87 problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2002 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 2002 Accord.
Car began shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear very roughly. Upon acceleration transmission slips and jerks. Car is awaiting repair for the transmission to be replaced.
I own a 2002 Honda Accord ex v6 and as of 2009 I am at approximately 60k. Now the transmission needs to be replaced. This is a known manufacturer defect, and Honda settled a lawsuit for only the 1998-2001 models, extending the warranty. Hundreds of 2002 Accord owners are experiencing the same issues as the 98-01 owners. Honda corporate refuses to cover replacing the defective transmission. While driving the vehicle my transmission slipped in first gear and I almost caused a pile up on the freeway. This vehicle is a safety hazard and has an obvious defect. Honda must take responsibility for this problem before someone gets killed in an automobile accident. My grandparents drive this vehicle and give rides for my younger cousins. If they get in an accident from this transmission failure and get injured or killed Honda will be solely responsible. I previously alerted Honda over 1 year ago about this defect, but they only recommended a transmission flush and sent me along disregarding my complaints. Honda must recall all 2002 models or extend the power train warranty for these vehicles like they have for 1998-2001 models. The redesigned 2002 transmission is failing left and right like the previous models and it is an obviously danger. Considering that 600,000 Honda Accords of the same year are on the road we are looking at a major catastrophe. Thank you, james h. Kwon.
2002 Honda Accord 4 cyl ex transmission failure at 34,000 miles , see alot of problems on line about this problem . Car transmission is slipping and will not move when you step on the gas pedal . Could be a very potential hazard when starting out in traffic.
Transmission slipping and smoking, this has caused a hardship for our family due to the fact that this is our main mode of transportation. My wife is afraid to even drive the car and refuses to place our son in the car.
Was driving along and all of a sudden the car downshifted and drive light blinking. This was without any prior warning. The tcs light came on as well as check engine. Transmission slips all of the time now. American Honda refuses to do anything about it nor will fairfax Honda.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving, the transmission would slip gears. This condition causes the vehicle to lurch forward without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. The technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced twice prior to the recent failure. The current and failure mileages were 140000.
Transmission slipping - occurs all the time; therefore making the rpm's race, reducing fuel mileage and eventually complete failure. Vehicle was initially evaluated by auto alternative, nicholasville, ky not knowing there was a major problem. They flushed the transmission, scoped it and then said the transmission was going bad and would need to be replaced. Then took it to powers transmission and they verified the same information. Then took it to don jacobs Oldsmobile Honda and they verified the same information. Then begin to look on-line to warranty/defect issues with 2002 Honda Accords and found hundreds of issues w/lots being transmission problems and many complaints being filed through this website. This indicates to me that Honda has known of transmission defects but didn't seem to recall or extend warranty on this year like they did on the 1999 - 2001. This has become a major problem for me since it is going to cost over $2,000 to replace this transmission. I can't afford to buy another car and would get no decent value on a trade-in. I feel that american Honda corporation should be willing to help me with the cost of repair. This is the 2nd Honda Accord I have owned and how quick of a response I get from Honda will determine if I ever purchase another car from Honda. Honda's should last as long as Toyota's and I feel this car should last at least 150,000 miles. That is what I get on my Toyota's. Please help!.
Honda Accord transmission slipping and not shifting.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the transmission slips and jerks in first and second gears. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the failure was confirmed. The Honda manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. She is currently weighing her options. The failure mileage was 124,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 15 mph, the engine stalled with the illumination of all the warning indicators on the instrument panel. The failure occurred three times when driving at a low speed. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 05v025000 (electrical system: ignition: switch); however the VIN was not included. The contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. In addition, the transmission would slip in a jerking motion whenever the vehicle was in operation. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle accelerated by itself and almost caused a crash. The vehicle was taken to an auto shop and the mechanic stated that the transmission was slipping. Transmission fluid was added and the vehicle drove fine temporarily, but the failure eventually recurred. The vehicle began jerking and the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer advised her to take the vehicle to a Honda dealer for inspection, but they could not guarantee that they could assist. The vehicle will be repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 84,000 and current mileage was 127,000.
Transmission slipping, sometimes wont drive. It wont go into forward or reverse. Engine will start to rev up real fast.
