2002 Honda Accord Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -23 City / 28 -30 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
135 -200
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

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 Lori S
Honda is a reliable vehicle and has been in this family forever.
Very reliable,comfortable car. It saved my mom's life after she was t boned car was fixed now I drive it.
accountCircle Karen J
That it is reliable Easy to drive and has all the up to date things
Great every day vehicle. No complaints Easy to drive with good visibility.
accountCircle Arlene B
My car uses regular gas and has good interior area.
My car has been reliable and good transportation to work and to go shopping and run my errands.
accountCircle Estella G
The blind spots are unnoticeable compared to other cars I have driven
Love everything about my cat except that the paint chipped off many years ago. I've noticed a lot of black Honda's the same way
accountCircle Addi H
It is dependable. Things don't break often especially if you do the recommended maintenance and it will last you.
I love my honda accord. I have over 200,000 miles and it is still going strong. The seats are comfortable even in the back seat and the back can fit 3 adults although I won't recommend long trips with 3 adults. It rides pretty smooth. The only drawback is that it can be expensive with something goes wrong but the fact that it can go well over 200,000 makes up for it because you do not need to replace as often. My accord is 17 years old but still running well.
accountCircle Sarah S
My car is clean, reliable, and comfortable, but doesn't have the fancy perks of new models.
I love the convenience, ease of getting service or parts, and the reliability of my vehicle. The limited repairs that I have done have not required significant time or money. Unfortunately the paint has started to dull over the years.
accountCircle Kathy T
The best car I've ever had Great gas mileage Fantastic car
My car is a Honda it is 18 years old and I have never ever had one problem with my car Great gas mileage Love my Honda

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

4.26
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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.
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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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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
32 MPG
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29 MPG

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

What's the 2002 honda accord catalytic converter scrap price?

Answer: The 2002 Honda Accord catalytic converter scrap price is between 800 and 1200. If the car is having issues with the catalytic converter then it will cause a number of issues. The most obvious one that You will...

What's the type of transmission fluid for 2002 Honda Accord?

Answer: Your 2002 Honda Accord uses 2.6 quarts oF-TYPE H Automatic Transmission Fluid. It is recommended to change Your transmission fluid every 80,000 miles. If You don't change the transmission fluid on schedule,...

What is the 2002 Honda Accord transmission control module location?

Answer: The PCM is located below the dashboard, under the front lower panel behind the center console. A transmission control module is an electronic mechanism that collects data and processes signals within Your...

What is the 2002 Honda Accord starter relay location?

Answer: The 2002 Honda Accord starter relay location is found by watching: https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=CL1dg5L-diM You will come into problems with the battery during the life cycle of the vehicle. There can be a...

What is the 2002 Honda Accord alarm fuse location?

Answer: The alarm fuse on a 2002 Honda Accord is located in the engine compartment fuse box. This fuse box is on the passenger side of the engine compartment on the firewall. It is a 15-amp flat blade style fuse, You...
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Safety & Reliability

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*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

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety