9.4
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$2,680.00
Average Mileage:
93,511 miles
Total Complaints:
394 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace/rebuild transmission (267 reports)
- not sure (51 reports)
- Honda to pay cost as this transmission was a previous recall (41 reports)
- Honda assisted with replacement cost (25 reports)
- class action lawsuit (5 reports)
- transmission exchange (2 reports)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
2012Apr 01
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 63,000 miles
Asked for a "goodwill repair" as you suggested. My situation matches exactly what you have described re widespread transmission problems - odometer under 70k (63K) ... This issue is not resolved yet.
2012Apr 20
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 168,586 miles
Obvious serious problem with this model's transmission...definite safety issue here. Honda doesn't seem to want to address the obvious transmission flaw built into this car.
2010Oct 22
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 155,396 miles
I am on the THIRD transmission on this car. The original failed at 65,000 miles. It simply gave out on a packed Dallas freeway. I managed to coast off the ramp and came to a stop in a bad, bad neighborhood at night. Triple A towed it to the dealer. It was replaced under extended warranty, yet replaced with ANOTHER bad transmission. This one failed in downtown Dallas in rush hour at 155k miles. I replaced it with a used 2004 transmission since the bloody, lying dealer said the problem was fixed in 2004. Wrong. My daughter has a 2004 Honda Accord V6, and her transmission failed at 150k.
My car now has 183k miles. Everything is fine but I just do not trust the transmission. This crappy company, Honda, sold me a car knowing it had a bad transmission. If I didn't buy the extended warranty, I'd have been out $3,000. But the second transmission was as bad as the first and THEY KNEW IT.
These are supposed to be reliable, high mileage cars. WRONG. The dealer's shop manager kept telling me it should last well over 200k. Forget it.
2008Apr 09
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 51,737 miles
In October 2005, I purchased a 2003 Honda Accord EX V6. I am a single mom and rely on a teachers salary. I purchased a Honda because I previously owned three brand new Honda's, and every one of them ran perfectly, only requiring regular maintenance. However, in April of 2009 while driving to work, my car slipped out of gear and would not drive further. I had the car towed in to the dealer, where they told me I needed a new transmission. When I purchased the car, I purchased a warranty through Fidelity on the major components of the car. However, someone at Honda apparently "cancelled" that warranty. After a lot of back and forth and almost two weeks with no car, Honda finally replaced the transmission under the extended warranty. The cost was 2268.48, however, I didn't have to pay that. Fortunately, this was covered this time. Now, it has happened again on April 12, 2012, almost 4 years later, to the day. TRANSMISSIONS SHOULD NOT FAIL EVERY 4 YEARS!!!
2010Sep 05
Accord EX-L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
Do not buy 2003 or 2004 Hondas at all. There have been multiple models that have had transmission problems. Honda says they have fixed the problem with recalls, but ours went out for a second time in less than 2 years. Honda is not helpful at all with the situation, and the lady I talked to at the service dest was really rude. This problem does not only involve money, but safety too. We were driving down the highway in St. Louis, about 50 mph when the tranny locked up and we almost got hit. Had to have the car towed 3 hours back home to have it fixed (rebuilt). There have also been recent reports that new model Hondas are having tranny problems, might be time to consider letting go of the brand loyalty. Hondas are becoming sketchy vehicles, and they need to take the appropriate actions to ensure the safety of the individuals that who purchase their cars.
2012Feb 15
Accord 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 168,000 miles
I called American Honda and was flatly denied. Stated that the recall was fixed on my car in 2004. What a joke! We are fourth generation Honda buyers, the whole family. But this incident has left a ugly taste in our mouths. SHAME ON YOU HONDA! ANYTHING TO SAVE A BUCK AND DESTROY YOUR IMAGE... I will do my business elsewhere, where is the quality you use to have?
tony
2012Feb 23
Accord Coupe 3.0L V6
- Manual transmission
- 95,691 miles
I have a 2003 Honda Accord V6 6 gears with 155000km (95000miles) and i have to change my transmission. Looks like that's happen really often with these cars. Anyway apparently it`s gonna cost over 3000$ to change the transmission. I did a perfect maintenance on my Accord and the car still in mint condition except for the transmission!!! I'm not too happy with that and i din`t get any answer from Honda and i send emails at 4 different occasion. Thats my history.
