7.9
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$2,462.00
Average Mileage:
92,117 miles
Total Complaints:
310 complaints
Most common solutions:
- recall should be issued, replaced @ Honda's expense (163 reports)
- replace transmission (43 reports)
- not sure (40 reports)
- replaced transmission (30 reports)
- replaced transmission, split cost with Honda (14 reports)
- Honda refused to repair under warranty, had to pay (9 reports)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
2012Apr 23
Accord SE 2.3L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 87,000 miles
Honda Dealership says that it would cost $4600 and that because of the known issue the Honda company will only pay $1400. Called the Honda America, and was told that Honda will not pay anything, because the it is 10 years old, It has low mileage, the maintenance done regularly, and low wear and tear (Isn't that a good thing?). Asked to speak to a supervisor, was told the Supervisor will call back, but have not heard anything from the supervisor. My other 2002 Honda had the same problem about 4 years ago and Honda fixed it at no cost, even though it was out of warranty. If this is how the customer is treated then I'm never buy Honda again.
2004Jan 01
Accord VP 2.4L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 35,976 miles
Thought Honda's were good cars. I guess they have their POS, too.
2011Nov 01
Accord LX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 88,000 miles
My car have been jerking this couple months. Yesterday while driving the car suddenly come to a complete stop. It was cost me about $4000 to fix and my car is only at 88000 miles.
2012Mar 05
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 150,300 miles
Same problem as many others on this site. Transmission started slipping and jerking at 150K miles. Went to the Honda dealership and they stated that the only fix was to replace with a rebuilt transmission at a cost of $4000K. I'm going to see what AAMCO can do as far as a repair. After going through this site, I'm feeling like one of the lucky ones as many are having problems as early as 50K miles.
2011Dec 01
Accord EX Vs
- Automatic transmission
- 168,540 miles
My 18 yr old son purchased his first car in August 2011. We checked the records and the car looked clean and in good condition. His 2002 Honda Accord is now parked. The transmission is on its last leg and like the rest of you, we had no idea this year for the accord had problems. We contacted our family Honda man who said and agreed this wasn't the make model or year we should have bought. If Honda knew this for the last 10 years why wasn't the consumer aware. I wan't Honda to do something about this for all of us and the people who are about to make a big mistake and a bad purchase.
2012Feb 18
Accord ES 2.3L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 131,467 miles
Just paid $4,000 for this car and then I find out Honda has known that there are problems with these transmissions. I am looking to pay between $2,500 to $3,500 to repair and I dont have it. I wanted a Honda because I have always heard what good cars they are. Now I am really pissed.
2011Feb 01
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
I have a 2002 Honda accord that the transmission slips from 1st to second. Sometimes it will not slip and be ok. I have changed the transmission fluid in it since I owned it at 50,000 miles. It has 169,000 on the car now. It has been a good car but when a big expense item fails that people can not just pay for out of their pocket, it changes your mind about the item. I was on the assumption that Honda's were reliable and a worry free car. There is no reason if a vehicle is taken care of regularly that their should be a major problem that should no be covered by the manufacturer. The transmission is the second most expense mechanical part in a car next to the motor. I have owned a lot of different vehicles and never had a problem with transmissions going bad. Honda needs to start standing behind their vehicles with a better and more detailed warranty (not limited) on parts that are more expense and may fail prematurely for no reason at all.
2011Dec 08
Accord LX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 180,000 miles
Recently, I heard a sound when the transmission shift gear, like ban sound. The transmission began jerk while accelerating.... I researched on the internet and saw a lot of people with the same problem, don't know what to do.
2011Jul 01
Accord Limited 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 68,000 miles
We purchased a Honda based on their "legendary reliance"
We had to replace the transmission after 68k miles.
My drivers window no longer works
Passenger electric lock os broken
Been a lemon of sorts
73000 miles currently
2012Jan 12
Accord VP V6
- Automatic transmission
- 56,000 miles
I have had every maintenance required for my 2002 Honda Accord VP since I bought it in Nov 2001. It started with a check engine light 13 days ago. Honda dealer found no problem, but said it was a loose gas cap. Then once or twice this week I thought I had pressed accelerator too hard as car seemed to rev as I started from idle in traffic. Next, early this morning car started jerking and revving and it seemed to hardly move at all after driving about 15 mins so I BARELY got it home. Got it towed to same Honda dealer who did the testing for check engine light 13 days ago, same dealer I bought care from, same dealer/service department I bought car from and where I had it serviced. They diagnosed it as Transmission won't shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. Actually the thing barely moved at all part of way home, and I don't think I could have gotten it to a dealer bf it was rear ended or it just quit moving.
I asked the service advisor, and then others there too, why did it fail? What could I have done to prevent it? They told me there was nothing I could have done that I have not done. They said I have had every maintance required, and that I could have not done ANYTHING to prevent it. I asked them why I had to replace a transmission on a 2002 Accord that had only aoubt 55,000 miles on it? They said that things can just go wrong with a car. They had no explanation. I asked if this model had some kind of transmission issues regularly or was there any kind of recall, and they told me that there was no recall on this model and year.