Transmission slips at low speed; dealer said transmission needs to be replaced for $3,000 plus tax and shop supplies; 2002 Accord has 38,668 miles and has been well maintained; service advisor said car is old, causing need for new transmission; incredible poor service from ed morse Honda in west palm beach, FL; service advisors said no recall or defect bulletins on automatic transmission; I said it seems very strange that transmission would need to be replaced after 38,688 miles but service advisor offered no further explanation. Said I must pay.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions. The transmission began to slip with a jerking motion and excessive vibration. The driver was able to continue operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The transmission required replacement. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 120,00. The current mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping from first to second gear nd when accelerating, the vehicle would hesitate to engage. The contact was concerned with the fact that when attempting to accelerate, following vehicles would approach the vehicle rapidly and follow very closely. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage is 55,000. Updated 11/05/10 the consumer stated he has not received a response from Honda. Updated 11/05/10.
On 10/17/06, took 2002 Honda Accord (automatic transmission) mileage 65,460 to Honda dealer "transmission slipping". Recommended/performed transmission flush (even though maintenance schedule According to owners manual recommends 120k or 6 yrs). On 11/9/08, noticing slipping & jerking again when car shifted gears. On 11/10/08, car failed to move forward while at stop sign, check engine light immediately came on. Turned car off, then back on drove fine to Honda dealer. Again mentioned the transmission problem to dealer - this time out come "needs a new transmission". Not sure why in 2006, they could perform a transmission flush to fix the problem and when same problem occurs again 2 years later, this time needs a new transmission? it is common knowledge that there have been many failed and replaced transmission in the 2002 Honda Accord.
Honda Accord 2002. Failing transmission after only 6 years on the road, and 70,000 miles. The only events are that around oct, 2008, the transmission began slipping. Honda bellevue, wa, wanted over $4,000 to replace. Calling other dealerships netted nearly the same cost. Three oil changes and transmission fluid replacement, with constant complaints about the transmission, did not result in any change of stance by Honda. After contacting Honda customer service, Honda dealer revised their quote to $2,000 for a refurbished transmission. Since the transmission was logarithmically worse, we ate the cost of replacement. The replacement was buggy in that we had to spend considerable time at the dealership while they fixed the inability to turn off the car or remove the keys.
I have a Honda Accord 2002 v4 v-tec. While driving this car the transmission slips and jerks violently. When I am trying to pass another car and accelerate the car will jerk violently and slow down. This also happens when I am stopped at an intersection and try to accelerate. The car will jerk and slow down. I've noticed many complaints regarding the transmission of the 2002 Honda Accord and am very disappointed in Honda. I brought the car on a couple of occasions to Honda and they said there are no problems with the transmission which is obviously a misdiagnose. Before a wreck and injury happens I would like this replaced for free by Honda. I will be documenting this submission and hope to hear back from you.
1. Power train:automatic transmission slipping and jerking. Leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage which could result in a crash. 2. Numerous consumers reported for identical issues. Failure in transmission could results in a crash/injure. (almost had big accidents couple times on the way to Honda) 3. Repair/replace estimated by Honda dealer: $3,085 too costly to afford individually.
2002 Honda Accord transmission slipping, dealer quoted around $3-4k.
1. I am feeling that my car's transmission is slipping. 2. Everyday 3. I think I need to change transmission? but why for this type of new car? it's a Honda 2002 Accord. I think Honda needs to recall this model to change transmission. I saw number of people complained in the internet about same type of problem. My car's mileage: 90k.
I purchased a Honda Accord 2002 in April 2003 the transmission was replaced by dealership in November 2003 when I took in for maintenance due to a noise the dealer reported to me. . . Now the reverse gears are slipping and I think this is rather odd. . . To have two transmission failures in one vehicle are there recalls on this model or reports of such problems noted anywhere?.
I bought a new 2002 Honda Accord 4 cylindar le autonomatic in September 2002. I had it serviced regularly at a sunoco station near my house that does Honda-consistent service. They adivised me to change the transmission oil at 50,000 miles servicing, which I did in 2008. Several weeks alter I noticed the transmission slipping going around corners. I went to county transmissions to ask them to look at it, but they said it is sealed and I should drive it til it breaks. It now has 75,000 mi and is still slipping, particularly going around corners - a safety issue, since the transmission could fail in traffic. I have given the car to my son, who drives it on a daily basis. I think Honda should issue a recall on the 2002 Accords aand replace the transmissions s it did for other model years with a similar problem.
