Transmission Failure problems of the 2002 Honda Accord - part 2

2002 Honda, took the car in for maintenance. Was told that the tranny fluid was dirty. This was at 77,151 miles. . Just had tranny fluid drained 8000 miles before I was told this. The mechanic said that it needed changed every 15,000 miles. Manual says 60,000 miles. . Now they tell me my transmission is failing at 84,000 miles. What a racket. . All the maintenance was done at the Honda dealer, that I purchased the car from. I don't know how they can get away with this.

Transmission on my 2002 Honda Accord would go to a very high rev and then jerk and shift very hard. This would happen on and off for about a month until one day it just would not shift into a higher gear. That's when I decided to pull into the nearest Honda dealership to have them diagnose the problem. My fears were realized when they told me it was an internal transmission failure and that it would cost $3,000 to put in a new one. After searching the web, I found out that this is a common occurrence among early 2000 model Accord owners. I previously owned an 2003 Honda odyssey and had to have the transmission assembly replaced twice!! fortunately I was able to trade that in '06 for a 2004 Chevrolet suburban which I've been very pleased with so far. I'm currently looking into contacting Honda customer service regarding the "goodwill repair" assistance, however, what good would that do if the problem would happen to occur again?!! given the track record on these Honda transmissions it will happen again. So please NHTSA, help us out and require Honda to cover all costs towards repairing these defective transmissions.

Transmission failed at 97,000 miles. Dealer replaced at no cost.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. In January of 2008, the contact noticed that the engine and traction control lights illuminated on the instrument panel. He turned off the vehicle in order for the lights to reset. He took to the vehicle to the repair shop and the mechanic diagnosed the issue as beginning symptoms of transmission failure. The dealer confirmed the diagnosis and stated that the transmission will need to be replaced. The repair cost for a new transmission was estimated at $2,800. The failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 68,000.

Transmission failure, it is clearly the fault of design and manufacturing. Of course it is dangerous, how many accidents, injury and deaths will it take to fix the problem?.

My 2002 Honda Accord started slipping around 90k miles and both my mechanic and this website. . Read more...

I purchased a brand new 02 Honda Accord se 4-cycl for approximately $22,000. In 2007 I began to notice a severe jerking when shifting from 2nd to 1st gear. I took it into the Honda dealer to get the transmission fluid replaced and mentioned that it was jerky. They replaced the transmission fluid and stated that everything else was fine. The jerking continued to occur. Approximately 1 year later I notice my car revving while in first gear. Today my car has indicated transmission failure and is no longer usable. I am currently without my vehicle for transportation to work and I now must pay for a new transmission. The automatic transmission design is faulty as it should not have failed at 138,000 miles; especially as a Honda. The transmission should be recalled because now I must pay thousands of dollars to replace a component that should not have failed prematurely when properly maintained.

Total transmission failure on hond Accord. Accelerator get stuck. Car does not transtion, then rev up. Called american Honda. They are useless.

2002 Honda Accord transmission failure. Had to pay to get transmission rebuilt. Extremely expensive. Only had 89,000 miles on car.

The car gear started giving a jerk when moving the gear from park to drive mode. Sometime this problem got worst and felt car wouldn't move anymore. Showed the car to a nearest Honda dealer and I was told there is a transmission failure and need to replace the transmission of the car, which he would charge total $2800. I am shocked and really don't don't know what to do.

In late 2006 I noticed slipping in my transmission for my 2002 Honda Accord v-tec v6 3. 0 l between the first and second gears in my automatic transmission at about 60,000 miles. I took it to my trusted mechanic who told me that their diagnosis was a "general transmission failure" and that I should take it to a dealer to see if there was a recall on the transmission. I took it to keys Honda in woodland hills and they verified there was in fact no recall on the part. The replacement of the transmission cost me about $2000 and now about 20,000 miles later I'm experiencing that same slipping in the transmission. I would like to NHTSA to force Honda to issue a recall before some unlikely soul who is not as diligent to fix their car has a serious injury due to a transmission failure.

