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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Honda Accord

Engine not specified

75000 mi

US $450
Right wheel bearing had to be replaced due to road noise. They said it could be the tires at first and I asked for a service technician to drive the car and check for noise coming from the front end, 

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2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

217000 mi

US $125
Right upper ball joint loose. Replaced upper control arm assy. & ball joint 
222000 mi

US $600
Replaced front and rear struts(w/springs) 
80000 mi popping noise in suspension going over rough terrain. 
163000 mi

US $700
Replaced both lower ball joints and one upper control arm, 4 wheel alingnment and oil change 
185000 mi

US $350
Wheel bearing failed 
153000 mi

US $522
replaced bad wheel bearing, rear brakes and rotors. 

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2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

85000 mi

US $500
Failed Strut mounts and sway bar link bushings. 
121000 mi

US $1100
Replaced front and rear struts. Discovered bad inner CV joint after completion of other work, leaving it alone for now. Discovered bad ball joints while in shop and replaced those. 

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2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

103600 mi

US $1600
Front upper arm replaced 
110000 mi

US $200
Front upper arm replaced, other side 
128000 mi

US $45
Right sway bar link replaced 
149211 mi

US $300
Rear sway bar links and bushings replaced due to knocking on uneven pavement 
136000 mi

US $200
Replaced both front upper control arms, ball joints wore out and was causing a severe clunking noise while driving over bumps. 
142000 mi

US $40
Horrible screeching/squeaking noise when turning steering wheel or driving over bumps. Traced it down to passenger lower ball joint (the only one not yet replaced). Replaced it and noise is gone. I know it’s an older car but not impressed with lack of durability of the factory suspension and steering components. 
79040 mi

C $200
steering liquid leak. 
287000 mi

US $280
Rear wheel bearings both sides 
124800 mi Replaced shocks and struts 
99200 mi I also had two lower control arms (front suspension) replaced a few weeks ago that were also badly corroded (rusty) along with getting two new brake rotors and brake pads (front as well). 
99500 mi

C $40
Repair of power steering fluid leak (one of the hoses/couplings). The mechanic made a new line from scratch and by-passed the cooler (not really needed in my climate) to stop leak. Everything AOK. Dealer would have been far more. 
123000 mi

US $190
I had to get the Ball joint on the front driver side replaced because the grease 'leaked out' or something. I will most likely have to do the passenger one in the future too.  

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2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

173000 mi

US $300
Replace right side wheel bearing 
123000 mi

US $850
Ball joints replaced. Also diagnosed oil burning issue; topped off oil. 
132000 mi

US $150
replaced stabilizer bar joints. 
140122 mi

US $306
Front Bearing Plates replaced and alignment done. Replaced Bearing Plates with alignment. 
145500 mi

US $356
Right front wheel bearing replaced. Had noticed grinding sound coming from that area. 
133300 mi

C $520
Told there was too much play/wear. Left and right side lower ball joints replaced.  
140120 mi

C $750
Replaced front sway bar end links 
238080 mi

C $150
To replace wheel bearing on the driver side. 
240560 mi

C $140
Replace wheel bearing on the passenger side. 
94740 mi Replaced stabilizer bars and bushings. 

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2002 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

80000 mi

US $600
replace lower ball joints on left and right side of vehicle 
101000 mi

US $680
new stabilizer bar 
110738 mi

US $393
Tire rotation and rebalance. Replaced in cabin air filter. Replaced right rear wheel bearing and hub. Price is for wheel bearing/hub. 
210000 mi Ball joints bad 

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2002 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

79000 mi upper ball joint squeeked, was told it was okay, but lower ball joints were bad and needed to be replaced. 
122000 mi

US $225
Replaced both front wheel bearings. 

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2002 Honda Accord Suspension Problems

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