Overview & Reviews

Honda has added a new trim level for 2002, the SE. The Accord SE is based on the LX four-cylinder coupe or sedan trim level with an automatic transmission. Features setting the SE apart from LX models include an upgraded audio system, a driver seat power height adjustment, interior wood grain trim, antilock brakes, remote keyless entry and 15-inch alloy wheels.

• Great build quality, spacious interior, peppy yet clean engines, comfortable seats, excellent resale value, reputation for bulletproof reliability.

• Everybody drives one, bland personality, stiff highway ride.

User Reviews:

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  Ill NEVER buy HONDA again! - 2002 Honda Accord
  By cheliaj - August 20 - 10:38 pm

  I bought this car new in 2001. The transmission went out at 70,000 in spite of doing all scheduled maintenance. Honda Corp of American wouldnt help or discuss the matter. They refuse to acknowledge that my transmission should of been recalled with the rest of the recall transmission. The paint job was totally gone in the 8th year. I replaced the transmission with a new transmission, and now unsure if that transmission was any good. I always loved Toyota and wanted to try Accord out of curiosity. Im totally going back to Toyota and take my chances. At least Toyota will "man up to their product". Honda hides and denies the obvious. Ive driven this car for 9 years out of necessity.

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  Transmission Failure - 2002 Honda Accord
  By Jana - August 12 - 4:40 am

  Ive 2002 Accord SE and my transmission started slipping when I hit the acceleration from 0 to 20 with check engine lights on, and on further tests Honda declares a BAD TRANSMISSION at 96,400 miles. It looks like Im not alone here and I strongly wish Honda to recall this model.

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  Transmission problems - 2002 Honda Accord
  By Ed - July 8 - 9:16 pm

  Bought the car new. Loved it until around 65k when the transmission gave out. $3000 to replace and no problems since. Honda really needs to pony up for the faulty transmissions on this year similarly to the recall on 2001 models

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  Good, except for transmission - 2002 Honda Accord
  By FLDriver - June 29 - 5:34 pm

  Transmission problems! Transmission replaced at 110,000 miles and again at 165,000 miles. I have done the regularly scheduled maintenance on this car. I dont think its my driving style either. For example, I usually get at least 60,000 miles from a set of tires (on third set). Honda replaced first transmission for me without any charge (or any explanation). Second one cost me $2k. Family has owned hondas since 1981. I have enjoyed owning this one for 9 years. Not sure if I will buy another Accord. I have not seen shining reviews of the 07 - 09 models.

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  GM convert to Honda - 2002 Honda Accord
  By mike - June 19 - 3:55 pm

  Retired GM worker just wanting for once a reliable maintenance free car. I owned several GM vehicles, but there are only a handful that I would trust to purchase as a used vehicle. I am surprised as to how a vehicle with over 100K can handle, drive and look so brand new especially the interior. Good job Honda.

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  Bad Transmission - 2002 Honda Accord
  By Honda user - May 29 - 6:00 pm

  This is the second accord (2002 SE 4 Door we owned), after my mom totaled our first one. We got it from a local used car dealership, the transmission started sliding when we hit 82k miles. While it is not worth it to have it replaced anymore, we can only live with it, and expecting jerking while step on the acceleration paddle.

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  Honda 2002 Accord V6 - never again - 2002 Honda Accord
  By Ray94903 - May 23 - 5:18 pm

  Accord 2002 V6 is apparently a lemon with regard to transmissions - 385 reported failures around the 110,000/120,000 mile mark. No recall because its not a safety issue, and no class action (YET!) Timing chain went at 100,000 - $1,500 - also a "known issue". Paint is starting to fail - also a known issue. How many known issues with this vehicle do I have to know about? Im looking at $4,000 for a new transmission. Weve been a 2-Honda family for the last 15 years. We will not even be a 1-Honda family ever again.

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  Love everything about my Honda - 2002 Honda Accord
  By Mrs. Larimer - April 20 - 4:15 pm

  I bought this Honda brand new when I turned age 61. I do maintenance on it according to the manual. It has 75,000 miles on it now. No problems whatsoever. It handles very good, gets 23 MPG in town and 30 MPG on highway. I have a bad back but the drivers seat is so comfortable since I can adjust it to fit the small of my back. I will buy another Honda when I need to trade.

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  I love my Accord but - 2002 Honda Accord
  By kingstonian - April 12 - 7:33 pm

  I bought this car 2 years ago and it has been very reliable. Once I had a starter problem which I replaced myself. This car only have 38, thousand miles on it but already it seems like its beginning to develop transmission problems. At first I started hearing a little whirring, almost imperceptible sounds. Now its like a siren. Its takes eternity to shift from 3rd to 4th gear. When its slowing to a stop, I feel the tranny slams into a first gear. The fuel econ is not so great, but then again I live on a hilly island of St Thomas usvi.

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  2002 Honda Accord EX V6 sedan.. A++ - 2002 Honda Accord
  By david - April 1 - 10:30 am

  I bought this car 5 years ago with 48,000 miles on it from a friend who buys cars from the dealer only auctions.I did my research and saw the 02 EX V6 came with a lot of standard items that were options on the earlier years. I also saw that the earlier years had transmission problems. The V6 has plenty of power for this car.I have had no problems with this car. This is a GREAT CAR! I change the oil every 3,000 miles, the car just turned to 92,000 miles so I found a great deal on ebay for a COMPLETE timing belt kit. Local dealer cost 450.00 eBay 325.00 including shipping from a Honda dealership. Thats the biggest expense Ive had to put into the car.I Would definitely buy this car again. A+