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2002 Honda Accord consumer reviews

$15,500–$16,550 MSRP range
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(126 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.6
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Honda's achilles heel.. Transmission..Beware

Honda's overall a quality car, but as mentioned by 'Car guy' MO. Honda/Acura Worst transmissions during this cars production period. Thats not from me, thats from a 30 yr. professional builder. At 108k started slipping/jumping & thought a Flush n Filter may fix it ? Only problem is, Filter is a wire screen & cant be changed! All you can do is have fluid drained & replaced. so, after 90k or so, they get all gunked up & fail. He recommends to all Honda owners of that period to CHANGE Tranny fluid every 20k miles! Keep it clean.. If it hasn't been done, Do it NOW! $1700 for complete rebuild... Other parts are expensive in these cars... Their engines last forever, but what good is it if your Trannys shot?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Had excellent performance with my car. It's as good as new Engine is top notch. Drives smooth and quiet. A/C and heater are very fast and effective. Trunk is huge. Handles well in all weather. Easy to park.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Hands down my favorite car I've owned

I started out with a Jeep which was too much of a fuel hog. Got handed down my mom's van which was too big for me to take to college. Bought a gold Honda Accord EX 3-liter V-6 and it's the best combination of all things I need and want. I couldn't believe how quiet it drives and how smooth the ride is. The 300hp V-6 has guts to it that is always ready. I'm also blown away by how reliable it is. The only thing I've done is windshield wipers, oil, and tires. Right now it's at 80,000 miles and I'm expecting many many more years out of it by how well it's been running. The majority of my family drives Lexus (you know, the company who makes Toyotas and so many people say that run longer than Hondas) and all three vehicles have been sent to a shop for various problems. None for the Honda! It's bigger than most sedans, the EX has more features than most sedans, and you can't find handling and comfort the way this car does it. The biggest thing for me: I actually love driving this car. I would never want to trade it in for anything else.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Transmission MAJOR PROBLEM!!!

I wanted to like this car. But the transmission started messing up shifting in low gears at about 113k. No warranty after 100k. This stinks, Honda should do better. I wonder how many customers have gotten the shaft on this one. Avoid the Honda Accord 2002 automatic!!!!!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most Reliable Car I've Owned By Far

Best car I have ever owned. After ten years, it starts, accelerates and brakes like a new car. Driven less than 87,000 miles in ten years, but driven every day.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Car on the Road!

It's been unbelievably reliable for 10 years. Has SE package which has all features including moon roof. I look to trade but just can't find anything to match the investment I have. All I've done is have serviced and washed/waxed for ten years and she's still a beauty. Don't make me an offer unless you plan to have a preacher and a ring when you do!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2001 with 320,000 miles!!!

I love my Honda, never had ANY trouble with it. Bought it new in 2001 and I will get another when this one is gone. 320,000 miles and still going!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Super clean 2002 Black Honda Accord EX

Found the dealship by chance and was immediatly impressed by how rust free & dent free the cars all are. Enjoyed test driving several cars, and was enciuraged to take any car to get a overall diagnostic. Carfaxs were obtained. The cars on the lot are priced to sell. The sale staff were no pressure, as the cars sell themselves. I am extemely happy in buying my car there, it's running great, and plan on returning in 2 years to get my wife a Bargain Town car of her own...CHECK THIS DEALERSHIP OUT !!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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2002 Honda Accord SE

Just purchased a used 02 se accord a few weeks ago, second honda, first was a 90 crx, so this one obviously has more features. Got it new plugs and wires, cabin air filter, and needs tranny and coolant flush but it runs like a champ! 126000 Mi on the 2.3L. Want cams, intake, exhause manifolds and mabey to chip the ecu, lowering it a few inches and all disc brake conversion kit. So we shall see!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Quiet

Love it as soon as I drove it. Very quiet, reliable and fun to drive. I get great gas mileage, 28 in town and about 40 highway. Great for gas prices.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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