2002 Honda Civic engine problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2002 Honda Civic — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“First week I purchased the car in tallahassee I had a major oil leak loose screws and and couldn't steer . First week I ran into the back of a safety police office while on campus at tallahassee community college we did the initial insurance report but she claim she wasn't hurt , I couldn't stop…”
filed Dec 20, 2020
“Numerous oil leaks all happening simultaneously - solenoid seal, front crankshaft seal, valve cover, timing cover , rear main seal, and others unidentified yet -- I cannot afford all of these repairs”
filed Jan 28, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 01V329000 · Oct 22, 2001
Engine problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 3 | 13% |
| 2025 Civic | 4 | 6% |
| 2024 Civic | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Civic | 8 | 3% |
| 2022 Civic | 11 | 1% |
| 2021 Civic | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 Civic | 11 | 5% |
| 2019 Civic | 31 | 7% |
| 2018 Civic | 57 | 8% |
| 2017 Civic | 65 | 11% |
| 2016 Civic | 94 | 9% |
| 2015 Civic | 31 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Honda Civic
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.