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2002 Honda Accord Wheels Problems

2 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Feb 2006Sep 2019
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

mediumWHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2019

FOUND BOLT TO FUEL PUMP ON GROUND AND LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR EVAPORATED AIR LEAK IN SYSTEM FOR 5 MONTHS.STILL HAVE BOLT!

NHTSA #: 11255912
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Feb 2006

I DROVE MY VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN OVER ONE MONTH AGO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT WITH SPEED OF ABOUT 50 MILES/HOUR, THE WHEEL COVER (TRIM) OF RIGHT FRONT TIRE (PASSENGER SIDE) BROKE ALL THE SUDDEN, AND A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE WHEEL COVER FLEW OUT AFTER ROUNDS OF ROTATION WITH HIGH SPEED VERY NEARLY HITTING OTHER MOVING VEHICLES. AS A RESULT, THE WHEEL COVER ITSELF IS COMPLETELY DAMAGED, THE PINT OF THE BODY AROUND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE IS SERIOUSLY SCRATCHED, AND SOME MINOR DAMAGES AROUND. THIS IS A SERIOUS VEHICLE SAFETY ISSUE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE PART. AS A RESULT, I HAVE TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WHEEL COVER WITH A NEW ONE. ALSO, I NEED TO GET BODY REPAINTED AT THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE WITH OTHER REPAIRS. THE OLD BROKE PART IS AVAILABLE NOW. *NM

NHTSA #: 10150633

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