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2002 Honda Civic Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

15
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 15 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi6
100–150k mi2
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 16, 2012 · 110,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train

    One day when i was getting back from school, the car mad an abnormal sound while shifting. But then it was fine i got home no problem and the next time i got in the car to drive (2 days later), the car started but when i put it into drive it didn't move. My car is at 110,000 miles and it has been well maintained. I have had all my oil changes done one time and i can prove that. After doing some research i found out…

    ODI 10451491

  • December 22, 2011 · 90,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train

    While driving on the highway at 60 mph, my car rapidly slowed down to 15mph. I was almost seriously injured due to the nature that there was cars behind me. On the road the car would not accelerate over 20 mph. There was plenty of revving once it hit 20mph. There was no warning lights to let me know there was something wrong with the car. The car always drove in great condition and all of a sudden a major failure of…

    ODI 10457917

  • August 5, 2011 · 96,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed but the results were unknown. The failure mileage was 96,000.

    ODI 10419217

  • July 12, 2010

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle suddenly accelerated abnormally at a rapid pace. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and shifted into park in order to stop the unintended acceleration. The vehicle did not stop until crashing into the rear of another vehicle. The police arrived to the scene and advised that the accelerator was stuck. The vehicle was…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10412441

  • March 18, 2010 · 133,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda civic lx. While driving at speeds of 80 mph, he heard an unusual noise and shifted into third gear. He then engaged the accelerator pedal and shifted into second gear. The vehicle accelerated and as he shifted into drive, the engine exploded and flames were under the hood. The contact was able to move the vehicle off of the road and exit the vehicle without incident. He then observed…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10326655

  • July 2, 2009 · 75,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that the abs light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle suddenly stalled and shivered before shutting off. The contact had to wait a couple of minutes before the vehicle would restart. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer stated that a diagnostic would cost $100. The manufacturer stated that the cause of the failure may have been due to the…

    ODI 10277155

  • December 15, 2008 · 98,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling

    I own a 2002 honda civic ex. The transmission was slipping a little so i took it to my honda dealer for service. They called and said the transmission fluid was black and smelled burnt. They changed it as well as giving me a timing belt service package ($635) and sparkplug change ($200). Upon taking it for a test drive, it stopped working. After a restart they managed to get it back to the dealership where it gave…

    ODI 10253850

  • April 22, 2008 · 69,960 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle lost all braking and steering power. The vehicle would restart, but would shut off immediately afterwards. The vehicle had to be towed. The dealer provided the contact with error code p0341. The contact stated that the failure was due to a faulty ecm, which the dealer then updated. He was concerned that he was sold a vehicle without being…

    ODI 10226399

  • May 4, 2007 · 76,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Had belts and water pump changed. The engine light came on so i took it to a mechanic. He said it was my electronic load detector. So i paid around $400.00 in replacement parts and the car will not pass emission test. No one can figure out what is wrong with it. *tr

    ODI 10260942

  • January 1, 2004 · 43,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Clicking noise in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear. Front brakes squeal

    ODI 10063880

  • July 15, 2003

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    When i purchased my car 8/02 the ac was blowing hot air..the dealer said that was normal..i told them that was not possible-cars do not blow hot air everytime you stop, turn a corner and excellerate. I dealt with it until this summer 7/03 and took it back to dealer who recharged the system. I told them i thopught it was a leak in compressor, crakc in belt or thermostats didn't work. They just ignored and said all…

    ODI 10070582

  • June 15, 2003

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering

    I bought the 2002 honda civic new in october. The first week i had it they had to replace the power steering rack as the car was making a horrible noise and was hard to turn. Then, on three different occasions the car simply would not start. It was parked all three times, i would get into the car and it would turn but not start. After sitting idle for about 30 minutes, it would finally start. The dealership could…

    ODI 10070069

  • May 15, 2003 · 15,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Wheels

    The car was purchased new on april 20, 2002. Since the very first day several problems were discovered which honda has been unable to resolve. One ongoing problem is a vibration at 55 mph in the steering wheel, which honda has attributed to a wheel balance problem and tire problem. The car has been serviced 14 times by honda and firestone (tire manufacturer) and merchant tire (balance). Honda tried to balance the…

    ODI 10070627

  • December 15, 2002

    Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling

    I was parking my car and the car accelerated and i hit a light pole

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10069466

  • October 6, 2002

    Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Catalytic Convertor · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Consumer states that the alternator light illuminated. Dealer stated motor needs replacing. Mr radiator leaked out coolant and engine locked up due to short block and head failure. Thermostat failed and was replaced. Check the engine light came on and dealer replaced converter as a cause. *yh

    ODI 8021169