2012Mar 08
Accord EX-L 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 97,561 miles
I purchased this car January 31st, 2012 approx 5 weeks ago under the assumption that Hondas were great cars and that this would be a nice reliable car for me for 90,000 more miles. What a huge bummer.
2011Jun 01
Accord EX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 176,000 miles
Bought brand new in 2003, never had a problem. Replaced the timing belt at 100k and never had an engine light come on. In 2011 with 176K on the car I was driving on the highway and transmission violently shifted into lower gears causing the car to skid and almost caused a very bad accident. This continued for about 3 miles until the car would not shift past 3rd gear. I got the car home and cost me $2800 to rebuild my transmission. No help from Honda.
2012Feb 16
Accord EX V
- Automatic transmission
- 151,000 miles
I just bought this 2003 Honda Accord and was my 1st Honda. I bought it for its so called reliability. Well after I personally put about 300 miles on it (had 151000) I was riding down the rode and my Transmission started to jump into 2nd gear violently jerking the car and almost causing an accident. The Tcs light was on and I pulled over to find out then that the car would not go into reverse or 3rd gear. Did some research found that this was a common problem with these cars, so I called Honda, they would not assist with anything. So I basically spent 6k on a car that I will never get to use because I cant afford a 5k transmission and I almost had a bad accident in the process. I am surely interested in a class action Lawsuit as I have never been more disappointed in my life with a purchase
2012Feb 23
Accord EX-L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 102,324 miles
The transmission should have been replaced back in 2004 when the recall was issued. My transmission was deemed OK by the dealer and a oil cooler return line was installed. I truly believe that this procedure prolonged the misery that was inevitable. Car is currently at the dealership awaiting a cost determination from Honda!
2010Nov 19
Accord EX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 132,000 miles
History, bought the car from Schlossmann's Honda City in Milwaukee certified used with 50k miles. Mobil 1 Oil change every 4k miles, transmission fluid change every 12k miles. Transmission started to slip between 2nd into 3rd gear. Checked the fluid and it was dark. Took the car to Schlossmann's Honda City and they said the transmission needed to be replaced. Asked if they could do a goodwill repair since this is a common problem our these cars. They denied the request. Called Honda USA, they denied the request. So I am stuck with a car that slips from 2nd into 3rd gear.
DO NOT BUY A 2003 ACCORD V6, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. I for one will not buy Honda's anymore. If you look at all their automatic models (civic, accord, odyssey, etc), they have transmission problems.
2012Jan 12
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 109,000 miles
Car started downshifting on it's own regardless of speed. Sometimes just threw the car into neutral while driving. Also when breaking, my car would break suddenly as if I was slamming on the breaks. Took it to Honda, transmission failure. $4500 quote. Honda was willing to pay for $1100 of repairs. I am STILL very unhappy and taking it up further with Honda.
2012Feb 21
Accord ES V6
- Automatic transmission
- 72,000 miles
For 2 days upon startup in the morning the transmission appeared to slip
when shifting from reverse to drive.
The third day at the speed of 50 mph I began to accelerate
and found that here was no power. I backed off the gas pedal,
tried again and got nothing. I downshifted and tried to accelerate once more.
I felt the transmission slip into gear. For the next 5 miles it went in and out of gear
and then NOTHING, no transmission at all.
The car is now at the mechanic and we have to
replace the transmission--unbelievable!!
2012Feb 06
Accord V6
- Automatic transmission
- 102,756 miles
Bummed out! $3700 to get a new transmission on a car that has a little over 100,000 miles on it.
