 10 years ago. I replaced tires, battery and had a small repair of about $350. Car still looks great. I used a garage which kept exterior looking great. I would certainly purchase another Honda.
accountCircle J S
In my opinion one should know gas mileage about their car.
I love that it is a small car with good speed. Not too much maintenance issues. Good on gas. And didn’t take much gas to fill it up.
accountCircle MICHELLE H
Excellent vehicle. It is 16 years old, 11 of those I have owed the vehicle. Never any major repairs, only maintenance fixes. My next car will also be a Honda.
Honda vehicles are very reliable and will last for many years.
accountCircle Marc A
The best car I have ever had!
It has been the best car that I have ever had. It is quiet and always looks nice, even though it is an old model. I can rely on it at any time. The leather seats have held up really well. The paint has held up well, too. I have always been proud to drive it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle TamTam Hardison
WORSE CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED.
Onot one thing I like about this car is the color and that's Champagne( a pale gold). IWPULD NOT reccement this car to anyone. It is MONEY PIT. WithALL the problems I've been having to deal with there should be many RECALLS.
accountCircle Andy B
The car does what it should, but its not the most efficient in doing so.
It is pretty out-of-date, as expected for a car in its 2002 year model. The accelerator and the break is not as smooth compared to newer makes, which feels very uncomfortable when on the road. Also, it does not have an AUX port and you need a disk-to-AUX converter just to use GPS or whatever on your phone, which is inconvenient.
accountCircle First Name F
It's a good dependable car; just not spacious enough.
It's an okay car, I just need a bigger car with more space. I got it before I had my child. The car seat barely fits in it.
accountCircle Maria D
Transmission is bad, it is old, has old bumper.
It is not up to date, motor is old, bumper is old with staples to hold it together, radio is not up to date.
accountCircle Kimberly J
Thought I was buying a car that would last me a long time but that is not true.
The guy that sold it to me screwed me over and I didn't know that transmission issues were a major issue with this car so now I am stranded at home with no car well I have a car but it is parked in the driveway broken down. Hondas are supposed to be really good and it was for a very short time and I am really disappointed.
accountCircle Jasper C
One of the doors does not open.
It never saves gas. It will not stay running. It is not my color. It is hard to turn on. Needs tune up it rain inside and it is hard to turn.
accountCircle Charles B
It has a sunroof which is nice for air flow.
It is too small to be a family car. Hard to get kids in and out of the back where it is a 2 door car.
accountCircle Andy C
Great gas mileage, transmission will be the death of the car!
Car is not bad but the transmission is starting to go. Had to replace the radiator because the '02 Hondas had ones made of hard plastic so they crack easily. The car does get good gas mileage though which is my favorite thing about the car.

Honda Accord Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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DX Sedan
135 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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VP Sedan
135 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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SE Sedan
150 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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SE Coupe
150 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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EX Sedan
150 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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EX Coupe
150 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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LX Sedan
200 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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LX Coupe
200 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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EX w/Leather Sedan
200 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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EX w/Leather Coupe
200 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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2002 Honda Accord Owner Reviews

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5 stars 50%
4 stars 31%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 2%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Alexis D on April 2, 2021
A used Honda: issues and the positives
The vehicle goes through gas and oil very quickly, which is unexpected for a small car. There's times where I stop and it feels like something is pulling or kicking the vehicle. The car is very comfortable to travel in however for both the driver and passengers.
accountCircle Julie H on April 1, 2021
It gets great gas mileage.
It gets excellent gas mileage. It is quiet on the road. . . Not much road noise. It is easy to drive, and to maintain.

Ranks #1 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2002 Honda Accord has an average owner rating of 4.26 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #2 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Honda Accord has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #2 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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Is The 2002 Honda Accord A Good Car?

Yes. This car is good. It has been running for a long time. Never lets me down. Good on gas. Good speakers
Gordon B.
Yes for the most part it got me a long way. It was given to me as my first car and it only had minor problems like a dead battery or needed something simple like any car would.
CODY C.
Yes, it is incredibly reliable and affordable to maintain. I have never needed to take it to the shop except for routine maintenance. It gets great gas mileage and functions perfectly.
Melissa Hernandez H.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Honda Accord?

Very reliable. No problems except that the windows do fall down but I can fix that. Nothing else is wrong with this car.
Ashley K.
Mine jerked a little bit but I never figured out why. Some people said it was the transmission but I drove it everywhere all the time. It had a little over 250 thousand miles on it.
Kathy B.
The only issues are regular maintenance. I will need new tires soon but everything else has worked great with regular checkups and oil changes.
Lisa H.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety