Five problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2002 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 2002 Accord.
For the steering, the power steering pump doesn't hold power steering fluid and when you go around a curve and there is a bump in the road, your steering wheel jerks the other way. It's way worse with no power steering but it is still there even if you have fluid. The transmission will jump in between first and second gear so roughly it feels like your transmission is going to fall out, sometimes you can't go because of it and it's almost caused some accidents. You can't get up to the speed you need to with it being so rough and jumpy. Then there is a ticking noise when I press on the gas peddle, from the timing belt and transistor. Some of these problems have been happening since I got the car, like the shifting and the steering. The ticking has been there but not as badly as it is now. I also know I'm not the only Honda driver with these issues from this make and model and era for this car.
The seal on the balance shaft came out, draining all the engine oil out of the car. Possibly causing engine damage. The car had it's timing belt changed, now it has to be done again. Could have caused an engine fire. Honda does not have a recall but should. Dorman made a part to lock the seal in to prevent it from happening. Honda should have to reimburse for the expense.
2002 Honda Accord. Consumer writes in regards to airbag and safety campaign the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. The dealer cleared the code, but the next day, the light illuminated again. The dealer informed the consumer the transmission was leaking and one of the drive belts were not performing correctly.
Recall 02v226000 concerning timing belt/water pump. Consumer contacted the manufacturer to see if this vehicle would be included in the recall. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Consumer was going approximately 60mph when battery light flashed on and off. Consumer was on a 3-lane interstate in middle lane when vheicle stalled. Consumer managed to coast to the shoulder of the road. Consumer got help to charge battery, but sparks started coming from battery and was told not to drive it. Honda dealer never heard of problem, and will be looking at vehicle. Vehicle was about 7 weeeks old new then, also note cd that was playing was burning hot when it was taken out. Dealer replaced alternator and battery. Dealer also adjusted belt.