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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%)
Chart based on 242 repairs.
2002 Honda Accord engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 78 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
| 187000 mi US $100 |
The shop took pity on us and just charged for labor, we had a cracked engine block. It had started drinking anti-freeze and got hot. |
| 220000 mi US $1300 |
Head gasket blew out twice. The first time it was caught and repaired before it overheated. The second time, it was discovered when it overheated and had to be towed. Car was rendered unusable. |
2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 217000 mi US $275 |
Evap sensor and cannister by fuel tank - corroded from salt. |
| 148000 mi US $599 |
Replaced motor mount. Replaced fuel canister set & valve (check engine light was on). |
| 171000 mi US $53 |
Transmission cooler hose and pipe were leaking. Metal pipe leading into radiator was corroded. Replaced pipe and two hoses. |
| 133000 mi US $237 |
Heater stopped working. Flushing radiator solved problem. |
| 139700 mi US $110 |
sub-par cooling system performance. radiator needs flushing to maintain heating/cooling functions. |
| 150800 mi US $60 |
The Throttle Body had an issue, so cruise control stopped working Throttle Body |
| 13223 mi | Center console not closing properly: tightened screws by dealer under warranty; Sticky gas pedal: Cleaned throttle body intake per TSB 01-004 by dealer under warranty |
| 22976 mi | Replaced fuel sending unit under warranty by dealer per TSB 98-056 |
| 28377 mi | Performed TSB 03-022 remote audio controls not working properly by dealer under warranty; Replaced EGR valve kit by dealer under warranty |
| 141000 mi US $140 |
idle air control valve replaced |
| 235000 mi US $7 |
Cleaned intake manifold, throttle & EGR port, Replaced intake manifold to throttle body gasket, Replaced intake manifold gasket, Replaced IAT sensor o-ring, Replaced boost plate gasket, Replaced intake manifold chamber gaskets - front & rear |
| 235000 mi US $177 |
Replaced EGR valve & gasket Honda p/n 18011-RCA-A00 |
| 139000 mi US $255 |
Front engine mount was busted |
| 76000 mi US $600 |
Transmission sensors replaced after check engine light came on and D4 light started flashing. |
| 86000 mi US $2350 |
Suspect leak at the engine oil pump seal with potential of compromising timing belt. Recommended to replace the seal and do a timing belt change along with. The high estimated cost is due to labor involved in getting to the location. |
| 105000 mi US $350 |
Replace O2 sensor. |
| 69000 mi US $811 |
fuel pump filter clog up or deteriorate |
2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 161500 mi US $400 |
Worn cap, rotor, plugs. Broken motor mount. |
| 167000 mi US $30 |
Replaced leaky valve cover gasket |
| 138000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced clutch, pressure plate and flywheel to fix chatter. We saw the old parts after replacement and the clutch lining was worn to the rivets and all surfaces were burnt. |
| 100000 mi US $80 |
Failed O2 sensor. Needed wide-band O2 sensor which costs far more than a standard one. |
2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 116100 mi | Reverse flushed heater core and lines |
| 117000 mi US $75 |
Vehicle stalled and refused to start on rainy night. Distributor cap and rotor replaced. |
| 137000 mi US $24 |
Leaking heater hose replaced |
| 149211 mi US $300 |
Distributor shaft oil seals replaced |
| 156000 mi US $45 |
Car ran rough momentarily, then stopped running completely, cranked but refused to start. Distributor rotor and cap replaced |
| 134000 mi US $200 |
Catalytic converter had broken apart internally and started rattling at certain rpms. Check engine light came on when converter quit working effectively. |
| 194000 mi US $325 |
