2002 Honda Accord structure problems
75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Honda Accord — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“-The front subframe on the passenger side completely rusted through and broke. The driver side is perfectly fine and still has factory paint on it, but the passenger side is completely rusted out. Yes the vehicle and issue are available for inspection. -The front subframe is the frame component…”
filed Oct 15, 2025
“I am writing to express my concern regarding a significant safety issue with my 2002 Honda Accord's subframe. The subframe is rusting severely in the area where the air conditioning drain line drips directly onto it. This design flaw has caused concentrated corrosion over time, significantly…”
filed Nov 19, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Accord | 5 | 4% |
| 2023 Accord | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Accord | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Accord | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Accord | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 Accord | 21 | 3% |
| 2018 Accord | 57 | 3% |
| 2017 Accord | 24 | 5% |
| 2016 Accord | 20 | 3% |
| 2015 Accord | 18 | 3% |
| 2014 Accord | 30 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.