I bought the car as my second Honda. I sold my 1991 at 10 years old, and had people outbidding each other to get it for their high school or college kids. I decided to keep this one bc I thought I would get the value out of it HONDA is KNOWN for. Now I don't know if I can trust another Honda when I do buy another car.
It is supposed to be fixed by Mon or Tues of next week. They ordered a rebuilt transmission and said it will have a 3 year warranty. The cost I have been told is about 3,800 dollars. I think I can get a 10 percent discount from being a preferred customer, but it sounds very high, and I still cannot imagine why a "reliable Honda" would have a tranmission go out for not reason. THere was no advance warning, other than the check engine light they said was due to a loose gas cap. There were no oil leaks. I had the 60,000 mile service done when I took it in to get check engine light taken care of, just to be sure I was taking extra good care of everything.
What happened to Honda:?? How and where will I find a reliable car again when I can get the next car?? It will have to be while til I get this transmission paid off. I am not sure if I should try to get dealer and service manager to try to interven or just start with HONDA at a higher level? THis is not why I bought a Honda, I thought I was getting reliable transportation, but if I had not gotten scared bc I did not understant what was wrong with the car I would have been stranded or even rear ended bc I could get it home.
2011Aug 04
Accord Se 4 Door 2.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 128,000 miles
MY TRANSMISSION IS BAD ON MY 2002 HONDA ACCORD,ALWAYS HAD DEALER SERVICED AT HONDA AND I CANNOT AFFORD 3,000.00 TO FIX IT,CAR ONLY HAS 128,000 MILES.I WISH A GOOD ATTORNEY COULD GET US ALL TOGETHER AND FILE A LAWSUIT TO FORCE THE HONDA DEALERS TO PAY IN FULL FOR REPLACEMENT OF THEIR FAULTY TRANSMISSIONS THAT IM SURE THEY KNOW ABOUT BUT THEY ARE IGNORING THEIR PROBLEM HOPING IT WILL JUST GO AWAY SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP US PS I WILL NEVER EVER BUY A HONDA FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE
2012Jan 08
Accord V6 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 117,361 miles
I bought this car used in December 2003 and it had 23K miles on it. I bought it from a reputable dealer (Toyota of Durham, NC) and it had a clean car fax report. I previously had a 1994 Honda Civic DX with 140K miles on it and loved it, so I decided to upgrade to Honda's top of the line sedan. I never had any issues with the Civic so I thought the same would be true of the Accord.
Since I purchased the car I have averaged only 11,750 miles/year and have kept up with the required scheduled maintenance (oil changes, tires, fluids, brakes). I even had the 105K service done at Honda of San Leandro because I wanted to ensure that it was done correctly and at the time was the most expensive service needed for this car.
The problem first occurred on October 24th, when my check engine light, TCS light and a blinking D4 light came on. I pulled into a gas station, filled up and started it up again. Only the check engine light was on so I was able to drive home. I took it to the same Honda dealership that did the 105K service, and they said that there was a 'problem' with my transmission and it was Honda's policy to only replace transmissions, not rebuild them. Total estimated cost is $4900. Since this cost, along with a needed new paint job due to the clear coat coming off (another common problem in Honda's from this year; I plan to file a complaint on that as well) at least met but probably exceeded the $6200 blue book value, I haven't addressed the problem.
Unfortunately I had the same thing happen last night - blinking D4 light, TCS and check engine light on so it looks like I need to address the problem sooner than later.
I do have all of my service records so I'm hoping for a goodwill reimbursement, but most goodwill reimbursements have only been for 50% of the cost which would only be $2450, which is still higher than having the same service at AAMCO for $2200. I'm amazed that my bottom of the line 1994 Honda Civic DX had 140K miles and never once had an issue, but the top of the line Honda Accord V6's transmission fails so soon??? In researching the problem there have been numerous complaints in regard to this model and it's faulty transmission, that fails around the 100K but Honda hasn't issued a recall for this model to my knowledge. I have a friend who has the same model in white, and was just told he needed a new transmission at 94K miles which makes me think the problem is much more pervasive than Honda will admit.
It's very disappointing - I bought Honda because I thought they were reliable and that the car would last a long time, but given how pervasive I think this problem is it makes me question my loyalty to Honda. Until this happened I had always planned on buying another Honda when the time came, but I can't purchase a car because I'd worry that something would happen to it as well. Really? I need to replace a transmission and get the car painted at 100K miles? On a Honda???
2011Dec 05
Accord EX I-4
- Automatic transmission
- 149,988 miles
Up until now, I have always driven Hondas (both cars and motorcycles), recommended Honda dealerships for service of these vehicles, and purchased OEM Honda parts for repairs. I am a used car dealer and was always confident purchasing Honda vehicles for resale, but with all the automatic transmission problems I have been seeing on various models from manufacture dates mid 1997 through 2003 so far, I am going to be shying away from Honda and leaning towards other import makes. When I buy a Honda & discover that I have to replace the transmission before selling it, I always lose money on it and this is not acceptable!