2012Feb 03
Accord EX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 115,200 miles
This is the third time my transmission has gone out on my Honda Accord, 2003, in the past month. It went bad for the first time mid December, 2011 and I had the transmission rebuilt. I had the car two weeks and the transmission went out again. I took the car to the same company but a different shop as the first shop broke the button on my gear shifter. The transmission was rebuilt a second time. I was told it was a piston in the one of the clutch drums. I got the car back on the evening of Wednesday, January 25th 2012. I drove it home from the shop and parked it in my yard as the next morning we went out of town in our RV for five days. We arrived home Tuesday January 31st. I drove the car on Wed., two miles to the store and on Thurs 1 mile to a different store. This morning, Fri. Feb. 3rd, I went to drive the car, the check engine light came on, the light that shows which gear it is in was flashing, which it has never done and as I put it in drive, it felt like the car had been chained or tied up. It would barely move forward. I drove to a Goodyear that is about one and a half miles away from my house. They checked to see if there were any codes and sure enough, there were two codes for the transmission. They just towed my car back to the repair shop.
2011Aug 01
Accord V6
- Automatic transmission
- 145,000 miles
It annoying when your car is making so much noise with little or no movement, then suddenly slips into gear and ur off..dangerous too
2012Jan 01
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 206,000 miles
I have a 2003 Accord EX V6 with 206,000. driving on the highway when out of the blue my accelerator just started jerking and felt like I was pressing on the brake or if someone slammed into me from behind. I stopped my car waited a few minutes and started it back up it was driving fine for a few minutes till it started to do the same thing I had to pull over and have the car towed seeing as I didn't want to chance causing another accident. transmission defiantly almost had me killed today for stopping short on the highway. Not very happy with the $4000 bill I am being told it is going to cost!
2011Dec 22
Accord EX-L 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 102,500 miles
102k miles and my tranny goes. Thought Honda was one of the greatest cars in the world. Tranny would hesitate for a second when shifting and going in and out of first gear. It seems like Im not the only person with the problem. Problem started just before Christmas what a great gift (doesn't help being laid off eather). I checked the fluid and was very dark, so I started going to tranny shops ( due to all Honda has to say is your trannys shot and needs to be replaced for $4500 ya ok). Most shops have been giving me quotes of $1800-$2500 and guess thats cheap. Rust is also another issue with this car. The rear fenders seem to start rusting really fast on these cars luckly mines not to bad yet, just a couple of bubbles. Not sure if I would get another if Hondas gonna treat their customers like crap...
2012Jan 03
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 156,000 miles
have a 2003 Accord EX V6 with 157,000. Today i was driving home from work on the nj turnpike when out of the blue my acculturate just started revving and the car felt it was pressing on the break. I stopped my car waited a few minuets and started it back up it was driving fine for a few minutes till it started to do the same thing i did this for about 8 to 9 time till i got home. transmission defiantly almost had me killed today for stopping short on the highway.
2012Jan 03
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 115,000 miles
Another 2003 Honda Accord LX V6 with a dead auto tranny @ 115k miles. Happened last evening when driving back home. I was lucky and was driving slow. Haven't called Honda Canada but after reading all the failures on various web sites, may be I should do so. BTW my local Honda dealer is asking around 3000$ (including taxes) for the job (rebuild transmission).
What bugs me the most is that I was planning buying a new car in a couple of months. With the price of the job, I'm pushing that new acquisition later in time.
2012Jan 02
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 126,000 miles
Up until now I've never had any issues with my 2003 Honda accord. I was driving on the highway and the car was having trouble shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. If i went over 55mph the rpm meter would redline. The reverse has stopped working and when the car is in D3 the drive light is flashing. I took it to a transmission shop where I live because I didn't want to pay a Honda dealership $100 just to look at it. Had to have transmission rebuilt and 4 solenoids replaced. Total bill $4700. never buying a Honda again.
2011Dec 29
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 160,000 miles
Like everyone else here, My 03 Accord Transmission just went out. I've had the car for 6 months. Started to notice a hesitation when it shifted between 2nd and 3rd. Then, while driving 70 mph, it slammed down into 2nd gear, almost causing me to be rear ended. When the car is hot, it won't shift out of second gear or go into reverse. I haven't gotten any repair estimates yet, but from reading the other posts, I'll need about $4,000. This is my 3rd Accord. The other 2 were manual transmissions. I think this will be my last one. Recall it Honda!