My car started jerking so I took it in with my mechanic. He told me that my transmission was failing so I took it to the Honda dealership. They told me that it would cost $3300. I went back to my mechanic because I was shocked that it was failing he told me to contact Honda corporation to notify them and ask if they will repair it under good will. I did call and they told me that it happens and unfortunately, my car was no longer under warranty. I stopped driving my car in August and it has been parked. I'm a teacher and talking to people, I hear that they also had problems with their Accord and Honda helped. I have documentation that my car has followed the recommended maintenance. Im not sure which step to take next.

I own a 2002 Honda Accord ex-v6. However, at only 60,000 miles, the car's transmission is failing. While driving on the highway at approx. 55 mph, the car suddenly, without warning, downshifted from 4th gear to 3rd gear, then progressively came to a complete halt. Luckily for me, as well as the passengers in the car, I was able to pull over before the other cars on the highway could crash into me. I took the car to a mechanic who performed a diagnostics test, and informed me that the transmission was at fault. Now I'm told that I will have to replace the entire transmission, which may cost $3000+. When I purchased the car, I was unaware that this model had a persistent transmission problem. With so many complaints from other Honda owners both online and offline, I'm convinced that Honda is aware of the issue, but refuses to accommodate its loyal customers and expect us to pay, knowing they built their cars with faulty parts. They expect us to pay full price for the car, then pay extra down the line even though this is a potentially life threatening problem. This shows a complete disregard for the safety of it's customers. Ever since my frightening experience on the highway, I believe this is a potentially dangerous issue that deserves a recall, because one of the worst things that can happen to us drivers, is a vehicle that fails to perform, especially under risky conditions. I appreciate this forum, where I'm able to voice my complaint. I'm pleading with the NHTSA to investigate this problem and encourage Honda to recall the faulty vehicles. I'll be happy to answer any questions and willing to accommodate this investigation however possible. Thank you.

While driving my 2002 Honda Accord se, my vehicle began to slip and then jerk suddenly. Upon restart, when I pressed the accelerator, the engine revved and jerked again before finally getting into gear. I took my vehicle to my Honda dealer where they completed a diagnostic test. The outcome of the diagnostic was that I had transmission failure and needed a replacement. Imagine my surprise as my Honda has been regularly maintained and has only just turned 83,000 miles. After seeing all of the other complaints of similar problems, I certainly feel that Honda should be held responsible for this obvious defect. I understand that earlier models (2000,2001) were at least repaired under a warranty extension due to a class action lawsuit. I feel that the problems on the 2002 also need to be addressed before these problems cause serious accidents!.

The transmission in my 2002 Honda has failed causing jerking and hesitation while making turns and or starting and stopping in traffic. This is the same transmission that was recalled on the 2001 Hondas and given an extended warranty but nothing is being done for the 2002 Honda. Thousands of 2002 are having transmission failures between 50,000 and 80,000 miles on them. Honda is charging between $2500. 00 and $4000. 00 for transmission replacements.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission shifted with extreme force when the vehicle began changing gears. The failure began intermittently in March of 2008, but now occurs every time the vehicle is driven. The transmission was replaced in 2005 and the failure is recurring three years later. The cost to replace the transmission was over $4,000. The contact does not expect to pay for this repair every three years. The vehicle was manufactured in 2001; therefore, the recall for the 2001 Accord should apply to her VIN. The first repair was covered by an extended warranty. The dealer stated that the part was from a junk yard; however, if she paid for the previous repair, the part would have been of better quality. A mechanic stated that Honda is known for having transmission failure and that the contact should only allow a Honda dealer to make the repairs. The VIN, engine size, and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage was 79,445.

Transmission failure on my 2002 Honda Accord vp at only 47,549 miles. I was driving to work and stopped at light when my car would no longer drive forward just rolled backwards when brakes were lifted and gas applied. I contacted Honda and they said I'd have to bring the car to certified Honda dealer to have diagnostics done, well I'm no donald trump and my budget after just making my last car payments does not allow for me to fruitlessly tow my vehicle from garage to garage. Any ways I needed the transmission reconditioned which cost me $1,816. 00 not at Honda but a good transmission repair shop. I would just like for someone to look into these problems with the transmissions on 2002 Honda Accords. They should not just give out at 47k. Honda should have offered at least a free tow to do diagnostics with only 47k how can they stand behind a product that is so faulty and having so many complaints.

