2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs 2002 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2002 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 230 | 1,050 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 440 | 197 |
| Investigations | 1 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 129 |
| Fire reports | 24 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,501 mi | 89,660 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 478 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 273 |
| Electrical System | 55 | 69 |
| Structure | 8 | 75 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 33 |
| Engine | 38 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 33 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 50 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 54 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 89 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 73 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 64 |
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
2002 Honda Accord
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.