2011Dec 26
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
Was driving 65MPH down highway, transmission failed, and had to cross four lanes of traffic to get to open shoulder. Have not had it fixed yet as it is so incredibly costly, I may end up getting a new car. Ridiculous. Honda should have recalled and properly fixed this years ago.
2011Nov 24
Accord EXL V6
- Automatic transmission
- 151,000 miles
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Just pulling out of the driveway. "Thunk", sounds like we are dragging something. Try to shift into reverse, drive, park. Nothing but metal on metal grinding noise...
2011Dec 02
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 141,605 miles
2003 accord ex,v6 (Bought used in 2005) transmission flushed every 35k. Transmission would slip a little bit from day one. This morning, while going to work, transmission made a loud clunking sound and died as I was making a left turn merging onto a busy road. I almost got T-boned by a F250 pickup truck. It seems unbelievable that my $11,000 dollars 2000 dodge neon (piece of crap car) made it to 200k with no major engine or trans failures and the 2003 $27,000 dollars accord did make it to 150K. Car is currently in my garage, don't know yet if I will junk it or fix it. We just bought a Ford for my wife, if I decide to junk the accord I will most definitely stay away from Honda and I will tell all my family, friends, and co-workers to steer away from Honda.
2008Jun 11
Accord EX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
Honda replaced transmission just had to pay $900.00 for labor.
2011Oct 12
Accord V6 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 127,523 miles
The first time the transmission slipped, I was accelerating in Chicago traffic. It slipped then down shifted and damn near got me run over by a tractor trailer. When it finally quit it stranded my wife and daughter on the side of Interstate 265 outside of Louisville. Scared my daughter to death, trucks flying by at 70 mph at night. Easily could have been hit.
What is the NTSB waiting for? Someone to get killed I guess. Well almost got me, my wife, and my daughter.
We took the vehicle to Neil Huffman Honda in Clarksville, IN. Of course they failed to mention that this was a known issue with the car. Sold me on the transmission fluid needing flushed and changed. I plan on having a pointed discussion with them. Of course they would have been more than happy to install a reman tranny for $5000. What a crock, and it is criminal. I am going to file a complaint with the BBB on them.
This is my fourth Honda, and will be my last.
2010Jul 07
Accord
- Automatic transmission
- 61,000 miles
I am very angry because I have been using public transportation for approximately four months because my car still isn't fixed. It costs $2,100 to repair and I only paid $700 thus far and I still have to make car payments too. All I want is my car fixed the weather is changing and I don't want to stand on a cold bus stop to go to work when I could get in a warm car and drive.
2011Jul 28
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
The reason I bought this car was the new car sticker in the lot that said 'First tune-up at 100,000 miles' I thought that's the car for me - reliable for a long time. I have a busy job, busy life, etc and can't be slowed down or irritated or saddled with major car repairs - so I was sold.
Imagine my disbelief when my son and grandson were at a major intersection during rush hour traffic and the transmission died - just like that. Thankfully a really nice man stopped to help, towed my son out of the intersection and arranged for a tow truck, right to a transmission place as he said he knew that's what the problem was. Boy was he right, total transmission replacement for $3,215. Of course no warranty left on car which is why we skipped the dealership - couldn't afford their prices.
I was still so shocked over the issue. It was the first time we had bought a foreign car and I had heard you could drive a Honda up to 300,000 miles with no problem - it would run for ever, yada, yada, yada. So I thought I'm going to go on-line and see if anyone else had experienced the same problem and I found pages and pages about the 2003 Honda and transmission failures! I also read where there had been a recall in April, 2004 to bring in and have gears looked at - never got that notice either.
I've had many American make cars and never had a major issue with any outside of normal wear and tear like batteries, brakes, tires, etc. I bought what I thought was a fail safe car when it came to repairs and now I run into this major problem.
I'm also irritated as it was a major job, had to be fit in between other customers and the shop had to have it for two weeks - had to get rides to and from work - what a pain!
Then who has $3200+ just laying around so we had to use all of our vacation money and cancel our vacation on top of it!
Bottom line - based on the complaints I've read and research I've done, Honda certainly knows they have a problem with this transmission but did not recall like they did the 2004 (which seemed to have less complaints). Seems like Honda pays for some peoples parts but not others - how do you arrange that?
I will never buy another Honda and tell everyone I know my story. I hate companies who duck their responsibilities and don't stand behind their products. Buy American brands from now on - I think they've caught up on technology and are just as good!!
2011Sep 19
Accord EX VTEC-6cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
HONDA SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE WAS "ALMOST KILLED ON THE HIGHWAY" DRIVING MY CAR:
The Service Manager, at Cambridge Honda, drove it home, because it wasn't acting up at the garage, AND DIAGNOSTICS SHOWED NOTHING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS. He, Joe, said he "almost went through the windshield on the highway" on his way home. He said repeatedly that he was almost killed. THAT'S RIGHT THE HONDA SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE ALMOST WAS KILLED!!! Which is what could have happened to me or any other Honda Accord owner. If this happened in inclement weather, I'd be dead in a ditch (it's New England so those days are coming). The car lurched at highway speeds and at low speeds. It lurched speeding up and slowing down. If I put the car in neutral, and just applied some gas to the pedal, the tachometer (RPM) needle jumped around all over the place.
Only until the service manager got it back to the service garage did any service lights come on. How convenient.
Their proposed solution:
Step one: replace transmission fluid (material, parts, labor) = $120
Step two: replace transmission solenoid (parts labor, etc) = $500
If that doesn't work (which he admitted had a low probablility):
Step three: replace entire transmission. Est. Cost: $4300
Total potential cost: approx $5.000.... AND/OR MY LIFE.
2011Sep 02
Accord
- Automatic transmission
- 78,000 miles
I can't believe how Honda has not responded to their transmission issue, my transmission failed at 78000 miles!
2011Oct 01
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 88,000 miles
I am an owner of a 2003 Honda Accord. I have always thought of Honda as being very reliable car to buy but Now I will def think twice before buying a Honda. I was in the market to buy a 2012 Honda but now, I will look into others before making my decision. The dealer itself told me that they have had many issues with transmissions on 2003 accords but there is not recall or fix from Honda. Honda has quoted me $4700 for the fix. I am very much interested in the class action lawsuit.
2011Jul 13
Accord
- Automatic transmission
- 128,000 miles
Had the same problem. Some type of pump in the transmission that overheated. The car would rev but not accelerate. Went to a very reputable transmission company and the price was what I expected. Ouch. Next car will be a Toyota.
2011Oct 13
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 76,000 miles
I was driving my Accord (EX, V6, 76K miles) on the freeway, going 65mph when my car violently downshifted multiple times within a 5-10 minute period as I struggled to get off the freeway. I was nearly rear-ended multiple times before I managed to exit. After collecting myself, I drove home facing the same sporadic issues as I accelerated to 6000 + rpm to maintain 60 mph. All in all a nightmare. Honda refuses to pay for it or address the transmission defect and I'm forced to pay at least $2500 for a new transmission.
2011Sep 14
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 135,000 miles
I bought my Honda because they were supposed to be reliable. I can't believe the transmission went out completely at 135k miles. I asked the dealer, Crown Honda of Greensboro to help with the charges and they said no. I called Honda corp.and they refused to help with the charges as well.
2011Jun 13
Accord ES V6
- Automatic transmission
- 129,000 miles
I couldn't believe it! Just doing normal driving and the transmissions spikes around 6000 and then dies. Brought it to a good repair shop that specializes in Hondas, and they said it's not worth fixing. They also said that Honda trannnys have gone way downhill.
I'm sticking to Subaru.
2011Oct 06
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 98,800 miles
AT 98800 miles my 2003 Honda Accord Ex-V6 suddenly started to choke when it attempted to shift from 1st to 2nd gear. Luckily I was a short distance to my location. Called a Honda dealership and was told they were not at fault and Honda Motors will not cover any costs.
