2000 Honda Accord vs 2002 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Honda Accord | 2002 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,183 | 1,050 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 253 | 197 |
| Investigations | 5 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 100 | 129 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,000 mi | 89,660 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 454 | 273 |
| Power Train | 201 | 478 |
| Electrical System | 171 | 69 |
| Structure | 83 | 75 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 64 | 46 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 65 | 33 |
| Suspension | 64 | 32 |
| Seat Belts | 56 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 75 | 54 |
| Airbag warning light | 59 | 33 |
| Stalling | 48 | 50 |
| Check engine light | 33 | 64 |
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 73 |
| Clunking / rattling | 24 | 16 |
| Shifting problems | 13 | 89 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 9 |
2000 Honda Accord
2002 Honda Accord
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.