2002 Honda Civic SI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Civic SI years
- Not enough data 11th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Honda Civic SI. That ranks 11th out of 19 Civic SI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Honda Civic SI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 200,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Honda Civic SI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Honda Civic SI.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I just bought this vehicle and the srs light came on after i bought it i've gone to specialist to get this fixed and it's still broken and now i can't get a sticker because of the defective air bags.
The fuel pump assembly at the top of the fuel tank just under the rear passenger seat develops cracks because of it being made of plastic.this happened on my car. Quite a bit of fuel leaks out of these cracks when operating the automobile. The average person might not ever know this if it was…
When given my vin, the honda recall site gives back the wrong model of car. My car is a civic and it is hard for me to believe that all the 2002s except mine need the takata recall.
Other Honda Civic SI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic SI | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 Civic SI | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 Civic SI | 65 | 0 |
| 2022 Civic SI | 73 | 0 |
| 2020 Civic SI | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Civic SI | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 Civic SI | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Civic SI | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Civic SI | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 Civic SI | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Civic SI | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Civic SI | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 Civic SI | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Civic SI | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 Civic SI | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Civic SI | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 Civic SI | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 Civic SI | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda Civic SI?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda Civic SI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Honda Civic SI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Civic SI model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.