2002 Honda Civic SI
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2022 | 73 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 3 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-03
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-25
Also filed under Electrical system
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-09-03
Electrical system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 Honda Civic SI — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Honda Civic SI reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda Civic SI?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Honda Civic SI have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.