Model year guide

2002 Honda civic si

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Honda civic si is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2002 Honda civic si — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2002 Honda civic si at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints3

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Honda civic si recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2002 Honda civic si.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2002 Honda civic si common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 5

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.

Bulletin DLR MSG - Honda · Air Bags · Aug 2014

Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment…

Bulletin Service Bulletin · Air Bags · Jul 2014

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? Front Passenge…

Bulletin DLR MSG - Stop S · Air Bags · Jul 2014

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.

Bulletin DLR MSG - Honda · Air Bags · Jul 2014

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.

Bulletin DLR MSG - Honda · Air Bags · Jul 2014

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CIVIC SI. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Honda civic si

The Honda Civic is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023, the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/City and Honda Accord in Honda's global passenger car line-up. It is one of the best-selling automobiles in history, with over 27 million units sold through 2021.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2002 Honda civic si trims & engines on record

Trims
Si
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl

2002 Honda civic si vehicles on record

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2002 Honda civic si — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Honda civic si have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2002 Honda civic si. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda civic si?

Across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.