2011Aug 01
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 61,516 miles
Be proud, and buy American. What happened to that anyway, there's my experience with Honda, i won't buy them again... my other car is a Chev Cavalier, and no problems....
Update from Jan 4, 2012: hi
this is KC again. An update on this issue...Honda Canada had only offered (with a discount thru the dealer only) to fix the vehicle (replace the transmission with a rebuilt transmission) for a cost of $3200 plus taxes. (approximately $3500 total)
Also, they only offered a 1 year warranty or 20,000 kms whichever came first. I told them what i thought about that - what do they themself think of their transmissions if that's all they offer for a warranty.
I decided to go with AAMCO here in Surrey. They rebuilt the transmission, and replaced the torque converter as part of that (replaced all parts that needed replacement - clutches in the transmission, and updated to newest (less problematic parts in it)
Their warranty 3 year/60,000kms North America wide, and the cost was $2600 including taxes.
(i even got a vehicle to use while it was in the shop)
Incidently, the week it was in the shop, AAMCO also had another honda accord (i think it was a 2001 and a Honda Odssey in the shop, also for transmission problems)
Sorry Honda, you aint the reliability you used to be!
KC
2010Jun 21
Accord ES V4
- Automatic transmission
- 48,500 miles
at 48,500 miles with a senior woman driving, I can't understand why I need to replace transmission, why it is slipping and jerking. And to fix, cost estimated to be $2900 by a Honda dealer. Can't Honda do something to assist me. I am the only driver and have maintenance done when it needs to be done. Honda could at least offer to pay 1/2!!!!!
2011Oct 09
Accord SE 2.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 108,000 miles
I noticed the car starting to jerk while shifting about 9 months ago when the odometer just hit 100k. Now with about 112k the car is jerking every time you come to a stop and start. This is my 4th Honda and never have I had transmission problems before. This car is well maintained with Honda service records! I currently own this Accord and an 08 Odyssey. Previously owned a 93 Accord and 96 Civic which had ZERO transmission problems and ran well into their upper 100k's and were still running fine the day I traded them in. Honda needs to step up and rectify this situation with a recall of these faulty transmissions. I was planning on keeping this car for another couple years and trading it in on a new Honda, but may look elsewhere if Honda does not stand behind these cars.
2011Jan 19
Accord LX
- Automatic transmission
- 140,000 miles
The car had 140,000 miles at the time and the Transmission started slipping and jerking. Whenever we come to a stop in the car, the engine sounds like it spins up really fast, and then drops to first or neutral, in the process, causing the car to lurch forward dangerously. When starting from a stop, the same thing will happen, step on the gas, engine spins up very quickly, then it drops into gear again causing the car to lurch forward, at which point you have to wait a couple seconds before the car actually moves. Its terrible and dangerous. We are waiting for a recall, but its getting so bad we may have no option but to replace it ourselves, which we can't afford at the moment.
2011Nov 01
Accord EX V4
- Automatic transmission
- 119,000 miles
I have been reading about this issue with 2002 Honda accord on the internet and there seems to be a lot of people having the same problem.When i come to a complete stop and then accelerate, transmission jerks and car does not pickup the speed for a while before coming to normal and then picks up the speed. This is a serious safety issue. When i bought honda i thought that they have a reputation of being the leader in the industry and the engines/transmissions lasts for at least 200k miles before showing any signs of problems.
My honda dealer has advised me to replace the transmission for ~$4000, for a car with only 120k miles on it, does not make sense. The car has been serviced at Honda dealers since i have owned it for last 4 years.
Considering the safety of the riders and others on the road, honda should issue a recall and get this problem fixed.
2011Apr 04
Accord EX 2.4L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 125,000 miles
I have bought my brand new Honda Accord (Automatic) in 2002 from Tampa Hondaland, in the year 2002, and am the single owner with no accidents or any incidents at all. I have been maintaining my car very carefully following the maintenance schedule. First time I had this problem some time in the the monthe April 1st week, 2011 - when I start the car, and for the first few minutes it will not move very smoothly, but with jerks and bumps, and it is very jerky trasition from gear one to gear two. Once my speed picks up then it will be ok, but still it will not be a very smooth even ride, rather jerky ride eventhough ther will not be any change in speed - on the highway. My car never ever had this kind of problem before, and it used to be very smooth transition of gears, and very smooth even ride.