2011Jun 09
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
OK Everyone. My 2003 Accord EX V6 auto transmission starting slipping at 65,000 miles. I called Honda America (800-999-1009) and got a case number. They said to take it to a dealer for evaluation. As I was doing some errands a few days later, the car became almost completely undrivable--I feared the car would not make it to the dealer and I decided to take it to an independent shop that specializes in Honda/Accura and does very good work and was very close to where I "broke down". They said the computer showed torque converter failure and said that when that fails, it takes out the rest of the transmission.
They replaced the transmission for $3100 (18 month-18,000 warranty), including a transmission oil cooler (you should think about doing that because it gives you more fluid and keeps temps down). Honda America case rep called me back and said to fax a copy of the repair order--the next day they called and said they were sending me check for $1500. That was EXCELLENT customer service.
2010Oct 14
Accord EX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 93,000 miles
It is a fact transmission failure is a result of a manufacturer defect because there are numerous cases of people experiencing the same transmission failure with their 2003 Honda Accord vehicles. Honda has acted irresponsibly in that they are not holding themselves accountable for what has already proven to be a serious safety issue. The recall honda issued in 2004 was a band-aid fix and they knew full well the problem would persist down the road. I urge everyone to put the pressure on honda to issue a recall for their failing transmissions. A class action law suit will be filed if it hasn't already and I encourage everyone who has been affected by this to be involved with that.
2011Jun 01
Accord EX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 78,000 miles
Complete transmission failure occurred while exiting the freeway, loss of forward propulsion. Mileage only approx. 78,000. Dealer, Pacific Honda est. $6400 to fix, including 3 broken motor mounts and leaking hose. Towed to AAMCO, and the est. there was about $4900 minimum. Car was sold as is. Honda America refused assistance although the dealer said they would take 25% off of labor. I am interested in a class action lawsuit!
2011May 01
Accord EX 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 77,000 miles
Bought a honda thinking it would last and found out later that after 1998 they just turned out garbage transmissions. Very unhappy and wish they would have taken care of these problems before cars break down.
2011May 01
Accord EX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 53,000 miles
2003 Honda Accord with only 53,000 miles. While driving on the highway approximately 55mph I attempted to change the line when my car suddenly and abruptly decelerated causing drivers behind me to brake rapidly and this almost lead to an accident. I was in the car with my wife and 4.5 years old son. It was a horrible experience. Next day I took my car to a dealer just to find out that I going to need another transmission and the cost is $4600. American Honda offered 35 % discount but the problem with this is than independent garages quoted repair between $2300- 2900 so in reality it was not real discount.
There is definitely something wrong with this year model transmission and judging by so many complains (and more is posted every day) about the same issue I am surprise that NHTSA is not doing anything about that. I hope that agency is not waiting till someone get badly injured or cause others serious trouble. I am the lucky on, it cost me a money but I am well and alive and so is my family.
In May there was a recall from Hyundai and based on what I found on NHTSA website there was a lot less complains about transmission problem and NHTSA reacted : quoted” Hyundai is recalling 6,169 Santa Fes because a defective transmission may cause "loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash," according to the NHTSA” unquoted. I would like to know what rules NHTSA used to differentiate transmission problem. In one case may increase risk of crush but in other not. I also want to know if anyone who works for NHTSA will take full responsibility if there is going to be death or injury caused by not paying proper attention to transmission failure in this case.
All above was sent to NHTSA but I want to add to that.
I am the owner of 2003 Honda Accord EX, VIN # 1HGCM66533A017625 and I have experienced premature transmission failure at 53000 miles. I was driving on the highway with my wife and 4.5 years son and attempted to change the lines when my car unexpectedly and abruptly decelerated. We were lucky that there was enough distance between traffic behind us so it did not cause any problem but experience was horrible and it was close and I personally think that this is safety issue and no one wants to way till someone will be injured or killed.
American Honda is not taking any responsibility for this problem. Funny thing is that they did when this problem start surfacing, my friend had same problem at around 50,000 miles in 2007 (his warranty expired at this time) but American Honda replaced his transmission at no cost to him. So is there double standard treating customers or they did not realized severity of the problem then. I can provide his VIN # just to proof that.
After my transmission failed I did some research online and was surprised to find so many people complain about the same problem. So this is not isolated problem but very wide spread issue. Shame on you Honda. I guess they became another greedy company.