I have a 2002 Honda Accord lx coupe with 71,000 miles with a 3. 0l v6 automatic transmission in it that has a complete transmission failure. While driving last week, it was unable to shift from second to third gear and rapidly decelerated in the middle of traffic. Thank goodness it was not any icier that day or I would have been involved in a potentially serious accident as two cars had to swerve from behind me to avoid striking my car. The Honda dealership has stated that the car is not safe to drive until the transmission is completely replaced. However, they are not offering any assistance with the repair despite the fact that the 2000-2001 models have an extended warranty for the same problems, or that the car has extremely low mileage with an excellent (and documented) service record. I believe this is true safety issue since severe traffic accidents could occur.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle began shifting from second to third gear, which caused the vehicle to jerk and the rpms to race. The vehicle showed no signs of failure prior to the transmission failing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle has internal transmission failure. The repair would cost $3,000. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no current recalls on the transmission; therefore, they would not cover any expenses. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 114,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at 60 mph he noticed that his check engine light illuminated and he was unable to shift between gears two and three and one and two, he also noticed a revving sound and loss of power. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and inspected where it was determined that the transmission is failing. The contact was advised by the local repair shop to take the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection and contacting the manufacturer. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer and no repairs have been made. The was unavailable. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage is 69,000. Bl.

My 2002 Honda Accord transmission fails and now I have to pay $3,700. 00 for repair on a vehicle with only 66,000 mile's on it.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving 25 mph, the transmission jerked and felt as if it were popping out of gear. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer once the service engine light illuminated. The dealer stated that the transmission completely failed. Honda stated that the transmission should not have failed so soon and paid for half of the repair costs. The contact felt that they should have paid for everything since the failure was a manufacturer defect. The current mileage was 93,000 and failure mileage was 92,000.

My 2002 Honda Accord ex had an internal transmission failure. The car has about 80,000 miles; I have maintained the car as directed; I know that Honda extended the warranty on the 2000 and 2001 models due to this problem. I also know that certain 2002 models had transmission warranty extended. My VIN number did not fall into this category. Since the design of the car was not changed, why do some cars receive extended warranty and mine does not? it is, in my opinion, ridiculous that transmission failure happen at 80,000 miles. It is also dangerous - I am now having to replace the failed transmission with a new Honda transmission at the cost of $3400. Honda advertises its pride on quality and dependability and value - I received none of this. Honda has a problem with the transmission, and has not corrected this problem - at least to 2002. Thanks for listening.

Transmission failure on 2002 Honda Accord.

I have a Honda Accord ex 2002. The transmission failed a month ago and the company replaced it under guarantee, after that was done the side airbag sensor light keeps coming on an off, now staying on for long periods of time. I am concerned that this may be a safety issue, it was not doing this before the transmission work replacements and the dealer does not seem to think this is something to be concerned about. I am.

While the contact's son was driving vehicle started to slow down and stalled. The contact's son took the vehicle to a local mechanic who determined it was transmission failing. Updated 12/7/2005.

2002 Honda Accord is slipping in 2nd gear. Honda says it's an internal transmission failure yet Honda's repair shop told me that they have had a large amount of Accords come in with the exact same problem. In fact, there was an Accord v6 there at that time with the same problem. I called Honda's recall dept. But they told me that since there was no direct "safety issue" that there would not be a recall on the transmission. I feel that there is a transmission defect and that is the reason why a large amount of other people are having the exact same problems. Honda said they would pay for 75% of my repairs for a rebuilt trans. I would still have to pay 500. 00. This does not seem reasonable to me since all Accord v6 models are receiving new (rebuilt) trans. Due to a recall. I have a 4 cylinder and feel it should also be a part of the recall.

Automatic transmission failure. Check engine light came on,'d' light was flashing, and 'tsa' light came on. Drove to dealer and dealer checked and verified that internal failure of transmission had occured. Dealer installed new transmission. Dt.

2002 Honda Accord 62000 miles v6. . Transmission failure while driving. . Had to pull over quickly on an incline. . The transmission gave out with no warning. . Went to the dealer. . Confirmed transmission failure. . Called Honda USA "no recall, no replacement" there are many, many more complaints on this particular model. . What will it take? wait for someone to die?.