Transmission Failure problems of the 1998 Honda Accord - part 1

Transmission is failing. It is slipping between shifts, which leads to spiked rpms because of the delayed shift. The shift is also very harsh, where it jerks, shakes, and rumbles the car. Gears also grind occasionally between stop and first gear.

This is exactly what happened to our car please see below from the other Honda owner's description: at 100,000 miles my 1998 Honda Accord began jerking and bucking when shifting from first to second gear and also when accelerating in higher gear. I was almost killed by a semi truck behind me when the car bucked and decelerated rapidly. These are dangerous cars! the check engine light came on and in the lower gears the car would go into "limp mode" and I would have to pull off the road and restart the engine in order to drive it. I took the car to a very reputable mechanic and he diagnosed a complete failure of the transmission and told me this was a known issue with this year and model of Honda. To replace the transmission would cost $3,400. 00. After researching I have come to learn that it is a manufacturing defect in the transmission that Honda has been aware of and has done nothing to rectify. I contacted Honda and was told that they "sympathize with the problem I had but because they have no recalls or alerts in their system" there was nothing they would do to help. There have been hundreds of complaints about transmission failure in 1998 Honda Accords and in my case it almost cost me my life. If you have a similar problem, please report it to the national highway safety administration.

Car began to shift roughly occasionally several weeks ago. Car is now slipping gears especially when engine is warm. Transmission was replaced at ~143000 miles 16 months ago because of slipping gears. This would be the second replacement if I am told this is because of transmission failure. The car has ~160000 miles on it.

(1) normal 1 hour commute to and from work. (2) as I pull away from a stop, the transmission either fails to go into 2nd gear or revs to about 5000 rpm then lurches into second gear. Frequent drops will occur. Once car is into third gear there are no problems. This happens on a daily basis now, and I have had about five times where I have been in fender benders because of the violent transition the transmission will make when throwing the car from second to first. (3) have tried replacing transmission fluid/filter to no avail. Called Honda dealer for possible recall. While Honda acknowledges there is a problem, they will do nothing about it. New tranny to cost around $3000. Car has about 140k miles.

I have a '98 Accord v6 automatic, at slightly over 100k miles the\ transmission started failing - slipping, then suddenly shifting into 1st at 50mph, then shifting into neutral (all of this happened while driving at steady speeds on highways, no reason for the trans to do any shift, much less 2 or 3 gears suddenly. ) $3k to replace, now the replacement is starting to fail with 40k on it. Just found out it's a known defect with Accords from '97 -'02, "especially the v6" (check msnautos. Com or edmunds. Com for more info. ) a mechanic showed me a Honda service bulletin on it, but Honda has never stepped up to the plate. My 3rd Accord and last Honda, next car is Toyota after years away.

98 Honda Accord transmission failure. Car lunges, misses gears and needs a replacement. Car has less then 100000 miles and it needs a rebuild. Know of other people with exact same problem. Honda knows its a problem and will offer to help pay some of part cost but that's it. The transmission is a flop and Honda should pay for it all. I was lied to and deceived by Honda. Definitely fraudulent.

Automatic transmission failure in my Honda Accord ex-v6 coupe. It began to hesitate going from 2nd to 3rd gear while I was driving. It occurred immediately after the fuse to my radio blew. Was told by Honda needed new transmission $3-4k.

My Honda Accord automatic transmission has been acting up, not shifting smoothly, jerking, etc. The dealer has diagnosed it as needing replacement. This will cost $4,500. 00 this is a low mileage car I bought new and that has been meticulously maintained with all service intervals done by a qualified Honda dealer (huggins Honda, north richland hills, TX) after researching this, I have found numerous exact same problems and it is obvious that Honda has a serious manufacturing defect with their automatic transmissions. I have not had it repaired yet because I cannot afford it. I have a 20 mile commute to and from work every day and I am concerned that the transmission will fail completely while I am commuting.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. While shifting into fourth gear, the transmission fails to shift properly. After the vehicle has accelerated over 10 mph, the transmission operates normally. The failure occurred in may of 2005. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 270,000.

Transmission failure.

Transmission failed at 79,000 miles. Consumer then purchased a new transmission. Currently at 106,000 miles transmission failed again.

Transmission is leaking and new replacement is needed at 76000 miles. Concerned about the safety while driving in the highway, and apprently I am not alone for the transmission failure at this low mileage.

Automatic transmission failure on a 1998 Honda Accord ex-v6. Transmission is dead at 99,000 miles. . Read more...