Check engine light came on indicating a VTEC sensor problem. They cleaned the sensor and re-installed. Low oil pressure light flashing. Shop said oil pressure was marginal. Dropped oil pan and cleaned oil pump screen. Replaced oil pressure sensor. Oil pressure improved. |
| 212200 mi US $100 |
VTEC oil pressure screen clogged. Screen replaced and oil changed. |
| 213000 mi US $185 |
Ignition started getting finicky. Sometimes the key would not turn or go in without a lot of wiggling. Dealer quoted $370 to replace. Locksmith removed "wedges" to allow any key. Car is now secured by transponder chip in key. |
| 218300 mi US $96 |
Diagnosed blown head gasket. A heater hose sprang a leak and led to an overheat and the demise of the head gasket. Elected not to repair. |
| 263000 mi US $2100 |
transmission slipping because of a busted trans mount |
| 313000 mi US $1200 |
Replace head gasket and inner seals. valves cleaned, o2 sensor replaced. |
| 342000 mi US $500 |
Egr valve..clean manifold |
| 88000 mi | Rusted gas tank. |
| 96540 mi C $1231 |
Replaced fuel lines due to rust/corrosion. |
| 97340 mi C $40 |
Center pipe replaced |
| 98580 mi C $400 |
Oil pan replaced due to corrosion. |
| 226000 mi | I replaced timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, dist cap and wiring, worn belts and valve cover gasket. |
| 230000 mi US $80 |
replaced heater hose - was leaking |
| 244000 mi US $300 |
replaced radiator |
| 270000 mi US $500 |
valve cover gaskets and belts |
2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 163000 mi US $1000 |
Catalytic converter replaced |
| 93000 mi C $1000 |
Timing Belt,water pump |
| 113000 mi US $400 |
Harmonic Balancer broke. |
| 123700 mi | Bad knock sensor |
| 82040 mi C $500 |
Engine light on. Needed to pass emissions test. Problem turned out to be faulty canister vent shut valve which had to be replaced. |
| 88040 mi C $2300 |
Leaking gas tank Leaks in exhaust system |
| 91760 mi C $500 |
Replaced catalytic converter |
2002 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 110000 mi US $250 |
Bolts rusting through causing loud noise. |
| 85560 mi C $3000 |
Also, had O2 sensor code in the computer so I had the O2 sensor replaced (Cost $200). |
| 94740 mi | Repaired hole in exhaust manifold. |
| 118720 mi C $30 |
Replaced radiator hose |
| 269700 mi C $60 |
Cleaning the air intake to engine. |
| 277140 mi C $250 |
Bad contact of the ignition cylinder may cause the electrical system to fail and engine shut down. There were 2 occurrence and the ignition cylinder was replaced. |
| 291400 mi C $40 |
the distributor cap leaked and on raining days the car could not start. |
| 180000 mi US $15 |
Remove and clean EGR valve because of unstable engine idling. |
| 144000 mi US $900 |
Needed to replace sensor to get engine light to turn off - required for inspection. Rust caused a hole in the gas tank. Had to pull and replace. |
| 120200 mi US $400 |
Valve adjustment |
| 122000 mi US $2000 |
Valve replacement. Cylinder head machined. |
| 123000 mi US $250 |
Replaced air/fuel ratio sensor. Diagnosed from check engine trouble code. |
| 94000 mi US $600 |
changed timing belt, water pump and fixed an oil leak |
| 133300 mi C $520 |
Exhaust flex piece required replacement |
| 134540 mi C $303 |
Exhaust between cat and rear muffler required replacement |
| 135000 mi US $1500 |
Engine leak |
| 144100 mi US $1000 |
Catalytic converter died. Had to replace |
| 66340 mi C $600 |
Had to replace the entire exhaust system. |
2002 Honda Accord 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 143000 mi US $300 |
Front Engine mount wore out. Leaking radiator fluid by thermostat and coolant hoses replaced. |
| 149500 mi US $350 |
Also replaced thermostat. |
2002 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 29000 mi US $1050 |
New timing belt Injectors chemically cleaned |
2002 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 125000 mi US $370 |
O2 sensor failed |
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