When I took to the dealer - Tampa Hondaland, I was told that there is a leak in my VTEC engine gasket, and it has to be replaced, and they will do a transmission fluid change. I was very surprised for the cost I was charged, as I went there only for a regular oil change & check up - I was billed about $270. I was told by the technician that they test driven the car, and detected no gear shift problem, and everything is fine. I noticed the gear shifting jerky problem and shifting form 1st to 2nd gear problem still there after coming back from the dealer. And also noticed that the transmission oil leak is there, for the replacement of which I was charged about $165, eventhough the cost of gasket is only about $12. I informed the dealer and took the car to them again within 3-4 weeks of my previous visit. This time I have noticed the "Check engine' for the first time. The technician at the dealership told me that - "Code P0740" was detected and the transmission was gone bad and it has to be replaced, and it will completely break within few months or may be the next day, and the estimate is about $4,600. I could beleive what I heard nad it is totally nonsense that a single hand maintained Honda Accord, is giving me this problem which is not even 10 years old, after following the maintenance schedule.
I always used to have a Honda vehicle, either a motor cycle or a car, and I always used to love Hondas. I have literally spent a continuous flow of money on very carefully amintaining my car as recommended and now the dealer very coolly saying that the transmission is to be replaced at a cost of about $5000 is totally wrong and absurd. I have my transimission fluid changed, brake fluid changed, timing belt changed, etc all in time and was expecting that everything is going on well and this is devastating. I demand that the Honda company has to recall Honda Accord 200 for Transmission failures, and have to resolve the effected owners problems - either replacing the defective transmission or paying back the cost to the owners to replace at the dealership. When I took my car to a mechanic to have an outsider's second opinion, he straight forward told me that Honda Automatic Transmission is defective - particularly Accord, Odessey, Pilot, etc. He also told me that Toyota has a btter transmission and I really regreted for not buying Toyota Camry insteda of Honda Accord.
Anyways the Honda car company has to take this serioulsy and resolve the Honda owners transmission problems, without waiting untill some one's life is lost because of these problems and will be sued.
2007Jul 27
Accord
- Automatic transmission
- 160,000 miles
My transmission starting slipping back in 2007, and has continued to jerk, even when being very gentle when pressing down on the accelerator. I prayed over it and considering the problem, the transmission has been a trooper. However, it finally started to go out a few months ago by not going above 20 miles an hour. I paid an extra 10 grand for this car at the time in comparison to the other cars on the market because of their reputation of being reliable cars that goes passed 200k miles. I wanted a car to last, so that is why I passed up that dreamy silver camaro t-top at the time for my black Honda coupe. My car is only around 160k miles right now, and if I knew that Honda decided to stop living up to their reputation, I would have just opted for a cheaper brand car and put the money in the bank. I feel like Honda knows their 2002 Honda Accord transmissions are defective, and they should have done a recall LONG ago. This was my second Honda, and NEVER again will I buy a Honda....sure the engine is a trooper, but I can not even replace my transmission from a junk yard now to keep it ticking longer because I can not rely on the transmission being worth while after reviewing all these complaints. I could have it fixed for $1400 because we know someone. However, why waste my money on another bad transmission? And paying the $2500 to $3000 for a new one is probably not worth investing in this aged car. Guess, we will have to fork out money on a new car soon. My husband starts a new job in a few weeks in another city, and we really need two cars now, and do not have money for a new car or the credit. Yikes, we probably will have to pay for an overpriced rental car until we can get a new one...not cool Honda, not cool at all :(
2007Dec 15
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
I have put up with this lame slipping and jerking transmission from Honda for many years. I did not know that this should have been a recall item by Honda based on the number of complaints. Honda transmissions are supposed to last. I chalked it up to avoid Hondas as I do with all bad products and brands.
2011Jun 17
Accord
- Automatic transmission
- 200,000 miles
I had been through 3 cars before my parents finally told me that I would have to buy my own car. I was told by a salesman at the Gray Daniel's car dealership in Brandon,MS to look at a candy apple red 4 door 2002 honda accord. I loved it. The air worker, it drove like it was brand new. I was finally buying my first car with my own money, only to have the transmission go out not even two months later. Because it was over 200,000 miles on it it wasn't under warranty.
I guess this is my fault, but I honestly thought they would sale me any crap. I had used my refund to buy it so I just end up getting it fixed cause I had no other way of getting around. I am 23 years old jump starting a career and no reliable car. It just hurt my feelings that my hard earn money was wasted. I am so disappoint. Its at the honda place right now while I walk to were I need to go. Sorry I bought that car. I was considering buying a truck after graduation. Not now I'll try a toyota or something.
2011Oct 03
Accord 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 95,500 miles
Bought this 2002 Accord w/ 57k miles from Pasadena Honda Dealership Used selection on 10/23/09 and two years later w/ 95.5k the transmission started jerking from 1st to 2nd and out of reverse. Check engine light came on. Mechanic got no usable codes on the computer so did transmission service, but two days later, problem returned and 700 series codes appeared in diagnosis (torque converter gone bad - transmission needs replacing). D4 light also started flashing on the 3rd day after problem returned (on the way to the mechanic's!). $2800 is cost of 3 year warranty Honda Parts dept. Rebuilt transmission and $1100 labor. Honda no longer offering any goodwill repair of any kind. HONDA HAS LOST ME AS A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE. Toyota Rav 4 (previous car) drove to 215k without any transmission problem at all. Finally got rear ended and bought the used Honda Accord next. I've learned my lesson. Toyota is a FAR SUPERIOR PRODUCT to Honda at all levels. Be warned!