Transmission failure. @ 25000 and 1. 5yrs of ownership, I realized that my transmission was starting to act up. Dealership shaid there were no problems. I returned @ 35000 before my warranty would be void, and still they insist no problems. Car would make a thrashing sound when engaged into reverse. @ 77000 the transmission began shifting abruptly and harshly. The car would miss down and up shifts. Now 111k000 the dealership told me I need a new transmission at a price of $4700. I strongly feel that Honda needs to rectify this problem and handle its customer's complaints about the problem at hand. I found out that this is a common problem for the acords belonging to the 1998-2002 model years.

Transmission failure.

Automatic transmission failed on interstate 89. Dangerous situation.

Bearings in automatic transmission failed and needed to be replaced. Transmission has to be removed and taken apart to replace the bearings. Repair cost was $1113. Car has only 61,000 miles and is maintained regularly.

Purchased vehicle in new 1998 and have maintained a perfect service and maintenance record with dealership. Transmission has failed at 70,000 miles and needs to be replaced. I have discovered over 100 similar cases involving transmission failure on the 1998 Honda Accord on this site.

Join the club, I have a 1998 Accord with 120,000 and the transmission failed on the freeway. I was almost ran over by a tractor trailer. This car has had a clunky transmission since 80,000 miles and I would get the transmission serviced and it wouldn't help. I am still making payments on this car and the transmission is dead. I thought this was supposed to be a Honda? I thought Honda's were reliable? american Honda will not help, the dealer will not help so basically I'm screwed. Used transmission replacement estimates are $1700-2500. This is terrible, why is there not a recall? someone really needs to do something about this before someone gets killed. I almost did. Honda knows something is wrong. This is even listed on carpoint. Msn. Com that this car has a bad transmission. I am going to fix it and sell it and go back to Toyota, I will never ever buy another Honda again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

I got the check engine light on my 1998-accord-lx (97000 miles on this one). Took it to the dealer and they told me that the transmission has failed completely and needs to be replaced. I got all the regular sevices done at only Honda dealers and there was no indiation about this failure. For no fault, this thing has failed. I would think that the part itself is defective, in the first place. Please investigate further.

While driving the vehicle's automatic transmission failed. Please provide any additional information. .

Upon exiting a parking lot at 15 mph engine revved and vehicle surged forward, and was rear ended by another vehicle. Dealership determined that transmission failure caused the problem. However, dealership didn't specify the specific failure, they just said that transmission needed to be replaced.

Transmission failure at 60000 miles.

Transmission failed on 98 Honda Accord, replaced two months ago, same problem again, may need it replaced again.

1998 Honda Accord v6 transmission failed. Had all dealer prescribed maintenance at dealer and I suddenly have a transmission that is beyond repair, According to them. Less than 5 years old - 114,000 miles. Honda website did have transmission recall on similar model Accords (same body type, later year), but not mine.

The transmission was rough in shifting when we first bought the car, and now the transmission has failed totally. I was driving down the highway one day and the transmission all of a sudden switched down to first gear while I was going 55 mph. I though this was very dangerous, so I took it to the dealer. They're telling me I need a new transmission. I have 8ok miles, but I feel Honda has made a defective product and now I have to come up with the money for a new transmission.

Transmission failure at 85,000 on 1998, Honda, Accord. Dealer says new transmission necessary at $5000.

The automatic transmission failed to shift properly.

Transmission failure 1998 Honda Accord.

Transmission jumps when coming to a stop and does not shift smoothly through gears when accelerating. March 4 2003, Honda dealership found transmission failed internally and car needs new transmission. Also, on August 5,2002 a complaint was made about the transmission jumping when stopping and a transmission service was performed.

The transmission failed at a low mileage, also the front brake pads was replaced and the rotors were resurfaced.

The transmission failed in my 1998 Honda Accord at about 54,000 miles in November, 2002. I previously reported this to your agency. Honda has only paid for approximately half of the cost of the new transmission which was installed by aamco. My question is whether the NHTSA is going to issue a safety recall on the 1998 Honda Accord transmission. My review of your database today indicates over 100 instances of transmission failures on this model Honda Accord. Isn't that sufficient to generate an investigation by your agency and a safety recall? please advise as to your intended action in this matter. Thank you tarynn yokomizo alankamm@yahoo. Com.

The vehicles transmission failed which caused it to jerk excessively while shifting gears.

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without the transmission failed causing the vehicle not to accelerate. Dealer notified. Mr.

Transmission failure - had to replace transmission last year.