Automatic Transmission problems of the 2002 Honda Accord - part 1

Cpsc#i1230350a. 2002 Honda Accord. Consumer stated she attempted to come to a stop at the red light but her car was still accelerating. The consumer immediately put the vehicle in neutral, then park and shut the engine off. When she attempted to re-start the vehicle, the vehicle began revving extremely high. A passerby, who was a mechanic opened the hood, and discovered the accelerator cable was stuck and released it. Also, the transmission was replaced three times.

The car had been running fine (2002 Honda Accord ex v6 with 105k miles) but felt minor slipping in low gears. Then suddenly the check engine & tcs lights came on and the d4 light was blinking. The car will not accelerate from a stop or slower speeds well at all. I have avoided being hit so far but just barely. I have been unable to accelerate properly and merge into highway traffic countless times. I have been almost rear-ended 3 times in the past 2 weeks when the vehicle will not accelerate when proceeding from a red light through a green one. After research have identified a widely known Honda v6 transmission problem since 1998 but Honda will not acknowledge or recall or repair.

At close to 160k miles, experienced harsh shifting between gears. Check engine light indicated an issue with the transmission. Only option is to replace with new transmission.

The car is hesitating to go from 1st to 2nd and often jerking. It also makes a bussing noice when running above 45 mph. I just bought the car with a mileage 113300 thinking that it is Honda, a durable car manufacturer. After driving a car approximately 20 days, I noticed the problem. So dissappointed. Checked with a Honda dealer in chicago and it is said that it has a transmssion problem, costing close to $4k to replace with an aftermarket transmission or approximately $4. 5k Honda part (both including labor fees). Given so many complains on this type of car (I have driven Dodge stratus and now going close to 210k with no single problem to a transmission), I would like to ask the agency to support a recall of the part and request Honda to be responsible and take a full fix on the problem. Thank you.

2002 Accord transmission lurches when going into second gear but engine revs up before that happens. 138,000 miles on odometer but this is a flaw that the transmission has been known to have. Happens all the time.

Bought car new in 2002 and had a 7 yr extended warranty and since I drive very few miles ,the problem didnt get noticed until well into my warranty in 2006 but my car only had 22,000 miles on it!the dealership replaced it under warranty at no cost with a refurbished transmission and I was assured I'd have no problems. . . . Well less than 28,000 miles later the technician noticed what I thought I was imagining,a slipping and sloppy shifting transmission!!! in the technicians notes he stated"the transmission has a late shift from 1st -2nd and a sloppy shift from 3rd to 4th" I spoke with the service department and he told me that the warranty was well over (even though I was only at the 50,000 mile mark and was going to need a second transmission all with no guarantee how long that would last. He told me his manager would call me but I took from his demeanor that nothing would get done on that end. I cant truly afford a new car but pouring money into what I consider a lemon will not be satisfactory either. . . Any ideas?.

I currently own a 2002 Honda Accord with 12744 miles on it. My car starts to jerk when I am accelerating. Sometimes when I am at a complete stop it feels like some one has hit my car from the back, and it then jerks before it is able to move.

1. Bought car used, everything else runs fine (except regular maintenance was needed). 2. The transmission jerks between 1st and 2nd gear with a high pitch squeal being emitted at high mph. This car only has 116,000 miles on it. 3. Nothing has been done yet, looking to get a recall on this because many Accord 2002 owners have this same issue.

As usual Honda transmission problem. Nothing new.

Transmission has been starting to lurch, hesitate, and the check engine light has been coming on and off and nobody has been able to pin point he problem - we have had it checked several times but no one can agree on the problem. This is a mojor safety issue and needs to be fixed immediately. We have received no communication from Honda on this issue and have heard nothing on t he newws - we do not regularly troll the internet and were not aware of problems with the Hondatransmission.

Auto transmission shift malfunction with only 120,000 miles.

I start my car and when I put it into gear, it greatly jerks! it's awful! I can let the car sit for 25 minutes and then it won't jerk on me later on, but that sure is a lot of gas being wasted. I've gone to all these other websites where people complain about this Honda and they all say the same. Bad jerking! staling on changing gears! dangerous if you pull out into traffic and it stalls on you! very bad!.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle started to jerk. The d4 light was flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was a leak inside the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 03/15/lj updated 03/21/11.

2002 Honda Accord - transmission jerks while stopped in gear. While stopped at a traffic light I feel the transmission shifting and jerking. When I take off the engine revs up. Car has 65,000 miles on it.

I purchased a 2002 Honda Accord lx from an original owner, two months ago. As of now the speedometer reads just over 65000 miles and the engine revs high until it hits 20mph and then bangs into second gear and then does the same thing going into third. When coming to a stop it again jumps forward and thereby could possibly hit a pedestrian or ram into the car in front of it. Any car that unpredictably jerks/lurches forward and could ram into the car or a person in front of them is a safety hazard. After researching this problem online I noticed that I'm not alone with this problem and I believe it's a manufacturing defect and this has to be recalled and replaced at Honda's expense. I received one quote for approximately $1800. 00 and am getting another one tomorrow. Thank you for your prompt attention to this safety concern.

Transmission started jumping from 1st to 2nd. I was advised not to give the car to my 16 yr old daughter cause it could stop working in the middle of highway. I had to get transmission rebuilt at aamoco for 2000. 00 dollars. I thought Hondas were suppose to last and be better than other cars.

