Problems with 2002 Honda Accord EQUIPMENT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact stated that there was moisture dripping from the air conditioner causing the passenger's side sub frame to rust. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

This is my 2002 honda accord 2nd transmission torque converter to fail. i was on the turnpike going 60 mph when my speed started to drop to 0 rapidly. the large trucks behind me was able to go around me in just the nick of time. i thank god we were not killed or anyone else hurt. this is a safety issue. i have found there is a problem with the transmission from 1999 to 2002 with honda accords. when the torque converter goes out the car does not know to go faster. the speed just drops without any control. the engine is working hard to make the car go forward. the torque converter goes out without any type of warning. i had a new transmission put in at 71,000 miles it's 146,000 later and the same problem has happened to my car. i would hate to see anyone get seriously hurt or killed with this serious problem. i just had my transmission rebuilt because american honda is not making new transmission for cars built from 1999 to 2002. *tr

2002 accord coupe se - transmission lurching began in approx. oct 2008. became very bad in june 2009 at that time slippage also started occurring. had transmission rebuilt at a cost of almost $4,000. vehicle now has approx 125,000 miles. noticed slippage a couple weeks ago - the slippage nearly resulted in an accident. check engine light came on over the weekend. took it straight to independent repair shop for diagnosis. transmission again; came up with two codes: torque converter clutch system and transmission failure. now have to take back for more work. *tr

In february, 2004 i purchased my pre-owned 2002 honda accord lx 4dr sedan at my credit union's event. it had only 14,000 miles on it at time of purchase. i thought i was getting a super great deal on a" used" honda with low mileage! i have since used it for my job locally, on the road 5 days a week. i have kept up the maintenance from minor oil changes and fluid/filter changes to major tune ups, all at the local honda dealership. since that time i would put between 16 to 18,000 miles per year on the car. two years later, by august of '06, i felt that the car was not pulling its weight properly and took it in for a check up. they said that there was nothing they could find; but keep a log of when and where it occurs throughout the day and bring it back in 2-4 wks and they would check it again. i did this, brought them my log, they looked at the car again and said it needed a new transmission (this was at 53,000 miles). fortunately, it was under extended honda care warranty, and i paid only a $50 deductible. for the last 3 years, i put approximately 18,000 miles per year on it again. this past october i just had them replace the timing belt, a large ticket item! now, a month later the car has been driving with a slight lurching as i begin to move from a stop or as i decelerate to brake. i took the car in and low and behold, they tell me the transmission is out! again! this is ridiculous. i have friends with hondas at 250,000 miles and never lost their tranny! what can i do? this is a huge expense; one i never suspected i would have to replace again before reselling or trading it in. *tr

I purchased a honda accord 2002 in april 2003 the transmission was replaced by dealership in november 2003 when i took in for maintenance due to a noise the dealer reported to me...now the reverse gears are slipping and i think this is rather odd...to have two transmission failures in one vehicle are there recalls on this model or reports of such problems noted anywhere? *tr

My boyfriend and i were going to go out and we decided to take my car so he had to move the driver's seat back it' was a power operated sea, ) and it would not go back, but eventually it did. the next day when i went to get in to the car i tried to move the seat position closer and it went up a little but then stopped at a position where i was just able to touch the pedals, and i was unable to move it forward anymore. also, the bottom of the seat lifted up if i pushed the back of the seat. i was unable to adjust the height of the seat , and the back of the seat was now giving me a problem without being able to push the seat in a straighter position after being reclined back a little. *ak

tl 2002 honda accord. the air conditioner stops periodically a couple of times a week. it completely failed this weekend. there is an odor and she is worried that there may be a short and catch fire. the compressor was replaced. they also replaced the water pump and on the 3rd occasion it was a thermal coupler was also replaced. the dealer stated that they also checked the timing belt. a complaint was filed with the honda manufacturer and the bbb approximately two weeks ago. the better business bureau stated that they are waiting on a response from the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 90395 and the current mileage was 98463. rk

Honda transmissions: 2002 honda accord tansmission slipping or not changing gear. this is the 2nd transmission in a years time. this one is now slipping and not going into gear. 8ak

While driving 60 mph the luggage rack came unattached from the vehicle. this caused the driver to pull off the highway to retrieve the belongings. consumer will contact the dealer about this issue. *ak there was no mechanical retention provided in the design of the doors. *sc

While driving with air conditioner on, the consumer smelled chemical fumes. the dealer sprayed lysol and the fumes disappeared. *ak *jb

Sudden acceleration, accelerator sticking

Vehicle was jacked up while performing oil change. frame metal where jack was positioned bent with ease and was very rubbery in feel. jack almost disengaged while consumer was under vehicle. *ak

Consumer was going approximately 60mph when battery light flashed on and off. consumer was on a 3-lane interstate in middle lane when vheicle stalled. consumer managed to coast to the shoulder of the road. consumer got help to charge battery, but sparks started coming from battery and was told not to drive it. honda dealer never heard of problem, and will be looking at vehicle. vehicle was about 7 weeeks old new then, also note cd that was playing was burning hot when it was taken out.*ak dealer replaced alternator and battery. dealer also adjusted belt. *slc