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2002 Honda Accord Reliability Rating
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Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages or the EGR valve (3.0-liter engine only) and failure of the Evaporative (EVAP) Bypass Solenoid. Failure of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages or the Evaporative (EVAP) Bypass Solenoid will cause the check engine light to illuminate. Honda has extended the warranty on problems with the EGR System to 8 years or 80,000 miles. The cost to repair the EGR passages and the EGR valve is estimated at $94.08 for the parts and $195.00 for the labor. The cost to repair the EGR valve only is estimated at $169.83 for the EGR valve and $32.50 labor. The cost to replace the EVAP Bypass Solenoid is estimated at $52.52 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Automatic Transmission. The cost to replace the Automatic Transmission with a Remanufactured Unit is estimated at $3000.00 for parts and $448.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Lower Ball Joints. The cost to replace the Lower Ball Joints is estimated at $44.00 for parts and $300.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Module that is part of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). This failure is identified in TSB #06-009. The cost to replace the OPDS Module is estimated at $184.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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