I bought my used 2002 Honda in 2003 with 15,000 miles because I heard Hondas were great cars. I did not have any major problems with the car other than the engine light coming on and needing a switch replaced. Over the last several months, I noticed the transmission slipping, but I thought this is a Honda with less than 100,000 and that the transmission could not possibly be going out. On April 18, 2008, the transmission began to slip badly and the check engine light came on. I took the car to my mechanic. He checked the car and said that I needed a new transmission. Before he started the repair, he mentioned that his daughter also had a 2002 Honda with 66,000 miles and that Honda had replaced her transmission at no charge. He also mentioned that many of the Hondas manufactured during this period were having transmission failure because only one filter was placed on or in the transmission. This caused dirt to filter back into the transmission, which could lead to the transmission failing. He made a phone call to Honda and was told that they would not replace my transmission because the car had 96,000 miles. I wrote a letter to Honda and a customer service representative called me several days later and said that Honda would review my complaint and let me know if they would stand behind the transmission. A couple of days later, Honda called me back and said that they could not compensate me for my transmission repair. Since my transmission failed, I have talked to two other Honda owners that had to replace their transmissions. I believe that Honda should stand behind their cars and compensate individuals who had to replace their car's transmissions. My total repair bill for the transmission replacement was $3,100.
2002 Honda Accord 2. 3l 4cyl automatic transmission failed around 110,000. One week ago, the transmission started slipping and jerking. I brought it to dealership for inspection. I was told the transmission need to replace. I called Honda customer service and a guy told me my car is out of warranty. I found this is a very common and safety-related problem. Over 50% complaints are from 2002 4cyl models. Honda should recall or provide extended warranty. This is a design defect. Honda must be responsible for it.
When the stop light changes to green and I press on gas pedal the wheels spin and it takes seconds before the car accelerates due to transmission slipping. It also jolts and many times very strongly, and scares my child in the back seat and the passengers in the car. The cars that came behind me aftrer the light changed almost hit me. When I leave work and exit the steep ramp in the public parking garage, the wheels spin while I desperately press the gas pedal. I am constantly scared the car will roll back into the line of cars waiting behind me. The Honda 2002 transmission has serious problems and it should be recalled. The problems started shortly after I bought the car, and the dealer replaced the transmission at 26000 miles, under the warranty. However, within a couple of months the problems started again. For the past 4 years I continued to bring the car to the dealer for service and explained the problem but they insisted there is nothing wrong with tha car. At 106,000 I took it to a new dealer to change transmission fluid and I was advised I need a new transmission and that I have to pay for it because now it is no longer under warranty.
Stopped for a stop light and when it changed green I went to press on gas pedal it was several seconds before the car accelerated due to transmission slipping. A car which had not stopped for the stop light came up from behind me in my lane and almost rear ended me.
D4 flash / transmission slipping and lurching / bucking.
My transmission started to slip in and out of gear causing my engine to rev loudly and then the check engine light came one. When the diagnostic check was performed, Honda told me that my transmission failed and that I would need a new one.
At transmission failure slipping.
I have a 2002 Honda Accord ex-l v6 purchased in 2004 with 20,000 miles. At about 90,000 miles, the transmission has started slipping and jerking. I am very unhappy and it is going to cost a lot of money to repair.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not move. It began jerking as if the transmission had slipped out of place. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and a technician stated that the transmission failed, and they replaced it with a rebuilt transmission. There had been no further occurrences since the repair. The failure mileage was 93,000 and current mileage was 98,000.
Automatic transmission slips and jerks on my 2002 Honda Accord ex w/ only 75000 miles on it. It easily could cause an accident w/ tailgater behind me, and/or leave me stranded in cold weather if it breaks--which is apparently going to happen soon if the car ends up like the 2001 model (which they are fixing at Honda's cost).
I have 2001 & 2002 Honda Accord and 2006 Honda pilot, I perform maintenance regularly on all my cars. Last year my Honda Accord 2001 transmission failed, good thing it was under extended warranty/recall. This year my 2002 had same symptoms, transmission gear slips and car jerks pretty bad specially first time it is driven in the day. I contacted Honda they asked me to take it to dealer, dealer came back asking to replace transmission. This time Honda don't want to pay for full amount for the same problem in earlier model (2001 Accord). I am ending up paying $ 1000 + tax and shipping. My 2002 only have 76000 miles. This explains Honda quality and Honda backing up their product. I decided, I will not buy Honda ever again. Specially when you can get other cars with 100,000 miles powertrain warranty.
The transmission began to slip and jump hard into the next gear when accelerating. Looks like the problem is similar to the one affecting the other years of this make/model, but there is no recall on the 2002. Took it to the dealer, and they agreed there was a problem, but they wouldn't take care of it. Ended up $750 out of pocket for a rebuilt tranny from them.