Today I have 88000 miles on my 1999 Honda Accord V6 coupe. I am currently on my third transmission. The first time, my car was driving very rough at around 23000 mi. Every time I would accelerate, when my car shifted from first to second gear, the car would give a strong jerk, one that was strong enough to shake the coins in the coin holder. I took the car to Honda and they told me it was ok, and they could not diagnose any problems. Around 30000 miles, my transmission would not shift out of second gear. I took it back to Honda and they replaced it with out any problem. Later, around 60000 miles, my transmission lost all forward driving gears. Keep in mind this is the second transmission. I had it towed to a gas station, and called Honda, only to hear, the car is out of warranty. The decision was made to get the work done at the gas station. They acquired a new transmission from Honda to be placed into my car. Tonight, that transmission is now without first and third gears. The car wont shift either. The car needs to be placed in second gear, and shifted to third manually for it to function. If it is started in 1, D3, or D4 it will start in second gear and stay in it. I have 90000 mi on my car today. This seems to occur every 30000 mi or so.

- Springfield, VA, USA

Consumer states transmission is defective.

- Kenilworth, NJ, USA

99 accourd V6 transmission grinds, slips and clunks. All maint done within schedule. Many units in similar situation. Product is defective. Recall done on 2000-2001, however 1999 is also widely effected by the problem as well.

- Glenview, IL, USA

Transmission making grinding noise and having trouble with gears and engine RPM. Honda dealer admits it's transmission problem. Milage is only 37500 miles on.very serious problem and public safety. Should recall or extend warranty.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

The transmisson shifts hard. Sometimes it even slips. It started doing it few months ago. Right know my car has about 80000 miles on it. Honda has a recall on 2000 but since it is a 1999 they are making a excuss. My older 91 Accord was perfect till 250,000 miles. I guess with this kinda quality this will be my last Honda ever.

- Union City, CA, USA

Honda has a warranty replacement on 2000/2001 models and not on the 1999 model. This is the same engine and transmission on the 2000 and 2001 model. They will not do anything for the 1999. What can NHTSA do?

- Stockton, CA, USA

Consumer stated the transmission gears shifted hard, the dealer informed consumer of a potential transmission problem.

- Huntington, WV, USA

Noticed lurching and trasnmission slipping. The car was having difficulty changing gears. Next day I had car checked out was advised that transmission fluid was black( burnt) and the motor mount was also weak. The following day I took the car to ed voyles Honda for my 45,000 mile/3 yr service. I was then advised by service advisor, jim vartiak, that large metal pieces came out when the trasnmission fluid was being drianed and was a sign of deterioration of the trasnmission. After my service on 10-28-02 I went to work. On my commute back, I heard a loud noise and then the check engine light came on while I was on the expressway. The vehicle was not accelerating well, the gears were not shifting. When I got to my destination I noticed that I was parked. When I put the car in reverse the engine had to be reved up to make the slightest move. It took several minutes to move three feet. The next morning, 10-30-02, the car was driving about 40 mph then sudddenly dropped to 10 mph during a busy hour approx. 7:30 am. At times the Honda Accord would not even move at all and then it would suddenly jot out. I made it home, but the car is completely immoble the transmission is gone. The worst part is there was no help offered for a resolution. I have made calls and also written to America Honda motor co., Inc, but I have not yet recieved any response from my. Correspondence.

- Marietta, GA, USA

Transmission leaks.

- Ellington, CT, USA

Car was sluggish when backing up. Would have to rev engine to get it to back up. Dealer said transmission was gone and would have to be replaced.

- Cumming, GA, USA

While traveling, the transmission slipped gears. The consumer is unable to drive. The closest Honda dealer was contacted and replaced the part. The part took a month to obtain. Similar experience to that of the 2000-01 Honda Accord auto transmissions as documented in a recent recall.

- Enfield, CT, USA

There is a clunking sound and vibration in steering, the wheel definitely is not turning at the same speed as the others. This is a known problem with Honda transmission yet no service bulliten can be found on the Accord.Honda is well aware of this problem but is still asking owners to pay for the cost to replace transmission with rebuild.

- Raymond, NH, USA

Transmission slips in lower gears. Also lurches forward upon acceleration in all gears. This lurching is often quite severe causing the car to swerve which is incredibly dangerous.

- Hermosa Beach, CA, USA

While driving, the automatic transmission does not shift properly. Dealer has been notified. The vehicle sometimes shifts gears on its own without the changing of speeds. Other times while accelerating into traffic (at a stop light or merging) the vehicle will slip into neutral and will redline but not shift into gear.

- Boytown Beach, FL, USA

My 1999 Honda Accord was at howdy Honda on 6/26/2002 for trouble with hard, jerky shifting at 20 mph. Was informed that the transmission fluid needed to be replaced but everything was alright. On 7/31/2002, experienced extremely hard shifting at 40 mph. The engine would rev, die down, and then suddenly jerk into gear. This continued to happen until taken to dealership on 8/2/2002. Was informed at this time by same dealership (6/26/2002) that my transmission was damaged and needed to be replaced.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Corona, CA, USA

Honda did help withthe out of warranty expense but I my repair combined exceeded almost $1600 between the independent repair garage and the Honda dealer for a car that is less than three years old purchased new. No safety defect listed.

- Maumelle, AR, USA

While driving vehicle shut off. After taking vehicle to repair shop, technician told consumer that transmission went bad, and that was the reason vehicle shut off.

- Clarkshill, SC, USA

When putting vehicle in reverse, the gears will grind, vehicle will not go backwards. Vehicle is at dealer at this time.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

Car pauses that surges forward wile driving esp at lower speeds due to defective transmission.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA