2002 Honda Civic Exterior Lighting Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- exterior lighting · 9 records
- beam headlights · 8 records
- lighting headlights · 6 records
- under recall · 4 records
- both headlights · 4 records
- passenger side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Failure of headlights which may result in a crash. My headlights have failed, however only my high-beams work at this time. This resulted in extreme safety issues while driving on the highway at a high rate of speed and what could have become fatal crash. I have contacted honda regarding this issue and was told my vehicle does not fall under this recall (recall info listed below.) i was told i would have to pay out…
ODI 11133286
Exterior Lighting
I have now read more than one article regarding 2002 honda civic recalls for faulty headlight wiring causing headlight failure. Both of my headlights failed, causing very dangerous driving conditions, in the dark, on the freeway, on city streets, that i was unaware of! Now honda tells me that my vin number is not included in this recall!! The consumer stated the issue has been resolved and requested to withdraw the…
ODI 11076673
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Takata recall. My srs light has been on my dashboard since i got my car no one seems to know why they said i have air bags. So i did some reasurch and my passenger and drivers airbags are recalled and there is also a recall on my lo beams on my headlights. No incident has occurred but i would like to get the recall fixed on my car.
ODI 11016164
Exterior Lighting
I was recently driving and my headlights stop working low beams the high beams still work perfectly but the low beam don't know i been reading and on this website there is a recall for my model and make but when i out my vin nothing pops out ...how can i get it fixed like other drivers
ODI 10779444
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v370000 (air bags), nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags), and nhtsa campaign number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting). The contact mentioned that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the part needed for repair was unavailable and that the vehicle would need to be…
ODI 10746909
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v136000 (exterior lighting), 14v351000 (air bags), and 14v349000 (air bags). The parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall…
ODI 10694833
Exterior Lighting
My passenger head light is out again. It hasn't happened in a year but in the past both lamps have went out multiple times. I saw there was a "silent " recall on the head lights in 2012, how do i find out if this is the problem? I'm the only owner. *tr
ODI 10684160
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Seat Belts
I was on my way home from work and i had a horrible car accident i hit a 80,000 lb steel truck my air bags deployed so hard it broke my sternum come up hit my chin busting it open and chipping my front tooth. It also broke my shoulder in 3 places from the seat belt and air bag together. I have bad injuries from the accident and cannot work for a year or more. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10705549
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that the passenger side low beam headlight failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the head lamp and fuse. The failure recurred after the repair. In addition, an unknown warning indicator illuminated and the air conditioner became inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10732944
Body · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
My daughter (18 yrs. Of age) recently purchased a 2002 honda civic and was involved in an automobile accident. In this accident the unfortunate thing was her air bag did not deploy and her chest hit the steering wheel. She was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. X-rays were done and she was just bruised and no broken bones. She may have not sustained any injuries if the air bag would have deployed. I know honda…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10660197
Exterior Lighting
I received a recall notice in sept. Of 2012 for the wiring on the low beam headlights, at that time the dealer didn't have the parts for repairs.finally i am getting around to getting it corrected.but when i called the dealer they refused to schedule this repair because they said this vin# does not exist.i called honda of usa but they wouldn't say what the problem is,but if isend a copy of my license and…
ODI 10631180
Exterior Lighting
My civic was previously repaired under a recall to fix a problem with the headlights failing. At that time, the lights had not shown any problems. The dealer replaced the terminal and wiring under the recall, but did not replace the combination switch for the headlights. Then in july the lowbeam headlights both failed. The dealer said the previous recall would not cover the combination switch replacement so i…
ODI 10628316
Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlights went out without warning. Headlight bulbs are not burnt out but will not come back on. Hi beam headlights are operative. Failure is similar to the campaign number 04v086000 but honda will not repair because they say my vin number is not in the recall. Not sure why, but at high speed this could have very easily caused a serious accident. *jb
ODI 10541833
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Instrument Cluster/Panel
2002 honda civic lx. Consumer writes in regards to problem with low beam lights recall notice. *smd the consumer stated his complaint, was with the extent of the recall by honda. The left side low beam had already been replaced earlier in the year. When he inspected the light, the end socket which attached to the light bulb had melted on the low beam side. He cleaned the melted plastic from the inside of the freely…
ODI 10495781
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I took my honda civic 2002 into condon auto in sioux city, iowa, for a light switch recall. The recall was completed. I drove the car home. Tried to start the car again and no starter. $350 later they replaced wires to the starter and the car runs again. It is possible this was a coincidence but beware having recalls done at this location. *tr
ODI 10483354
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle headlight low beam failed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was not illuminating properperly with the low beam; the contact had to switch to the high beam. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic whom inspected the vehicle. The failure was located at the head light switch internal wires. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10479389
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the head lights failed. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic where they stated that the light bulb was fine but there was a wiring issue. The contact had previously received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) and took the vehicle to the dealer where they stated that…
ODI 10481437
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. While driving approximately 45 mph, the low beam headlights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 82,920.
ODI 10658538
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Headlights · Visibility
Both low beams failed at the same time. High beams unaffected. Inspected combination switch and connector, switch is failing and low beam wire and connector is discolored indicating overheating. It is obvious that nhtsa recall 04v086000 / honda service bulletin 04-015 applies to this vehicle even though the honda service bulletin and dealer claims it is out of range... Updated 02/06/12*bf . *tr
ODI 10443936
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that the low beam headlights were inoperable. Also, the wiring harness behind the bulb and the steering column was melted. The dealer advised the contact that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v086000 ( exterior lighting:headlights) and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer was aware of the failure but failed to offer any…
Fire reported
ODI 10445123
Exterior Lighting
While driving at night both low beams went out. Three days later received a letter from honda concerning recall due to light failure. Took it to honda and they said that the cause of my failure was not recall related. I find it very odd that i would lose both my headlights at the same time a recall is being issued and they are saying it is unrelated. *tr
ODI 10479432
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic si. The contact was traveling 45 mph when a burning odor emitted from the vehicle. The contact later noticed wires from the steering column were melted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v086000 (exterior lighting: headlights). The vehicle was not…
Fire reported
ODI 10416641
Exterior Lighting
For the past 1.5 years, the low beams for both the driver and passenger side, have failed without warning while driving. This has occurred about 8 times (3-4 times for each side). After failing, a new lightbulb would have to be installed. The low beam component of the new lightbulb would only last about 2-4 months before failing again. Honda issued a voluntary recall for 2002 civics, which does not describe my…
ODI 10459929
Exterior Lighting
2002 honda civic headlamp lenses are not allowing adequate lighting. "*tr
ODI 10368179
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated while driving 35 mph at night the front two low beams malfunctioned making the road very difficult to see. The dealer was contacted and stated that there were no related recalls and refused to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 86000. The current mileage was 88000. Updated 01/31/11 *bf updated 03/22/11
ODI 10365250
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