2010Jan 20
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 113,000 miles
Transmission started slipping and jerking (subtle at first, then got worse), check engine light came on. The dealership wanted to charge me $120 to read the codes (lame), but I went to an independent place who read them for free and rather than give me a quote on the work needed so they could make their money, advised me that I should pursue this with Honda first (Independence Acura in Mountain View, CA)
Honda opened a case for me immediately, but came back and said Labor + Parts would be $3500, and they would pay for $1k, but I'd be responsible for the balance, plus sales tax on the whole thing. I was a little disappointed, given that Honda knew they had a problem here, and other people who posted here got them to ante up more. I'd gone in being willing to pay $2k, and in the end I decided to trade my Accord in and get something I felt like I could rely on.
2011Jun 02
Accord SE 2.3L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 127,350 miles
Hey Honda, In the last 2 years my self and 2 of my kids have aquired our first 3 hondas and my 2002 Accord has developed a transmission that is failing and on it's way out with 127,000 mi. on odometer. With 5 kids and and the last one getting his license next week that is not good news for you people. We just started to go with non-domestic vehicles and didn't hear a thing about your big problems with transmissions until after this developed on my 2002 and now it appears I my be in for a problem with my son's 1999 Accord. It seems as though it may have an all too familiar feel to the shifting. I started to put my faith in Honda and with 5 kids you can imagine I can't afford to start spending the astronomicle amount of money this may require.
You can certainly contact me as soon as possible with a goodwill repair for this problem because you absolutely know that is what is necessary. This is not a problem of your's that should continue to be dumped on your customers.
Jeff
2011Aug 16
Accord EX 2.3L L4 Sfi Ohv
- Automatic transmission
- 75,436 miles
For months I have noticed the transmission beginning to slip when accelerating.
2011Aug 15
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 108,119 miles
Every time when I tried to access intersections, merge to the highway, I felt I have to face severe dangerous situations. I didn't know how fast I can reach and how far away I can get. It's a potential fatal issue on my way with this vehicle.
I ask Honda should pay careful attention to this problem. Don't try to save money by destroying its own reputation and customers' lives.
2011Jul 01
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 101,700 miles
Same song as every other 2002 Accord owner. I've grown up loving Hondas, seeing how reliable they are and have always been. This was the first car I bought when I "grew up" and shelled out money for my own vehicle. Owned it for 7 years, have 101,000 miles on it (nothing for a Honda, as the story goes), take very good care of it and follow maintenance schedule religiously.
Copying this from a previous poster, because it perfectly describes the situation:
"Transmission is slipping and jerking when upshifting and downshifting between 1st and 2nd gear. As you accelerate normally, the tachometer will suddenly zing up past 4k rpms as engine accelerates, but it will fail to shift up to 2nd gear leaving you stranded in the midst of an intersection, on-ramp, or with traffic bearing down on you. You essentially stall (although the engine is running the transmission will not engage). You can only let off the gas and decelerate until the transmission winds down and eventually catches at which point your card will move forward again.
HONDA... HERE IS THE SAFETY ISSUE: using breaks does not help to hasten the re-engagement of your transmission. it only worsens your stranded situation. And without breaking, you are left at the mercy of gaining traffic since the speed of your car, on level or inclining road-grade is at least 15 - 40 mph less than other moving vehicles. PLUS you may not have any place to steer the car out of the way if you could. After the transmission finally engages your car will sluggishly move forward and this to is in a poorly controlled fashion. AND its possible to let into the gas and again find your transmission slipping - you are HOSED !!! as honking horns and screeching vehicles swerve to miss you. "
I expected to drive this car into the ground, but I figured "into the ground" would be closer to 200,000 or beyond. A repair like this seriously makes me question the wisdom of purchasing another Honda in the future. A recall and acknowledgement of the flaw would be appreciated.
2011Jul 06
Accord SE 2.3L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 93,500 miles
2002 Honda Accord SE V4 - 93,500 miles:
While driving home from work, I stopped at a stop light and when I pushed the gas to take off, the car revved, but didn't go for several seconds and then started jerking as the car was trying to engage into first gear. From that point, every time I stopped at a light or stop sign, the transmission slipped, the car jerked wildly and it made horrible noises. Took car into the Honda dealer and was told that the transmission is totally shot and that I need a new one at a cost of $3950.00. Car has been kept up and fluid changes done regularly.
2011May 27
Accord EX 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 136,000 miles
Honda should be ashamed. We bought a 2002 Toyota that has 205K on it and the 2002 Honda for our daughter based on Honda's reputation. No problems at all with our wonderful Toyota while our daughter's Accord is in need of a 2500.00 transmission at almost half the mileage of the Toyota. Looks like we will be a one Honda family. Unbelievable there is no recall based on the number of complaints for the transmission on the 2002 Accord....pitiful.
