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2002 Honda Accord repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (7%)

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2002 Honda Accord electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 50 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

222000 mi

US $18
Replaced 11 instrument cluster bulbs. 2 backlight and odometer light burned out. 
203500 mi

US $300
replaced alternator, first time replaced 
145000 mi

US $900
Alternator was making noise for months, and then stopped working enough to charge battery. 
176700 mi

US $200
Replaced alternator and battery. I could hear the bearings in the alternator squeaking, I knew what it was. 
135000 mi

US $265
Replaced Blower Resistor 
139000 mi

US $255
SRS Light; Replaced seat belt buckle 
160900 mi Driver's side seat belt buckle/sensor replaced under lifetime seatbelt warranty. 
64000 mi

US $264
Auto climate control needed to be replaced 
89000 mi

US $2
Battery clamp on negative terminal corroded & wouldn't reliably start. It failed due to very thin copper from the factory. Replaced with "real" clamp. 
97056 mi

US $15
Replaced driver side low beam headlight bulb type 9006 (HB4 12V 51W)Honda p/n 33116-S84-A11 
140000 mi

US $125
driver's power window motor/regulator removed & replaced; $125 
201000 mi

US $6
Replaced passenger side low beam headlight bulb type 9006 (HB4 12V 51W), made in Germany, Philips, 17.26 Replaced transmitter assembly, keyless, 1663 91QB, Honda OEM part, 72147-S84-A0, made in Mexico Replaced TCS pushbutton backlight bulb Honda p/n 35861-S0A-T0 Replaced cruise control pushbutton backlight bulb Honda p/n 35861-S0A-T0 
216000 mi

US $185
CD player would not play or eject CDs. Repaired CD player: replaced load/eject gear assembly p/n SERYGFW062461D 
223000 mi

US $152
Replaced right front power window regulator & motor assembly 
225000 mi

US $17
Replaced driver side low beam headlight bulb type 9006 (HB4 12V 51W) with Honda p/n 33116-TA0-A01. 
227000 mi

US $4
Replaced right front power window regulator & motor assembly with Honda p/n 72210-S84-A03. Replaced speedometer backlight SOCKET ASSY., BULB (14V 3.78W) #9, Honda p/n 78180-S84-A03, Made in Mexico 

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2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

157000 mi

US $120
Brake lights had failed. Mechanic replaced switch at brake pedal. 
149620 mi

C $385
Factory alarm no longer function properly. Horn doesn't beep after pressing key fob 2x. 

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2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

137500 mi

US $72
A/C Compressor Clutch Plate fell off, but wedged in engine compartment. Took Clutch Plate to the shop where they reinstalled and re-shimmed it and the compressor tested good. 
218000 mi

US $685
Replaced Starter. 
80800 mi Honda Security System triggered by snow on engine hood. Cut wire to underhood sensor. System works fine without underhood sensor, and since hood cannot be opened without opening door, no real loss of protection. Sensor would have cost $90 plus labor. 
99200 mi I also had DRL (Day Time Running Lights) module's circuit board repaired (for $10) this past Saturday rather than getting whole module replaced...my mechanic knew of a quick and easy fix (found on Internet) that involved re-soldering a cracked circuit. 
103000 mi A/C not blowing cold 
110000 mi

US $200
Loose power cable to starter caused inconsistent staying, tightened and fixed issue. 
110500 mi Poor heating of cabin 

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2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

152700 mi

US $50
Bad ground wire 
79360 mi

C $500
Air conditioning not working (blowing normal temperature air). Valve controlling mix between cold and warm air stuck in add warm air position. Part replaced. 

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2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

80000 mi Ordered airbag actuator. 
140120 mi

C $750
CEL ON along with loss of engine power. Alternator was defective causing problems with ECM. 
153140 mi DRL module defective. No daytime running lights and no high beams. 
106640 mi

C $195
Driver's seat belt buckle faulty. Sending error message to computer. Needed replacement. 
136400 mi

C $150
Door lock in the passenger side not working. Replace the part fixed it. 
162000 mi Settings 1 & 2 of the Heater/Air Conditioner Blower did not work - settings 3 & 4 did. 
91700 mi

US $80
Battery replaced 
133100 mi Starter replaced. 

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2002 Honda Accord 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

149500 mi

US $350
Stopped blowing cold air. 

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2002 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

128500 mi

US $250
Starter 
31000 mi

US $180
SRS light on cause by faulty seat belt sensor 
32000 mi Passenger side mirror faulty switch/motor for up Part order and arrived for passenger side mirror 
89000 mi Air bag inflator replacement - driver's side. 
113100 mi

US $500
Airbag control module faulty - SRS light stayed on. This was not covered under the same lifetime warranty that covers seatbelts. 
112000 mi

US $50
AC blowing out warm air 

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2002 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

129200 mi SRS warning light. Seat occupation sensor went bad. Repaired under extended warranty as a safety issue at no cost to me. 
189000 mi Battery was dead after car sat for a while. AAA jumped it, but diagnostic indicated the battery had gone bad. 

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2002 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

141000 mi

US $400
The A/C Compressor locked up and had to be Replaced. 
122000 mi

US $310
passenger window relay replaced 
125000 mi

US $370
drivers side window motor failed 
125500 mi

US $400
Alternator went out. 

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2002 Honda Accord Electrical Problems

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