Check engine light came on took it to dealer was told it needed transmission replaced at a cost of $3700. Car had been slow in shifting gears and some jumping when stopped in traffic. Veh. 2002 Honda Accord v6 with only 69,300 miles.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 10 mph the vehicle lunged forward when it transitioned from first to second gear. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was driven so it was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failures continues whenever the vehicle changes gears. The failure and current mileages were 65,000.

Car is a 2002 Honda Accord lx. When I was driving it I felt a sudden jerk like I was hit from behind. When I tried to accelerate to pull to the side the car would not accelerate. I got it down to the Honda dealer where they informed me that my transmission was suffering from internal failure and I would need a new transmission. My car only has 60,000 miles and all service and maintenance records. In further reading online it seems as though I am not the only one who has experienced these problems with the 2002 Honda Accord.

While coming to a stop car began to buck. While stopped check engine light illuminated and the green band around the d on the dashboard began to flash.

2002 Honda Accord, 4 cyl, coupe, flashing d4 light, and check engine light come on. Car feels as it is "slipping" into and out of gears, when taking off aggressively accelerating, and stopping.

I bought a Honda because at the time they had a good reputation for being reliable car. My tranny would catch some from the start but in got worse. I took it into my local dealership and they said they didn't see any problem and no recalls were issued. I took it to another dealership in a different town and same thing. They acted like they had not heard of any problems. Then I find out that they are seeing issues with the v6 which does not pertain to me. Yet if Honda has tranny problems with some many different makes and models wouldn't that tell you they make a faulty transmission. I think they need to step up to the plate be accountable for this and take care of Honda customers.

My 2002 Honda Accord se (automatic transmission, 4-cyl) has problems with the transmission. It is very slow to shift from 1st to 2nd gear. The transmission has been flushed without positive results and it has been recommended that the transmission be replaced. The mileage is 106,000 miles. Hearing of other similar complaints, this could have negative results in heavy traffic. A owner of a transmission repair business, said this car should not be driven and it has been known to have the transmission come apart on the road.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. When the accelerator pedal was engaged the vehicle accelerated when she shifted from first to second gear. The failure occurred intermittently and it also recurred while driving in reverse. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where she was informed that the failure was within the transmission. An authorized dealer informed her that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued to occur intermittently. The failure and current mileages were 110,000. The VIN was unavailable.

I own a 2002 Honda Accord se with 96+ miles on it and I already have my check engine lights on with transmission problem (tcc). Initial slippage/jerking of acceleration causes a threat while driving and I would strongly recommend this model to be recalled. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact was driving approximately between 30-40 mph, the transmission exhibited severe hesitation and slipping of the gears. The vehicle taken was taken to a transmission auto shop for diagnosis. The technician informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The transmission was replaced with a new transmission. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

My car did not show any warning signs of failure until I was driving on the highway then the transmission started slamming into gear as I accelerated causing lurching. I had to send my Honda Accord 2002 to the repair shop for a new transmission at only 85000 miles. All the transmission dealers I communicated with stated that they have never heard of a transmission breaking at such low mileage.

I own a 2002 Honda Accord lx v6 automatic transmission. The transmission down shift very rough and slip when up shift. I followed all the recommended maintain schudule. The dealer says it needs a new transimission and Honda USA is not covering the cost. This car should be recalled this is a very serious safety concern as it feel like it may stall on the road.

2002 Honda Accord: 2 codes were pulled p0700 & po740. . . . . . . American Honda non responsive with myself or Honda dealer. Vehicle has 76474 miles.

Transmission issue-hesitation and hard shifting. Total transmission replacement was recommended by local Honda dealership.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 15-20 mph, she engaged the accelerator and the vehicle failed to accelerate. She removed her foot from the accelerator and tried to accelerate again and it hesitated. The contact stated the failure was constant. She took the vehicle to a local mechanic and he advised her that the failure was with the transmission. The contact then took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and she was informed that the problem was with her transmission and the cost of the repairs would be approximately $1,700. The vehicle had not been repair. The approximate failure mileage was 76,400 and the current mileage was 76,474.

Failure of transmission in 2002 Honda Accord can damage vehicles computer causing immediate stalling.

I have a 2002 Honda Accord and it has 106,000 miles on it. It just passed the warranty period. The transmission on this vehicle has serious problem and it is a safety issue. When you stop at a red light or stop sign and when you start the vehicle will not move and the engine roars and the rpm shoots. The vehicle behind me might think that it is moving and can come and hit from behind. It also has the problem of suddenly accelerating or suddenly losing speed and thus becoming a safety issue. The dealer informed me that the transmission is at fault. After some research I have found that it is a very common problem for this model of vehicle. Honda is not ready to accept any responsibility and says everything is alright. Please act before something happens and take action against Honda.

This is an update to the safety complaint that I submitted yesterday. I just had an update from the transmission shop about my vehicle. In the initial inspection, they missed the fact that a baring spun out and said this was the actual cause of the transmission going out and that this is a design flaw. The baring part was 91007-pcj-003. They also said that the secondary idle gear was another main component that was part of the problem.

2002 Honda Accord se 4cylinder,at transmission harsh jerky shifts starting from a dead stop going from 1st to 2nd.