2011Jun 27
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,273 miles
2002 Honda Accord EX V6, Transmission Slips, Jerks - Canada
As I've said above, the transmission slips from 1st to 2nd gear.
Only about 97,000 kms on it. Had regular service, and first Transmission service was at 55,000 kms, and latest one just a couple weeks ago at 97,000
Dealer has said Transmission will need to be replaced, I know rebuild may be possible, elsewhere.
Honda Canada is refusing to cover the total bill, but only a mere $400 of it. Anyone able to help me with this, have you had this problem?
Also, at the same time the Rear Main seal of engine, that is located where the engine bolts onto the transmission, is leaking.
Any and all help appreciated.
Honda Canada says there are no TSB's on the transmission repair problem, or problems with transmission in Canada.
The vehicle is manufactured in the US though. If anyone can offer any help/guidance or know of any TSB's that may relate, here in Canada on the US, i would really appreciate it.
Thank you
KC
Update from Jan 4, 2012: hi
this is KC again. An update on this issue...Honda Canada had only offered (with a discount thru the dealer only) to fix the vehicle (replace the transmission with a rebuilt transmission) for a cost of $3200 plus taxes. (approximately $3500 total)
Also, they only offered a 1 year warranty or 20,000 kms whichever came first. I told them what i thought about that - what do they themself think of their transmissions if that's all they offer for a warranty.
I decided to go with AAMCO here in Surrey. They rebuilt the transmission, and replaced the torque converter as part of that (replaced all parts that needed replacement - clutches in the transmission, and updated to newest (less problematic parts in it)
Their warranty 3 year/60,000kms North America wide, and the cost was $2600 including taxes.
(i even got a vehicle to use while it was in the shop)
Incidently, the week it was in the shop, AAMCO also had another honda accord (i think it was a 2001 and a Honda Odssey in the shop, also for transmission problems)
Sorry Honda, you aint the reliability you used to be!
KC
2011Apr 18
Accord EX 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 103,000 miles
Major automatic transmission problems. When gently stopping the vehicle (at a stop sign, or at a red light), the car lurches forward after it has already come to a complete stop. This happens when it is trying to downshift from second to first gear. Then, there is a five second delay before the car actually engages in first gear (in other words, after I stop, I cannot move the car again for at least five seconds).
Also, sometimes when accelerating, the car slips out of gear for a few seconds (jerks forward and back) and then eventually slips back into gear. Both of these problems occur sporadically. The problem seems to be worse when the car is warmed up.
This car has been well-maintained. I did all of the recommended maintenance service over the years. The car is out of warranty, but I have asked for a goodwill repair from Honda. Still waiting to hear from them! Honda should issue a recall - enough people have had similar transmission problems.
Update from Jul 26, 2011: Update on July 26: American Honda agreed to a Goodwill repair. They paid 50% of the cost for a new transmission.
Over the years, I had done all of the recommended maintenance on the car, plus I had purchased an extended warranty when I first bought the car. I never got a chance to use the extended warranty, because the car didn't really have any problems until now (at 103,000 mi). Once Honda received proof of all that, they were willing to do the Goodwill repair.
I got the new transmission yesterday. It will take me awhile to get used to the car shifting smoothly :)
2011May 01
Accord SE 2.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 62,400 miles
My car is 2002 Honda Accord with 62,400 miles, transmission is slipping and jerking. After researching online on Honda Transmission issues, it is easy to find and see that there is major issues with transmissions not only in our 2002 Honda Accord Sedan but many other honda models!!! After talking to a Honda dealer and calling direct to American Honda I have been getting excuses, run around and just croc of sh*t!!!! Dealer wants like $5000 dollars to fix transmission the best they can do is 50/50. Still leaving a $2500 dollar bill! Are these people crazy!
Anyway the whole point is Honda needs to step up to the plate and take responibilty! They asked for proof of maintenance docs and I have provided them! Now we have not heard backk from either the dealer or American Honda for about a week now!!!!!!
2011Apr 01
Accord EX 2.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
My car has very low mileage. Although it is nine years old, I only have 77,000 mile on the car. I haven't repaired it yet because I only found out yesterday that the transmission is failing and my mechanic is recommending I replace it or purchase a rebuilt one.
2009Dec 29
Accord LX 2.3L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 143,510 miles
The first time this happened was at 73k miles, under Honda warranty and was replaced. at about 150k it started doing it the same jerking when the car was first turned on , after about 5 minutes on the road everything would be fine.
Put in a master rebuild kit, twice, and they kept telling a bunch of different stories. After the second master rebuild kit the told me it was the torque converter. Now they want to change the ECM, and I'm not sure it will fix the problem. Help!