Then I found out from my friend who worked for company called CRS ( Company Remanufacturing Specialist ) located in Mahwah New Jersey which specialized in transmission rebuilding, that they rebuilded a lot of transmission for 6 cylinder Honda and there was some design / construction problem with most if not all transmissions manufactured in USA. He pointed out especially to one of them which wrong material used for transmission oil pump gears was causing them to grind and chew aluminum and in effect contaminating oil and leading to solenoid valves failure and some other issues. I do not have enough funds or resources to persuade this but I am sure if someone (lawyers) would look into this they would find much more info and proof that this is manufacturing problem on Honda side.
To add to injury American Honda settled lawsuit in California and paid 5.5 million dollars to lawyers instead fixing their own problem and take care of they own customers, people actually buying their product. But at this point I do not mind to who they pay to as long they pay for their own mistakes.
2011Sep 03
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 124,000 miles
Purchased a honda because of its reputation. Never thought the transmission would go out. After doing research I found out I got hosed. There are many other complaints with the same problem within similar mileage.
2011Jun 01
Accord EX-L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 75,101 miles
C'mon Honda!! 75,000 Miles!!! Transmission went out on the highway with my kids in the back seat!! All of a sudden, the car jolted twice and then would no longer shift gears. Brought it in to the dealer and the quoted $4000 to replace.....Tried to work with American Honda to help cover the bill, but they refused. Stated it was too far out of warrenty. Bought the Honda for reliability and to get to at least 100,000 miles - but fell far short of that. I was extremely dissappointed with this car, and will not be purchasing another Honda.
2010Dec 13
Accord EX 3.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
I paid big buck for my 2003 EX Accord thinking I was getting a great car. Turns out it wasn't as good as my ford truck. I will never buy another Honda. No more GM's either. Honda knew those transmissions were crap when they recalled them. They screwed me once but not again. I bought a Nissan.
2011Jul 28
Accord EX
- Automatic transmission
- 91,000 miles
My first problem with the transmission occurred in April of 2010. I took it to the Honda dealer and they said that it would cost $3500-4000 to replace it. I simply couldn't afford it, so I took it to an independent transmission facility and it was rebuilt for $2000. I complained to the dealer that a Honda transmission shouldn't need replacing with only around 90,000 miles. Of course, they didn't care. On July 28 of this year, I was heading to Maryland and the transmission failed again on Interstate 95 while I was in the left lane. This is 2 hours away from my home. AAA towed it to an approved facility in Delaware. Now it is going to cost $3800 to fix. I called Honda headquarters and they were less than helpful. I told them why I couldn't get the transmission fixed at Honda either time. The manager's reply was "Well, now you are out another $3800!" Nice, huh? I told them I wanted to write a letter to corporate and he gave me the address, but added, "You can write them and they will call you to say that they received your letter, but they will not change the policy." Not only am I out the $5800 for fixing the transmission twice, but I had to get a rental to get back home. This was my family's 6th Honda...I guess it was the last.
2011Jul 08
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 124,000 miles
I purchase a honda thinking i would not have to replace a transmission for a very long time at least until it had 160,000 miles or more. i guess i was wrong. Will rethink buying honda in the future.
2011May 27
Accord EX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 58,256 miles
I can't believe transmission could fail on a car with mileage less than 60K. Also, it happened out of a sudden with no warning on the dashboard. It was a risky situation but worst could have happened. A little research shows that there are many people experiencing transmission failure with this particular model which is directly related to safety of the people aboard. Honda should do a recall or adjust their policy to replace this kind of failures with transmission with cars with such low mileage on it. It has always been serviced at Honda dealership with no issues noted on the last visit.
2012Apr 20
Accord EX V6
I have always taken meticulous care of my 2003 Honda Accord. New tires, regular oil changes, tune-ups, everything. I was nearly killed when my Accord slipped out of gear at high speed, coming to a complete standstill when it's momentum ran out. I took it to the local Honda dealer today. They called back to tell me it would need a new transmission and old quote me a price on Monday, 4/23/12.
websterfl
Zephyrhills, FL, USA
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