2002 Honda Accord - Reliability

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Value Package Sedan (2.3L 4-cyl. 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Honda Accord by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

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	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages or the EGR valve (3.0-liter engine only) and failure of the Evaporative (EVAP) Bypass Solenoid. Failure of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages or the Evaporative (EVAP) Bypass Solenoid will cause the check engine light to illuminate. Honda has extended the warranty on problems with the EGR System to 8 years or 80,000 miles. The cost to repair the EGR passages and the EGR valve is estimated at $94.08 for the parts and $195.00 for the labor. The cost to repair the EGR valve only is estimated at $169.83 for the EGR valve and $32.50 labor. The cost to replace the EVAP Bypass Solenoid is estimated at $52.52 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Automatic Transmission. The cost to replace the Automatic Transmission with a Remanufactured Unit is estimated at $3000.00 for parts and $448.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Lower Ball Joints. The cost to replace the Lower Ball Joints is estimated at $44.00 for parts and $300.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Module that is part of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). This failure is identified in TSB #06-009. The cost to replace the OPDS Module is estimated at $184.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Honda Accord by Identifix

	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2002 Honda Accord - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2002 Honda Accord by Identifix

Reliability History for Honda Accord by Identifix

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