2007Apr 10
Accord LX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 91,631 miles
just was really surprised to feel the transmission giving out at such a low mileage>>>didn't think I was covered, also, thought I was a anomoly>>.that the car was jus a fluke til another Honda Acccord owner on my route had complained about the same thing on his Accord(2001) then he said there were thousands upon thousands of Honda Accord owners of these yrs with the same exact problem>>>then I thought Honda has a problem and they should fix it>>>a Honda Accord transmission should last well over 150,000>>>and not fail at less than a hundred thousand>>>It's funny I kept telling myself this isn't right>>the transmission shouldn't be failing this early>>Honda has a moral right to fix this problem>>>>110 percent Honda's problem>>>Honda needs 2 do the right thing>>>
2011Jan 13
Accord SE 2.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
Dear Honda, or should I say Dear Mr. Takanobu Ito (Honda CEO)
I'm sure Mr. Ito will not read this but what the hell, I am a 24 year old college grad I have been extremely loyal to Honda. I have had 3 Honda's since I turned 16 i am not one to race cars or treat them poorly. I prefer to take great care of my car as I look at a vehicle as an investment. With that being said, I have a few things I would like to get off my chest. We Americans opened our country to you in 1956 to allow you to sell motor vehicles in our country. US Americans are the biggest consumers of HONDA made vehicles. Last year Honda's total revenue was $82,902,262 dollars (source; forbes fin.apps) now honda why cant you recall our transmission? Okay lets look at the numbers, there are only 500 or so complaints on this site. Say honda recalls the transmission on this year an say 5000 people go forward with the recall, how much would that cost you a near fraction of what you guys make. I am on a fixed budget and I just graduated from college. I now have a $35,000 debt due to school and I can barely survive. I now find out that my transmission is going out and I have to spend $3000 dollars to fix this. How am I suppose to afford this Mr. Ito? With your country in a state of despair, us as American's have come together as a country to send money, relief, and everything else we can to help you. DO YOUR JOB AND PAY IT FORWARD BECAUSE THIS IS BULLSHIT. THE BIGGEST KICKER OF ALL HONDA, IF YOU DO NOT RECALL THESE TRANSMISSIONS I WILL MAKE IT A MISSION OF MINE TO PROMOTE WORD OF MOUTH ADVERTISING AGAINST YOUR COMPANY. EVERYONE HERE KNOWS YOU MAKE CARS TO GO OUT AT A CERTAIN MILEAGE SO YOU CAN MAKE MONEY OFF THE REPAIRS. I HOPE TO SEE IMPROVEMENTS IN YOUR COMPANY.
If you would like to reach me personally, you can contact me at: thebaykid@yahoo.com
2011Feb 18
Accord EX
- Automatic transmission
- 82,000 miles
I think it's really sad that Honda will not just recall the 2002 transmission and fix the problem. There has been multiple people with the same problems. I did call the company and they are researching the problem to see if they will help with the cost of the repair. I'm not sure when I will hear from them. I have had multiple Hondas in the past, as does my family, and they have never not backed their car. What does it take for Honda to recall it? Someone's life?
2010Jul 07
Accord LX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
Wooooooowhoooooooo where do I start?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the worst car I've had, I bought it after my previous car was demolished in a car accident, and I expected the best from Honda since my father owned a Honda and lasted for a long time and no trouble with the transmission. The car itself is a really nice looking car but when it comes to the transmission its the total opposite. It started skipping and jerking at an early time in miles, and it just got worst, to the point where it won't even pass emissions testing and I can't afford to be paying for freaking transmissions after paying thousands for the freaking car itself. Worst of all, when I called the Honda department the freaking people would just make up excuses and supposed reasons for them not to take the claim. I was dumb enough to stop there and not take it to the management.
I will never buy another Honda after this experience the customer service was bad enough to kill it for me. There are a lot more companies out there that want our business. A company like this that don't take customers in consideration or are careless and won't take ownership of their faults don't deserve our business.
2011Apr 19
Accord EX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 73,000 miles
I found my Honda’s the acceleration from low speed to high speed had some kind of un-smooth transition. After the speed is up, everything will be ok. I had been driving manual shift car and military vehicle before I drove auto transmission car. I thought all the auto transmission will act like that, so I have never thought anything wrong with my Honda.Until recently, when My wife drove the car on a local street, suddenly the engine check light was popped up (maybe need oil change) and the D4 is flashing. She thought something wrong with the D4 transmission, so she shifted it down to D3 at the stop sign. My Honda was shaken, my wife was shocked. After the shake, the car was still drivable. She went to local Jiffy Lube to change oil on next day. The mechanic told my wife that my Honda had a code PO780 for transmission problem, which need to bring to a dealer to fix it. She let me know the following day when I called her from Iraq. Since time zone difference, I had one of my friends to help her find out what was wrong with the car. Later, my friend told my wife that for some Honda vehicles were produced during that time period had transmission problems. Honda Company gave a time frame to fix all Honda Accord’s transmission. Right now, the time window was closed, if I want to fix my Honda. I have to pay from my pocket which may cost me about $3000 (my car’s market value is less than $7000) or go to some other auto shop to get some second hand transmission which can’t grantee to fix my Honda. I like my Honda very much. Because of its low mileage, I thought I could drive this car at least for another 10 years. But now this thing happend to me. I felt very disappointed.
2011Feb 01
Accord SE 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 157,000 miles
I woke up this morning to take my kids to school and I noticed that my car was making a weird noise after being started up. Once I warmed the car up as I put it into reverse the car was jerking and would not go forward without a jerk. As I proceeded to drive the car kept pulling and jerking. This is a pain in the ass because I get everything done and fixed on my car this is the second time for this.
2009Mar 01
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
I purchased a used 2002 Honda Accord EX ecstatic. Previous car was an 01 Honda Civic (manual). Mother has owned various Hondas and Toyotas as well. However, after noticing slipping and jerking while in motion and taking off from a stop I took it in for diagnostic. Two mechanics said that the transmission was failing and referred to either rebuild or replace. However, Honda said that merely the transmission fluid needed to be flushed. Meanwhile, Google lead me here where I've found multiple Hondas within the 2000 and up to be problematic with TRANSMISSIONS. Sorry I have been told basically all my life and it makes perfect sense to me that if I have to replace the motor and/or transmission then it is time for another car and it does typically lead to more replacements and issues and repairs far out weigh the down payment for another car. But the financial burden of a car note it balanced with dependability in some cases. I continued to drive the car and it got increasingly worse. Initially when I found this website this car was around #13 for the worst car to ever own. I have seen it climb to #9 and here is my AUTOBEEF.
2009Oct 01
Accord LX 2.4L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
I have been told that Honda Accord vehicles were the best operating vehicles on the market. I went with the advice and brought one. After 95,000 miles later, the transmission is slipping out of first going into second. The problem is getting so bad that I told my wife not to drive it any more until it it fixed. I believe that Honda should RECALL the 2001 - 2004 models for transmission failure and replace the transmission by paying at least 75% of the cost.
2010Jul 02
Accord SE 4- cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
The transmission broke at an unbelievably low amount of miles. When talking with transmission dealers and they asked for the mileage they said it was unheard of. This problem randomly started in the middle of the highway and I seriously thought I was going to get in an accident.
2011Mar 27
Accord EX
- Automatic transmission
- 125,000 miles
Really devastated and disappointed with Honda Accord. I bought Honda Accord EX 4 cylinder in 2002 and one owner and well maintained car, no accidents at all. First, I noticed the gear slipping problem in less than 100K miles, when I speak with my friends circle (Honda Accord owners) and all of them had same transmission problems. When it start jerking in 125 K, I took the car to the mechanic and he told me a mjor problem in transmission. Transmission repair guys has charged close to $4K for rebuilting the transmission and for changing timing belt. I am very skeptical how long this car will run with rebuilt transmission. I believe Honda cheated the consumers and I lost confidence in Honda. I never buy Honda anymore.
2011Feb 01
Accord EX 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 109,000 miles
Same problems as other slip and jerk between 1st and 2nd. Hope car last till Thursday when new Toyota comes in. Also air bag light is on, may be computer or right side sensor, Honda's response to bad. I have no idea if air bags will deploy if I am in an accident. Also for the plastic junk they use around leather seats is cracking ready for duck tape. Have driven Honda's sine 1995 never again.
2010Dec 20
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 113,315 miles
Having the same issues as a lot of people on here. The check engine & TCS lights came on and the D4 light was blinking. Even with the trouble codes the car was running fine, so I took it to the dealer who ran the code which came up P0780 which the dealer called the transmission death code. They quoted me $2800.00 to replace the transmission.
I decided to drive it to another shop and have them look at it. I was told the code is a solenoid failure problem in most cases so they cleaned the solenoid screens for $150.00 and now the car runs better than it has in a few years. No more revs between 1st and 2nd gear and the mileage has increased as well.
The cost for a replacement solenoids runs about $200.00 and most dealers won't replace it unless you ask. I was told most of the Hondas transmission problems were clogged solenoids screens since they do not have a transmission filter
2009Nov 01
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
Through the research I have done, several Honda Accord customers complained of the same issue with the transmission. I would like Honda Corp. to take responsibility and pay for the cost of a new transmission.
2009Feb 21
Accord SE
- Automatic transmission
- 149,334 miles
OK...so the warranty expired and so did the transmission.....couldn't believe I had to spend another 3 grand! Had to do it AGAIN!!!!!
2010Feb 21
Accord EX 3.2L V6
2002 Accord EX V6 initially diagnosed by Honda with a Bad Transmission, after servicing. The auto only had 64,000 on it when diagnosed. Honda needs to man up and recall. To many people are having the exact same problem. If anyone hears this a class action law suit would not be hard to innate. sure Honda offered to split the expense after extending the warranty coverage, right there they are admitting there is a problem. $4,600.00 and unemployed, right.....
Robert B.
winter park, FLORIDA, USA
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